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The Memphis Grizzlies have been fairly busy to start the 2023 NBA offseason. While they have had to deal with the repercussions of Ja Morant’s continued off-court issues, they haven’t been stagnant as they look to upgrade their roster. And while their two additions in the 2023 NBA Draft weren’t the most exciting, they are […]

Marcus Smart’s nine-year stint with the Boston Celtics is over. In a three-team trade that netted Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks, the Celtics traded their longest-tenured player and their emotional leader to the Memphis Grizzlies. After the trade was made official, Smart issued a long goodbye to the Celtics and stated his excitement to get […]

Marcus Smart is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s going to take some time to get used to that. The Boston Celtics parted ways with their heart-and-soul player in a trade that brought in Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks. Memphis is beyond happy to get Smart, a Defensive Player of the Year with tons […]

The dreaded “damage control day” has finally arrived for the Memphis Grizzlies. General manager Zach Kleiman suffered through all of the questions and concerns regarding Ja Morant and his 25-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the NBA. Fans and the league alike will probably be satisfied with the executive’s handling of this troubling situation. “We’re […]

Marcus Smart had been integral in rebuilding the Boston Celtics most people know of today. The sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft had seen it all before his trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. He still retains a huge brotherly bond with stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as they were all the center of […]

For a few hours on Wednesday, it looked like Marcus Smart would remain with the Boston Celtics and Malcolm Brogdon would be shipped out in a three-team trade that would bring Washington Wizards’ big man Kristaps Porzingis to Massachusetts. But after that fell through, it was Smart who ended up being dealt to the Memphis […]

The NBA trade buzz has been picking up steam quickly, especially with the draft and free agency about to be the talk of the league. The Memphis Grizzlies just landed Marcus Smart in a three-way deal with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards in a wild Wednesday. However, the Grizzlies were targeting somebody else from […]

It went down to the wire, but the Boston Celtics were able to pull off a three-team trade on Wednesday night to acquire Kristaps Porziņģis. However, the price for the Latvian center was much more costly than it was hours before. Instead of parting ways with 2023 Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, the […]

NBA trade season is officially in full effect as the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a major three-team trade on the eve of the 2023 NBA Draft. The deal involved five players and three picks, but the headline is that Kristaps Porzingis is heading to Boston while Marcus Smart is going […]

And just like that, Marcus Smart is no longer with the Boston Celtics. Smart was traded by the Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a blockbuster three-team deal that also involved the Washington Wizards. The front office maneuver the Grizzlies just pulled off also got the prestigious Chandler Parsons Seal of Approval. GREAT trade […]

The Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics got a deal done on Wednesday centered on Kristaps Porzingis. Except they didn’t. Then all of a sudden, the Memphis Grizzlies joined in at the last minute in what turned out to be a massive three-team blockbuster deal. To say that it has been an eventful day/evening in […]

Marcus Smart’s trade to the Memphis Grizzlies may have come as a shock, especially since he was a key leader for the franchise and actually the longest-tenured player on the team. Financially, however, he has a reason to smile since he’s getting a nice little bump in the money he’s going to receive as a […]

The second domino of the Washington Wizards’ complete teardown has fallen. Late on Wednesday night, the Wizards sent Kristaps Porzingis, who decided to opt into his contract, to the Boston Celtics, engaging with the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-team trade framework that would net them Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, and the 35th overall […]

Marcus Smart is the longest-tenured player for the Boston Celtics. His departure through the Kristaps Porzingis trade drew mixed reactions. He saw the era of Rajon Rondo, Jonas Jerebko, and the rise of Jayson Tatum. Understandably, fans of the Celtics are hurt while others posit that this is one of the best moves in NBA […]

The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards are pushing through the Kristaps Porzingis trade, with the Memphis Grizzlies joining as the third team to help facilitate the deal. In a wild turn of events, however, Boston is parting ways with Marcus Smart instead of Malcolm Brogdon to get it done. The Grizzlies are sending Tyus Jones […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason plans has centered on a blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard. Brooklyn’s need for offensive production was glaring during a first-round sweep against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the team has no shortage of connections to Lillard, who sat courtside for Game 3 of the series and shares […]

Is there a fire sale looming for the Memphis Grizzlies? Apart from Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane, it certainly seems like no member of the roster is safe from a trade. This is certainly evident in the case of Tyus Jones. Despite being arguably the best backup point guard in the league […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, after a tumultuous end to the 2022-23 season that saw them deal with the off-court troubles of Ja Morant, will be without their franchise point guard for at least the first 25 games of the 2023-24 regular season. With Morant out, one would think that the Grizzlies would lean on Tyus Jones, […]

