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It appears that the Memphis Grizzlies will not have the services of star point guard Ja Morant on the court for an extended period. On Monday, Memphis announced that Morant has been diagnosed with a “Grade 1 AC joint sprain” in his shoulder and that his status at the moment is considered week-to-week. Here’s the […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ ninth overall pick, Zach Edey, has leaped past New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Yves Missi as the betting favorite for Rookie of the Year. Since Edey was added to the Grizzlies starting lineup, Memphis has continued to climb up the Western Conference standings. And now it’s led to its rookie center reaching the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were supposedly favorites to land Dorian Finney-Smith, but the Lakers swooped in and offered the best deal for him. The Grizzlies now have to pivot, and they have another player in mind from the Brooklyn Nets, which is Cam Johnson, according to Marc Stein. “The Nets are now said to be seeking […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a veteran fire sale on Sunday. They sent Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, a conditional 2027 second-round pick and unprotected 2030 and 2031 second-round picks. However, the rebuilding squad was reportedly deep into negotiations with the Memphis Grizzlies before accepting the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been playing some good basketball this season, and they’ve been doing it without Ja Morant in the lineup at times. They’ll be without their star point guard against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as it’ll be the No. 1 seed versus the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Fans would love […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Thunder prediction and pick. The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, December 29, promises to be a thrilling contest. The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-10) have soared to second place in the Western Conference standings after winning eight of their last 10 games. If record alone does not convince people of the danger they pose, then the eye test will present strong evidence. Their balance, depth and toughness should put other contenders on notice. The organization […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a big Western Conference clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a meeting of the two top seeds in the West. It will be a major test for the Grizzlies, but they’re going to be a little short-handed. The Grizzlies got an update on both Santi Aldama and Marcus […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still waiting for Zion Williamson amid one of the worst seasons in NBA history. The front office has been shopping Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum to no avail while Willie Green tries to get the new-look roster back on track. Rookie Yves Missi has been one of the few bright spots […]

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games. Not only does that throw […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game season relatively healthy has been a problem for Ja Morant’s ‘lackadaisical’ Memphis Grizzlies. This year has been no different. Unfortunately, a new knockout blow taken against the New Orleans Pelicans will have Grizzlies’ fans and the front office sleeping uneasily to start a five-game road trip. Morant went down midway […]

The NBA season is now one-third of the way complete with the lines between contenders, pretenders, and also-rans becoming clearer by the day. Some games are expected to be far more competitive than others but individual matchups in blowouts are still worth watching. Zach Edey versus Yves Missi is exactly the kind of clash that […]

Coaches love to talk about how offense wins games, but defense wins championships. By that metric, Ja Morant’s highly entertaining Memphis Grizzlies have some work to do, and they know it. Taylor Jenkins appreciated the offensive explosion in a 155-126 victory over the Toronto Raptors. However, the franchise’s all-time wins leader was not happy with […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this next battle between rivals. The Memphis Grizzlies will visit the New Orleans Pelicans for the second meeting between these two squads this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Memphis […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may not be the flashiest team in the NBA these days, but make no mistake about it, they have been one of the best and most well-rounded teams in the association throughout the 2024-25 season thus far. And on Thursday night, the Grizzlies continued their strong start to the campaign, as they […]

After the sudden emergence of the Memphis Grizzlies in the upper echelon of the Western Conference, trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith could be in play between now and the NBA’s trade deadline. With a relatively healthy roster, including Grizzlies’ rookie Jaylen Wells receiving All-Defense consideration, adding a 3-and-D wing in Finney-Smith could secure […]

Rookies have a hard time adjusting to any business or industry. Basketball’s learning curve is just a bit more steep but the captivating Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) have been giving their first-year players room to grow. Both Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells are regularly starting games next to Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

Defense often takes a backseat to flashy offensive plays but Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have a rookie giving every All-Star a headache. Jaylen Wells has been a quick fan favorite thanks to some relentless effort on the less glamorous side of the hardwood. Taylor Jenkins has every reason to trust the second-rounder consistently corralling […]

The NBA’s list of the most popular players included the usual suspects known for highlight dunks, halfcourt threes, and hard-to-believe outlet passes. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) topped the league’s most recent most-viewed player charts. The announcement gave the Memphis Grizzlies another reason to brag about Ja Morant as their All-World star was close behind […]

