The Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time in securing their franchise cornerstone, Jaren Jackson Jr., for the foreseeable future. The two-time All-Star agreed to sign a four-year, $240 million contract extension with the team.

Just one day removed from signing a five-year max extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, former Michigan State star and the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr., has undergone surgery on a turf toe injury in his right foot that he apparently suffered playing basketball this recently.

Jackson was slated to enter unrestricted free agency next summer without a new deal. Jackson Jr. was the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and had a career year in 2024-25, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds,