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The road to the NBA Playoffs is getting more challenging by the day for Ja Morant’s fun, inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies. Injuries have been an issue all season as Taylor Jenkins has patched together winning rotations around Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) will headline the next show while Zach Edey and Rudy […]

Well, Taylor Jenkins said the Memphis Grizzlies (24-14) would be getting funky midway through the 2024-25 NBA season. A lineup of Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard, Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, and Jay Huff was featured in the fourth quarter of a 119-115 home loss to the Houston Rockets (25-12). Jenkins gave uncharacteristic one-word answers after the […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game slog requires a solid roster, luck, and a bit of rotational savvy. The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are getting funky but still find themselves in a battle for second place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (ankle), Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh), and Santi Aldama (ankle) are questionable […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are patching together rotations while learning how to best use Zach Edey’s skillset. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling injury reports and rehab returns all season while looking for lineups that work around Jaren Jackson Jr. It’s been a mostly successful season as the Grizzlies (23-14) have maintained a second-place level pace in […]

Approximately 45% of the NBA season is in the books and the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are in a dogfight for second place in the Western Conference. Taylor Jenkins has patched together rotations despite Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey missing a combined 46 games. The lack of star power has required […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Houston and Memphis are currently second and third in that order in the Western Conference standings, so Thursday’s game should be competitive. However, Morant is listed on the injury report. According to the NBA injury report, Morant is dealing with a […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are still learning Zach Edey‘s most efficient actions but Taylor Jenkins may need to lean on the rookie against the Houston Rockets (24-12). Ja Morant (right AC joint sprain), Desmond Bane (left ankle sprain), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (left thigh soreness) are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies know they have a problem as the team is second-worst in coughing up turnovers at 17.3 per game. Perhaps that flaw should not be very surprising though. Ja Morant (shoulder) has been unavailable to lead the offense for almost half of the season and the starting lineup usually includes two rookies. Sure, […]

If there’s one player who would respect Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey stepping up to a challenge, you’d think it would be Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. In a 121-113 win, Green and Edey got into each other’s faces, leading to a technical foul. But that wasn’t the only time these two got into […]

For the first time in over two months, Zion Williamson returned from his injury, and Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant showed some love. The 2019 NBA Draft class players have always shown appreciation for one another. Morant took to X and posted his response. “Zion back tonight 🔥🙏🏾💪🏾,” Morant said. In his first game back, […]

It looks like the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes is over for the Memphis Grizzlies, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. He said on X that Butler and his agent have told Memphis to not trade for him. The move comes as a bit of a surprise considering the Grizzlies’ spot in the Western Conference. They sit […]

Last season, Cam Spencer was on top of the world. In his final year of college basketball eligibility, he transferred to UConn and ended up played a pivotal role in the Huskies’ 2024 national championship run. He was one of the top players during the NCAA Tournament and was selected in the second round of […]

The Miami Heat are on a mission to find a trade partner for Jimmy Butler, and there could be several teams looking to acquire his services. Butler has already named a few teams that he would prefer, such as the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and the Houston Rockets. Some of those teams […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Desmond Bane is on the injury report and is listed as doubtful. Bane has been dealing with a left ankle sprain but still finished with 22 points in a 121-113 loss against the Golden State Warriors. Here’s everything we know about Desmond Bane’s injury and […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Dallas Mavericks (20-15) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (23-13) looking to halt their four-game losing streak. […]

Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Cam Johnson continues to be the belle of the ball that is the trade market, with the 28-year-old forward commanding a ton of interest from plenty of teams. Johnson’s skillset for his size (6’8″) as well as his relatively affordable contract makes him quite the enticing trade piece, and the Nets appear […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in an important road showdown. The Mavericks, however, will have to get the job done without star point guard Kyrie Irving. A lumbar back sprain has sent Irving to the injury report along with start guard Luka Doncic. Irving did not play in the […]

Every team has weak points. The goal is to not let them become fatal characteristics. Problems arise when those flaws get accentuated in clutch moments. Identifying how to negate issues before being exposed is a job for Taylor Jenkins but Ja Morant’s captivating yet inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies now know the problem: Turnovers. Desmond Bane (eight […]

Fans love an early regular season preview of a potential NBA Playoffs matchup. Unfortunately, the Memphis Grizzlies will face the Golden State Warriors with most of the stars wearing regular person clothes. Well, not regular in price for most but Stephen Curry and Ja Morant will not be in uniform on Saturday, January 4. It […]

Everyone loves a Cinderella story, especially when they play for your hometown team. Thankfully for Fedex Forum fans, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s disrespected Memphis Grizzlies have a storybook rookie season unfolding this season. Jaylen Wells might even be worth mentioning with Morant and Jackson Jr. as off-limits assets through the NBA Trade Deadline. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not getting much NBA All-Star respect but that did not seem to stoke up a fire before facing the Sacramento Kings. Taylor Jenkins admitted the Grizzlies cannot grumble about a loss to the Kings despite an unusually wild Jaren Jackson Jr. fourth-quarter stat. After a flawless first three quarters, the officials […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Warriors prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies (23-12) face off against the Golden State Warriors (17-16) at Chase Center on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in […]

Upsets happen in every sport but more often than not the road team missing an All-Star is going to fall short. These Memphis Grizzlies do not go gently into that good night regardless of circumstance and a win over the Phoenix Suns is the latest example. In fact, the first two road games of the […]

The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, while the Kings are trying to dig themselves out of a huge hole and need to bounce back after they fired their head coach. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Kings prediction and pick. The Grizzlies have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are used to Ja Morant’s needle-moving methods. His whirling dervish ways bring in fans and boost broadcast numbers. Despite missing 14 of 34 games, Morant is sitting seventh in Western Conference backcourt tallies. Grizzlies (23-11) big man Jaren Jackson Jr. has been the most available star in Memphis this season but is […]

The NBA’s 2024-25 season has been providing plenty of fireworks going into the New Year. Teams are making trades earlier than usual and stars have been shaking off critics complaining about competitive levels. Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have been scrapping away all season, unconcerned with outside noise and injury woes. That has helped the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been struggling of late ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, currently sitting at 15-16 after Saturday evening’s tough road loss against the Golden State Warriors. Injuries have played a critical role, as the Suns’ three-headed snake of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant have all missed time so […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Suns prediction and pick. On Tuesday, December 31, the Phoenix Suns (15-16) host the Memphis Grizzlies (22-11) at Footprint Center in a crucial matchup. The Suns […]

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 […]