Reggie Jackson News

He remains the same Reggie who arrived, fresh from Georgia, in Colorado Springs in the sixth grade with plans to start at point guard for Russell Middle School.

Apr 2, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Alex Len puts up a shot against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the NIT Tournament Semi-Final at Madison Square Garden.

They also have intriguing young talent in Jeremy Lamb, Perry Jones III and Reggie Jackson.

May 13, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson in game four of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies.

April 11, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant celebrates after dunking against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Oracle Arena.

Apr 4, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook celebrates a 3 point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half in Chesapeake Energy Arena.

What's most amazing is that Shumpert is "only" 6' 5" and 200 lbs, and yet he packed so much power and nastiness into the dunk.

May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins fight for position under the basket during the first half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Most interesting thing from today: Reggie Jackson said he was up until 3 a.m. last night dribbling a basketball.

The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.

May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Michael Carter-Williams is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility.

Oklahoma City a The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph battles against Oklahoma City Thunder defenders Derek Fisher and Serge Ibaka of Congo in the first half of Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final playoffs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 15, 2013.

Kevin Durant can do just about anything he wants to on a basketball court. He just can't do everything.

The Grizzlies return to Oklahoma City tonight for Game 5 and a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win.

"Team without its second-best player loses close game to a very good team while playing on the road.

Here are some Facts, the Thunder own the Toronto Raptors first round pick in the upcoming draft.

The Memphis Grizzlies seek a commanding series lead against the reigning Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder when the two sides meet in Memphis for Game 4 Monday night.

If you've been watching the Oklahoma City Thunder since the meniscus in Russell Westbrook's right knee ripped apart and put their championship hopes in danger, chances are you've watched at least one moment from his replacement, Reggie Jackson, that made you raise your eyebrows a bit.

It's almost impossible to write a column about last night's game, for it was the most frustrating of losses.