Crushing news came out of San Antonio earlier Thursday, as it was announced that All-Star center Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the season

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s new Defensive Player of the Year odds could have big implications this upcoming offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tragic news struck the NBA on Thursday when it was revealed that bright young San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyma would miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. That is, of course, a blood clot and is appropriately being taken seriously by the Spurs as they shut down the face of their franchise.

The Memphis Grizzlies have had a solid first two thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 36-18 ahead of Thursday evening’s matchup vs the Indiana Pacers. Jaren Jackson Jr. was recently rewarded for his efforts with a spot in the All-Star game,

With Wembanyama out, the NBA has a new leaderboard for the DPOY race at BetMGM. Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is the odds-on favorite, followed by another agile big man then a trio of guards.

Jaren Jackson Jr. could face off against two of his Memphis Grizzlies teammates during his second NBA All-Star experience.

The Grizzlies need leverage over other bidders and salary cap room to squeeze in Jaren Jackson Jr.'s looming All-NBA level contract.

Drew Hill writes, “Former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots. He said before the game he was going to defend the full length of the court, then made good on that promise.

Jackson Jr.'s career year is fueling the Grizzlies' on-court success and could lead to a lucrative contract offer.