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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made a courtside appearance at Barclays Center as the New York Liberty sealed a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever. After the final buzzer rang through the arena, an unexpected highlight unfolded courtside, drawing immediate attention from fans and cameras alike. Morant and Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu shared a […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. You flip the script, shuffle your assets, and hope the next configuration clicks. However, after a flurry of moves in the 2025 offseason, the only thing certain about Memphis is its […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is looking forward to the upcoming season and another opportunity to showcase his one-of-a-kind skill on the basketball court. He’s been one of the biggest stars in the NBA since his arrival and he’s also made an impact on the sneaker landscape, already preparing for his third Nike Ja […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics have been two of the most active teams this offseason, both making big trades that will swing the direction of their franchises. The Grizzlies got things started, responding to a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder by trading star scorer Desmond Bane to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are adding a talented ex-Denver Nuggets forward on a two-way contract. Memphis has already had a monumental offseason after trading away starting shooting guard Desmond Bane. The franchise is building around its core of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after a disappointing season in a loaded Western Conference. While last year’s […]

LAS VEGAS — The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation has added Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody and Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama to its Board of Directors. In these roles, Moody and Aldama will join a team that provides strategic oversight on the work of the NBPA Foundation to deliver philanthropic resources for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era of their franchise after a very difficult couple of seasons since breaking out as a Western Conference contender in 2022. Fast-forward a couple of years, the Grizzlies are coming off of getting swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder and trading […]

The Memphis Grizzlies offseason didn’t wait for the NBA Finals to wrap up before announcing their intent for the 2025-26 season. In a headline-grabbing blockbuster, the franchise traded cornerstone guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP), three unprotected first-round picks, and a pick swap. A few days […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made some big moves this offseason, trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a treasure trove of draft picks and also making free agency signings, including Ty Jerome. The Grizzlies are hoping that, combined with a healthy year from point guard Ja Morant, will be enough to vault them back […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will look a bit different next season following the trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, which Ja Morant barely could believe. Bane, the last pick of the first round in the 2020 draft, had spent the first five seasons of his career in Memphis, playing alongside Morant as the Grizzlies’ […]

The Memphis Grizzlies appear to have not finished their adjustments to their roster this offseason. Memphis has been assertive with making changes, especially after acquiring Desmond Bane from the Orlando Magic. They pulled off the trade in exchange for Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope alongside multiple draft picks. NBA insider Brett Siegel gave insight into […]

With Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant patiently waiting in the wings for another opportunity at making the Playoffs and contending for an NBA Championship, he’ll also take the offseason to relax and do some sightseeing around the world. In preparation for Morant’s “Make Them Watch Tour,” sponsor Nike will debut city-inspired Nike Ja 3 colorways […]

The 2025 NBA offseason has been full of blockbuster moves. One such shocking trade saw the Memphis Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for four first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony. Another jaw-dropper occurred when the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee […]

The focus for the Boston Celtics this offseason has been making the most expensive team in NBA history a now, much more affordable roster, and an Anfernee Simons trade could be the next step in that process. First trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, and then Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks, the […]

It wasn’t even the end of the NBA Finals yet when the Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, three first-round picks and a pick swap — signaling a change of roster-building ethos for the Grizzlies front office. This did not […]

Memphis Grizzlies sophomore Jaylen Wells walked into the locker room of the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and took in a familiar sight. His jersey was hanging there, ready for his return to the floor. For Wells, this was more than just another game. It marked his first chance to compete […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an eventful offseason after making multiple moves that could potentially change the trajectory of the franchise. Though, as is often the case in Grind City, weathering injuries is an unfortunate yet prominent part of this fan base’ experience. The newly extended Jaren Jackson Jr. could miss the start of next […]

Less than a week after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers added another center via trade. The Pacers acquired veteran big man Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Indiana sent a second-round pick to Memphis to acquire Huff, per Charania. The teams will also swap second-rounders. The […]

Ja Morant’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are heading into 2025 Las Vegas NBA Summer League action with a clear opportunity to evaluate key pieces for the upcoming season, Tuomas Iisalo included. The Finnish coach was thrown into the fire as a first-year assistant, being elevated to the lead chair with less than two weeks remaining before […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent successful surgery to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot. After Jackson Jr. agreed to a five-year, $240 million deal with the Grizzlies, they want to make sure he’s at full strength ahead of the upcoming season. Jaren is expected to make a full recovery, but […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost some key pieces so far in the 2025 offseason. Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic and lost Luke Kennard to the Atlanta Hawks. They were able to sign Ja Morant’s co-star, Jaren Jackson Jr., to a five-year, $240 million contract, but the forward […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. has officially signed a five-year, $240 million contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal includes a player option in the final year (2029–30). It firmly establishes Jackson as a cornerstone of the franchise. The extension also reflects Memphis’s strong commitment to its young core, even as the team navigates financial challenges […]

