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The Ja Morant show for the Memphis Grizzlies continues, this time at the expense of Los Angeles Clippers guard Jerome Robinson. Morant crossed over Robinson, paused and then hit a 3-pointer to cap off the play for the Grizzlies: 12, why you do him like that? 😤@JaMorant | #GrzNxtHen pic.twitter.com/cUarkzGTZf — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will likely be severely shorthanded when they play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, with All-Star forward Paul George listed as doubtful and Patrick Beverley out. Clippers have ruled Patrick Beverley OUT tomorrow afternoon against the Grizzlies. Paul George is doubtful to play. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 4, 2020 George left […]

Zach Randolph was recognized with one of the greatest honors a basketball player can receive in 2017, when his No. 50 jersey was retired by the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, though, the two-time All-Star is hoping for a post-retirement role with the team after officially hanging up his sneakers: https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/1212847517840412672 Randolph, now 38 years of age, […]

Miami Heat combo guard Kendrick Nunn and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. Nunn averaged 15.5 points, 3.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds for the Heat, while Morant put up 15.5 points and 6.5 assists for the […]

Despite a rather unceremonious exit from the Golden State Warriors last summer, veteran swingman Andre Iguodala is reportedly still interested in a reunion with his former squad. This same report suggests that there is also some mutual interest coming from the Warriors camp. Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. For now, the Warriors are only […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the reported frontrunners to trade for veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, despite a recent report suggesting the Mavs are not interested in acquiring him. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported multiple executives suggested the Mavs are the favorites to make a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, likely bundling veteran and former Grizzly […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich lauded former NBA star Zach Randolph after Randolph officially retired from the NBA. Popovich called Randolph a gamer who “always brought it” while also crediting the big man for being such a unique player: Pop on Zach Randolph: "He was a guy who really had great hands, a […]

After a colorful 17-year career in the NBA, two-time All-Star big man Zach Randolph announced his retirement on Friday — something that he made official on Twitter by posting a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part in his journey in the league. One love. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/aZmUTbD2eS — Zach Randolph (@MacBo50) December 28, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly “certain” they will trade exiled forward Andre Iguodala, who has been working out away from the team since being acquired in a trade with the Golden State Warriors in the summer. According to Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic, there is confidence from the Grizzlies front office that they will […]

Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant has been serving up highlight plays as of late, but he was on the receiving end of Marco Belinelli’s escape act on Monday night. The San Antonio Spurs’ 33-year-old Italian shooter  showed some wily veteran smarts against the more athletic 20-year-old, tricking him with a heads up play with under five […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge had himself quite a first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum on Monday night. LA scored 22 of the Spurs’ 42 points in the opening salvo — the most points he scored in a quarter throughout his 14-year career. Aldridge flashed the full repertoire in […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is one of the more exciting rookies to watch in the league. His vision — combined with his scoring — makes him one of the best young playmakers in the league. However, even a guy like him has a Christmas wish list. In this case, the list contains traits […]

Memphis Grizzlies super rookie Ja Morant almost completed what could have been the dunk of the year on Friday when he literally jumped over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. After the Grizzlies succumbed to the Cavs, 107-104, the 20-year-old guard out of Murray State didn’t elaborate much about the near highlight, simply claiming that Love […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love still has plenty left in the tank. However, after being nearly posterized by Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, the Cavs veteran thought of retirement. “The kid nearly jumped over me. I’m so glad he didn’t finish it. Can you do a medical retire and still get all your money? […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant keeps adding more to his collection of dunk victims. This time, it was Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star power forward Kevin Love. During the two teams’ Friday night matchup, the 20-year-old uber-athletic floor general nearly posterized the one-time NBA champion. Unfortunately, it failed to connect with the hoop. Ja Morant […]

