Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Tue 2/27/18 1:27 AM

Jackson finished with 20 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 125-116 loss to the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson managed a career high rebounding total and posted his third double-double in the process. After posting 20-plus points only once in his first 41 appearances, Jackson has gone for at least that many points in nine of the 19 showings since. With the Suns emphasizing development of their young talent, Jackson figures to continue seeing 30-plus minutes per night going forward.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Sat 2/24/18 9:58 AM

Jackson accounted for 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-117 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie has handled his recent move back to the bench in fine fashion, as he's now averaged 20.5 points on 54.5 percent shooting (18-for-33) over his first two games on the second unit. Jackson's usage has essentially been the same as that of a starter during that pair of contests, a trend that projects to keep his fantasy production and stock robust if it endures. The one aspect of Friday's line to monitor for fantasy owners is the minutes column, as Jackson did log his lowest amount of playing time since Jan. 28.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Thu 2/15/18 8:51 AM

Jackson delivered 22 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 107-97 loss to the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie's move back the second unit due to the return of Devin Booker (hip) was ultimately a non-issue, as Jackson saw just as much time as Booker did in the starting five and was blistering-hot from the field. The 21-year-old's outing was especially a welcome sight, considering he'd suffered through a 4-for-18 shooting night against the Warriors on Monday night. Jackson's recent surge in production looks to be the real deal, as he's now reached or eclipsed the 20-point mark in six of the last nine games and is averaging 17.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks through seven February contests. It remains to be seen if Jackson's return to the bench will put much of a dent in his production, but Wednesday's results certainly don't hint at that coming to pass.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Wed 2/14/18 8:26 PM

Jackson will return to a bench role for Wednesday's matchup with the Jazz, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson has started 23 games this season, but with Elfrid Payton looking like a strong addition at the trade deadline, it appears the Suns will no longer be using Devin Booker at point guard to start games. That means Booker will shift back to the wing and results in Jackson's demotion to a bench role. The Suns are still not expected to make the playoffs and it's likely in their best interest to give their rookie as much playing time as possible the second half of the season. For that reason, Jackson's playing time may only take a slight hit despite working as a reserve.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Sun 2/11/18 4:09 AM

Jackson posted 20 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots and a steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 123-113 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson, despite enjoying a great rookie season with the Suns, may be seeing a reduction in minutes with the arrival of Elfrid Payton. When everyone returns to full health, Jackson could be demoted to the second unit with Payton, Devin Booker and T.J Warren as the team's starting backcourt.A lot will depend on how effective Payton and Booker are together, and there may be a few games where Booker will man the point and Jackson will return to the two spot, but it seems unlikely that the Suns brought Payton in to bench him. Owners of Jackson will need to monitor this situation closely, as a reduction of output from the rookie could affect many owners adversely as fantasy playoffs approach.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Thu 2/8/18 10:30 AM

Jackson scored 13 points (6-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 129-81 loss to the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie has taken a big step forward since the calendar flipped to 2018, averaging 15.4 points, 5.1 boards and 1.3 three-pointers in his last 16 games. If Devin Booker (hip) and Tyler Ulis (back) miss extended action, Jackson's usage would likely grow even further given the lack of other backcourt options for the Suns.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Wed 2/7/18 9:25 AM

Jackson posted 16 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 112-93 loss to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie's surge continues, with Tuesday's effort representing his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort and seventh in the last eight games overall. Jackson's rebounding total also equaled a career high and helped round out his line on a night when he shot under 40.0 percent for the third time in the last five games. The 2017 fourth overall pick appears to have the starting two-guard spot locked down for the time being and is rewarding fantasy owners that stuck with him through the inconsistent start to his career.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Sun 2/4/18 8:44 PM

Jackson registered 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson extended his streak of 20-point efforts to four games, a career best. His scoring total Sunday was also a new personal best, and his 71.4 percent success rate was the second highest of his rookie campaign. Head coach Jay Triano appears to have found something with a starting backcourt of Devin Booker and Jackson, so expect the 2017 fourth overall pick to continue seeing plenty of run for the foreseeable future.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Sat 2/3/18 1:17 AM

Jackson poured in 20 points (7-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and added four rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie now has three consecutive 20-point efforts, the best offensive stretch of his career thus far. Jackson kept that streak alive Friday despite shooting under 40.0 percent for the second time in the last three contests. The 2017 first-round pick also has a trio of eight-rebound tallies in his last five games, enhancing his surging value across all formats.

Josh Jackson
SG/SF FA
Thu 2/1/18 10:13 AM

Jackson scored 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 102-88 win over the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie tied his career high in scoring, just set on Jan. 14, and Jackson's production has taken a big jump in January -- he's averaging 14.5 points, 4.8 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 12 games on the month, earning a spot in the starting five again in the process. The 20-year-old will likely continue to have his ups and downs, but he forms a very intriguing backcourt with Devin Booker given both players' length, athleticism and talent.