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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 […]

NBA Hall of Famers are hyping the Memphis Grizzlies as potential Western Conference monsters now that the roster is fully healthy. That praise tracks with EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision to stand relatively pat at the trade deadline, signaling a clear bet on the in-house All-Stars and a deep supporting cast. However, while Ja Morant remains […]

Let’s be honest — this was an absolutely bonkers NBA trade deadline. From Luka Dončić to the Lakers, to Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, to Mark Williams to the Lakers, then back to the Hornets, then to… whatever weird limbo he’s in now… you’d be forgiven if you missed some of the other smaller trades […]

Comfortably in second place, the Memphis Grizzlies were relatively quiet through the NBA Trade Deadline. However, Santi Aldama knows the Grizzlies will need to evolve to stay ahead of the curve. The Western Conference’s middle class is a gauntlet, with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors fighting […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Grizzlies-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Suns Odds Memphis Grizzlies: -1.5 […]

Preferred basketball styles, strategies, and NBA player prototypes have been in flux since before the introduction of the three-point line. A new trend has emerged this season as Taylor Jenkins and the muscled-up Memphis Grizzlies are going against the pick-and-roll grain. Why? Well, using Santi Aldama as a 6-foot-9 Swiss Army knife to support Jaren […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have flown somewhat under the radar this season, but they currently find themselves in second place in the Western Conference at 35-17. Despite dealing with plenty of injuries over the course of the season, including to star point guard Ja Morant, Taylor Jenkins has this group playing some very good basketball on […]

New Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (recently traded) didn’t play in the team’s 125-11 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks (25-28) on Saturday night, but he introduced himself to the fanbase anyway. The 30-year-old was the first player to talk to the media after the game, showing up to the interview room in street clothes. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder saw Ja Morant’s father Tee Morant get ejected from the game on Saturday night. The officiating crew explained why it happened. During the fourth quarter, a member of the NBA’s officiating crew requested Tee Morant to leave, according to someone who sat courtside. Lead official Josh […]

While practically every other mid-standings team scrambled, the ever-evolving, second-place Memphis Grizzlies did not waver in their approach to the NBA Trade Deadline this year. Rather than making flashy moves to win a press conference, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman focused on strategic decisions that set the franchise up for long-term success. All things considered, it’s mission […]

Marcus Smart is a combo guard on the Washington Wizards following a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies just before the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The guard is also a married man and a father, so let’s learn a bit more about Marcus Smart’s wife Maisa Hallum and how these two came together. It was certainly […]

Marcus Smart’s net worth in 2025 is $60 million. Smart is a new member of the Washington Wizards following a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. He is a three-time Hustle Award winner, an All-Rookie Second Team selection, a three-time All-Defensive player, and a former Defensive Player of the Year winner. Here is a closer look […]

The trade deadline came down to the wire for Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart and general manager, Zach Kleiman. After the Grizzlies traded Smart in a 3-team deal, reactions poured in. Many of which were fired at Memphis, roasting them for the trade. Although no one understood the move, Kleiman certainly did. He explained more […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have established themselves as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference. They’re second in the West with a 35-16 record. Prior to the trade deadline, the Grizzlies were looking for some minor upgrades to their roster; an acquisition that would finally complete the championship puzzle. But instead, Memphis decided to go with […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle between the top two teams in the West. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Oklahoma […]

It’s one thing to engineer a one-sided deal, but the Washington Wizards pulled off a heist just before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Not only did they acquire a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, but they gave up little to get it. The full details are below, via NBA.com. Wizards get: Colby Jones Alex […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the most exciting NBA trade deadline, but they were able to make a necessary move to bolster the roster for the second half of the 2024-25 season. Marcus Smart was sent to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal that brought Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, a 2025 second-round pick […]

The tight-knit Memphis Grizzlies stood relatively pat through the NBA Trade Deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia are gone, but the core of the squad remains intact. There was no wavering from the plan by GM Zach Kleiman’s front office. The Grizzlies ignored Scotty Pippen Jr.’s shooting slump and stuck with the status quo. GG […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still balancing out the offense going into the 2025 NBA All-Star break. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane’s chemistry with rookie big man Zach Edey is just part of the equation. Injury streaks and off-aim shots have been an issue for long stretches of the season. Taylor Jenkins has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies waited until the last possible moment, but they got a last-minute trade in as they are sending Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards. The Grizzlies are getting two second-round picks in the deal. “The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team […]