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The Memphis Grizzlies have granted forward Zach Randolph an indefinite leave of absence after his mother died on Thanksgiving, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Her death is the second to occur during the holiday within the NBA family after the death of Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Channing Frye‘s father was first reported on Thursday. “He can take as much time as […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward James Ennis will miss the next two weeks with a strained calf, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Ennis suffered the injury in Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.9 steals on 44.2 percent shooting from the floor and 34.1 percent from […]

It’s not often an NBA player gets the chance to show off his talents in attendance of the G.O.A.T. So when Memphis Grizzlies defensive specialist Tony Allen got the chance to put Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Marco Belinelli on spin-cycle, he finished the play with a strong layup and stared down Michael Jordan, who was […]

On Saturday night, the Memphis Grizzlies came out with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 93-71. During the game, Timberwolves budding star Andrew Wiggins struggled. The athletic forward went 2-of-11 for only seven points and four rebounds. It tied Wiggins’ lowest scoring game for the season. Nevertheless, Memphis head coach David Fizdale had good things to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have taken a cautious approach on their prized recruit of the summer, Chandler Parsons, and have been monitoring his minutes early in the season since he’s coming off knee surgery. However, even with the minutes restriction he’s been playing under, it still did not prevent him from suffering a bone bruise on […]

Last summer may have been a memorable one for him as he signed the biggest contract in NBA history of $153 million for five years, but for Memphis Grizzlies‘ point guard Mike Conley, there is still something he wants to achieve in his career. Despite making the playoffs in each season since he joined the […]

To understand the friendship between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and forward Chandler Parsons is to let go of every pre-conceived notion of owner-to-player or boss-to-employee relationship one has become familiar with. The two were close, very close — a rarity for a player who at the time had only spent two years with the franchise. […]

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Chandler Parsons is in disbelief that he’ll likely be booed upon his return to the arena he called home for the past two seasons — American Airlines Center. The former Dallas Maverick suited up 127 times for the team, averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game last season. His year was […]

L.A. Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul thought he had two points in the bag after stealing a lazy pass from Marc Gasol and racing coast-to-coast for a layup finish, but Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison came to meet him at the rim with the pin-down block. But that wasn’t the end of Paul, as he […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies played a hard fought game on Wednesday night.  The Grizzlies had control for most of the game until the Clippers came back in the fourth and the game went back and forth.  Ultimately, the game was capped off by this dagger of a three pointer by Marc […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Brandan Wright will be out for approximately two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle on Tuesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The North Carolina alum is a very athletic big that can rebound and block shots while scoring efficiently in the paint, almost a perfect backup to bruiser Marc Gasol. […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol went absolutely nuts after hitting a late corner three to take down the league-leading L.A. Clippers, celebrating in true Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants fashion. The celebration also resembles the one from UFC Featherweight and Lightweight champion Conor McGregor. What was better from Marc Gasol: the shot or the shimmy? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/3g8gHTkV3t […]

Before the New York Knicks secured the services of Derrick Rose last summer, the team’s president, Phil Jackson, admitted that they were targeting a different player who they believed was a good fit in their system. The 71-year-old front-office executive revealed that the team was very much interested in going after Memphis Grizzlies‘ point guard Mike […]

The results of the Presidential elections last week has divided the country after seeing one of the closest races in history. Protesters flocked the streets of different major cities in the U.S. just days after Donald Trump won the Presidency. And now, even NBA teams are showing their disapproval of the next commander-in-chief. News surfaced […]

The ageless Vince Carter was back with productive minutes off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies, tallying his second 20-point game in the last three games after a 102-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. The 39-year-old is not only the oldest player in the league, but also the oldest to record a 20-point […]

Updating a previous report, the Utah Jazz will be without their starting backcourt of George Hill and Rodney Hood tonight vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Hill is sitting his fifth straight game due to a thumb injury despite being a participant in practice earlier today. Hood has been battling a nasty cold and […]

What would the NBA be without a little end-game officiating controversy? The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Denver Nuggets on a Marc Gasol buzzer beater that ended the game 108-107 Tuesday night. While the Nuggets had a chance to stop him, the problem is the fact that the Grizzlies had the opportunity to win due to […]

Vince Carter is aging like fine wine. The man once known as ‘half-man, half-amazing’ put up 20 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-107 win against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. This performance made him the oldest player (39 years, 287 days) to reach the 20-point plateau since Michael Jordan (40 years, 53 […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol showed his flair for the dramatic by tipping in the game-winning basket on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets, giving his team a 108-107 victory. With 0.7 seconds left in regulation, Vince Carter threw a lob from an out of bounds play, connecting with Gasol over two defenders for the […]

