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The Brooklyn Nets are the center of trade speculation as this year’s deadline approaches. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks will field offers for several players, most notably Cam Johnson. Johnson is having the best season of his career while stepping into an expanded role following Mikal […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are making winning moves on the court and enjoying Ja Morant’s nightly highlights going into the holiday season. Still, shopping for upgrades is on the front office’s agenda. There can be no complacency in this version of the NBA’s Western Conference. Checking on rotational upgrades at various price ranges is part of […]

The NBA’s player acquisition markets are constantly shifting around new CBA parameters, the supply of talent, and the demand from contenders to add another All-Star piece. Only game-changing, globally marketable stars are truly worth a full max-level deal. That principle is why the market has settled on New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. Though eligible, Ingram […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are gaining ground on the Western Conference’s frontrunners now that Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are healthy. Taylor Jenkins heard some jeers from behind the bench after an 8-7 start, but a 9-1 run to start the holiday season has silenced almost every skeptic. Having an impressive bench […]

BOSTON — Memphis Grizzlies point guard Marcus Smart hasn’t been with the Boston Celtics for over a year. The offseason trade that sent the nine-year Celtic out of Beantown in 2023 shocked fans and players, yet Smart’s departure never changed the fact that he is still family in the eyes of the Celtics and their […]

During the third quarter of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics, Ja Morant elevated for a reverse dunk on Kristaps Porzingis that surprised a lot of people. The reason people may have been surprised was because a few days ago, Morant told the media he was done dunking. So the bug question […]

Ja Morant is a liar. Just days after saying he will not be dunking anymore, the Memphis Grizzlies point guard delivered a highlight-reel play that people will be talking about at the end of the year, and maybe until the end of time. In Saturday night’s 127-121 road win against the Boston Celtics (19-5), Morant […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to face the Boston Celtics on Saturday night at TD Garden, Marcus Smart’s recent reflections on the trade that sent him to Memphis during the 2023 offseason have drawn significant attention. Smart’s comments, made to Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS, offer a candid perspective on the transaction that ultimately […]

BOSTON — Once Boston Celtics fans step into TD Garden, they’re not known for their hospitality. Opposing players and coaches are always booed, but the crowd might have to make an exception on Saturday night when former Celtic Marcus Smart comes to town. Smart’s homecoming in Boston is expected to be such a spectacle that […]

The Memphis Grizzles are set to play the Boston Celtics on the road on Saturday night. The game could give Marcus Smart an opportunity to play against his former team, but will the Grizzlies guard be available? Smart is dealing with a right ankle sprain. He has been productive when healthy, but injuries have played […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Celtics, boasting a […]

Ja Morant was ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies-Sacramento Kings game on Thursday night. Memphis still earned a 115-110 victory, but Morant’s ejection received most of the postgame headlines. The NBA shared a Pool Report interview following the game, and Morant responded with one emoji on X, formerly Twitter. 😂 https://t.co/OnD4Yv36Y8 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December […]

It’s a testament to the Memphis Grizzlies’ depth and resolve that they managed to pull out a 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings despite witnessing Ja Morant get himself ejected with 6:49 remaining in the fourth quarter with an animated protest to a foul call against him. Morant was whistled for a shooting foul on […]

Dillon Brooks is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA due to his myriad antics and shenanigans to throw his opponents off their games. But while Brooks often brings around his irritating bag of tricks, the Houston Rockets star is still an All-Defensive Second Team selection. As a result, Brooks is instantly a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are building momentum as the Beale Street-based roster returns to near-full health. Jaren Jackson Jr. has led the way while Taylor Jenkins tinkered with several rotational setups. It took a few weeks to find a groove but Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart’s return from injury has coincided with the Grizzlies (14-8) surging […]

Marcus Smart has an insane car collection. Smart has established himself as one of the most reliable two-way players in the NBA, making him a valuable piece for any playoff contender. In his growing career thus far, Smart has earned an All-Rookie Team selection, three All-Defensive Team honors, and the NBA Defensive Player of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Sacramento Kings for a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Kings are coming off a huge win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, 120-111. That win brought them to 10-12 on the season and could […]

Ja Morant is known as a human highlight reel in the NBA today, but that may be coming to an end as he tries to prioritize his health. In the Memphis Grizzlies’ win against the Dallas Mavericks, Morant was on a fast break and went up for a simple two-hand dunk, which caused the fans […]

