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We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to Memphis for this next cross-conference matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers (55-10) will visit the Memphis Grizzlies (42-24) will Cleveland leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently own the best record […]

Stephen A. Smith isn’t exactly covering himself in much glory as of late, and his latest remarks have only gone on and drawn even more criticism towards himself. While criticizing New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t something that’s unique to Smith, it’s the way he used Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant in his […]

After a narrow 120-118 home victory over a disappointed Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, Taylor Jenkins praised the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant’s resiliency amid some recent challenges as a driving force behind their ability to overcome offensive struggles. Morant’s misfiring Grizzlies have been battling through a teamwide shooting slump, but Jenkins is confident […]

A rookie’s fearless approach did not just rattle Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, it ignited Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies and a roaring FedExForum crowd. However, the usual suspects (Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells) took a backseat to Cam Spencer’s trash-talking, which helped Morant propel the Grizzlies to a much-needed 120-118 comeback victory. And forget […]

Skeptics of the Memphis Grizzlies sounded an alarm too soon going by a 120-118 win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns to start a four-game FedEx Forum homestand. The under fire Ja Morant demonstrated not just his scoring prowess but an uncanny ability to “manipulate” games and manufacture wins for his shorthanded squad. Taylor Jenkins could […]

With about one month left in the 2024-25 NBA season, the Rookie of the Year race appears to have a clear frontrunner. While there hasn’t been a runaway winner in the NBA rookie rankings, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has stood out during the second half of the season. Although the Spurs aren’t going […]

With every game mattering in the grand scheme of this year’s playoff race, the action is bound to get heated. On Monday night, that’s exactly what happened to the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies, a game that finished 120-118 in favor of the latter, when Kevin Durant and Desmond Bane exchanged some words in what […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) are glad ugly wins count after escaping the Big Easy with a hard-fought, three-point road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (17-48). While the win provided a momentary sigh of relief, All-Star guard Ja Morant was not in the mood to celebrate half-measures. After sealing the game in clutch moments, […]

Facing a seven-point halftime deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans, Taylor Jenkins faced a critical decision. With All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined due to an ankle injury and reserve center Brandon Clarke in foul trouble, Jenkins had to get creative with the rotations. Enter Jay Huff, an unheralded reserve patiently waiting for a moment. The […]

The regrouped Memphis Grizzlies do not have a leadership crisis, contrary to reports from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. However, Taylor Jenkins is starting to lose some patience as the NBA Playoffs loom. The faith in the system is unwavering, but the clock is ticking to turn good looks into made shots. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane […]

The New Orleans Pelicans narrowly failed to get the job done against the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday night, falling 107-104. Despite not coming out on top, head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by guard Jose Alvarado. “He’s a warrior, steps up in big moments,” Green said. “We needed […]

The Phoenix Suns will continue their road trip as they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It will be a battle at the FedEx Forum as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Suns-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Suns lead the head-to-head series 62-46. Yet, the Grizzlies have won all three games this season […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are banking on more than just their star trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. to fuel a deep NBA Playoffs run. While All-Stars lift championship windows toward the ceiling, role players who can thrive under pressure anchor those NBA Finals expectations. With minutes tightening and the stakes rising, […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped their fourth consecutive game on Friday night, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 122-111. Despite the loss, guard Brandon Williams achieved a historic milestone, becoming only the second player in franchise history to record at least 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench, joining Mark Aguirre, according to Elias […]

As Ja Morant’s misfiring Memphis Grizzlies enter the stretch run, the Taylor Jenkins-led squad is at a March Madness crossroads. Despite recent flashes of brilliance from Desmond Bane and a roster brimming with talent, the Grizzlies have been plagued by inconsistency and injuries. A new knock to Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) has fans and analysts […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are striving for more than individual awards, but the team will surely be doing everything possible to get Jaren Jackson Jr. $100 million worth of leverage this summer. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old’s All-NBA and NBA Defensive Player of the Year campaign is on pause due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant has always been a man of the people and he’s no stranger to a funny internet meme when it crosses his sights. All throughout this NBA season, fans have been buzzing about the connection between Morant and rookie center Zach Edey as the two have formed one of the more […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Mavericks prediction and pick. The injury-plagued Mavericks host the Grizzlies in a battle of depleted rosters on Friday. Memphis will be without their defensive anchor Jaren […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have more than a few problems but thankfully a leadership crisis is not on the list. Injuries top the charts as Jaren Jackson Jr., unable to corral rebounds, has taken to coaching up rookie Zach Edey lately. Jackson Jr., a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team selection, has historically anchored Memphis’ top-10 defense. Now […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting to feel the pain three-quarters of the way through the 2024-25 NBA season. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant are still growing as leaders, but also learning it’s hard to contribute much from the bench. Still, injuries are a part of the job so Taylor Jenkins is going to have […]