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen has been placed in the inactive list with a right groin injury, activating reserve guard Troy Daniels, the team announced today prior to tip off. James Ennis will start alongside Chandler Parsons against a Denver Nuggets team also battling through injuries — they will be without the services of Will Barton and […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol was originally scheduled to be on a minutes restriction this season as he had just recovered from surgery done on his right foot last February to repair a non-displaced Type II fracture of the navicular bone. But after six games so far, he has not shown any ill-effects from the procedure and […]

With many of the most important NBA stars honored with Brandon Armstrong‘s impersonations through his YouTube channel, it’s time now for the unsung heroes to get the same treatment. Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph game gets nailed to perfection here, from his low-stance back-to-the-basket game to the endless shot fakes no one bites on, even emphasizing […]

Memphis Grizzlies new acquisition Chandler Parsons‘ long-awaited season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers was a bit of a disappointment. During his 22 minutes of play, the 6-foot-10 forward went scoreless, going 0-of-8 from the floor and 0-of-3 from downtown, snatching three rebounds, and a block. The Blazers (4-3) took a 100-94 victory against the Grizzlies […]

He may have already signed with the Memphis Grizzlies last summer, but before he decided to bring his talents to Tennessee, Chandler Parsons considered joining another team. The 6-foot-10 forward reportedly was close to teaming up with Damian Lillard by signing with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now he is all set to make his season debut […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced an official partnership with transportation network company Uber, leveraging technology and ensuring their fans a safe ride to and from Grizzlies games and FedExForum events, including added perks and promotions for those using the app. The San Francisco-based company will become the team’s official ride-sharing partner, and beginning tomorrow, will become the […]

After undergoing arthroscopic surgery last March to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, Memphis Grizzlies‘ forward Chandler Parsons is finally ready to make his debut for his new team and will play earlier than scheduled. It was expected that he’ll play his first game of the season on Tuesday but has now been bumped […]

Memphis Grizzlies offseason acquisition Chandler Parsons is set to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Parsons was recovering from a meniscus surgery in his right knee dating back to March. The Grizzlies have stayed afloat without their new addition with a 3-2 record, as they go […]

Despite having a tough night offensively, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was still a monster at the rim, swatting away Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol‘s attempt at a point-blank layup. The 6-foot-11 Kentucky product had an impeccable sense of timing, getting up for the block without fouling, leaving Gasol empty at the rim. https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton/status/793977024146800640 […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter found himself some extra playing time in Tuesday night’s 116-80 blowout loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The man once revered as ‘Half-Man, Half-Amazing’ had five points on 2-of-7 shooting and reached the 24,000 career-points mark on a floater in the lane during the third quarter. Vince Carter became the 24th […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Vince Carter shut down the notion that he’d be willing to compete in this season’s dunk contest. The rumor started after a YouTube video on Oct. 17, where he said it’d be “interesting, to say the least” to participate in the dunk contest, words which of course were taken to sound […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is known for his effective post moves and solid jumpers near the basket. This year he looks to have added a new skill to his repertoire as he’s been showing his extended range with an effective three-point shooter. The 7-foot big man has never shot more than 17 threes in […]

After already missing his team’s season opener, Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen will likely miss their next three or four contest as well as he is still working on getting his knee back to game shape. Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen is likely to miss a week. The swelling in his knee is gone, but […]

During the 80’s and 90’s, there were a lot of white American players in the NBA considered as dominant or one of the best in their positions. The likes of John Stockton, Bill Laimbeer, and Boston Celtics‘ greats Kevin McHale and Larry Bird were some of the most successful white American players during their time, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait just a little bit longer to roll the carpet for their new acquisition Chandler Parsons as coach David Fizdale told reporters the team will exercise due caution as he comes back from a second surgery in his right knee. The recurring knee issue played a huge part in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have their eyes set on the 2018 free agency class and they plan to start at the top with DeMarcus Cousins. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Mavs will pursue Cousins as a top priority in the summer of 2018. For Mavs fans who might be wondering, DeMarcus Cousins is set to […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

He may have won the event 16 years ago, but Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter said it’s still possible for him to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest next year during the All-Star Weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?amp;v=FTwDvU8atEQ The contest in 2000 is considered one of the best in NBA history. A young and much-hyped Carter agreed to compete […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right foot after getting an MRI today, according to a report by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com. The 7-foot-1 center is slated to sit out Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fizdale says Marc Gasol had MRI on right foot, which […]

The New York Knicks traded for the draft rights of Spanish center Willy Hernangomez last year with the hopes of developing him into a future star of the league. Even after only joining the team at the start of training camp earlier this month, the 22-year-old Madrid-native has already drawn a lot of praise from […]