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The Memphis Grizzlies got a juggernaut Ja Morant in the opener versus the Utah Jazz. They held a seven-point lead midway through the third quarter against the hosting Houston Rockets in the second straight road game. Then everything seemingly fell apart in what wound up a 128-108 blowout less than 24 hours before the home […]

When a team with high expectations gets thumped by the reigning champions in the season opener, there are bound to be some overreactions. That impulsive response is only amplified when the squad in question hails from the largest sports market in the country. Following the New York Knicks’ 132-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on […]

We present another betting prediction and pick for the start of the NBA season, turning our attention towards this next game in the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) will visit the Houston Rockets (0-1) in a clash of young rosters. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. […]

Zach Edey came into the league as one of its most polarizing prospects. Following a successful stint at Purdue, there were plenty of questions as to whether or not Edey’s game would translate to the NBA. Nonetheless, the Memphis Grizzlies valued what Edey brings to the table, selecting him with the ninth overall pick of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a magic moment from Zach Edey with a special assist from Ja Morant on opening night versus the hosting Utah Jazz. The rookie caught a lob from the franchise cornerstone to start the counter on the career points scored clock. Edey eventually fouled out and heard a brief moment of heckling […]

The Memphis Grizzlies needed something special on opening night and they got it from the most likely source. Ja Morant’s heroics pulled off a 116-114 road win over the Utah Jazz to start the regular season. Rookie big man Zach Edey got heckled by the home crowd but the visitors occupied the celebratory locker room. […]

One of the most hyped-up rookie additions this season was Zach Edey to the Memphis Grizzlies. The former Purdue superstar was drafted by the Grizzlies with the 9th overall pick in the NBA Draft and immediately has slotted in as a starter in the frontcourt. He is replacing Steven Adams at center and should provide […]

After a nightmarish 2023-24 season, the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to get back to the playoffs and contend in the Western Conference again this year. One of the big steps they took to get to that point was drafting Zach Edey, one of the best (and biggest) players in college basketball over the last few […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are gearing up for what could be one of the most exciting seasons in franchise history. Memphis is starting its 2024-25 campaign with a healthy Ja Morant amongst other stout contributors. Moreover, the team drafted former Purdue basketball star Zach Eddey during the offseason, Morant looks forward to playing with Edey and […]

The NBA season is finally back and we’ll be bringing you our betting prediction and picks for all the Tip-Off games around the Association. We’ll see Ja Morant return to action as well with the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Utah Jazz in an opening night tilt for both teams. It’s time to continue our […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have high expectations for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season now that Ja Morant is back in the lineup. Fans in the FedEx Forum looking down the depth chart will see a championship-level supporting cast as well. For example, Jake LaRavia’s lethal three-point launches bring a huge boost to the rotations. However, after […]

The Baltimore Ravens continued their winning ways on Monday, as they crushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, 41-31. It was the usual suspects who led Baltimore to another big win, particularly quarterback Lamar Jackson. The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player played like someone who came straight out of a video game, as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got some good Ja Morant news in the days leading up to the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season. There were also some sour notes to end the preseason, especially on the injury report. The Grizzlies will be missing Jaren Jackson Jr. to start the 82-game slog, but that did not stop the big […]

The ongoing hamstring injury recovery for Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will continue into the regular season. Jackson Jr. will miss the Grizzlies season opener against the Utah Jazz, per Damichael Cole of Memphis News. Jackson initially injured his hamstring on the first day of training camp. First described as tightness, he later […]

The Memphis Grizzlies all in all had a successful preseason, with star point guard Ja Morant avoiding a major injury scare and first round pick Zach Edey proving that he is more than capable of translating his game to the next level. Edey was brought in to Memphis to provide some depth for a frontcourt […]

At 5 PM eastern time on Saturday October 19, all 30 NBA teams are required to have their rosters settled with the 2024-25 season just a few days away. The Memphis Grizzlies came into the day with one roster spot open — a two-way contract slot that allows players to move back and forth between […]

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 in their latest exhibition on Monday and will wrap up their preseason schedule against the Miami Heat on Friday night. After Ja Morant rolled his ankle in the Grizzlies’ preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks, the two-time All-Star showed confidence in his speedy recovery. Morant is expected […]

It’s the time of the year when ESPN has released their NBA Top 100 rankings, and everybody finds out if the players are in the right spot. Not only do fans usually have a problem with the rankings, but the players themselves don’t like where they’re ranked at times. This year, one of those players […]

Whether it was with his patent hook shot in the lane or a spin move in the low block, Zach Edey was a scoring machine at Purdue. The two-time Wooden Award winner was arguably the most dominant player in college basketball over the last couple of years, yet Edey received a lot of scrutiny from […]

Preseason prognostications bring out plenty of emotions and it’s not just limited to the fans. For instance, the Memphis Grizzlies are getting defensive about their Western Conference chances this season. Grizzlies star Ja Morant could not believe the NBA’s GM put him on the league’s breakout lists. Morant is already an established All-Star who led the Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took on their third NBA preseason matchup of 2024-25 against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. The game went back and forth, but the Grizzlies won the matchup 120-116. Earlier in the game, however, rookie guard Yuki Kawamura caught Indiana’s defense off guard and delivered a pass that could be an “Assist […]

