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Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	13.56	13.44
ADP	35.55	43.26
OFF	23	23
B2B	14	15
PROJ	2,867.50	3,070.50
PTS	19.3	19.5
FG	6.9	5.8
FG3	1.4	2.9
FT	4	4.9
RB	6.6	5.5
AST	1.4	11.4
BLK	2.6	.4
STL	1.1	1.1
TO	2.1	3.5

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	2,531.3	2,886.3
PTS	22.5	16.6
FG	7.8	4.9
FG3	1.8	2.6
FT	5.1	4.2
RB	5.5	5.1
AST	2.3	8.5
BLK	1.6	.8
STL	1.2	1.1
TO	2.4	2.6

Recent News
	Julius Randle once hilariously revealed Jaren Jackson Jr.'s rookie mistake Published June 29th, 2024 via Athlon Sports GM Zach Kleiman talks about Zach Edey's fit next to Jaren Jackson Jr. Published June 26th, 2024 via Commercial Appeal Jaren Jackson Jr.: From Michigan State Star to NBA Defensive Force Published June 9th, 2024 via BVM Sports Former Michigan State Basketball Star Jaren Jackson, Jr. Looks to Dominate the NBA Published June 9th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Grizzlies reporter drops major truth bomb on idea of Jaren Jackson Jr. playing center Published June 6th, 2024 via Beale Street Bears Xavier Booker working out with former MSU star Jaren Jackson Jr. Published May 30th, 2024 via Spartan Avenue Xavier Booker worked out with former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. Published May 30th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Joel Embiid and Jaren Jackson Jr. trade outstanding fast break blocks Published May 28th, 2024 via Yahoo News Australia	Report reveals expected outcome for James Harden's free agency Published June 29th, 2024 via Larry Brown Sports Lakers Urged to Sign Former MVP With LeBron James Pay Cut Published June 29th, 2024 via Heavy.com LeBron James Could Help Lakers Target James Harden in Free Agency Published June 29th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut For James Harden, Klay Thompson & Jonas Valanciunas Published June 29th, 2024 via LakersNation.com James Harden Waiting On Paul George Free Agency Decision? Spurs Tracker Published June 29th, 2024 via Athlon Sports James Harden & GF Paije Speights Enjoy A Euro Baecation (Pics) Published June 29th, 2024 via The Shade Room In Photos: James Harden's girlfriend Paije Speights shares intimate pictures with LA Clippers' superstar Published June 29th, 2024 via Sportskeeda James Harden will decide on his future after Paul George Published June 29th, 2024 via Athlon Sports

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