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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic rocked the NBA world on an otherwise calm Sunday in the association when they authored a trade that sent shooting guard Desmond Bane to the Eastern Conference franchise. In return, Memphis got quite a haul, as they received a package consisting of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the No. […]

Ja Morant did exactly what many expected after the Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. In a moment that felt both personal and inevitable, Morant took to Instagram, sharing a photo of the two in an embrace. His caption read, “Shi tough but we 🔒 forever. ♾ go be great brudda @_dbane1” The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA by trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The action of the 2025 NBA offseason was projected to happen “faster than normal” by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. When the trade was reported on Sunday, the fun seemingly began. Could this surprise Grizzlies pivot make way for the New York Knicks […]

In what was shocking news on a Sunday morning, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in what has many debating the direction of the team. While some have said the Grizzlies should blow it all up and rebuild, one who echoed the same sentiments was ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst. Trading […]

The NBA world is in a frenzy as the Orlando Magic made a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire Desmond Bane for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. The Grizzlies got some solid assets in the return, and there could be some more things happening around the team as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently preparing for what could be a consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Grizzlies surprised many on Sunday by trading franchise cornerstone Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for a package centered around Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Much has been made about the current state of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world on Sunday morning, pulling off the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason. Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando in exchange for four unprotected first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This move comes on the heels of disappointing first round […]

The Orlando Magic knew that they had big goals going into the offseason so they could reach the next level, and one of the dominoes just fell as they’ve acquired Desmond Bane, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija has emerged as a trade target for the Memphis Grizzlies in multiple conversations with league sources. However, it is understood that no deal is imminent. Conventional wisdom and recent NBA Playoffs results suggest the Grizzlies do not need another superstar to contend; Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will have a different agency going into the 2025 NBA offseason. According to sources who told the Commercial Appeal, Morant left former NBA player Mike Miller’s agency Lift Sports Management. The Grizzlies star did not make an official announcement, but he will leave Lift after becoming a client in […]

The wound-licking Memphis Grizzlies are about to navigate through the most crucial summer in franchise history. With a healthy, fully bought-in Ja Morant and Defensive Player of the Year caliber Jaren Jackson Jr. anchoring the locker room, the championship window is open. To seize this moment, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman must explore every avenue to acquire […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have confirmed that rising center Zach Edey will be sidelined for at least four months after undergoing surgery on his left ankle. The procedure was performed to address ligament laxity and restore stability, a decision made following a recent re-sprain during offseason workouts. The team shared that Edey is expected to make […]

When the Memphis Grizzlies selected a now surgically repaired Zach Edey in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was a bold, philosophy-shifting swing with potential for a squad built around Ja Morant’s speed and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s versatility. Calls for the Grizzlies to be patient with the oft-injured 7-foot-4 phenom are well within reason after a […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was fired up about Murray State eliminating Duke and reaching the College World Series. The former Racers guard had a decorated college career. During Ja’s sophomore year, he racked up several accolades, including winning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, the Bob Cousy Award, the Lute Olson Award, and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a bold move in firing head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season and promoting assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision came as a shock to many given the team’s playoff trajectory and Jenkins’ established role in shaping the franchise’s recent success. Jenkins has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received a major setback on Saturday as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle during an offseason workout and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the joint. The 23-year-old center is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Edey’s latest injury marks the third […]

NBA offseasons look a bit different for every player. Intense training workouts, hometown visits, and the occasional indulgence are expected to be seen on social media. Finding a balance becomes a full-time job, especially for young players dealing with national team obligations, contract negotiations, and/or trade rumors. After months of conversations and a few parting […]

Malik Beasley was arguably the best value signing of the 2024 offseason. The Detroit Pistons were able to land him on a deal worth only $6 million, and he played a huge role in turning the Pistons into a playoff team. Just last year, the Pistons had the worst losing streak in NBA history and […]

In preparation for the Nike Ja 3, Nike and Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant will continue to release the remainder of their catalogue for the follow-up model. While Ja Morant closed out the NBA Playoffs in the Nike Ja 3, fans of the Ja 2 will still have a chance to grab upcoming pairs throughout […]

