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The Memphis Grizzlies finally got their first win of the 2019-20 NBA season thanks to a heroic buzzer-beater from Jae Crowder against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The youth-laden squad will be looking to make it two in a row but will be in for a tough task as they take on LeBron James and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis will play on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies despite dealing with shoulder soreness. Anthony Davis is a GO tonight despite dealing with shoulder soreness. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 30, 2019 Davis injured his shoulder on Sunday versus the Charlotte Hornets. The six-time All-Star played 33 minutes and […]

Another pillar of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty fell with the trade that sent Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies back in July. After the departure of Kevin Durant in free agency, the Warriors salvaged a sign-and-trade that landed them D’Angelo Russell. That was the good news. The bad news was that the Warriors wouldn’t […]

It didn’t take too long for the electric Ja Morant to show his impact in the NBA, taking over his third-ever game and exploding for 30 points, 17 of which came in the fourth quarter, as he forced the Memphis Grizzlies into overtime with two clutch plays. The rookie point man finished a tough left-handed […]

After a lackluster start in his first two games as an NBA player, Ja Morant finally showed why he was picked second overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 20-year-old guard form Murray State was instrumental in the Grizzlies’ stunning 134-133 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Going head-to-head with six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies scored its first victory in dramatic fashion on Sunday, beating the Brooklyn Nets by a hair in overtime, 134-133, after a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Jae Crowder. Down by two with just 3.7 ticks left in the extra period, Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant raced down the court and was met by two defenders […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol had his championship ring engraved with “GRIT&GRIND,” the motto he, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley and Tony Allen encompassed during their time with the Memphis Grizzlies. If you pause the ring making video at 50 seconds, you can see what each Raptors player engraved their ring with: Gasol was acquired by […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play in the team’s season opener on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Heat say Butler is out for personal reasons. Head coach Erik Spoelstra says everything is fine with Jimmy, which is great news for Miami all things considered: Jimmy Butler is OUT tonight for personal […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not only getting younger, but the Western Conference franchise seems to be getting better as well. Adding to the future success of the franchise, the team has formally announced that they picked up their team options for both big man Jaren Jackson Jr. and guard Grayson Allen for the 2020-21 campaign. […]

Just like the entire NBA community, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is bummed about the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has undergone surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will miss six to eight weeks. Morant took to twitter to send positive vibes toward Williamson, who was […]

Veteran forward Solomon Hill has secured what looks like the final roster spot for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. According to Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, Hill reportedly pleased coaches with his leadership and positive influence on their young players. Likewise, Hill fits in nicely as a 3-and-D guy on new head coach Taylor Jenkins’ system. […]

Vancouver used to be an NBA city that the Grizzlies franchise once called home. However, it’s been a while since an actual NBA game was played in the city. This is why fans were understandably passionate when the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers met for their preseason duel. It was a loud and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in hot water after making the comments that he did on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. It proves that voicing opinions on a matter as sensitive as the Hong Kong protests can get anyone in trouble. However, there are people all over the league who agree with […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Andre Iguodala says he has 2-3 years left in the NBA. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP isn’t expected to play a single game for the Grizzlies, who are rebuilding the franchise around point guard Ja Morant and big man […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have traded away Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz in the offseason, but they already have their point guard of the future in Ja Morant. There has already been a lot that head coach Taylor Jenkins has liked from the rookie. The set of attributes that Morant provides a team as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received contributions from Ja Morant well before he suited up for meaningful minutes. Morant’s potential convinced Jonas Valanciunas to re-sign with the team on a three-year $45 million contract, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic. “Valanciunas said he signed his deal because he believed in Morant’s potential. And with the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a lot of faith in rookie point guard Ja Morant, and for good reasons. However, as it does for almost all players, it may take an adjustment period at first. Someone who is playing an important role in trying to help “speed up the learning curve” for Morant is Tyus Jones. […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has no structural damage in his foot, but he won’t play in the remaining preseason games, according to David Cobb of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Valanciunas has been dealing with foot soreness. The Grizzlies don’t appear to be worried. There are no structural issues with Jonas Valanciunas’ foot, according to […]

Andre Iguodala is expected to pick one of the Los Angeles teams if he is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies continue to pursue trade avenues while he remains away from the team, but if they find themselves unable to notch one, they would likely resort to working […]

Jonas Valanciunas is heading into his 8th season in the NBA, and his first full year with the Memphis Grizzlies. The eminently hirsute big man of the Grizz was traded from his longtime club the Toronto Raptors as part of the Marc Gasol, which seemed to work out well for both sides. Now, as the […]

