We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

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

The numbers back him up, as Jackson is averaging 24.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals per game across nine outings since the beginning of January. Jaren Jackson Jr ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Since being drafted with the fourth overall pick in 2018, JJJ is celebrated for his defensive skills and an imposing presence in the ...

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanayma’s impact.

In the debut of season 2 last January, the spotlight was on Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren ... San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. In one of the most emotional parts of the episode ...

(AP Photo/Darren Abate) Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) passes to teammate Zach Edey (14) as he is defended by San ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio ...

The Grizzlies outscored San Antonio 43-25 in the third quarter, led by Ja Morant, Luke Kennard and Jay Huff. In the fourth, it was Jaren Jackson Jr.'s time ... against the Spurs (8:30 p.m ...

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was named NBA Western Conference ... He's currently second in Defensive Player of the Year odds behind San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama.

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

San Antonio Spurs (19-20, 12th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies visit Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio ...