Grizzlies’ Jackson Jr. Leads Injury Report Ahead of Mavericks Showdown

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the Memphis Grizzlies‘ final regular-season game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 13, 2025, due to lower back soreness. The absence of Jackson Jr., who has averaged 22.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists this season, will mark the eighth game he has missed.

The Grizzlies are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 47-34 record, just one game shy of the sixth-place Golden State Warriors. With the playoffs approaching, the team has shifted its focus toward this week’s play-in tournament.

The injury report for the Grizzlies lists a total of ten players. Alongside Jackson Jr., Ja Morant is ruled out due to right shoulder soreness, while Desmond Bane is also sidelined with left adductor soreness. Other players on the injury report include Santi Aldama (left ankle soreness), Brandon Clarke (right knee PCL sprain), and Zach Edey (left ankle soreness), among others. The situation raises concerns, as Memphis prepares to face the Mavericks at 3:30 p.m. EST.

The Mavericks, who defeated the Toronto Raptors 124-102 in their last game, also come into this matchup with injury challenges. Eight players are listed on their report, including Anthony Davis, who will miss the game due to left adductor strain management. Kyrie Irving is ruled out after knee surgery, and Klay Thompson is sidelined with a left foot sprain.

Despite their struggles, both teams secured a spot in the play-in tournament, with Memphis holding a slight lead over Dallas, who are in tenth place. The Grizzlies lost their last game against the Denver Nuggets 117-109, which marked their seventh loss in the last ten games.

Memphis will rely heavily on players like Santi Aldama and Marvin Bagley III to fill the gap left by Jackson Jr. Meanwhile, the Mavericks hope to stabilize their squad and make a push in the postseason despite the injury setbacks.

As both teams gear up for the must-win game on Sunday, the focus will be on how the injuries affect their playoff aspirations.