The Memphis Grizzlies are expecting forward GG Jackson II back within six to eight weeks following surgery in September to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

Jackson needed foot surgery in September after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Memphis initially announced that Jackson would be reevaluated and given an updated timeline. The latest update puts Jackson on track to make his season debut sometime in late January or early February.

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said rookie Zach Edey could potentially return to play on their upcoming two-game road trip.

This move comes after Edey has missed the last eight games for Memphis after sustaining a sprained left ankle against the Denver Nuggets. In his 14 appearances this season, Edey h