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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant isn’t really the most popular NBA player right now. After his second IG Live gun incident, his haters and detractors have only increased in numbers. The criticisms don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon as well. Instead of being discouraged by all the backlash he’s getting, though, Morant appears to […]

Desmond Bane will be staying with the Memphis Grizzlies, as the shooting guard agreed to a 5-year, $207 million extension. As a result, he will continue to be a core member of the team, along with All-Star Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, the NBA’s reigning defensive player of the year. https://twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA/status/1678126023924391936?s=20 The deal includes $197.2 […]

For the longest time, Marcus Smart was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. The gritty point guard often was the “enforcer” for the team, taking on tough defensive roles. Smart also had the on-court production to stay on the court for the most part. He quickly became a well-loved figure amongst Celtics fans. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were once again one of the best teams in the regular season in 2022-23. Their style of play is perfect for that juncture of the season because they run people out of the gym with their tremendous energy and impeccable defense that propels them to victory. Even without Ja Morant for a […]

The Houston Rockets are currently chomping at the bit to assemble their dream 2023 roster after the acquisitions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks. Brooks, the former Memphis Grizzlies enforcer, was acquired as part of a deal that sent a former first-round pick to Memphis. The Rockets also picked up athletic forward Amen Thompson with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finally decided to unload controversial rough-and-tumble role player Dillon Brooks this offseason, trading him to the Houston Rockets. Brooks spent the NBA Playoffs season roasting LeBron James for being “old.” Unfortunately for Memphis fans, Brooks wasn’t able to fully back up his trash talk on the court as the Lakers eliminated the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Smart played a pivotal role for Boston during his tenure with the Celtics, especially on defense. The Grizzlies new guard was asked about Ja Morant’s suspension during a press conference following the trade. “Ja is a very special player… […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023 offseason has been a busy one, to say the least. Amid Ja Morant’s suspension, a major trade and a few big free agency decisions, the Grizzlies might not be done rounding out their roster for the 2023-2024 NBA season. Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose were added to the Grizzlies’ roster. Tyus […]

The NBA Summer League is now in full steam. On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies took down the Oklahoma City Thunder, 94-86. Ja Morant was an avid spectator of his young teammates and at this point, it’s safe to say that he was impressed by their performance. Morant took to Twitter to send a special message […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have locked up a key piece of their core by signing Desmond Bane to a five-year, $207 million max contract extension. The deal marked the largest contract in Grizzlies history, which is quite surprising considering Bane hasn’t even made an All-Star team. Bane has more than exceeded the expectations the Grizzlies had […]

The BIG3 has been growing. Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz have continued the pursuit of scouring retired NBA players who are still good for their age. Their courts have seen Joe Johnson, Rashard Lewis, and Mario Chalmers among others play for the league. The league is only getting bigger as former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is going to miss the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season due to a suspension. With that in mind, the team brought in a veteran leader in Derrick Rose in free agency, and Isaiah Thomas believes Rose’s presence will be huge for Morant once he gets back from suspension. […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is back…kind of! The Sixers will play in NBA Summer League games in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The prospects on the roster will be looking to impress Nick Nurse, who will serve as the head coach in the SLC games, and fight for roster spots and/or a chance to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies head to 2023 NBA Summer League with a (comparatively) experienced roster, and one with some international flavor. The Grizzlies Summer League roster includes several players — David Roddy, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jake LaRavia — who played a good amount last season, as well as players (both signed and unsigned) from overseas. Of […]

The NBA can be a brutal business, and the Boston Celtics unexpectedly trading Marcus Smart is a good reminder of that. Smart was with the C’s for nine years and was undoubtedly their most vocal leader, yet to land star center Kristaps Porzingis, Boston sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade. The […]

The goodbye between Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics remains bitter. Wolverine is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies to join Ja Morant after the trade for Kristaps Porzingis. He made sure to leave Beantown with no hard feelings as he dispelled rumors of beef with Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart has been the longest-tenured player for […]

