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The Memphis Grizzlies are turning things around, and all it took was the returns of Ja Morant and Marcus Smart to jolt some life back into a flatlining franchise. One underrated impact of Morant’s return is that it reduced the burden Jaren Jackson Jr. carried in terms of creating offense. On Tuesday night, in a […]

As expected, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a completely different team since Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension. Now, they should be even better with Marcus Smart back in the fold. The early results appear to support that assumption. Memphis roared back from a 15-point deficit and outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans in a […]

In what can be described as a defensive clinic, the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the New Orleans Pelicans in an overtime thriller, 116-115. Asked about his team’s defensive effort, returning star Ja Morant described the Grizzlies’ performance as “big time” just right after Tuesday night’s game. “Big time! Obviously, defense wins games,” Morant said, as per […]

The New Orleans Pelicans lost a heartbreaker in the Smoothie King Center Tuesday night to the Memphis Grizzlies, but because of the unusual nature of the ending, the true agony of defeat has probably not set in for the team just yet. Ja Morant attacked the basket with the Grizzlies trailing by one, and the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on a tear since Ja Morant came back. Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane had a hard time catching wins before his return but their fears have been thrown out the window. A superstar is back and he has been creating works of art in the stat sheet in the past four […]

The Memphis Grizzlies engaged in another heated matchup against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies won the game 116-115 for their fourth straight victory. Ja Morant had another masterful performance, and he made his team’s belief mindset clear at the end of the game. Ja Morant’s confidence shines after leading the Grizzlies […]

UPDATE: Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart has been given the greenlight to play against the New Orleans Pelicans The Memphis Grizzlies have gotten a massive boost as of late thanks to the return of Ja Morant, who has guided Memphis to three straight wins in his first three games of the season. While Morant’s return […]

Ja Morant missed the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season as a result of being suspended. The Memphis Grizzlies went 6-19 without their superstar. Since returning to the floor, Morant has led the Grizzlies to a 3-0 record and he has been nothing short of fantastic. In these three games, the two-time All-Star averaged […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will look to continue their resurgence as they New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Grizzlies-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Memphis Grizzlies (9-19) fans […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received a massive boost in production with Ja Morant back in the lineup. So far, they’re 2-0 since his return and the team hopes to get back on track for the playoffs. But Morant’s presence seems to be building up confidence for his teammates as well. At least, that’s the case for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way deal with forward Kenneth Lofton Jr, per Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN. He spent the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, working through their affiliate G-League roster. Lofton will serve as a depth piece for the 76ers’ front court, backing up one of the best centers in […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies will go head-to-head Saturday at 7:30 PM EST. Hawks guard Dejounte Murray’s status is in question for the game as he battles an injury, however. Atlanta holds a 12-16 record in 2023-24. They were most recently defeated 122-113 by the Miami Heat, a loss that snapped a two-game winning […]

The Memphis Grizzlies still face a steep uphill climb toward just making the play-in tournament. They’re six games behind tenth-place in the Western Conference after winning back-to-back games for only the second time this season, at 8-19 entering Saturday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Ja Morant’s return really has changed everything for the Grizzlies. But […]

For much of the 2023-24 season thus far, the Memphis Grizzlies have been disjointed, with the team struggling to string wins together thanks in large part to the 25-game absence of Ja Morant due to suspension. Morant’s return, however, has breathed new life into the Grizzlies. In his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night […]

It’s a battle between two of the top young point guards in the league as Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for a Thursday night showdown. Below is our NBA odds series as ClutchPoints hands out a Pacers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. ClutchPoints will also let you know […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were thrilled to finally get Ja Morant back after his 25-game suspension to start the season, and his spectacular season-debut, which culminated with him hitting a game-winning buzzer-beater against the New Orleans Pelicans, certainly won’t destroy the hype surrounding his return. However, Morant’s legal troubles aren’t fully behind him just yet. Morant […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese took to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday with a message that’s grabbing headlines: “I keep receipts too”. The statement, a clear nod to Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant’s own post-game comment after the Grizzlies’ win against the Pelicans on Tuesday, has caught the attention of basketball fans and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies endured the first part of the 2023-24 NBA season without the services of Ja Morant. Morant was on a 25-game suspension from Memphis after off-the-court misconduct. The star point guard has since returned and blossomed in his season debut. Morant’s father, Tee Morant, defended the Grizzlies star and discussed how some people […]

The good news seems to continue coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. Just after the much-awaited return to action of Ja Morant on Tuesday, Memphis big man Brandon Clarke said that he is nearing his debut in the 2023-24 NBA season, per Marc J. Spears of Andscape. “Forward Brandon Clarke told Andscape that he expects to […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant made his season debut on Tuesday night after serving a 25-game and boy, was it special. The guard poured in 34 points and won it at the buzzer with an acrobatic lay-up to overcome a wild deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans. And while he was balling out, Ja happened […]

