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For all his talent, Ja Morant comes with a lot of baggage that puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a bind. That is especially evident by his recent suspension for arguing with coaches. As a result, the Grizzlies may be looking to trade their star player. It was a topic of discussion on The Hoop Collective […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era may be coming to a close. Once touted as the NBA’s next superstar, Morant’s career has taken a few detours over the past several seasons, largely as a result of suspensions handed down to him from the league and the Grizzlies themselves. And after a latest one-game ban by […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s 44 points led a 15-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies in Friday’s 117-112 win, his funny back-and-forth with Austin Reaves went viral on social media. During their respective media availability, Doncic didn’t hesitate to jab Reaves in jest amid an impressive week of production for two of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has been suspended one game by the team for “conduct detrimental to the team,” the organization announced on Saturday afternoon. This suspension for Morant comes not even 24 hours after the Grizzlies’ NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game in which they lost by five […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will never forget coach JJ Redick’s halftime speech that led to a second-half comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Luka Doncic’s 44-point performance led the Lakers, as he became the first of the franchise to average 45 points over any three-game span since Hall of Fame guard […]

The Memphis Grizzlies began their NBA Cup campaign with a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at FedExForum, but the night ended with more questions about the team’s chemistry than its performance. Holding a 14-point halftime lead wasn’t enough for Memphis, as Luka Doncic led a furious Los Angeles comeback with […]

Social media came hard for the Memphis Grizzlies after a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, boiling the night down to a stingy stat: Ja Morant scored zero points after halftime, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had two. Whether you buy the “gave up” framing or not, the frustration matched what happened on the floor, […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant didn’t sound thrilled after Friday’s 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn’t about his health. Per beat reporter Damichael Cole, Morant repeatedly deflected postgame questions to the coaching staff and said he felt fine physically. It matched the vibe of a night that started fast for Memphis […]

As the Miami Heat tried to maintain Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, they were unable to, as the team’s three-game winning streak was snapped on Thursday night with a 107-101 defeat. Still, the talking point of the Heat’s season on the court has been their new fast offense that has had some inspiration. […]

On Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves in a barnburner, with the plucky Phoenix Suns pushing Ja Morant and company to the brink. It looked like the Suns were going to take control of the game, what with Devin Booker nailing a triple to cut the Grizzlies’ lead to one and then Mark Williams […]

So far, it’s been an injury-riddled start to the season for Grizzlies star Ja Morant. A repetition of a history in which his health has overshadowed his obvious talent. Despite some wanting him to do more, Morant himself never set out to be the face of the NBA, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Essentially, […]

For a new coach in the NBA, the first few games are a Rorschach test of potential. Fans of Ja Morant’s finger-pointing Memphis Grizzlies are still trying to get a full grasp on what kind of picture Tuomas Iisalo is trying to paint though. An Opening Night triumph against the New Orleans Pelicans ignited the FedExForum […]

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin exited Saturday’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right foot and did not return, NBA insider Brett Siegel confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, after he walked slowly to the tunnel in visible discomfort.  Mathurin finished his night with 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting and added three rebounds […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat are both in limbo, as they try to separate themselves from the crowd and figure out how to make genuine noise in their respective conferences. They both pride themselves on exemplifying grit, but on this night, the two squads were miles apart. Miami embarrassed Memphis on the road, earning […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Miami Heat at 8 p.m. EST on Friday. However, throughout the day, Ja Morant’s health status had been completely up in the air. His latest injury update reveals whether he’s playing or not against Miami. Reports indicate that Morant, who is 26 years old, will be […]

After a strong 35-point showing against the New Orleans Pelicans, Grizzlies star Ja Morant was placed on the injured list. He had injured his left ankle after giving it his all during the season opener. On Friday, Morant was officially listed as “questionable” prior to the Grizzlies taking on the Miami Heat, per the NBA […]

When Ja Morant is on the court, NBA fans are often reminded why the dynamic Memphis Grizzlies point guard was once tapped to be a potential face of the league. He effortlessly contorts his body while finishing at the rim and soars to astonishing heights while throwing down an emphatic jam, simultaneously captivating and startling […]

