Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 23

Former NBA vet Zach Randolph had a long and successful career in the association. On Tuesday, Randolph joined Paul George on the latest edition of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, where he told a hilarious story involving Steve Kerr during his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers. “Man, Steve’s my man…great […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching, and that means that it’s rumor season in the NBA. One rumor has multiple teams interested in possibly trading up for star UConn center Donovan Clingan, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN: “There’s chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up […]

Following a season marred by injuries, a rational person would conclude that the Memphis Grizzlies deserve a mulligan for the 2024-25 campaign, at least as far as management is concerned. While that is obviously true to some degree, their head coach may be in a precarious spot. Taylor Jenkins joins the New Orleans Pelicans’ Willie […]

We’re now less than a month away from the 2024 NBA Draft, with the event taking place on June 26-27. That means that speculation has begun regarding key players and where they will end up. One such player is former UConn center Donovan Clingan. Projected to be taken in the top-half of the NBA Draft […]

Hubie Brown is 90 years old, and he is now a basketball commentator for ESPN. However, before his broadcasting days, Brown was a head coach in the NBA. His most recent job in the NBA was with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-2004. One player that was on the Grizzlies during that time is Shane Battier, […]

The New York Knicks’ magical 2023-24 season has finally concluded. The injury bug that plagued them all season bit hardest in the playoffs, derailing their hopes of a deep postseason run. Late January was when this run of bad luck first began. That was when Julius Randle suffered a dislocated shoulder which ultimately ended his […]

After finishing 27-55 this past season, the casual observer may have thought that a rebuilding phase was coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the team is rumored to be approaching the upcoming NBA Draft like a contender. Memphis is reportedly looking to trade out of the No. 9 spot in the draft with star guard […]

It wasn’t that long ago when the Memphis Grizzlies finished as the two seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record. In fact, that was only a year ago. It’s easy to lose sight of that because of how disastrous the 2023-24 season treated the Grizzlies. Memphis went from the two seed to a […]

As the Phoenix Suns chased their first NBA Title, the front office got busy in its most aggressive offseason yet. The team traded Chris Paul for Bradley Beal and sent Deandre Ayton to Portland to get Jusuf Nurkic. These moves led to a 49-win season for the Suns but they only managed a six-seed and […]

The 2023-24 season was a lost one for the Memphis Grizzlies. After three straight seasons of making the playoffs, everything that could go wrong for them went wrong. Ja Morant already began the season on the sidelines after the league suspended him for 25 games for his off-court troubles, and then just as the Grizzlies […]

This has been quite the year for the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant. A 25-game suspension to begin the 2023-24 season overshadowed the young star’s accomplishments on the court, as the impact of his Instagram Live video where he was seen flashing a gun at the camera raised serious questions about his commitment to the […]

The 2024 NBA season hasn’t quite been the same without one of the league’s brightest talents in Ja Morant, but the young All-Star has made his presence felt in the locker room for his Memphis Grizzlies. Morant has also been busy promoting his wildly successful Nike Ja 1 signature sneakers and he’ll be releasing a […]

Ja Morant had a challenging 2023-24 season with the Grizzlies. He missed most of the year due to a shoulder injury and sitting out 25 games from a suspension. Morant is making big changes though. After moving on from his former NBA agent Jim Tanner, Morant has moved to join Memphis legend Mike Miller. Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting some bad news as they prepare for next season. Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe is leaving the team and heading to play in Japan, per Bleacher Report. Watanabe had played six seasons in the NBA. The forward is from Japan, and had become the first NCAA Division 1 player to earn […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a tough 2023-24 season that was filled with injury issues, but they got some good news on Monday when Derrick Rose confirmed that he would be returning to the team next season, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis News: “Derrick Rose on his future with the Grizzlies next season: “Yes, I’m […]

The 2023-24 NBA season of the Memphis Grizzlies is certainly not going to go down as one of the franchise’s best ever. For one, they won just 27 games against 55 losses and even failed to reach 28 victories in their last try, as Memphis fell prey to the reigning and defending NBA champions Denver […]

Between suspensions and a season-ending injury, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has had a rough couple of years. However, he just got bestowed with the highest possible honor by his alma mater, a welcome moment of positivity for the young star. Murray State announced on Saturday that Morant has been inducted into their Hall of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Memphis Grizzlies in an air-tight interconference matchup on Friday night. LeBron James’ squad won 123-120, but the matchup did not come without a game-clock controversy. During the third quarter, there was reportedly a malfunction that caused both teams to play an extra minute and six seconds. When the […]

Despite massive box scores from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers flirted with infamy on Friday night, nearly blowing a pivotal game to the severely shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Lakers hoped Friday’s penultimate regular season game represented an automatic W. LeBron and AD shared the court for the first time […]