In spite of the fact that Chris Paul was sent to the Washington Wizards as part of the blockbuster package in exchange for Bradley Beal, it does not seem likely that CP3 will stay in the Capital. The Wizards are reportedly open to the possibility of moving Paul again as they look to add more […]

Chris Paul is sympathetic of Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies star was suspended by the NBA due to his second IG Live gun scandal. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league slapped Morant with a 25-game suspension as a result of his actions. For those who missed it, Morant appeared to flash a gun during […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr recently made headlines for saying that NBA 2K has improved his shot blocking ability. When New York Knicks star Julius Randle was asked about it, he doubled down on Jackson’s NBA 2K take, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. "I know a lot […]

Rumors are that Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is garnering heavy trade interest around the NBA, namely from the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trailblazers. However, the Raptors might not be too keen on trading him, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “One source from a team with interest in trading for Anunoby described Toronto as having […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently received a 25 game suspension from the NBA and must meet conditions set by the league in order to be reinstated. While Morant did foolishly flash a gun on Instagram live after already being punished for the same thing, rumors are that him and his camp believe the NBA […]

With another strike against Ja Morant that led to a long suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies have to make tangible upgrades this offseason. The front office has to get the team into a higher echelon. Tyus Jones seems to have a sizeable role while Morant is out. However, with Morant sidelined for the first 25 games […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be set for a busy offseason of work. After crashing out of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs and dealing with all of the Ja Morant drama, it’s clear that some changes need to be made throughout the Grizzlies organization. That could end up leading them to pursue OG […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games by Adam Silver and the National Basketball Association for “conduct detrimental to the league” after an investigation confirmed that the 23-year-old flashed a gun for the second time on his Instagram Live on May 13. The video was later deleted, but the damage was done […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games by the NBA after flashing a gun on his Instagram live for the second time — and it turns out he filmed himself holding a toy gun the day after in an effort to show his family and friends that it was not a real […]

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones, who was arrested Friday after two firearms were found in his luggage at Logan Airport in Boston, is being labeled a hypocrite after an old tweet criticizing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant resurfaced. Here’s what the Patriots corner said in his Twitter post, which was sent out on May […]

Ja Morant is already set to lose $7.6 million from his 2023-24 NBA salary as a result of his 25-game suspension, but according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Memphis Grizzlies star could lose so much more. In his latest appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Windhorst shared that Morant’s financial losses as a result of […]

In a shocking turn of events, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA. This suspension comes after a distressing video emerged on social media, revealing Morant brandishing a firearm. Sure, the opinions on the severity of the punishment vary. Still, the undeniable truth is that the Grizzlies […]

Ja Morant will be flooded with ridicule and mockery after being suspended 25 games by the NBA, much like he has been for the last several months. Public displays of bad judgment do not often just go away, but the Memphis Grizzlies star is receiving some necessary words of wisdom and support from a retired […]

Ja Morant was officially given a 25 game suspension on Friday by the NBA. In terms of how the Memphis Grizzlies are going to respond in regards to their roster, NBA insider Zach Lowe believes that they won’t do a thing, via NBA Today. "There's nothing that they could really do except hope that Ja […]

Ja Morant receiving a suspension for his second gun-related incident was not a surprise to anyone, as the NBA announced on Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies star would be suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. After releasing a statement apologizing for his actions, Morant has not received much sympathy from virtually […]

The NBA handed down its Ja Morant suspension after he flashed a handgun on social media for the second time in three months. The Memphis Grizzlies star is now out for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. After this latest incident, all options are on the table, including some blockbuster Ja Morant trades. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may currently be one of the most promising young organizations in the entire NBA, but their immediate future seems to have just gotten rather gloomy. As Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on June 16, superstar guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the league as a result of his […]

The NBA announced on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant would be suspended 25 games to begin the 2023-24 NBA season after posing with a firearm on a live-streamed video on May 13. This incident occurred less than two months after Morant was suspended eight games by the league for flashing a firearm in […]

The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Ja Morant is currently the face of the franchise for the Memphis Grizzlies. Ever since making the NBA, Morant made his presence felt by winning Rookie of the Year honors before taking home the Most Improved Player of the Year award. However, his public image took a big hit after twice displaying a gun on […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is once again going to be taking time away from the team, as the NBA announced on Friday that the two-time All-Star will be suspended for 25 games to begin the 2023-24 season. On May 13, Morant had live-streamed a video where he was seen waiving a firearm in a […]