The FedEx Forum’s Grind City fans were all grins as Tuomas Iisalo’s first NBA Opening Night win was winding down. However, the night needed a capping moment to keep the conversations buzzing around Beale Street. Thankfully, with mere seconds separating Zion Williamson’s new-look New Orleans Pelicans from a frustrating, season-opening loss, Ja Morant decided to […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season officially getting underway this week, one of the more intriguing matchups was between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite a recent rash of injuries, the Grizzlies did have star point guard Ja Morant in the lineup against the Pelicans, and he wowed fans with a step-back jumper […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an unfortunate stretch of bad luck when it comes to injury issues over the past few seasons. The Grizzlies were dealt another blow on Monday before the start of the regular season when it was announced by the team that Ty Jerome suffered a calf injury and would be reevaluated […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the Memphis Grizzlies are confronting a harsh reality. The team announced Saturday that guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address ongoing discomfort in his left big toe, adding to an already battered roster less than a week before opening night. “The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had unfortunate injury luck over the past couple of seasons, and it appears as if that brutal streak has carried over into the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Grizzlies are already without starting point guard Ja Morant due to an ankle injury, and on Saturday the team announced that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an unfortunate run with injuries in recent seasons, and are currently without star point guard Ja Morant due to injury. While Jaren Jackson Jr. recently made his return, the Grizzlies are also without Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke due to injury. The most recent setback for the Grizzlies came in […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is already making headlines, but not just for his play. The new Grizzlies guard, recently traded from the Orlando Magic, has taken a firm stand against the lingering perception that the city is unsafe. After joining the team this offseason, Caldwell-Pope used his first NBA Preseason appearances and interviews to […]

The NBA preseason is where potential is auditioned and theories are tested under the bright lights. For Ja Morant’s new-look, injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, the first two acts of this preview have been less about the final score amid on 0-2 start. No, these five exhibition games are more about Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, and Cam […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not the most storied franchise in the NBA. They may find themselves as one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of success. This organization has had a number of great, iconic teams through the years, and they’ve had players […]

In the high-octane ecosystem of the NBA, every superstar needs a protector. For Ja Morant’s run-and-gun Memphis Grizzlies, that role is not a reluctant duty. Few have answered since Steven Adams left town, but the team’s newest two-way forward sounds ready for the challenge. PJ Hall accepted the new facts of life with a grin, […]

In the NBA, motivation can come from many places. For some, it is a championship ring. For others, an All-Star nod and a max contract. Practically every player keeps certain slights in mind as fuel to the fire though. While GG Jackson II is not dwelling on the past, he is not forgetting it either. […]

For some NBA players, basketball is a job. For a cool customer like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it remains a lifelong love affair that began in childhood and continues to grow stronger with each passing season. Now suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time NBA champion is bringing more than just pedigree to the locker room. […]

The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant. However, the 22-year-old’s basketball journey didn’t start on a court. His hoops curiosity was actually piqued on a couch, sitting beside his […]

For most NBA players, the offseason is a time for rest, individual skill work, and preparing for the grind ahead. For beloved Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer, that preparation included a unique and meaningful trip back to his roots. Along with brothers Pat (Golden State Warriors) and Will, the Spencer Brothers Foundation launched a charitable […]

The NBA’s push toward global expansion has slowly moved from aspiration to reality. Commissioner Adam Silver has long championed international growth, and now teams are experiencing what that vision looks like in practice. For Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouped Memphis Grizzlies, that future arrives this January with games in London and Berlin. However, Santi Aldama already knows […]

Former NBA center and analyst Kendrick Perkins reminded everyone of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s All-Star years, when he was projected to be the face of the association. Morant’s persistant injury setbacks throughout his career has already carried into 2025-26, as the two-time All-Star is considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain. Plus, his off-court issues, […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle during the team’s practice on Sunday and will now be sidelined just two weeks before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Grizzlies reporter Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. Morant is considered week-to-week, but the team has not officially announced how […]

Player development isn’t always confined to the weight room and the practice court in the NBA. Sometimes, it’s found behind the wheel of a vintage car with a stubborn steering wheel and brakes that demand pure strength. At least that is how the Memphis Grizzlies sold a vintage idea to Jaylen Wells. The All-Rookie wonder […]

As Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies kick off their training camp, the air is thick with competition, camaraderie, and a palpable sense of urgency. After a rollercoaster 2024-25 season that saw the team navigate a late-season coaching change and playoff heartbreak, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Grizzlies are embracing a fresh start. At the heart […]

Entering his second NBA season with the aggressively moving Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Edey is no stranger to making bold statements. The 7-foot-4 powerhouse, who turned heads in his rookie year with gritty rebounding and efficient scoring inside, showed up to Media Day with more than just refined footwork and added muscle. Edey also arrived with […]

In the high-stakes poker game of NBA free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies entered the offseason holding a limited hand. With their financial resources rightly prioritized towards securing franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr., the front office was relegated to operating as a “room team,” possessing just one significant tool: the room exception. It was with this modest […]

NBA Media Days would be nothing without a few clichés and backslapping before the season starts. Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies were no exception. When pressed on how owner Robert Pera’s ballooning fortune influences the willingness to flirt with the NBA’s punishing luxury tax, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman masterfully sidestepped the specifics while heaping praise on the […]