Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 111

On February 7, the Toronto Raptors were a good basketball team. In fact, at 39-16, they were very good, and likely headed to the playoffs for the sixth straight seasons. But that wasn’t enough for Toronto. Despite finishing as one of the Eastern Conference’s four best teams each of the last five seasons, they have […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the return of Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum, but it appears he will not be available for Wednesday’s game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. McCollum has been out since mid-March after suffering a knee strain. According to Blazers beat reporter Casey Holdahl, the star guard will sit […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the remainder of the season with a right ankle injury. Valanciunas suffered the injury on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Medical update for @memgrizz center Jonas Valanciunas: pic.twitter.com/8o1eB4eFqt — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) April 1, 2019 The Grizzlies have five games left […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas sustained a right ankle injury during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, one that knocked him from the contest. He underwent X-rays which came back negative, which is an encouraging sign, but he’ll still undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, per Michael Wallace […]

The Los Angeles Clippers honored slain rapper Nipsey Hussle by showing a tribute video before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hussle was shot multiple times on Sunday evening outside a clothing store in Los Angeles that he was associated with. Two other people were shot in the said incident, and all three victims were […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had a season of upheaval after drafting Jaren Jackson Jr. 4th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, attempting to make a run at the Western Conference Playoffs, falling short, then trading away one of the franchise’s cornerstones in Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline. Since that trade, […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley admits it’s a challenge to keep everyone on the roster engaged with the season almost over and many players on the team not knowing their future with the club. Conley himself could be traded in the offseason, while Justin Holiday, Joakim Noah, Delon Wright and Tyler Dorsey all become […]

It was a bit of a surprise that the Memphis Grizzlies were unable to move point guard Mike Conley prior to last February’s trade deadline, especially considering how the team were able to pull the trigger on a deal that sent Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors. Conley recently reminisced on his grueling experience as […]

With his twelfth season now coming to a close, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is already looking ahead. The 31-year-old has certainly been one of the cornerstones of the Grizzlies franchise for years now, but with the team looking to rebuild, it seems that Conley’s time in Memphis is also nearing its conclusion. Speaking […]

Mike Conley, who is now the all-time leading scorer in Memphis Grizzlies history, said that it’s an honor to pass former teammate Marc Gasol. In a postgame interview, Conley shared his thoughts on surpassing Gasol — whom he tagged as one of his closest friends. He also gave a shoutout to former teammates Tony Allen […]

Justin Holiday tied a franchise record for the Memphis Grizzlies in steals in a quarter during the first quarter of their game against defending champions Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Holiday recorded four steals in the opening period, which tied the franchise records in steals in one quarter. Former Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes was the […]

After becoming the Memphis Grizzlies’ all-time scorer on Wednesday, Mike Conley joined LeBron James and Reggie Miller as the only players in NBA history to lead a franchise in five different stats. Conley leads the Grizzlies in points, 3-pointers, assists, steals and games played. LeBron James leads the Cleveland Cavaliers in all those categories, while Reggie […]

Mike Conley has passed Marc Gasol to become the Memphis Grizzlies’ all-time scoring leader. Conley, who was the fourth overall pick by Memphis in the 2007 NBA Draft, achieved the milestone on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Peep the record-breaking basket below: Mike Conley drills a 3-pointer to become the @memgrizz all-time leading scorer! […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley is “one of my favorite players in the league.” Conley will likely make Grizzlies franchise history on Wednesday against the Warriors. The lefty needs just seven points to become Memphis’ all-time leading scorer. Center Marc Gasol is the current leader. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to raise banners 16 and 17 back in 2009 and 2010 thanks in large part to the blockbuster trade that sent former Memphis Grizzlies star Pau Gasol to LA. In a shocking turn of events, the Grizzlies decided to ship Pau to Los Angeles in exchange for several players, […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is 30 points away from becoming the Grizzlies’ all-time leading scorer. Marc Gasol is the current leader, as he scored 11,684 points with the Grizzlies. Conley enters Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 11,655 career points. Mike Conley enters tonight's game against the Timberwolves 30 points away from passing long-time […]

There were a number of factors that played into the Orlando Magic’s overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Steve Clifford feels the home crowd may have been the deciding factor down the stretch. The Magic crowded was unusually raucous throughout the overtime thriller. According to Mackenzie Thirkill of the team’s official website, he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without the services of Mike Conley and Joakim Noah for Friday night’s match-up against the Magic, according to an official report from the team. Conley, who’s dealing with a bout of “general soreness,” is currently listed as doubtful. He was added to Memphis’ injury report on Thursday. Noah, on the […]

