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The Memphis Grizzlies will not be in full strength when they play their preseason opener against the Orlando Magic on Monday. It was announced by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, that the All-Star center will be sidelined as he continues to receive treatment on his ankle. Marc Gasol out for Monday's preseason opener as he continues […]

Kanye West is no stranger to being part of a lot of headlines for his unique and even controversial ways. From his music career, business ventures, and personal life, it has been much talked about, as he is one of the most famous celebrities in the world today. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley recently […]

Having been with the Miami Heat for eight years as their assistant coach, David Fizdale has had the chance to know their players on a deeper level. He was known to have a good relationship with all of them, and understands each ones role within the team. There are some who may not receive a […]

Since averaging 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists en route to the 2010 Rookie of the Year award, Tyreke Evans has had an injury-plagued career. After appearing in just 65 games over the past two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings, Evans signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Memphis […]

Chandler Parsons’ first season with the Memphis Grizzlies hardly could’ve gone any worse. After signing a four-year, $94 million deal in free agency, Parsons proceeded to play in just 34 games, averaging career-worst numbers of 6.2 points on 34 percent shooting with 2.5 rebounds in 20 minutes per game. Parsons’ poor play was largely due […]

It was nothing short of a disappointing first season with the Memphis Grizzlies for veteran forward Chandler Parsons that was marred by injuries that prematurely ended with knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus back in March. Things have completely shifted in the right direction in his recovery with an extended offseason to focus on working […]

Restricted free agent forward JaMychal Green is finalizing terms for a two-year, $17 million-plus deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Both sides had been at a standstill all summer long, as Green refused to opt into a $2.8 million final year offer. Green and Memphis will avoid an Oct. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and starting power forward JaMychal Green are not close to sealing a deal before the deadline, according to Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal. Green, who is a restricted free agent has a one-year, $2.8 million qualifying offer on the table, which would render him an unrestricted free agent by next offseason. […]

Heading into his 10th season in the league with the Memphis Grizzlies, there has been much uncertainty around Marc Gasol’s long-term future with the team. According to Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal, Gasol stated during the Grizzlies Media Day on Monday that he has a strong desire to remain in Memphis for the long […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded guard Troy Daniels to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The pick will be protected up to No. 55. Suns shooting guard Devin Booker notably went head-to-head against Daniels last season and put him down after the latter tried to talk trash […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are close to finalizing an agreement with Cal standout Ivan Rabb, closing in on a three-year deal, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Rabb excelled in his second season at Cal, posting a double-double of 14 points, 10.5 rebounds, and a block per game — enough to warrant the eyes […]

Despite missing the entirety of last season due to an Achilles injury, Mario Chalmers was still successful in returning to the league as he was signed back in July by the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the developers of the hit video game, NBA 2K18, have not updated the players list yet, and the veteran point guard […]

Chandler Parsons has been somewhat of a distant memory due to his recent injuries and poor play on the court, but just when he’s about to fade into one of the bunch, he resurfaces with some of his usual offseason social media gall. The Memphis Grizzlies forward didn’t even bother trying to get into Big […]

Spain is through to yet another EuroBasket semifinal after knocking off Germany, 84-72, in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2017. Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol’s monster performance with a team-high 28 points and 10 rebounds was a major factor in the Spaniards’ win over the Germans. After a closely-contested first half which saw Spain leading […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent forward Vince Hunter, as announced on their official website, Grizzlies.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed per team policy, but it is believed to be for a two-way or training camp deal only. His addition will give head coach David Fizdale more options […]

Longtime Memphis Grizzlies defensive ace Tony Allen is finalizing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of the Vertical. Following the departures of veteran Zach Randolph and Vince Carter to the Sacramento Kings, it was only expected that the next to go would be Allen, as the franchise goes into […]

Despite a short moment of disappointment when he expected a rating of “at least 90” as one of the top point guards in NBA 2K18, only to find out he was rated an 87, Mike Conley is seeing just what his rating could do for him in-game. After seeing his own personal player preview two […]

The thirst for basketball is real in the city of Seattle. Although it’s been nine years since the Seattle Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City, people from Seattle are still not over the loss of their basketball franchise.  In a recent interview with the Players’ Tribune, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hinted that league expansion could lead […]

In the wake of the loss of super-sub Zach Randolph in free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies could soon wrap up a potential two-year deal with power forward JaMychal Green, according to Peter Edmiston of The Commercial Appeal. Both parties have made reported progress toward a new contract to get the restricted free agent inked before […]

