At the center of that tension is Jaren Jackson Jr., a player long viewed as a pillar of the franchise but one who, according to league insiders, wants clarity before fully committing to whatever comes next.

I poked around a little bit about the Jaren Jackson Jr. situation and my understanding is he doesn't necessarily want out. Like there have been people around the league who have suggested that's the case.

Grizzlies face injury concerns after Jaren Jackson Jr. collided with Paolo Banchero in a recent game against the Orlando Magic.

When Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, said the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr., Jackson had an amusing reaction.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. shared his initial reaction to Rich Paul’s trade idea that linked him to the LA Lakers for Austin Reaves.

In a recent interview, Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted he was initially unsure whether Rich Paul's report was even legitimate.

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. thought Rich Paul's comments suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers trade Austin Reaves for him were fake.

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