While the Dallas Mavericks continue to be linked to Memphis Grizzlies small forward Andre Iguodala, the Mavs are not actively pursuing a trade for the former Finals MVP, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Grizzlies won’t buy out Iguodala, who is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have not budged. They remain firm in their stance that the other teams can acquire veteran and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala only through trade. And the Grizzlies want a first-round pick in return. To recall, Iguodala was sent to the Grizzlies over the summer but hasn’t stepped onto the floor to play. […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant’s highlight reel continues to grow by the day and he added yet another impressive entry on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old Murray State product displayed his unreal athleticism at the 5:46 mark of the second quarter at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, finishing a two-handed alley-oop hammer off […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have “great confidence” that they can trade exiled forward Andre Iguodala before the trade deadline, but the Houston Rockets have already given up on three- and four-team trade permutations to acquire him, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe (via Sagar Trika of Blazers’ Edge). The Rockets have wanted Iguodala ever […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got Giannis Antetokounmpo back for their roadie on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the superstar wasted no time throwing down dunks and pirouetting at the FedExForum floor. It was a surprisingly close game with the Eastern Conference finalists pulling away late punctuated by the Greek Freak posterizing another victim in […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. has etched himself on the Memphis Grizzlies and NBA record books after his 43-point explosion against the Milwaukee Bucks. First off, the 20-year-old Michigan State product nailed seven threes and recorded 26 points in the third quarter of the game, breaking Troy Daniels’ franchise record for most points in a single quarter. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually the one serving facials, but he was on the receiving end of it on Friday against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson. The 6-foot-9 Anderson, who is really not known for his athleticism, showcased some hops made possible by a beautiful give-and-go play with De’Anthony Melton. With the game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from questionable to probable for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. The Bucks easily defeated the Pelicans sans Giannis, winning by 15 points. Giannis has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game in […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal says Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant reminds him of his teammate, Wizards star point guard John Wall. Morant is the early front-runner for Rookie of the Year since No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson has yet to play a game for the New Orleans Pelicans. Ja […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Antetokounmpo didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a quad injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable to face the Grizzlies tomorrow. Kyle Korver is out with back (to-back) soreness. — Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) December 12, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly won’t buy out Andre Iguodala, who is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP won’t play a single game for the Grizzlies, as he waits to see which team will trade for him. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Grizzlies want […]

The NBA hasn’t seen a trade since the blockbuster move which sent Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the trade deadline a couple months away, we could start to see some moves finally happen. According to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the Portland Trail Blazers, New […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant finally executed a highlight-reel dunk after a few failed attempts this season, burying Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes under the basket with a sky-walking, right-handed throwdown in Wednesday’s 115-108 win. The Rookie of the Year frontrunner got the Baynes matchup on the right wing and abused it, driving […]

Ja Morant showed in his time at Murray State that he can dunk on anyone. The No. 2 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft reportedly has a 44-inch vertical and he put all of it on display in the Memphis Grizzlies’ Wednesday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. With a four-point lead with less than a […]

Every year, prospects slip under the cracks. Whether they’re undersized, lack specific skills or didn’t produce enough in college, there are always prospects that get selected late in the draft that later on turn out to vastly outplay their draft position. Since 1989, the NBA Draft has consisted of two rounds. Before that, there were […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant expressed concern at the proximity of cameras in NBA arenas, something that makes the game so intimate but so dangerous at the same time. Morant returned Monday from back spasms that he suffered two weeks ago after a collision with a cameraman along the baseline, something he admitted has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are determined to get something in return for exiled veteran Andre Iguodala, even being willing to haul in a long-term deal in a trade, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. It appears that Memphis is hellbent in salvaging something in return for the trusty Swiss army knife after allowing him to […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant will play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday after missing four straight games. Morant re-aggravated his back against the Utah Jazz on Nov. 29 and Memphis sat him for four games. He originally hurt his back against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 25. Morant played 31 minutes versus […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may be getting their prized rookie Ja Morant back for Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Morant has missed the team’s last four games due to back spasms but is now listed as probable for the team’s next game. With @JaMorant (back) upgraded to "probable" to make his return Monday when […]

The Utah Jazz are listing point guard Mike Conley as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Conley suffered a hamstring injury on Monday versus the Philadelphia 76ers and was forced to leave the game. He didn’t play on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers — a game the Jazz lost at home. Mike […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting big man Jonas Valanciunas back on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Valanciunas missed the previous two games for the Grizzlies with flu-like symptoms. Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins says Jonas Valanciunas will play and Kyle Anderson will sit out as he continues to work through heel soreness. Jonas missed the past […]

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s East and West Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s East and West Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley was thrilled to see the Toronto Raptors win the championship last season because his good pal Marc Gasol captured his first title. Conley and Gasol were teammates on the Memphis Grizzlies for so many years and developed a relationship which can’t be broken. It’s why Conley was jumping for […]

Former No. 4 overall pick Josh Jackson is currently on assignment with the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. The team is pleased with his progress, but a call-up is unlikely at this point, according to Peter Edmiston of The Atletic. Source w/ knowledge of team's thinking tells me that, despite Grizzlies injuries, […]