Taylor Jenkins is exploring how the Grizzlies can preserve Ja Morant while prioritizing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-NBA campaign.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has steadily emerged as the most reliable player on the Memphis Grizzlies. While Ja Morant remains the team’s most electrifying star, his availability issues have created uncertainty about his long-term future with the franchise.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it as Ja Morant was not selected

The Grizzlies need leverage over other bidders and salary cap room to squeeze in Jaren Jackson Jr.'s looming All-NBA level contract.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. currently has the best odds to win the award at -125 (bet $125 to win $100), per FanDuel Sportsbook. Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers owns the second-best odds at -110.