Marvin Bagley III, the former second overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is preparing for the upcoming NBA free agency frenzy. As the Memphis Grizzlies now know, the 26-year-old has carved out a seven-year career defined not by flashy highlights but by an unyielding commitment to preparation and mental fortitude. In an exclusive interview […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck gold in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Despite only having the 11th-best odds to land the top pick, the ping pong balls landed Dallas’ way, and they shot up all the way to the top slot. The Mavericks needed some luck after the heavily scrutinized Luka Doncic trade. They now have […]

There was a time this past season when the Memphis Grizzlies looked like a legitimate title threat in the Western Conference. They had their swagger back. Ja Morant returned with a vengeance, Jaren Jackson Jr was anchoring the paint, and young pieces like GG Jackson II and Jaylen Wells were flashing their upside. However, that […]

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the 2025 NBA offseason is about redefining the franchise’s path back to true contention. After two seasons of battling through injuries and inconsistency, the Grizzlies front office has made it clear: the status quo is not enough. General Manager Zach Kleiman didn’t mince words when he addressed the media on April […]

The Indiana Pacers had one of the best offenses in NBA history in 2023-24, and it resulted in the Pacers’ surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The team has used the same formula this year, and it has resulted in a first-round victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and an Eastern Conference semifinals Game 1 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the ending to their season they were looking for following their first-round exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, with each new season is an opportunity to come back stronger and that’s exactly what franchise star Ja Morant will be looking to do in the upcoming season. Until then, we’ll […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had some decisions to make going into the offseason, and one of them was finding a new head coach after firing Taylor Jenkins toward the end of the season. It looks like they are staying with familiarity and hiring Tuomas Iisalo, according to Grizzlies PR. “The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team […]

Will the Memphis Grizzlies ever consider starting from scratch this offseason? They have spend the past seven to eight years assembling their post Grit and Grind core, and the farthest they’ve gone since then is the second round of the playoffs, and that was back in 2022. In the three years since, the Grizzlies have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are in the middle of a crossroads and they will have to make plenty of tough decisions this offseason. The team has failed to make forward progress over the past few seasons; the 2023-24 season was an all-out disaster amid the team’s injury woes, and then during the 2024-25 campaign, they lost […]

After a first-round playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Memphis Grizzlies face a bombshell-filled offseason with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place as All-Star cornerstones. EVP Zach Kleiman must seize the opportunity to transform the team into a championship contender by trading for a bit more help, even if it means […]

Oklahoma City Thunder bigs Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein combined for six steals and four blocks in Saturday’s 117-115 series-clinching win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The tandem played a significant role in forcing 21 turnovers as the Thunder narrowly defeated the Grizzlies in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the Western […]

As Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies regroup from a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s near-perfect Oklahoma City Thunder, EVP Zach Kleiman faces a pivotal offseason to elevate the franchise from perennial playoff hopeful to bona fide championship contender. With a young core led by Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., the offseason roster-building […]

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2024-25 season came to an unceremonious conclusion with a first round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies played the final 1.5 games of this series without point guard Ja Morant, who exited with an injury, but the writing was on the wall beginning with Game 1’s […]

Ja Morant’s name has been thrown around as one that could be put on the trade block all season long. Morant, of course, struggled through injuries and suspensions that limited him to nine games in 2023-24. This season, his production was down, and his Memphis Grizzlies were swept in the first round just weeks after […]

An embarrassing sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies has led the franchise to explore all options. After Ja Morant was injured for the Grizzlies’ Game 4, the team looked fine without him. As a result, some believe that he’s not at that superstar caliber anymore. “When I’m talking to people around the league, GMs, execs, scouts, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the NBA Playoffs with hopes of making noise as a young, hungry team. Instead, Jaren Jackson Jr. was among many handed a harsh reality check by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed a first-round sweep with a dominant performance that left EVP Zach Kleiman searching for answers. The series, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with Ja Morant rumors already but there is reason for optimism after being swept by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. A budding chemistry between rookie center Zach Edey and guard Scotty Pippen Jr. offers a foundation for the future. If nothing else was learned by the Grizzlies, Executive Vice […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is making headlines again, but this time it’s not because of anything happening on the court. Instead, it’s a cryptic post on X. He posted, “Be careful what you wish for.” No context. No follow up. Just enough to get fans and media buzzing about what it might mean for […]

Memphis Grizzlies franchise star Ja Morant has been hard at work trying to restore the hopes that the city will one day see an NBA Championship. As one of the top young talents in the league, Morant is also changing the sneaker game with the people over at Nike and his rapidly-growing signature line. Following […]