NBA Fans React To Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Massive Extension With Grizzlies

Fans took to social media after Memphis Grizzlies' superstar Jaren Jackson Jr. agreed to a massive new deal

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) celebrates as he’s interviewed in front of a Grizzlies hype crew after the Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 120-106 in the play-in game to secure a spot in the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, April 18, 2025. | Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Grizzlies had multiple questions surrounding their roster heading into the 2025 free agency period. With a looming Jaren Jackson Jr. extension and Santi Aldama becoming a restricted free agent, Memphis was in an interesting spot.

Even after trading guard Desmond Bane, it was clear that the Grizzlies would still try to put together a competitive team. With new head coach Tuomas Iisalo at the helm, the Grizzlies could have either blown up the team after Bane was traded or kept their star duo of Ja Morant and Jackson Jr. together and remained in the playoff mix.

FULL TRADE DETAILS:

Grizzlies receive:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Cole Anthony
4 unprotected 1st round picks
One 1st round pick swap

Magic receive:
Desmond Bane

TRADE SZN IS HERE. (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/Tu8Lnt8JcY

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 15, 2025

A new report from ESPN's Shams Charania revealed that the Memphis Grizzlies have extended Jaren Jackson Jr. to a massive new contract.

"The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension, with a player option in the final year of the deal in 2029-30, sources told ESPN," Charania wrote.

BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree on a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension, sources tell ESPN. Head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown and CAA agent Max Saidman negotiated the new agreement with the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/pKkI25cFIp

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

Fans reacted accordingly to Jackson Jr.'s new deal to keep him in Memphis for many years to come.

"I don’t know what I was expecting, but 48 million a year was NOT it," one fan said.

Another fan replied, "As an honest grizzlies fan, we LOVE this move."

Most fans were confused about the amount of money being thrown around in the NBA, with one fan saying, "50 MILLION FOR WHOOOOO."

Charnia wrote in his report, "The new contract adds four years to the existing 2025-26 season on Jackson's deal. The head of CAA Basketball, Austin Brown, and CAA agent Max Saidman have been negotiating the new agreement with the Grizzlies for the three-time All-Defensive team member, securing a massive new deal to keep a cornerstone of the franchise in Memphis long term."

Jackson Jr. has become one of the best big men in the NBA, averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game on 37.5% from three-point range. He was also selected for his second NBA All-Star team in the 2024-25 season.

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