Grizz’s Jackson exits 1st camp practice with injury

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. exited the first practice of training camp early after feeling tightness in his hamstring on a drive to the basket.

“We’re anticipating that it might be a strain,” coach Taylor Jenkins said.

Jackson, the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year, will undergo imaging on the hamstring to determine the severity.

The Grizzlies, who were ravaged by injuries during a 27-55 campaign last season, entered camp with two rotation players sidelined for extended periods.

GG Jackson, a second-team All-Rookie selection last season, had surgery on Aug. 30 to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He will miss at least the first two months of the regular season.

Wing Vince Williams Jr., one of Memphis’ best defenders, has a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia. He will be re-evaluated around the start of the regular season.