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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 […]

ESPN NBA host Malika Andrews had a bit of a gaffe during Wednesday evening’s NBA Draft coverage. While speaking about the Portland Trail Blazers drafting Washington State guard Cedric Coward, who is landing with the Memphis Grizzlies via a draft night trade, she referred to him as Fox Sports 1 host Colin Cowherd. “The Portland […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big swings of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, sending the No. 16 pick and other draft assets to the Portland Trail Blazers to move up to No. 11 and select Washington State star Cedric Coward. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the trade. In addition […]

With trade market surveying being near complete, the Memphis Grizzlies are getting serious about the 2025 NBA Draft. After weeks of only looking at prospects with slim second-round hopes, EVP Zach Kleiman has called in a few lottery talents. Asa Newell tops the charts as a frontcourt option. The team also flew in wings Cedric […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have fully committed to a franchise pivot after trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is ‘excited’ about the new-look Grizzlies but EVP/GM Zach Kleiman is nowhere near finished putting together next season’s roster. Free agency and trade markets are always in flux. However, using the 16th overall pick to […]

The Grizzlies are heading into the offseason with one clear goal in mind, and it involves Jaren Jackson Jr. The front office made the stunning decision this offseason to trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Memphis received a significant haul in return, including two quality role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, four […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a disappointing 2024-25 season after a first-round exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nonetheless, fans can look forward to the offseason, where they will be participating in the 2025 NBA Draft. With the team certainly looking forward to make some upgrades, Memphis will be hoping to […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is looking ahead with optimism after being dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Father’s Day. The 32-year-old veteran guard addressed the trade on the latest episode of Dawg Talk with J Mac and Kenny Gaines, revealing that while the news came […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft, currently holding the 16th and 48th picks. Thankfully, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has shown a knack for uncovering useful talent outside of the NBA Draft lottery lately. Santi Aldama, John Konchar, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer, Trey […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. stands out as one of the best big men in the NBA. However, former player Kendrick Perkins has his qualms about the Memphis Grizzlies star. Perkins appeared on a June 19 edition of Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” podcast. He likes the skillset Jackson showcases on the court with his shooting and defense, […]

Following Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s open invitation to come to Memphis, Stephen A. Smith had an eye-opening response that signals that he’s willing to learn more about the strides in the city. In a post on X, Stephen A. Smith responded to Young’s statement and invitation, saying: Good afternoon Mr. @MayorPaulYoung. Deeply appreciate your words […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering one of the most important offseasons in recent memory, and once again, the focus is firmly on Ja Morant. Coming off a tumultuous year filled with off-court distractions and a first-round playoff sweep, Morant’s future is under a microscope. Amid the noise, former Grizz icon Zach Randolph has stepped forward […]

EVP/GM Zach Kleiman did not mince words when it came to this team’s readiness to complete and the Memphis Grizzlies have made some bold moves to kickstart the offseason. This makes the second consecutive summer the front office has taken an against-the-grain swing at solidifying the future. Standing at 7-foot-4 with a dominant college resume, […]

Recently, fans of the Memphis Grizzlies have been embroiled in a bizarre feud with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who alleged that the perceived unsafe nature of the city was a reason the team has trouble drawing in free agents. The Grizzlies recently raised eyebrows by trading away shooting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, many are wondering what will be next for the franchise. They were able to get a nice haul in return for Bane, and there are a lot of things that they can do with those assets. One of those things could be trading for […]