MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday morning that forward GG Jackson II has been signed to a multi-year contract.
Jackson was the Grizzlies' 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, signing a two-way contract on Aug. 31. He has played 20 games this season as a rookie, averaging 9.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18.3 minutes.
Jackson scored a career-high 27 points against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, Feb. 8.
A South Carolina native, the 19-year-old is the youngest player in the NBA and became the youngest player in franchise history to play in a game at his NBA debut on Oct. 30, 2023, when he was 18 years old.
In accordance with team policy, the terms of the new contract were not publicly released.
The Grizzlies also announced they waived forward Chimezie Metu. Memphis had obtained the 26-year-old from the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 8 in a three-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets.