A Twitter post by @JaMorant showed the Memphis Grizzlies star reacting emotionally to reports that his former teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. may miss the rest of the 2025-2026 season. Jackson is scheduled for surgery to remove a localized growth in his left knee.
The news broke shortly after Jackson was traded, with NBA insiders reporting that the recovery time would likely sideline him for the remainder of the Grizzlies’ campaign. Morant, who shared years of success with Jackson in Memphis, posted heart emojis and words of encouragement.
Jackson has been a cornerstone for the Grizzlies since 2018, and his absence is a major blow to a team already struggling through a difficult season. The injury has also raised questions about the medical evaluations conducted prior to recent trade discussions.
This injury effectively ends any hope for a late-season Grizzlies surge. For Morant, who has had his own share of turmoil recently, this loss of a “running mate” further isolates him as the franchise enters what looks like an inevitable rebuilding phase.
* Newsweek (Website): “Ja Morant reacted to the news shortly after, sending love to his former running mate.”
* Chris Haynes (NBA Insider): “The expectation is that Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season.”
Source: Newsweek — https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/ja-morant-shows-support-jaren-jackson-injury-news-11517016 February 13, 2026
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