Warriors: 3 players to target on expiring rookie contracts

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Josh Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies

Josh Jackson, a forward from the Memphis Grizzlies, was originally drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2016. He signed a 3-year, $18.1 million deal. After two years into his contract, the Suns traded him to the Grizzlies where he played in 2019.

Since then, the franchise has exercised its option and let him go to free agency. Over the course of his three-year career, Jackson has averaged 12.1 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game on just 24.7 minutes per game.

If given more of an opportunity, Jackson could be able to produce more — specifically in the rebound and assist category. I would love to see him get somewhere over 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game if he were to sign with the Warriors.

The team already employs Andrew Wiggins at the forward position so he would split time, but even the stats that Jackson is already putting up splitting time would be beneficial to the Warriors next season.

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