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Jackson appeared in 55 games last season, averaging 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 21.4 minutes. While he has provided decent value in the past, the Grizzlies’ selection of Cameron Boozer and Karim Lopez in the draft, along with the acquisition of Isaiah Stewart, means there will be more players competing with Jackson for rotation minutes. The Grizzlies also exercised Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s option for the 2026-27 season.

While Hendricks scored 16 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, Jackson was not available. With both out and Olivier-Maxence Prosper listed as doubtful for Friday’s game, Toby Okani is likely to play heavy minutes out of necessity.

Jackson is out after playing 18 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers. With Taylor Hendricks available after not playing on Monday, he’ll fill the void left by Jackson in the starting five.

Hendricks started Sunday’s loss to the Bucks but played just 12 minutes. GG Jackson is off the injury report after not playing on Sunday, and he should step in for Hendricks.

Jackson will not get to follow up on his 30-point performance in Friday’s loss to the Raptors. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is available and should fill the resulting void in the starting lineup.

Coward and Jackson, with the latter having scored 30 points in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, are on track to sit out Sunday’s game due to injury. Memphis has been extremely shorthanded for most of this season. The good news is that Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks are available, and both will be key options on Sunday.

Murray followed his 20-point outing against the Knicks with an even higher-scoring performance on Friday, setting a new season-high against the Raptors. Eighteen of Jackson’s points and three of his three-pointers came after halftime. The third-year forward’s strong second half of the season has been encouraging after a slower start to the year. Given the Grizzlies’ injuries and roster construction throughout the year, he will be an interesting player to project next fantasy season.

Including Wednesday, Jackson has scored 20 points or more in three of his last six appearances. The Grizzlies forward may not bring much to the table defensively, but he has become a player who should be rostered in 14-team leagues as Memphis plays out the season. Jackson should have two more opportunities to provide value, but the Grizzlies’ second game of Week 23 is the first half of a back-to-back.

Between the 17 minutes of game action and the seven field goals he attempted, there weren’t many opportunities for Jackson to produce on Monday. Still, he made good on most of his chances by missing just one shot overall, landing a blocked shot, and doing a decent job on the glass in his minutes. However, it wasn’t the type of fantasy performance that those fantasy managers who roster him are likely thrilled about. He’ll have a chance to fill it up on Wednesday against the Knicks.

Spencer joins the opening unit for the Grizzlies on Monday, replacing the injured Javon Small (back). Mashack’s inclusion in the starting five also comes by way of injury — he’ll start on the wing in place of the injured Olivier-Maxence Prosper (shoulder). While the Grizzlies are out of playoff contention, they still offer some intriguing fantasy options, namely Cedric Coward and GG Jackson.