After some doubt regarding the future of Jaren Jackson Jr. with the Memphis Grizzlies following the trade that sent Desmond Bane away to the Orlando Magic, the Grizzlies have quickly made it clear that they are not about to blow up the team anytime soon. On the first day of free agency, it was reported […]

The Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time in the opening hours of NBA Free Agency. EVP Zach Kleiman inked both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama to multi-year deals, making a massive financial commitment and statement about the franchise’s championship aspirations. Securing two pivotal pieces with substantial contract extensions is an all-in commitment to building around […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made headlines by locking up Jaren Jackson Jr. with a five-year, $240 million maximum contract extension to open the NBA Free Agency frenzy. Almost immediately, some criticism began flowing from the national media. Too much money. Too much risk. Too much commitment to a player who hasn’t proven he can stay healthy. […]

NBA Free Agency opened up Monday evening at 6 pm ET. Thus far, there has been a flurry of moves by several teams. But no team has been nearly as busy as the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies kicked off the evening by re-signing Jaren Jackson Jr. to a massive $240 million contract. They brought back […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are staying active during the NBA free agency period as they look to balance cap space and talent retention. A new report suggests Cole Anthony may be on his way out as Memphis restructures financially to lock in a long-term deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. As reported by Shams Charania on X […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a very frustrating finish to their 2024-2025 season. After holding onto the two seed in the NBA’s Western Conference for much of the season, a late-season swoon saw them drop to seventh. That culminated in a quick playoff exit at the hands of the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The tough […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting NBA Free Agency off with a bang as they are finalizing a massive contract extension for Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson Jr. was selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, and he has spent his entire career with the Grizzlies. He isn’t going anywhere as this max extension […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are adding an HBCU coach to their staff who is set to help them hone in on their talent. Tennessee State head coach Brian “Perry” Collins is departing the Tigers to join the in-state NBA squad, per a statement by the institution. The Daily Memphian reports that Collins will be joining the […]

Ty Jerome has quickly become one of the most sought-after players on the free agent market this offseason, and the Memphis Grizzlies are believed to have become the latest team to join the race. After what was a breakout season for the 27-year-old, Jerome is looking for a major pay raise from the estimated $2.5 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2025 NBA Draft with this feat. They held not one, but three picks — becoming one of the few to hold that many selections before the event. They then surfaced as one of the trade hungry teams on draft night. Memphis moved into the 11th spot in a deal with […]

This NBA free agency cycle doesn’t have the stars that it sometimes does, but there are still plenty of quality players who can make an impact in a playoff series that will be hitting the open market. Ty Jerome, who played some of the best basketball of his career at the end of the 2024-25 […]

The NBA and Memphis Grizzlies fans desperately want Ja Morant to completely remove himself from his gun-related incidents in 2023 and move forward incident-free. Although the star point guard has not received any suspensions since or been seen brandishing a firearm, he still gave the league offices a headache with his finger-gun celebrations in April. […]

Ja Morant is in the midst of an important basketball offseason, especially with the Memphis Grizzlies making changes around the duo of him and Jaren Jackson Jr. The two-time NBA All-Star, however, is also focusing on his off-the-court ventures as well. Earlier this week, Morant and his family announced the launch of Catch12. Grizzlies’ Ja […]

The 2025 NBA Draft day brought forth a range of surprises. While nobody doubted Cooper Flagg would be selected by the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies rose as high as the No. 11 pick to select Washington State star Cedric Coward. In order to do so, they initially traded their No. 16 pick, a 2028 […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ newest guard Javon Small had a viral moment involving his grandpa after getting selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. Memphis is in the middle of revamping its roster after the blockbuster trade of shooting guard Desmond Bane. The Grizzlies are looking to build an elite supporting cast around the core of Ja Morant […]

Some analysts were surprised when Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Memphis Grizzlies traded up to select Cedric Coward in the 2025 NBA Draft. The soon-to-be 22-year-old only played six games at Washington State last season, after all, with much of the college tape coming from the NCAA Division III level. However, EVP Zach Kleiman’s organization […]

The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off their 2025 offseason with a seismic trade, sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple draft picks. The move, though controversial among Grizzlies fans, was acknowledged by general manager Zach Kleiman as a significant gain for Orlando. “I think it’s […]