After falling short against the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies have undergone numerous roster changes. While Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are still around, Zach Randolph signed with the Sacramento Kings and Tony Allen remains a free agent. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there […]

The ongoing contract standoff between the Memphis Grizzlies and forward JaMychal Green is expected to reach a resolution before training camp, a source told CBSSports.com writer Matt Moore. https://twitter.com/hpbasketball/status/905278782487101440 Green, who is a restricted free agent, has reportedly been offered significantly more than his qualifying offer to return to Memphis. But he remains unsigned, likely […]

The city of Memphis is one of most historic places in the entire country, being the place where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968. It now has the National Civil Rights Museum, which has become a popular tourist spot in the city. However, not all statues are inside it, […]

Throughout his career, Marc Gasol has proven that he is one of the best passing centers in the NBA and in international competitions. He has shown his ability to locate the open man whenever he is double-teamed, and has the knack of dishing out assists to his teammates to convert on easy baskets. That skill […]

Marc Gasol is one of the best players in the history of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spanish center is entering his 10th season in Tennessee, during which he established himself as one of the best centers in the league. He is a three-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA and a 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year. Even […]

This past July, Nielsen Music released a report stating that hip-hop has become the most popular music genre in the United States. Hip-hop/R&B accounted for a over a quarter of the music consumed (25.1 percent) between January and June of 2017, overthrowing the rock genre (23 percent) for the first time in history and ending […]

After being forced to sit out the entirety of last season due a torn Achilles, Mario Chalmers has now fully recovered from it and was signed earlier this summer by the Memphis Grizzlies. He was officially introduced by the team during a press conference on Tuesday, where general manager Chris Wallace also spoke about having […]

The Memphis Grizzlies decided this summer that they will start bringing in younger talent to their roster and allowed two of their veterans, Zach Randolph and Vince Carter, to walk away in free agency. One of the players they were able to sign is former Rookie of the Year winner Tyreke Evans, who will look […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

The NBA free agent market is still flush with talents despite all top-tier commodities already finding their ways to new contracts. Among those who have yet to put ink on paper is restricted free agent JaMychal Green, who’s still holding out despite the Memphis Grizzlies offering the big man what Chris Herrington of The Commercial […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley was among those who’ve patiently awaited their NBA 2K18 ratings, only to discover it during a “Ratings Confessional” with the 2K Sports team. The lefty veteran was asked to take a stab at his rating before learning what it is. “I think it should be around a 90. Hopefully,” […]

The Memphis Grizzlies era of Grit-n-Grind will surely take a hit with the loss of Zach Randolph and the impending departure of All-NBA defender Tony Allen as an unrestricted free agent, but Marc Gasol isn’t ready to throw in the towel quite yet. The Spanish international will have not only a hefty scoring task on […]

To further ramp up the anticipation for the September 19 release of the latest installment of the NBA 2K video game series, publisher 2K Sports sent a tweet regarding another pair of classic teams that can be played on NBA 2K18: https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/897927956219142144 Just a couple of days prior to this announcement, 2K Sports also unveiled […]

The center position has had a long history of dominance in the NBA with legendary figures such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal all having an argument for being in the top ten players of all time. The league has seen a serious shift away from centers who focus […]

After last playing in the NBA in the 2015-16 season, not a lot has been heard from Tayshaun Prince and many were left wondering if he had already decided to retire, or simply taking a break to plan a comeback. That changed recently following news that broke about the Memphis Grizzlies hiring Prince for a […]

Apparently, Mike Conley Jr. isn’t just paid by the Memphis Grizzlies a truckload of money to play point guard for the team, as he was also tasked to model its new Nike-made uniforms. Unlike the Phoenix Suns, who used mannequins to show off their fresh threads, the Grizzlies were successful in interrupting one of their […]

This summer, Chandler Parsons of the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin have been spending a lot of time working out together and trying to prepare themselves better for next season’s grind. In the process, they have been forming a strong bond and have learned more about each other the past few […]

Sacramento Kings new acquisition Zach Randolph has been arrested on a felony charge of marijuana possession with intent to sell by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday night, according LAPD reports, via ESPN. The arrest arose due to a disturbance that ended with damage to five LAPD vehicles and one sheriff’s vehicle, according to the local […]

Jamal Crawford has had plenty of good times in the NBA hardwood as an explosive scorer, but he’s also had his share of difficult encounters with some of the best defenders in the league. Asked which player he’d hate to see across from him with the ball in his hand, the new member of the […]