Taylor Jenkins’s wife is Chantall Lissette Jenkins. Taylor Jenkins has played an instrumental role from the sidelines in guiding the Memphis Grizzlies as the head coach. In fact, after he took over, the Grizzlies made three-consecutive playoff appearances, including a Western Conference Semifinals appearance in 2022. Currently, Jenkins is facing a daunting task to whip […]

Stephen A. Smith asserts that the Los Angeles Lakers are a bigger threat than the Memphis Grizzlies this season. On Friday, October 11, “First Take” took their show on the road to Tennessee State University, hosting a live broadcast. During the event, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe engaged in a live Q&A session with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a Ja Morant injury scare in the very first game of the 2024-25 NBA season. Consider that one hurdle that had to be cleared this year at some point. At least it is over with and was relatively minor considering the worst-case scenario. Still, a cautious coach Taylor Jenkins will be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are going all-out this preseason to shake off Ja Morant’s rust and aid in Zach Edey’s rookie adjustments. Marcus Smart is already talking championship, among other things. The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2021-22) also revealed how Zach Edey can unlock the full potential of the Grizzlies’ defense. Specifically, Smart […]

The Memphis Grizzlies plan to be cautious with Ja Morant following an injury scare. The superstar point guard suffered an ankle injury during the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks, and they need him at full strength. The Grizzlies could have something scary brewing with the Ja Morant and Zach Edey two-man game, at […]

Earlier this week, Ja Morant avoided an injury scare during the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason opener vs the Dallas Mavericks on the road. Although Morant did suffer an ankle sprain during the contest, it is reportedly not expected to be something that will affect his availability for the regular season. Morant and the Grizzlies profile as […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar point guard Ja Morant rolled his right ankle in Monday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. Although he returned to the court and appeared to be fine, Morant again left the game later on and did not return with what the team labeled as an ankle sprain. Ja Morant rolled his ankle […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 121-116 in their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The morning before the game, however, Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart took some time to speak with ClutchPoints after Memphis’ shoot-around. Smart addressed a number of topics, including Kyrie Irving’s fit with the Mavs and Luka Doncic’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies engaged the Dallas Mavericks in an intense NBA preseason matchup on Monday night. Memphis held a 93-90 advantage over the Mavs by the end of the third quarter. However, the Grizzlies took note of an injury concern from Ja Morant after he rolled his ankle for the second time during the game. […]

While Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has hops, his next poster target will be a tough mission. Not only is the player his teammate, but he’s 7-foot-4. Morant wants to dunk on Memphis rookie Zach Edey. “If there was one NBA player that you haven’t dunked on yet that you would want to dunk on, […]

Unfortunately, Ja Morant’s much-anticipated return to the Memphis Grizzlies from a 25-game suspension was shortlived last season due to a shoulder injury. It has now been over 12 months since the Western Conference contenders of Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart were all fully healthy. Thankfully, the wait is over when it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies releasing Derrick Rose led to a shocking retirement going by everyone’s reactions at Media Day. Players, staff, and executives who grew up as fans learned of the news on social media without warning. The front office and coaches had already flipped to filling those backup point guard shoes, though, mainly with some […]

The New York Knicks, encouraged by the progress they’ve made as a franchise over the past two seasons thanks in large part to the emergence of Jalen Brunson as a legitimate MVP candidate, have decided to go all-in this offseason. They traded away a boatload of draft capital to bring Mikal Bridges in, and then […]

Jonas Valanciunas’ net worth in 2024 is $35 million. Valanciunas is a center for the Washington Wizards after they acquired him in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas is an NBA All-Rookie Second Team player. Here’s a closer look at Jonas Valanciunas’ net worth in 2024 as he prepares to start his […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has shown he can handle the heat of the NBA playoffs, but his resolve was tested by a different kind of warmth this offseason. The three-time All-Star went on “Hot Ones,” a talk show where notable guests answer questions while devouring increasingly spicy wings. Brown wasn’t too bothered by the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies gamble on Zach Edey will get the boom-or-bust treatment all season. Either Edey will be on a Rookie of the Year pathway like Ja Morant predicts or will be declared a bust by the national media’s more reactive talking heads. That is unfortunate from a knowledgeable, entertaining yet informative basketball conversation perspective […]

After a rough 2023 season, the Memphis Grizzlies are an easy pick to be one of the NBA’s most improved squads this year. However, big man Jaren Jackson Jr. already got some bad news. Jackson got hurt on the first day of training camp, via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Grizzlies PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr. experienced hamstring […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are currently preparing for the upcoming 2024-25 season, which is slated to begin on October 23. Morant missed the majority of the 2023-24 season with an injury, which, combined with several other injuries, made for a bit of a lost season for the Grizzlies. However, there is optimism that […]