Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

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. was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it as Ja Morant was not selected

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.