Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. narrowly missed out on being named to an All-NBA team this year, which could prove extremely costly for him.

The Grizzlies’ loss might be the Lakers’ gain.

Had JJJ made an All-NBA team, he would have been eligible to sign a five-year extension worth up to $345.3 million this offseason. Since he didn’t, the Grizzlies can offer him no more than a four-year extension worth $146.8 million unless they create cap space this summer to renegotiate his contract before offering him an extension.

The Grizzlies planned ahead in that regard by salary-dumping Marcus Smart (along with their 2025 first-round pick) to the Washington Wizards at this year’s trade deadline. They now have the ability to create up to roughly $17.5 million in cap space this

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