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A mutual trust between players, coaches, and fans can fuel a plucky underdog’s rise to bona fide contender. For example, the small-market, homegrown Memphis Grizzlies are watching their stocks rise largely due to a belief in their process. In fact, Desmond Bane didn’t hesitate to a team-wide conviction after a big home win over the […]

Sometimes the easiest way to coax a friend out of their shell is to do something fun wrong.  Somehow, their fury is funnelled into a new corrective energy and everyone is back on a positive track. The Memphis Grizzlies were grumbling at recent report cards after wrapping up a 1-2 post-NBA All-Star break road trip. […]

As the complacency-averting Memphis Grizzlies approach the final stretch of the NBA regular season, Taylor Jenkins faces a high-stakes balancing act: refining the team’s rotation to optimize health, chemistry, and versatility ahead of a postseason run. With the Grizzlies finally healthy after battling years of injuries, Jenkins is tasked with making tough rotational decisions around […]

The amped-up Memphis Grizzlies are pushing back against ESPN’s hot take machine, Fueled by ‘personalities’ like Kendrick Perkins, the broadcasting giant has grown comfortable airing bold claims with little journalistic backing. Taylor Jenkins disagreed with Perkins suggesting Ja Morant must be the best player on the court for the Grizzlies to win an NBA Playoffs […]

ClutchPoints is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to any sportsbook. Gambling is not offered on this website in any form. The 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year race is heating up, which now has a new leader between the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley. […]

The increasing popularity of social media has certainly changed the way that fans and professional athletes interact with one another. One player who is no stranger to social media is Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Morant received a 25-game suspension for allegedly flashing a gun while on an Instagram Live feed. Morant recently deactivated his […]

The Suns have been struggling, while the Grizzlies are playing like one of the best teams in the NBA. The Suns need this win more, but the Grizzlies have been more trustworthy. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Suns might be the most disappointing team in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not issuing standardized grades midway through the season but the 15-player deep squad has undeniably passed the first 50-game test. Taylor Jenkins has the team sitting tied for second place despite Ja Morant and Desmond Bane missing significant time. Jaren Jackson Jr. has led the Grizzlies by example and now the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are in a four-team fight to avoid the Oklahoma City Thunder (46-10) this spring but a gamble last summer has been paying significant dividends. Zach Edey’s upside with Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant was under severe scrutiny given the reliance on a traditional, post-heavy game at Purdue but already looks ready for NBA […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are not “doomed” quite yet but the team is nervously counting down the days until the NBA Playoffs begin. A season that began with championship aspirations has been repeatedly undermined by a glaring weakness: an inability to secure rebounds against the NBA’s elite. Taylor Jenkins laid bare this flaw following […]

Midway through the third quarter on Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell attacked the rim with his signature explosiveness, a blur of power and precision. He cut hard to his right, attempting a swift between-the-legs dribble. But then, things didn’t go according to plan. The ball slipped from his grasp, skipping erratically across the hardwood […]

Winning games cannot appease everyone, and that’s how Kendrick Perkins is towards Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Even though the Grizzlies’ stock is going up following the All-Star break, the ESPN analyst compared Austin Reaves to Morant. Although it might not be exactly appropriate considering they have two unique styles, Perkins made his point. He […]

Taylor Jenkins believes one glaring issue led to the Memphis Grizzlies losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Grizzlies kept the game close for the entirety of the day, keeping the Cavaliers on their heels even though they had homecourt advantage. However, the home side created enough distance to escape with a win […]

The action between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse became even hotter in the third quarter when Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell got into it while battling for possession of the leather. Players and coaches from both sides along with security personnel tried to get in between, […]

The Orlando Magic suffered a heartbreaking 105-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, falling to 28-30 on the season. After leading by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Magic saw their advantage slip away and were unable to execute in the final moments. Confusion defined the final moments as […]

Buy, sell, or hold? It’s the dilemma of every investment from finances to sporting fandom. From front offices to card collector conventions, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane debate rages on after the NBA All-Star break. The Memphis Grizzlies are still learning to appreciate Zach Edey, not to mention their other NBA Rookie […]

The Grizzlies are looking good heading into the second half of the NBA season, while the Magic are desperate for a win to get back into the postseason conversation. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Magic prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are 36-18 and have been red-hot this year. They should […]

