Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have returned to form as one of the better teams in the Western Conference. And the defensive star has one reason to explain why the team has a ceiling of competing for an NBA championship.

Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was a key factor in the Grizzlies’ 140-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Jackson Jr. needed to step up in the absence of Memphis star ...

On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs allowed the Memphis Grizzlies to drop 78 points in the second half, losing 126-115. While Devin Vassell bounced back after a couple of slow games and Stephon Castle set a career-high with 26 points, Victor Wembanyama, as usual, dominated the post-game storylines.

Analyzing Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

SAN ANTONIO — Ja Morant ... to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Santi Aldama added 20 and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 for Memphis, which ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota ...

With strong second half, Grizz beat Pelicans 139-126 for a fifth-straight win. 29 points and a career-high-tying seven assists from Jaren Jackson. Luke Kennard with 27 points (7

The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the glue that holds everything together for the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson leads the team in points, steals, blocks, and minutes this season. It is well-known both inside and outside of the Grizzlies’ locker room just how impressive he has been this season.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and five blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103 on Saturday night. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Jaylen Wells added 16 points.