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Last month, the NBA officially approved a new rule that states any player who flops in the 2023-24 season will receive a technical foul. And by no surprise, there are already odds out at BetOnline who could be handed the first tech for faking a foul: Marcus Smart. The Memphis Grizzlies guard, who was traded […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has something in common with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves: they both don’t like the Memphis Grizzlies’ trash-talking ways. That much is clear after Curry was caught liking Reaves comments about how much the Grizzlies talk trash. In a recent appearance on the Full Send […]

There are star players who can engineer a fluid offense, exhibit next-level court vision and blow by defenders with elite ball-handling skills and footwork. And then there are those who do all the dirty work and engage in some old-fashioned mental warfare. Most championship teams need that extra layer of grit to get them over […]

If there is one thing Austin Reaves won’t forget about their 2023 playoff run, it’s probably the Los Angeles Lakers’ destruction of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Reaves hinted how annoyed he was by the Grizzlies’ constant trash-talking, so much so that he said it really felt good when the Lakers shut them […]

Marcus Smart has spent his entire nine-year NBA career with the Boston Celtics. Entering Year 10, Smart is set to wear a different uniform for the first time, as he was involved in one of this offseason’s biggest trades. The Celtics, along with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies, finalized a three-team trade ahead of […]

Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen has finally broken his silence on his alleged involvement in a health benefits scam. A teary-eyed Allen acknowledged his shortcomings during his court sentencing on Tuesday, per Law360’s Pete Brush (via the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Jonah Dylan). “I fully acknowledge my individual responsibility and I understand the gravity of my […]

The Memphis Grizzlies franchise, one that spent its first six years of existence in Vancouver, is one of the youngest in the NBA. In addition to being one of the youngest, they’re also one of the least accomplished, making it out of the first round of the playoffs for a grand total of just four […]

The Boston Celtics have had a lot of success in recent years, yet they still have no championship to show for it. They’ve made the postseason nine straight times and had great opportunities to win their 18th title over the last two seasons. In the 2022 NBA Finals, the C’s fell just short against the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have taken a huge jump in the past season. Their young squad now has a couple of NBA Playoffs appearances in recent years but one thing has been missing. They were led by Jaren Jackson Jr and Ja Morant but could not seem to make a deep run. This is where the […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. knows very well the rest of the Memphis Grizzlies will need to step up when they start the 2023-24 NBA season without Ja Morant. And as early as now, he wants his teammates to be ready. Amid his preparations with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, JJJ found the time to […]

This week Team USA basketball has been training in Las Vegas in anticipation of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Aug. 25 and will run until Sept. 10. Although it may be a bit of a concern that the Select Team has beaten the main team in scrimmages this […]

Nike will continue its ongoing series of releases around Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the newly minted Nike Ja 1 basketball sneakers. With the upcoming NBA season just around the corner, Ja Morant and fans will have a plethora of color combinations to rock in the hottest shoes in the league right now. Check […]

With the USA men’s national team defeating the Select Team in three scrimmages on Saturday, all is finally right with the world. Or at least that’s the feeling floating around the country ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which begins on Aug. 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Team USA is looking […]

Finding success in the NBA is all about fit and opportunity. Sometimes talent doesn’t matter as much as being able to find the right team. Sometimes players get drafted to the right team from the get-go. Other times it takes a bit longer and several teams later. When the Houston Rockets drafted Josh Christopher in […]

In May, Memphis Grizzlies swingman Desmond Bane underwent right toe surgery to address a fracture that bothered him most of the 2022-23 season. Currently rehabbing from this injury, Bane gave a quick update on where he is at in the recovery process this NBA offseason. According to Drew Hill from The Daily Memphian, Bane claims […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved players in NBA history. Bryant set an example of hard work, determination, and drive to improve, inspiring generations of hoopers for years to come. Evidently, the Black Mamba inspired Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to the point that Morant would want an indelible […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have become an afterthought heading into the 2023 free agency period in large part because of Ja Morant’s suspension. Morant, Jaren Jackson, Jr. and the Grizzlies have quietly maintained their standing as a dark horse contender, thanks to the addition of Marcus Smart and others. The Grizzlies still have one major free […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is an elite shot-blocker, a fact underscored by his winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award at just 23 years old. Leading the league in blocks per game in each of the last two seasons, JJJ helps the Grizzlies be one of the more balanced teams […]

It is always tough to earn forgiveness. For Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, it is going to be extremely tough for him to prove that he has learned from his recent mistakes. However, it is not impossible for him to do so. While he is one of the best players in the league on the […]

