The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 20, through Sunday, January 26. This marks the first career Player of the Week award for Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week,

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 Timberwolves 108-106.

The Grizzlies already have one closer in superstar Ja Morant, but Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be another clutch-time piece.

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

Games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves tend to have a ... to win 108-106 after a strong fourth quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. came alive in the fourth and was dominant, scoring ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-106 victory Monday over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been one of the NBA's highest-scoring players in the fourth quarter this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies continue finding ways to win, storming back from a 16-point deficit to take down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Grizzlies have now four of their last five games, two being against Minnesota, as they sit in third place in the West at 28-15.

Even if Ja Morant misses today's game, our Timberwolves vs Grizzlies predictions like Memphis to cover the spread.

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 Timberwolves 108-106 on Monday.

This marks his first career Player of the Week honor, according to a press release from the Memphis Grizzlies.