It may have been brushed aside nationally amid the many shocking moves that have transpired this offseason, but the Boston Celtics trading Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies still feels surreal. After all, not only did Smart spend the first nine seasons of his career with the Celtics, but his passion — both for the […]

Whether it be in NBA free agency or via trade, the Houston Rockets are intent on stealing the 2023 offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to oblige as they fill out a roster that will be without its best player for the first 25 games of next season. Memphis is acquiring 2021 first-round pick and […]

The Houston Rockets’ offseason overhaul continues. Less than 24 hours after adding Fred VanVleet on a three-year, max-level deal, Houston is on the verge of bringing in another battle-tested veteran. The Rockets are “nearing a deal” with free agent wing Dillon Brooks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM. As contract parameters are […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a fairly rocky 2022-23 campaign, but one constant for them throughout their strange year was Desmond Bane. Bane continued his growth into one of the more underrated combo guards in the entire NBA. But that hasn’t been lost on the Grizzlies, who have opted to hand Bane a massive 5-year, $207 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies knew they needed veteran depth this upcoming season for two reasons. The first being their lack of playoff ready players in the postseason and the second being the need for additional depth amid Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 season. They made one key move right around draft night when […]

Marcus Smart wasn’t the best player on the Boston Celtics for most of his nine-year tenure, but he was undoubtedly the heart and soul of the team. When the 29-year-old guard was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade to bring Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, the basketball world was in shock. Smart had […]

After trading for Marcus Smart the night before the 2023 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies only came away from the annual festivities with two second-round sections this year. The two Grizzlies draft picks were South Carolina forward Gregory “GG” Jackson (No. 45) and Bosnian wing Tarik Biberovic from Fenerbahce in Turkey (No. 56). And that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25-games of the upcoming season due to his suspension for off-court behavior. Now, more details surrounding Morant have been revealed, including some facts to back up the point guard’s toy gun claim. Davonte Pack, a close friend of Morant, was called to give a […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies — spearheaded by superstar point guard Ja Morant — seemed prime to make a deep postseason run. After all, the Grizzlies ended the 2022-23 regular season with the second-best record in the Western Conference at 51-31 and the best home record in basketball at 35-6. But […]

After making a major trade just ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies will now look to improve the team in free agency. Amid Ja Morant’s suspension, the acquisition of Marcus Smart and Dillon Brooks’ all-but-certain exit from Memphis, the Grizzlies are certainly a team to watch in 2023 NBA free agency. Smart […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made their mark in the 2023 NBA Draft with the selections of Gregory “GG” Jackson II and Tarik Biberovic. These young talents bring hope and potential to the franchise for the coming years. In this article, we’ll delve into the profiles of these rookies, and explore their strengths and weaknesses. We […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly exercised Xavier Tillman Sr.’s contract option, per Grizzlies PR on Twitter. This isn’t a move that will draw much attention, but it also shouldn’t be overlooked. Tillman is a steady role player who will help Memphis next season. Tillman, 24, is coming off his best season in the NBA. He’s now […]

The Boston Celtics trading 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the three-team trade that brought one-time All-Star Kristaps Porzingis to Boston rightly felt like the end of an era. Smart left this iteration of the Celtics as their longest-tenured player, having been with Boston since they […]

Memphis Grizzlies rising star Ja Morant was quickly on his way to becoming one of the faces of the NBA thanks to his highlight reel performances, youthful energy and charismatic personality. Then liquor-filled strip club rendezvous and a penchant for putting his firearm on social media has led to NBA fans and league decision-makers wondering […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made it clear soon after their season ended that they would be moving on from Dillon Brooks in free agency. While Brooks played a key role on the Grizzlies in recent seasons as a 3-and-D wing and a professional agitator, things turned ugly when he poked the bear against the Los Angeles […]

I was honestly today years old when I learned that Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jordan Poole were actually teammates in high school. Apparently, both stars went to La Lumiere Prep in Indiana, where naturally, they teamed up to form one of the most feared high school teams of their generation. As it turns out, Poole […]

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 […]