It could have all been so simple for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. On the verge of superstardom thanks to highlight-reel plays that underscored his elite offensive talent, Morant’s combination of production, prominence and charisma have made him a face of the NBA. However, the 23-year-old has been suspended twice in a three-month span […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is obviously in a great mood after signing the richest deal in NBA history. However, despite the $304 million he’ll make over the next five years, he’ll still miss having former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart by his side. Earlier this summer, Boston shockingly traded Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA postseason, the Memphis Grizzlies, led by young superstar point guard Ja Morant, seemed primed to make an extended postseason run. After all, the Grizzlies finished the 2022-23 regular season with one of the best records in the NBA. They ended up as the two-seed Western Conference at 51-31 — behind only the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not budging on Seton Hall’s subpoena regarding the scouting materials the NBA squad used for point guard Myles Powell. On Wednesday, as reported by Sportico’s Daniel Libit, the Grizzlies filed a motion to quash the subpoena Seton Hall gave to them to “protect its business interests and confidential trade secrets.” Earlier […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finished last season in disappointing fashion, bowing out to the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the playoffs. During the series, the Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks became a lightning rod for controversy. He called LeBron James “old” before watching James dismantle his team, then doubled down on “being me” despite the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some massive moves this offseason, but none bigger than trading for 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics. There is no knowing just how the Grizzlies‘ season will turn out, especially with Ja Morant out for the first 25 games of the season due to […]

Nike continues pumping out the colorways for Grizzlies star Ja Morant and his first signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 1, as they’ve seen a massive increase in popularity for the shoe. Shortly after previewing a new “Halloween” iteration of the Ja 1, Nike released official images of the upcoming Ja 1 “EYBL”. Check out our […]

The Memphis Grizzlies underperformed in the 2023 NBA Summer League, going 2-3 despite second-year pros Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Vincent Williams Jr. playing excellently. This is in large part due to inefficient scoring efforts of forwards Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and GG Jackson. However, there were a couple of players on the Grizzlies roster who […]

Back in the summer of 2022, reports surfaced of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hitting a teenage boy at Morant’s home during a basketball game. The situation has escalated since and there is now an ongoing civil lawsuit. There has now been an arrest made, as Morant’s close friend Davonte Pack was also accused of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a very interesting season coming up with the suspension of Ja Morant for the first 25 games. After trading away Tyus Jones and adding Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose into the backcourt, it is clear that the Grizzlies want a more established, veteran locker room. They also are making it evident […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA season due to his actions from the infamous Instagram Live video, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from pumping out colorways of his popular Nike Ja 1 silhouette. This Halloween, shortly after the NBA season begins, Nike will release a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday’s Summer League game. The Grizzlies won by a final score of 100-69 in a game that was practically over by the end of the first quarter, as Memphis held a 24-9 lead on the scoreboard after one. The Grizzlies’ top two performers on Friday were […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. was flat-out dominant on the defensive end of the floor during the 2022-23 NBA regular season. He led the league in blocks per game for the second straight season, as he averaged 3.0 blocks along with 1.0 steals. Because of this, Jackson Jr. won the league’s Defensive Player […]

We are closing in on the end of the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-2 so far in Summer League. They won their Las Vegas opener 87-80 over the Chicago Bulls. Then, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the darlings of NBA media throughout the offseason. That was to be expected with the ongoing off the court issues for star point guard Ja Morant; his most recent headlines were the NBA and Adam Silver officially handing down a 25-game suspension to start next season. The punishment […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had to endure a ton of drama off the court last season en route to a first-round playoff exit against the lower-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. But make no mistake about it, the Grizzlies remain one of the teams with the brightest outlooks in the league, especially if Ja Morant ever figures out […]

Ja Morant and his legal team have been given the greenlight to proceed with their argument that the Memphis Grizzlies star was acting in self-defense when he punched a teenager in his home back in July 2022. To recall, Morant has been slapped with a lawsuit for punching a teenager, identified as Joshua Holloway, during […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have built an identity over the past two seasons as one of the most skillful yet annoying teams to deal with in the association. Part of that is the brash attitude with which Dillon Brooks carried himself. Brooks’ loud confidence rubbed off on the entire team, and the Grizzlies became vilified as […]

The Houston Rockets roster has been crying out loud for a veteran leader who could help build a winning culture in H-Town amid the franchise’s efforts to rebuild. And this offseason, they signed two players with considerable experience in winning situations, adding Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to their young core led by Jalen Green, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games to start the 2023-2024 NBA season due to appearing on Instagram , and NBPA chief Tamika Tremaglio expressed the thought that the length of the suspension was a mistake during an interview with Rachel Nichols “We are here to protect and support are players, there […]