We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. won the NBA's Player of the Week award for the Western Conference for the first time in his career.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies forward and center Jaren Jackson Jr. was named Western Conference Player of the Week.

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This marks his first career Player of the Week honor, according to a press release from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has been recognized as the Western Conference Player of the Week after leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 4-0 record with significant contributions in scoring and defense. Jackson averaged 25.