GG Jackson’s left foot injury could interrupt a promising stretch for the Memphis Grizzlies forward, with coach Tuomas Iisalo describing the issue as “relatively serious” after Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Jackson lasted just 2 minutes, 52 seconds in Memphis’ 129-110 victory before leaving in the first quarter. The team ruled him out for the rest of the game, and Iisalo said afterward that additional testing would be needed.
“There will be further testing, but so far, it doesn’t look very good,” Iisalo said.
BREAKING: Tuomas Iisalo says "unfortunately it looks like a relatively serious foot injury" for GG Jackson, who left tonight's game after just three minutes.
"Very, very sad for him…There will be further testing, but so far, it doesn't look very good."
— Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) November 15, 2026
The coach’s initial assessment raised concern without establishing a diagnosis or recovery timetable. Iisalo also expressed disappointment for Jackson, who had delivered a productive outing against the New Orleans Pelicans the previous night.
Memphis identified the injury as a left foot issue in its in-game announcement. Jackson made his only shot, a 3-pointer, before Olivier-Maxence Prosper replaced him with 5:01 remaining in the opening quarter.
GG Jackson II (left foot) will not return tonight vs Brooklyn.
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) November 15, 2026
GG Jackson’s injury follows strong game in New Orleans
Jackson had contributed across the box score Friday, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in Memphis’ 142-111 win at New Orleans. He shot 4-of-11 from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc in 22 minutes.
That performance offered more than scoring off the bench: Jackson helped on the glass, created opportunities for teammates and made defensive plays. Saturday’s early exit prevented him from building on it in the second game of the back-to-back.
Jackson is averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game this season.
He underwent surgery for a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot in September 2024. Saturday’s injury involves the opposite foot. The earlier injury does not establish the nature or expected recovery time of the current one.
Memphis has bench options while awaiting Jackson’s tests
Taylor Hendricks and Prosper both supplied production against Brooklyn. Hendricks scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in 29 minutes, while Prosper added 11 points and four rebounds in 20 minutes.
Those performances give Iisalo options if Jackson misses time, although Saturday’s minutes do not establish how the coach will divide his rotation going forward. Memphis was also without Jerami Grant, Ty Jerome and Zach Edey against the Nets.
The Grizzlies improved to 9-4 with the win and next visit the Washington Wizards on Monday. Further evaluation of Jackson’s foot will determine whether the setback requires a longer adjustment to the bench rotation.