There is an endless amount of promise that goes unfulfilled in professional sports. Former Wisconsin Badgers star Johnny Davis is still only 22 years of age and has time to find his footing in the NBA, but he does not factor in to the Memphis Grizzlies’ long-term plans. The second-place squad in the Western Conference […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was the subject of another pro athlete’s home invasion, in which items worth more than $1 million were taken. Morant’s net worth in 2025 is roughly $50 million. Ja’s house was reportedly burglarized in December and was in connection with the same burglary sting that affected NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had a solid first two thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 36-18 ahead of Thursday evening’s matchup vs the Indiana Pacers. Jaren Jackson Jr. was recently rewarded for his efforts with a spot in the All-Star game, which took place this past weekend in San Francisco. Jackson has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not out of the Western Conference woods just yet but Taylor Jenkins has the locker room on a top-two track for the postseason. Ja Morant may get most of the headlines but Jaren Jackson Jr. is the Theodore Roosevelt of the locker room. Trip’s (JJJ) ‘speak quietly but carry a big […]

After the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded away their franchise player, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, many wonder if the Memphis Grizzlies could do the same with Ja Morant. NBA analyst Howard Beck floated the idea as some speculated potential trade destinations for Morant. However, Grizzlies GM Zack Kleiman is reportedly […]

These teams are in a prime position to make some noise in the back half of the NBA season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Pacers prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are 36-18 and have been red-hot this year. They should be relatively healthy entering this matchup after the All-Star break. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been making a case to be in the championship conversation this year. But while they’ve been winning games during the 2024-25 season, the opposite can be said for what transpired at the trade deadline. Despite having the right assets to make a push for another championship piece, the Grizzlies front office […]

Desmond Bane is in the midst of the most offensively efficient season of his NBA career, serving a big role on a Memphis Grizzlies team that sits in second place in the Western Conference at the All-Star break. His smooth shooting stroke, strong work ethic and valuable leadership presence regularly shines through in the FedExForum. […]

On the latest episode of The Ringer’s NBA Show, Howard Beck floated the idea of the Memphis Grizzlies potentially trading star guard Ja Morant in the upcoming offseason. “I’m constantly checking in with executives around trade deadline about like, okay, what we saw, what we didn’t see, what’s next, and in this league, you are […]

Ja Morant is one of the most exciting players in the NBA, and he is a big reason why the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league this year. Morant is averaging over 20 points per game, and the Grizzlies are currently in second place in the Western Conference as we […]

The muscle-flexing Memphis Grizzlies are in a tight battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. While the downright scary Oklahoma City Thunder have established themselves as the front-runners for homecourt advantage, the race for second place is wide open. Securing that spot could be the difference between a deep playoff run and an early […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shares the same alma mater as Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and shared a funny story of when he was still in college and the four-time champion was visiting campus. Before Jackson Jr. was in a full-court press at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, he was a freshman at […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working in NBA Playoffs shape after standing relatively pat at the trade deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia were shipped out in exchange for Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and financial wiggle room this offseason. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman also swapped this year’s first-round draft pick for a second-rounder, effectively moving […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a strong season to date, buoyed by elite productions on both ends of the floor by power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson is currently in San Francisco to participate in the NBA All-Star game, which is slated to take place on Sunday evening. Much has been made in recent years […]

For the third straight year, Mac McClung participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and for the straight year, he came out on top. With this result in the bag, McClung has teased potentially retiring from the contest, but it sounds like a proposition from Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo could entice him to return. […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest rounded out Saturday’s festivities with a huge spectacle. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had to take notice at the impressive jams thrown down by San Antonio Spurs participant, and Rising Stars MVP Stephon Castle on the night. Castle, who ended up falling just shy of stopping Mac McClung from achieving […]

Approximately two-thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season is in the books and the postseason races are starting to shape up. The highly methodical Memphis Grizzlies (36-17) still had their sights set on catching the Oklahoma City Thunder (43-9) for the top spot in the Western Conference. However, a humbling loss left the Grizzlies “Thunderstruck” just […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are leaning on in-game lessons this season as Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. build chemistry in a new offense. Unfortunately, Taylor Jenkins has had to rely on a deep bench and even deeper trust within the locker room as the injuries have mounted. However, Memphis is home to the […]

Although the 119-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns was nice, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has nothing but nice things to say about Kevin Durant. At the end of the third quarter, Durant hit his 30,000th career point. It’s a remarkable feat and one that few have been able to do. Following the game, Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies stay on the road to take on the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Clippers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Grizzlies-Clippers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Clippers Odds Memphis […]

The NBA’s 82-game regular season is well past the halfway mark but the Memphis Grizzlies are still figuring out the priorities. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are seemingly primed for another Western Conference Finals run. The trio chemistry’s has been interrupted by injuries for years now but a deep supporting cast has […]

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s net worth in 2025 is $15 million. Jackson is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and is one of the top players in the NBA today. He is a two-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-Defensive First Team selection, led the NBA in blocks twice, an All-Rookie First […]