The Memphis Grizzlies mean business this season and franchise star Ja Morant is intent on making up for lost time and a disappointing end to last year’s season. At 20-10 and currently third in the Western Conference, it could be scary hours for No. 12 and his squad. In promoting the newest Nike Ja 2 […]

Fans and media personalities have spent too many hours trying to pinpoint exactly why NBA television broadcast ratings are declining. Even stars on the level of LeBron James have shared varying opinions on playstyles, criticisms of the All-Star Game format, and how to fix the game. However, Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant’s extremely salty Memphis […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Grizzlies Odds Los […]

The NBA is a star-driven league, of that there is no doubt. Not since the 2003-04 Detroit Pistons has a team won a title without having multiple All-NBA talents on the roster. However, the road to the NBA Finals requires a proper supporting cast ready to step up when an All-Star is sidelined. The Memphis […]

The Atlanta Hawks (14-14) are gearing up for a four-game homestand, beginning with a challenging matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (19-9) on Saturday night. The Hawks could be without their star guard, Trae Young, who is listed as questionable due to a right heel contusion, according to the team’s latest injury report. Young’s potential absence […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was initially listed on the NBA injury report for the team’s game on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant is dealing with low back soreness as the Grizzlies prepare to play the Hawks in Atlanta. So is Morant playing tonight? Morant was listed as doubtful, however, the Grizzlies star […]

Trading Dennis Schröder to the Golden State Warriors for an injured player, an undrafted rookie, and draft capital is a loud way to signal that you’re ready to sell what you’ve built for parts. The Brooklyn Nets are 11-16 and 5-14 against other Eastern Conference opponents. The playoffs were certainly not a guarantee and the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (19-9) continue to demonstrate why the FedExForum is one of the most difficult places for visiting teams to play in, as they dismantled the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 144-93. Ja Morant exited in the second half after landing hard on his back and played just 17 minutes, but domination ensued anyway. […]

As the Denver Nuggets seek offensive upgrades, they’re eying Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. A deal bringing LaVine to the “Mile High City” would spell the end of Michael Porter Jr.’s tenure with the Nuggets. The former is a more potent three-level scorer. Plus, he has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing to host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Ja Morant, however, is dealing with low back soreness. Is the Grizzlies star playing on Thursday against the Warriors? Although he has played well in 2024-25, Morant has been forced to miss some time due to injuries. Overall, he has played […]

The Golden State Warriors looked like they could be NBA title contenders when they started the season, but have been in a freefall over their past ten games. They had been battling with the Memphis Grizzlies at the top of the Western Conference standings at the beginning of the season, but the Grizzlies were the […]

The entire league took a day off after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup. Now it’s back to business, and a showdown between Ja Morant’s resurgent Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors might be the best game on the Dec. 19 docket. Morant missed the first Grizzlies-Warriors meeting, a 123-118 loss in […]

Taylor Jenkins was looking at a problem all NBA coaches wished they had during training camp. The Memphis Grizzlies had more talent on the bench than minutes available in a game even with GG Jackson in a walking boot. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey being unavailable for week-long stretches created opportunities for Santi […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) are starting to get loud about their intentions this season. Ja Morant’s return has coincided with a run up the Western Conference standings. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been rock solid all season, posting All-NBA numbers. Desmond Bane has been bruised up but the Grizzlies’ bench has stepped up in a big […]

The Chicago Bulls are in no man’s land at this point. They are currently sitting at the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, it’s a safe bet that the Bulls don’t really have championship aspirations this year. So, it’s time to start evaluating Nikola Vucevic trade destinations. The Bulls already showed signs of leaning […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have shot up in the Western Conference standings to the No. 2 spot as they prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Sunday. The Grizzlies have been without rookie center Zach Edey who has been dealing with an ankle injury and he is once again on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening. It’s a showcase at Crypto as we share our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 67-41. Recently, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 128-123 at home on November 13, 2024. Before that, the Grizzlies […]

Ja Morant was playing mind games with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Regardless of whether his mental gymnastics played a role, the result was a 135-119 win for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant directed several taunts toward Jordi Fernandez throughout the win. After hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, the Grizzlies […]

After a rocky start to the new NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games and are once again firmly in control of the Southwest Division alongside the Houston Rockets. Star Ja Morant has been electric this season and he’s been promoting his Nike brand off the court with his […]

The Brooklyn Nets hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nets-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nets-Grizzlies Odds Brooklyn Nets: +10.5 […]