It was an extraordinary comeback as Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant came back from a 25-game suspension as he delivered an excellent performance and the game-winner against the New Orleans Pelicans. While he was celebrating with his teammates as per usual with any buzzer-beater, the more compassionate exchange came from his father, Tee Morant. Speaking […]

As Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant came back from his 25-game suspension and delivered an excellent performance against the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night, there’s no doubt that he has immense confidence. What’s also important for him is to have a support system after being suspended twice for flashing a gun on camera and it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly going to get guard Marcus Smart back in the lineup either on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers or on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. Marcus Smart has been out for the Grizzlies since Nov. 14 due to a foot sprain. After Ja Morant’s triumphant […]

Ja Morant returned following his suspension Tuesday. The Memphis Grizzlies guard not only scored the game-winner for Memphis versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but he also recorded a total of 34 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Morant appeared to be in mid-season form despite playing in his first contest of the 2023-24 season. Many […]

Ja Morant’s return game against the New Orleans Pelicans was something out of a movie. The returning superstar had 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in 35 minutes of play and led his team back into the game after being down by 24 points in the first half. Morant even hit the game-winner, putting […]

The Memphis Grizzlies waited 25 games to see their superstar point guard in Ja Morant take the floor this season, and it certainly was worth the wait. Morant’s big night in his season debut (34 PTS, 8 AST, 6 REB, 12-24 FGM) saw him power Memphis to victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with a […]

Ja Morant made his triumphant return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, dropping 34 points and hitting a buzzer-beating floater to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113. It was a huge night for the struggling 7-19 Grizzlies, but now that they have their superstar back, things feel “different,” as Desmond Bane rightly put it. […]

All eyes were on the New Orleans Pelicans as they faced the Memphis Grizzlies. It was not only because Ja Morant was returning nor Brandon Ingram was blazing hot with his shooting stroke. Sneakerheads got a preview of a Jordan brand’s new hoop shoe with Zion Williamson. The young star debuted an insane colorway that […]

Ja Morant was absolutely blazing the New Orleans Pelicans. It looked like the Memphis Grizzlies’ returning star kept his scoring chops sharp despite the suspension. He was going toe-to-toe against hot-handed Brandon Ingram and ended up being triumphant. Even Zion Williamson was caught off-guard with how well his 2019 co-draftee performed, via ClutchPoints. “He was […]

Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in Ja Morant’s debut in what has been a much-anticipated matchup since the first two picks of the 2019 NBA Draft knew their professional destinations. Williamson was listed on the injury report as questionable (non-COVID illness) and Morant was coming off of a 25-game […]

The Memphis Grizzlies pulled out a nail-biting matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ja Morant impressed in his first game back with Memphis since the Spring of 2023. The Grizzlies star made sure all who doubted him heard about it after the game when he talked about his “receipts.” Ja Morant is not holding back […]

Comebacks after suspensions are usually all hyped up with some not living up to expectations. Ja Morant’s return from his lengthy suspension is different. He was facing a tough squad led by Brandon Ingram. Much like any other tight contest, the New Orleans Pelicans fans were alive and jeered the returning star. But, he would […]

As expected, Ja Morant provided the Memphis Grizzlies the spark for the team that greatly needed it heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. To say that Morant came up huge for the Grizzlies in his first game back after missing the first 25 Memphis games of the season would […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have sorely missed Ja Morant during his 25-game suspension. Heading into Morant’s return game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, the Grizzlies have gone 6-19 — around eight games back from a play-in tournament spot. Even the 24-year old point guard knows just how much at fault he is for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took on an intense Western Conference matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies won 115-113 in a night where Ja Morant returned to the lineup for the first time since the 2022-23 season. Morant picked up where he left off, and he made sure Jose Alvarado heard about it. Ja Morant […]

The whole NBA world is in awe of what Ja Morant just did in his return to the Memphis Grizzlies. In fact, his NBA peers like LeBron James and Draymond Green couldn’t hold back their delight to see him thrive once again. Morant returned on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans after serving his 25-game […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have suffered to begin the year amid Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension; entering their Tuesday night battle against the New Orleans Pelicans in Morant’s return, the Grizzlies have gone 6-19, a far-cry from their performance level with their star point guard on the roster over the past two seasons. But everyone knew, including […]

Talk about a perfect comeback. When it looked like the New Orleans Pelicans were about to spoil his return from a 25-game suspension, Ja Morant took matters into his own hands to deliver the Memphis Grizzlies to victory. Morant won Tuesday night’s game for the Grizzlies, aggressively attacking the basket to drain the game-winner and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies went 6-19 in 25 games without Ja Morant amid his suspension for flashing a firearm at a camera during a livestream on social media. On Tuesday night, Morant returned to the court for the Grizzlies and was spectacular against the New Orleans Pelicans. Not only did Morant score a game-high 34 points, […]