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The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 NBA season as he serves his suspension for an off the court incident where he flashed a gun on a social media live stream. It was the second incident during which Morant flashed a gun on social media, the […]

There is so much uncertainty clouding the Memphis Grizzlies heading into the 2023-24 NBA season due to Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension to begin the campaign. Memphis actually had a stellar 20-5 record without Morant in 2021-22, but that was an anomaly. This past season, the narrative that the Grizzlies are just as good without Morant […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Team USA failed to complete their mission of winning the gold from the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. However, there’s another business for them to take care of, with a bronze medal matchup against Canada coming up this Sunday. That means Jackson will be able to share the floor against […]

With less than 30 years of history to go by, the Memphis Grizzlies history of quality draft choices was never going to be as deep as some of their older opponents. But even for a side which only joined the league in 1995, there is a serious dearth of options to put on a list […]

Jayson Tatum is well aware that someone must account for the leadership that was lost when the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. The obvious player to fill that role is Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ top star. Tatum will do so in his own way, but don’t expect the 25-year-old to wear […]

It was a bit touch-and-go at some points, but Canada finally fulfilled the expectations set for them. The star-studded team was expected to cruise to an easy playoff berth at best. After a surprising loss to Brazil in the second round, though, Canada’s FIBA World Cup chances suddenly depended in a do-or-die game against Spain. […]

Like all teams, the Grizzlies have certainly had their free agency misses along the way, with one particular $94 million contract for a player who would ultimately play under 100 games for the franchise and average less than eight points standing out. But while Chandler Parsons’ perennial injuries made him a notable miss, the Grizzlies […]

At this point in the offseason, most NBA teams already have their rosters set for the 2023-24 season. A few minor moves are what’s left to be made in the form of two-way contracts or training camp Exhibit 10 contracts. This season as per the NBA’s new CBA, teams are allowed to have three two-way […]

The burgeoning rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies didn’t exactly live up to the hype last season. Apart from the Steph Curry-less Warriors’ boastful beatdown of the Grizzlies at Chase Center on Christmas, Golden State’s rollercoaster regular season and Ja Morant’s off-court drama largely kept the teams’ focus off of one another. […]

Ja Morant had quite the offseason for himself, huh. The Memphis Grizzlies star was the subject of criticism over the course of the offseason for various reasons. These include a reported assault of a teenager and two documented cases of him live streaming while holding a gun. Morant’s public image has taken a significant dip. […]

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s nagging penchant for foul trouble with the Memphis Grizzlies followed him to Team USA’s opening game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Despite fouling out in the Americans’ uneven 99-72 win over New Zealand after just 16 minutes of action, though, the Americans’ starting center and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the […]

Dillon Brooks, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies, made the big mistake of putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on blast before their playoff series earlier this year, calling The King “old”. Brooks also said he won’t respect any player until they score 40 on him. While Bron didn’t do that, he certainly made Brooks’ […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons over the last calendar year, but NBA legend Paul Pierce thinks that is all about to change. With a big season pending for Morant in order to prove himself, Pierce believes that is exactly what Morant is going to […]

For a small market team like the Memphis Grizzlies, getting it right on draft night and pulling off the right trades are essential in establishing their relevance as a franchise. That has been the dilemma of the Grizzlies throughout its history, even dating back to its days in Vancouver, the place it called home from […]

The NBA Draft isn’t always an exact science. Sometimes there’s a little bit of luck involved, a lot of good scouting, etc. When it comes to the lottery, NBA teams are hoping to find a generational star, or at least a high-level starting caliber player. The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly found a starting caliber player […]

The biggest storyline facing the Memphis Grizzlies heading into the 2023-24 season is the suspension of Ja Morant. After a video surfaced of him flashing a gun on camera after he was already disciplined by the NBA for a similar incident, the league decided to suspend him for the first 25 games of the upcoming […]

The 2019 draft class is slowly coming to light as one of the more decent groups of talent in recent history. The debate has always been if the New Orleans Pelicans should have selected Ja Morant with their first overall pick. This comes after Zion Williamson got hit with a lot of injury concerns throughout […]

Trading card valuation only goes up for of two reasons. First, their value skyrockets when the player gets a higher status than expected which expands their fan base and consequentially the amount of people wanting to buy them. Second is when important people pop up on the card of an important player. Both of these […]

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 […]