What's impressive about Memphis's current campaign is that Jaren Jackson Jr. is leading the team in scoring. However, according to ESPN's Kendrick Perkins, this is not a good sign for this young Grizzlies team.
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 'Achilles heel' has become a gigantic problem for the Grizzlies against the NBA's elite teams.
Taylor Jenkins is exploring how the Grizzlies can preserve Ja Morant while prioritizing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-NBA campaign.
Jaren Jackson Jr. steal leads to a Ja Morant lob to Jaylen Wells, 02/23/2025
And that sprint will be competitive. The Grizzlies (38-16) have the fourth-toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to strength of record. Their first three games after the All-Star break, starting Thursday with the Indiana Pacers, will be on the road against top-seven seeds in the East.