The NBA has become a sport where there’s nearly as many teams contending for the championship as there are teams tanking for the number one pick in the NBA Draft. The teams that have been associated with the latter in recent years include the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, […]

As he embarks on his first full season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jonas Valanciunas wants to form the best frontcourt in the league with Jaren Jackson Jr. To recall, Valanciunas was traded to the Grizzlies from the Toronto Raptors in February 2019. Over the summer, the Lithuanian center inked a three-year, $45 million deal with […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant says he is 100 percent ready for the start of this season’s training camp. However, the former Murray State standout hasn’t played any five-on-five since his knee surgery earlier this summer, according to a report from Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. Ja Morant declares himself 100 percent for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies traded for former fourth overall pick Josh Jackson this offseason. The team announced the former Kansas star will not start the season with the team, but with the Grizzlie’s G-League affiliate instead: Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies and former No. 4 pick Josh Jackson have agreed for him not to join the team […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and former teammate Andre Iguodala have been in touch as usual through the offseason, despite the latter being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this summer. The two developed a true friendship and a love for golf during their six years together, a bond that is nearly unbreakable even […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Thursday rookie point guard Ja Morant has fully recovered from his knee surgery and will participate in training camp. Morant had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee in June. He was selected by the Grizzlies with the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Ja didn’t play in the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially turning the page on the history books of their franchise this coming season. Gone are long-time servant Mike Conley (traded to the Utah Jazz in the offseason) and Mark Gasol (traded to the Toronto Raptors last February), which puts an end to one of, if not the most memorable eras […]

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski thinks the Andre Iguodala stalemate with the Memphis Grizzlies is going to go on well into the season. Wojnarowski says the Grizzlies firmly believe they can find a trade partner for Iguodala at some point during the regular season by aggregating other contracts into a potential deal. Iguodala is owed […]

Andre Iguodala is currently a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. However, this partnership may not last too much longer, with Iguodala away from the team as Memphis continues to seek out a suitable trade partner for the former Golden State Warriors standout. More specifically, Iguodala has reportedly been granted permission to work out away from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and small forward Andre Iguodala have reached an agreement to keep him out of training camp, according to Chris Herrington of the Daily Memphian. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million this upcoming season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP isn’t expected to play a single game for the Grizzlies, […]

Former Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies guard Andre Emmett was killed at the age of 37 in a Dallas-area shooting on Monday morning, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Former NBA player Andre Emmett, who played two seasons with the Nets and Grizzlies, was murdered this morning in Dallas. Emmett recently […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Andre Iguodala is still struggling to transition to his new team, as he admittedly still interacts with his former Golden State Warriors teammates in the same way he used to when he was with the team. Iguodala saw Stephen Curry last Monday at TPC Harding Park for Curry’s benefit golf tournament, which […]

Andre Iguodala’s summer has consisted of a back-and-forth that could determine his future in the league. After being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, the veteran sixth man has been hoping to work out a buyout agreement with his new team, knowing it is still rebuilding in the wake of the departures of Mike Conley and […]

Andre Iguodala is a former All-Star, the 2015 NBA Finals MVP, the vice president of the NBPA, a renowned sixth man and a veteran leader. You can add clairvoyant to that list of accolades, as he recently told the story of how he anticipated his own trade from the Golden State Warriors, the possibility of […]

Tyus Jones may only be 23 years old, but he is already embracing a veteran role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Grizzlies this offseason, joined a relatively young Memphis team that is on a rebuild after trading the last piece of its Grit and Grind era […]

Memphis Grizzlies veteran forward Andre Iguodala is an accomplished athlete with 15 years of experience in the NBA, but basketball was not his only career choice. Per Claire Miller in Fast Company, via NBC Sports Bay Area, the newest Grizzlies wing desired to become a math teacher before settling on professional basketball to pay the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially entering a new era in the 2019-20 season. Gone are long-time servants Mark Gasol and Mike Conley, with the team now focusing on youth and looking towards a potentially bright future ahead of them. The Grizzlies are not expected to be competitive in the upcoming season, as they continue the […]

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the start of the NBA season is on Oct.23 against the Miami Heat. The Grizzlies will be holding their training camp from Oct. 1-3. Despite a disappointing last season, the Grizzlies did end up selecting Ja Morant with the second pick in the NBA Draft. Morant was considered the second best […]

Despite being traded to the Utah Jazz this offseason, Mike Conley and his camp have no ill feelings towards the Memphis Grizzlies. Conley spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Grizzlies, establishing himself as the leader of the team and a fan favorite. He was a big part of the Grit and […]