Thanks to a third-quarter spurt, it looked as though the Memphis Grizzlies were going to hand the Dallas Mavericks a devastating loss that would have knocked them out of contention for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. But the Mavericks turned things around with a furious fourth-quarter rally, with three right-wing threes (two from Spencer […]

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

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht 17th overall this past summer in the 2024 NBA draft, and he’s proven to be a perfect addition. The former Tennessee standout is averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 42.9% from three-point land. On November 6, Knecht received his very first start in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant added to his career highlight reel on Friday night with an absolutely ferocious alley-oop dunk with the assist from Brandon Clarke against the New Orleans Pelicans. JA MORANT WITH THE INSANE HANG TIME 😱pic.twitter.com/PnjMP0mNKV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 29, 2024 Grizz fans were on cloud nine and bringing the memes to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-15) are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies (12-7) on Friday night without forward Brandon Ingram, who remains sidelined due to right calf soreness. This marks Ingram’s third consecutive missed game as he continues to recover. His last appearance came during the Pelicans’ NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as probable. Morant is dealing with a knee injury following a hip injury that resulted in missing eight consecutive games. Here’s everything we know about Ja Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Pelicans […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working out some glitches in the offensive system but Taylor Jenkins and company are hitting a new high gear going into the holiday season. Sure, Ja Morant is still missing games with various bumps and bruises. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and the emergence of Jaylen Wells have lifted the […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday […]

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has missed the last two games with a left sacroiliac joint sprain, and he’s on the injury report once again for the team’s Wednesday night tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury status and if he’s playing vs. the Grizzlies. Cade Cunningham injury status vs. […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant, who recently made his return from an eight-game hiatus due to a hip injury, is back on the injury report with a knee injury. In the Grizzlies’ most recent 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Morant appeared to bang knees with a Blazers defender while fighting over a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies welcomed Ja Morant back into the starting lineup before a win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the FexEd Forum. It was to be the All-Star’s first game since a November 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. There would be something new for Morant to adjust to, however, as there would […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant are taking things personally in the games leading up to Thanksgiving dinner. The Portland Trail Blazers found out the hard way, getting smoked in a 123-98 Memphis win in the FexEx Forum. Six Grizzlies scored in double figures but Morant’s jaw-dropping double-double stat line stole the show in returning […]

Ja Morant returned to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup after dealing with an injury, and he came back in style as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-98. In only 23 minutes, Morant carved up the Trail Blazers, scoring 22 points and dishing out 11 assists, but it was a highlight for almost every play he […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has missed the team’s last eight games with a hip injury, sitting out since suffering the injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 6. But with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on deck for Monday, Morant is finally ready to return to the court, according to NBA […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue their road trip as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Trail Blazers-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

Tony Allen has not played in the NBA in over six years but still recalls the feeling he had whenever he would beat Doc Rivers. Known for his seven-year run with the Memphis Grizzlies, Allen started his career with the Boston Celtics, where he felt he was disrespected at the end of his time with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been grooving lately even without All-Star guard Ja Morant. Scotty Pippen Jr. is just one of several key reserves who have stepped up in a big way as Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey worked back from various injuries. Jaylen Wells has looked like a young Jimmy Butler at times, giving […]

The turnover-prone Memphis Grizzlies are still waiting on Ja Morant but the offense has been in good hands with Scotty Pippen Jr. The most recent example is a wire-to-wire win over the Chicago Bulls that required some late-game heroics from Pippen Jr. and Jaren Jackson Jr. Those two ran the show in the final two […]

The Memphis Grizzlies ran riot against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, as they picked up a high-scoring 142-131 victory in this one. While the Grizzlies played quite well as a team, with eight different players scoring in double figures, it was Scotty Pippen Jr. who led the way against his father Scottie Pippen’s longtime […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls will play on Saturday night. Memphis is currently 9-7 while Chicago is just 7-10. However, earning a victory on the road will prove to be especially difficult if Ja Morant does not play. Morant is dealing with multiple injuries heading into Saturday’s game. Morant, 25, has been limited to […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming slate of NBA action as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Chicago Bulls as both teams try to improve their early season records. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]