Prior to Wednesday night’s contest against the visiting Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah shared a heartwarming moment with a fan in attendance. Here’s Noah in “gentle giant” mode helping out a young boy nail a dunk during pre-game warm-ups with Houston’s James Harden looking on: The kid’s special moment might have actually been […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas spoiled the Houston Rockets’ comeback by nailing the game-winning free throw in overtime. The Grizzlies entered the fourth quarter with a 19-point lead over the Rockets. But they very well knew that a comeback led by James Harden was about to ensue. The reigning MVP drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer. Gerald Green, […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who was an assistant for the Houston Rockets from 2011 to 2015, believes that James Harden can absolutely do anything on offense. Prior to being the Grizzlies head coach, Bickerstaff spent some time with the Rockets’ coaching staff and even became the team’s interim coach back in the 2015-16 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have just announced that they will be holding out veteran guard Avery Bradley for at least a week, with the 28-year-old currently nursing a shin injury. Medical update on @memgrizz guard Avery Bradley: pic.twitter.com/9xwYggUFIP — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 20, 2019 This should prove to be a costly injury for Memphis who […]

Memphis Grizzlies wing C.J. Miles will miss the remainder of the season as a result of a stress reaction in his left foot, according to the team. The injury occurred during the Grizzlies’ loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday, when Miles left the game with left foot soreness. An MRI then revealed a stress […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah has one of the ugliest jump shots in NBA history, which makes it even more satisfying for the former Defensive Player of the Year when he hits a shot from the perimeter. Noah has the “Tornado” jump shot as most people call it. He gets made fun of a lot […]

Joakim Noah escaped what could have been NBA limbo after being largely inactive for a season and a half with the New York Knicks, fortunately landing with the Memphis Grizzlies after a large period off the hardwood. Noah had his first start for the Grizzlies on March 8 against the Utah Jazz, the first since Feb. […]

After having fought until the trade deadline to acquire Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, the Utah Jazz could continue the pursuit of the lefty floor general once again in June, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Grizzlies may be more inclined to keep Conley if they get lucky and land the No. […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was on fire yet again on Saturday as he torched the Memphis Grizzlies for a game-high 40 points on 12-of-17 shooting. Following his team’s 135-128 defeat, Grizzlies veteran big man Joakim Noah expressed his admiration towards Beal, despite admitting his frustration towards the loss. Joakim Noah on Bradley Beal: “Bradley […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal scorched the Memphis Grizzlies for 40 points and nine made threes Saturday en route to Memphis’ second straight loss in which they allowed at least 132 points. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was not pleased, to say the least, with his team’s ability to guard Beal, saying via Fred Katz of […]

Memphis Grizzlies swingman CJ Miles left Saturday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards after he appeared to injure his left foot in the first half. According to Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that the 31-year old sniper will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Memphis. Bickerstaff said Xrays on […]

If the Washington Wizards are going to put together a late-season playoff push, they will need a lot of things to go right. That certainly includes the continued health of their top players especially Bradley Beal. But the team suffered a huge injury scare on Saturday night. In the third quarter of their game against […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks had some high praise for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley while he was speaking to reporters ahead of their matchup at Capital One Arena. Brooks says Conley is “the best player in the NBA for the last six or seven years never to make an All-Star team,” via […]

For the first time in his life, Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah is living alone. And he’s savoring every single minute of it. Per Ben Stinar of Amic Hoops, Noah shared his sentiments on the laid back lifestyle in Memphis. Since signing with the Grizzlies on Dec. 4, he’s much more focused on his craft […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ season is all but over. It would take a legendary run for the team to make a late-season playoff push. They’re simply out of time. But that doesn’t mean all is doom-and-gloom for Memphis. They can still play entertaining basketball down the stretch, and their players can still have some fun both […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley won his first Player of the Week award for his performance from Week 21 and the veteran guard says it was a “pretty cool” moment. Last week, Conley averaged 31.3 points, 7.7 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 57.4 percent from the field, 55.6 percent from beyond the arc and […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Joakim Noah has always been known as an eccentric individual. He’s not afraid to express his opinion, be it verbally or visually. However, his latest bit of on-court shenanigans takes the weird cake. Noah and the Grizzlies were in Atlanta on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Hawks. The game […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were flat out dominated by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not mince words when it came to his team’s performance. Memphis simply could not get anything going in the 132-111 loss in Atlanta. Bickerstaff was critical of his team’s effort afterward, via Michael Wallace of the […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 21. The #NBA Players of the Week for Week 21's action! East: @AndreDrummond of the @DetroitPistons West: @mconley11 of the @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/7mOWyo9j9M — NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2019 Both Drummond and Conley […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put in quite an effort on Friday night, as they were able to score an upset against the Utah Jazz, 114-104. Following his team’s victory, Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas acknowledged that the team chemistry is still not at the level they want for it to be, but that they continue to […]

At 34 years old and a laundry list of injuries on his resumé already, it’s pretty much safe to say that Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah is all but a washed up commodity at this point. However on Friday, the former Defensive Player of the Year displayed a rare glimpse of what made him such […]