LeBron James was questionable ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night clash against the Memphis Grizzlies due to wear and tear on his ankle. But James suited up in the end, and looked like his usual self in the process. In a 123-120 win for the Lakers, James finished with 37 points, two of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made the playoffs each of the last three seasons. It was expected that they would find their way back there again this 2023-24. Unfortunately for them, that never seemed to be in the cards. A series of mishaps and setbacks never really allowed the Grizzlies to field their full roster. Ahead of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Lakers for a Friday night battle! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers have the talent to not just win this game, but win the NBA Title this season. However, they have had issues all season finding […]

Anthony Davis is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday night. AD missed Tuesday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors due to a left eye contusion. LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) is listed as questionable. Davis exited Sunday’s game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves after […]

Although the Memphis Grizzlies had 12 players down and were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, they gave the Cleveland Cavaliers everything they had and then some. At halftime, Memphis was up 51-48, and it felt like the Cavs were about to hit a new low point on an already tumultuous season. But, […]

It has been a brutal season for the Memphis Grizzlies. A 110-98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road Wednesday night added to Memphis’ woes. On the bright side, one player from the team stepped up big time and even made franchise history, as second-year forward Jake LaRavia came out of nowhere and came […]

Thanks to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, a dubious losing streak for the San Antonio Spurs is finally over. It’s no wonder one of their players used the term “slap in the face,” and another said they “took it personally.” The Silver and Black lost 26 times to the Grizzlies in regular season […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023-24 campaign has been the season from hell. They started the season staring adversity in the face with their superstar Ja Morant suspended for the first 25 games. He only played nine games after that and was shortly ruled out for the season. Add that with only 20 games from new acquisition […]

The past year or so has been pretty rocky for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. While he dealt with several off-court incidents that yielded him a 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 campaign, he eventually took the court for the Grizzlies, but only ended up playing in nine games before he suffered a season-ending […]

Perhaps it symbolizes how odd it is that one of the most respected franchises in sports has lost more than a dozen in a row to an organization that’s never made the NBA Finals. The last time the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzles, it was on an opening day that took place in […]

In a season marked by unexpected challenges and disappointing outcomes, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves at a critical juncture. With the 2023-24 NBA season drawing to a close, the team’s 27-51 record stands as a stark reminder of the uphill battle they’ve faced. Yet, in the world of professional sports, adversity often breeds opportunity. As […]

It was expected that the Memphis Grizzlies would begin the 2023-24 season slowly. Ja Morant was suspended for the first 25 games of the year and players like Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams were injured when the season tipped. Memphis began this campaign 6-19 during Morant’s suspension. Unfortunately for them, their season continued to unravel […]

The Memphis Grizzlies retired the jersey of Marc Gasol, honoring one of the very best players in franchise history. His No. 33 jersey will be deservedly immortalized for his incredible talent and impact on the franchise. Before it was lifted to the rafters, he spoke fondly of the community and his former teammates. When he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently retired Marc Gasol’s jersey after his efforts for the franchise during his career. He’s easily one of the best centers in franchise history and is more than deserving of having his jersey up in the rafters. Despite turning into an NBA villain, former teammate Dillon Brooks sent Gasol a heartfelt message. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-35) played a Memphis Grizzlies (27-51) team that was miserably riddled with injuries. The Sixers took care of business and secured a wire-to-wire win by a final score of 116-96. Let’s break down the Sixers’ matchup with the Hospital Grizzlies. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 30 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 […]

We’re back with yet another NBA betting prediction and pick for a short slate of weekend games as we feature this upcoming cross-conference matchup. The Philadelphia 76ers will visit the Memphis Grizzlies as both teams head down different paths following the Regular Season. Check out our NBA odds series for our 76ers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers are […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently in the midst of the Ja Morant era, although that has temporarily been put on hold due to the star point guard’s season-ending surgery sustained shortly after he returned from suspension this year, but it wasn’t that long ago that the team was defined by its Grit ‘N Grind era, […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant has decided to part ways with his longtime agent, Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports + Entertainment, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Tanner also represents other big names around the league, including Jarrett Allen, Cam Thomas, and Morant’s teammate, Desmond Bane. Ja Morant and his longtime agent Jim Tanner have […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was forced to exit Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies after he collided with Jaren Jackson Jr. Duren lost a tooth in the collision, per Dime: Jalen Duren is out for the rest of Grizzlies-Pistons after he lost a tooth from colliding with Jaren Jackson Jr.pic.twitter.com/P4aMmKRC8v — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) April […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have won five straight games over the Orlando Magic, including a 107-106 win in January as six-point underdogs. The Grizzlies were the favorites in seven consecutive meetings before that January matchup, which is a sign of two teams going in opposite directions. The Magic are in a tight race in the Eastern […]