The red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder exposed Ja Morant’s misfiring Memphis Grizzlies in a nationally broadcast 120-103 win that lacked some luster due to injuries. Chet Holgrem and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s frontcourt faceoff will have to wait but neither would have made much of a difference in the outcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left no doubt as to […]

Trouble is brewing for the Memphis Grizzlies with a little over a month to go before the playoffs begin. On Wednesday night, not only did they suffer their fourth consecutive loss in a 120-103 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, star guard Ja Morant also appeared to aggravate his shoulder injury that kept him out […]

The injury-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies are looking at big lineup changes, again. Ja Morant (shoulder) is day-to-day while NBA Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) is more week-to-week. Taylor Jenkins might love March Madness, but that’s a bit too much bad luck for some FedEx Forum fans to bet on this team’s […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at FedEx Forum. Ja Morant is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right deltoid contusion. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ja Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are facing an uphill battle to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoffs race. They are 3-7 over the last 10 games and now Taylor Jenkins is looking at a stretch without Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and misfiring Ja Morant (shoulder) in the rotations. Replacing that much of the offense is going […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most beloved players among his peers in the association, and on Tuesday, Irving garnered plenty of sympathy from his contemporaries after news came out that he had torn his ACL on Monday during the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings. Irving, who is 32 years of age, […]

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

The misfiring Memphis Grizzlies need to regroup quickly as they battle for second place in the NBA’s Western Conference race. Unfortunately, Ja Morant admitted his production and confidence levels have not quite been up to the expected standard this season and Jaren Jackson Jr. is looking at weeks on the shelf. While Morant’s highlight-reel plays […]

The injury bug is once again hindering the Memphis Grizzlies (38-23). Ja Morant is currently nursing shoulder soreness and has missed 24 games this season. Luckily, Jaren Jackson Jr. has assumed an even more prominent role, leading the team at a high level for nearly the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign thus far. But that […]

The currently-faltering Memphis Grizzlies have long prided themselves on developing young talent, and this season, third-year forward Santi Aldama is emerging as the organization’s latest success story. Taylor Jenkins has repeatedly highlighted Aldama’s growth, emphasizing his expanded role as a versatile weapon off the bench. Jenkins even made a compelling case for the 23-year-old as […]

As the NBA Playoffs loom on the horizon, Ja Morant’s banged-up Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for another deep postseason run. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s health now uncertain after a rolled ankle, Taylor Jenkins has a not-so-secret weapon in mind: forward Brandon Clarke. Known for his versatility, relentless energy, and a skill set that defies […]

Memphis Grizzlies leading scorer Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered an apparent ankle injury during the team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. He went back to the locker room and the Grizzlies later reported that he was doubtful to return. The play happened in the first quarter as he was trying to contest a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are rolling along at fourth in the Western Conference standings as they work their way back to the NBA Playoffs where anything can happen. The Grizzlies will always have a shot at winning with Ja Morant at the helm and this season has been particularly interesting to watch considering the constant evolution […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at FedEx Forum. Ja Morant is questionable on the team’s injury report with right shoulder soreness. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Hawks. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ja Morant injury status vs. […]

The Atlanta Hawks hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hawks-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hawks-Grizzlies Odds Atlanta Hawks: +7 […]

A 130-128 San Antonio Spurs victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the final seconds provided a positive end to the “Rodeo Road Trip.” The silver and black’s last home game before their annual excursion through the country took place on Feb. 1 vs. the Miami Heat. Between then and De’Aaron Fox’s game winner vs. the […]

Navigating the late-season ups and downs of an NBA’s 82-game slog, the excitement of NCAA March Madness, and high school elimination games reveal a lot about a team, collectively and individually. For Taylor Jenkins, the calendar flip is a reminder of the intensity and unpredictability that define basketball at its finest. The convergence of high […]

De’Aaron Fox is no stranger to big shots, but he is still somewhat of a stranger to the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA’s inaugural winner of the Clutch Player of the Year Award, though, had the ball in his hands in the waning seconds of a tie game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies for the first […]