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On Sunday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a rematch of Friday night’s game between the two teams. Ja Morant is on the injury report for the Grizzlies, currently listed as questionable with a right calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that the team has signed center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract using an injury hardship exception. As is standard team policy, the team did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. This is Koloko’s second short-term deal with Memphis after initially joining the roster on Dec. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies showed their teeth and played with plenty of verve on Tuesday night, displaying a brand of basketball that reminded fans how exciting this team can be when it is clicking. Those emotions were suppressed by crushing disappointment in the end, however, as talented rookie guard VJ Edgecombe drained a 3-pointer to lift […]

The Memphis Grizzlies came up short Tuesday night at FedExForum, falling 139-136 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that featured late drama and another breakout performance from rookie Cedric Coward. Memphis clawed back from a late deficit in regulation behind Coward and Ja Morant, forcing overtime in a high-tempo contest that swung […]

Fans should be forgiven for asking if the year is over yet, even though one New Year’s Eve game against the Philadelphia 76ers remains. Beale Street will not see winning basketball in 2025; that much was assured with a second loss to CJ McCollum’s Washington Wizards in eight days. Ja Morant’s second game back (16th […]

Everyone needs an occasional confidence boost from time to time. Whether from a friend or a professional peer in a high-wire field, just hearing the support of others can help a player. GG Jackson knows this all too well after years with the consistently inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies and some recent trade rumor news. So does […]

Ja Morant returned for the Memphis Grizzlies — and he made sure everyone noticed. In a Friday night clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, his comeback arrived with emphasis. Cedric Coward grabbed a rebound and launched an outlet up the floor. Morant sprinted ahead in full stride. Myles Turner stepped in, hesitated, and wanted no part […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have Ja Morant available against the Milwaukee Bucks, and that news shifted the outlook before tipoff. Cedric Coward has also been cleared, giving the Grizzlies back an important rotation wing, while the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains sidelined with a right calf strain. The swing is clear: […]

The banged-up Memphis Grizzlies reached Christmas Week still searching for traction, their recent stretch a study in uneven execution, fluctuating availability, and narrow margins. Those same trends have defined much of the season’s news. Sure, there have been some unexpected road victories. Too many frustrating setbacks are highlighted in the ongoing defensive lapses and challenges […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (14-16) have played admirably and competently without Ja Morant, but as long as the star point guard remains a part of the franchise’s plans, the team will need him to stay on the court. Continuity is essential, and this group has been forced to switch lineups far too often over the last […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been up and down so far this season, currently sitting at 13-15 ahead of Monday night’s tough road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies have dealt with numerous injuries so far this year, including to Ja Morant, who has been in and out of the lineup due to various […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently dealing with an extensive injury crisis, with multiple stars including talisman Ja Morant currently out. However, reinforcements have arrived in the form of none other than Christian Koloko, who the Grizzlies have signed on a 10-day hardship contract. Per Shams Charania, Memphis has brought in the former Los Angeles Lakers […]

With Memphis Grizzlies young center Zach Edey looking to return from injury, he joins a long list of players on the team who are ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. As Grizzlies star Ja Morant also deals with an injury, he will also miss Saturday’s contest, which doesn’t even cover a third […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA drafts, teams often weigh talent against risk, especially when injuries enter the equation. For the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, selecting a promising rookie who underwent shoulder surgery just a year ago during his college days might have seemed like a gamble. But as the Grizzlies prepare to face Anthony Edwards […]

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting. When asked about working through difficult stretches, Jackson Jr. offered a knowing smile and some straightforward wisdom. Sometimes […]

In a season defined by the absences of its franchise cornerstones, the Memphis Grizzlies have learned collective health is not merely about who is in uniform, but how the entire operation functions. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed the start of the season. Ja Morant and Zach Edey are back on the injury report, continuing a trend […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a challenging season marked by injuries to practically every key contributor, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Sure, Zach Edey is out for a month. Fortunately, Ja Morant’s ankle injury scare seems far less concerning than initially fear going by the latest injury report. It gets even […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves will play host to the Memphis Grizzlies in a matchup of two playoff hopefuls in the Western Conference. Both Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards are on the injury report for this contest, currently listed as questionable for the matchup. Here’s everything we know about Morant and Edwards’ injuries and […]

In a league conditioned to spotlight stars, Tuomas Iisalo has been careful to redirect attention toward the connective tissue holding the Memphis Grizzlies together. After a victory over the LA Clippers, the first-year NBA head coach did so once again, framing backup point guard Cam Spencer as a Stephen Curry-like “engine” not in volume or […]

Tuomas Iisalo had barely finished addressing a locker room caught between celebration and concern before stepping to the podium and offering a revealing snapshot of how the Memphis Grizzlies are wired. The win over the LA Clippers was secure, but the mood was complicated. Ja Morant had exited with another ankle injury just days after […]

For most teams, the sight of a superstar like Ja Morant limping off the floor in the fourth quarter would trigger a crisis. For Jaren Jackson Jr.’s new-look Memphis Grizzlies, it was merely the latest chapter in a season-long manual on adaptation Tuomas Iisalo has been forced to write from scratch. Morant left in the […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue canceled practice on Saturday, electing to do a team film study ahead of facing the Memphis Grizzlies. As the Clippers continue to move on from Chris Paul, who’s still waiting to see the next step in his career, this season, Lue says players’ availability played a part in […]

Ja Morant didn’t need a bucket to bring FedExForum to life. Early in the first quarter against the Utah Jazz, with the Memphis Grizzlies trailing 13–11, Morant turned the ball over near the opponent’s rim. What followed summed up why Memphis fans feed off his energy. Morant immediately flipped the switch, raced the length of […]

Ja Morant is finally back on the court for the first time since the Memphis Grizzlies’ 108-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 15. After fighting back from a calf injury, the star point guard made an immediate impression for his team after making a tough score for his first bucket in his return. […]

Update: Ja Morant will play for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Utah Jazz, according to Marc Stein. The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz will go head-to-head on Friday night. Ja Morant is dealing with a right calf strain, however, so is the Grizzlies star playing tonight vs. the Jazz? It has been a difficult season […]

There are stunning statistics that have surfaced following the injury of Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey. Edey suffered an ankle injury in the Grizzlies’ 119-96 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 7. The stress fracture will put him on the sidelines for at least a month, presenting a hole in the frontcourt. […]

Just when the Memphis Grizzlies thought Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ready to wrap up the Western Conference standings, Tuomas Iisalo’s squad found a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. A season marked by constant reintegration and recalibration has hit another obstacle. Unfortunately, after less than a month in the rotations, Zach […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been dealing with injuries once again this season, and they recently got some more bad news with one of their young, productive players. “Zach Edey has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle. He is expected to make a full recovery following a period of offloading and rehabilitation. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA this year, currently sitting at 11-13 as the season passes its quarter way mark. Ja Morant has been in and out of the lineup due to injury (and other things), and overall, it seems that the current era of Memphis basketball […]

For weeks, speculation surrounding Ja Morant’s future has sent the NBA rumor mill into overdrive. Trade chatter has swirled from Miami to Minnesota, fueled by Morant’s frustrations with the Memphis Grizzlies’ new coaching staff and a suspension that magnified early-season tensions. But according to NBA insider Sam Amick, the story being told outside the building […]

Traditional numbers don’t tell the full story of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s season so far, but no one in the locker room is worried about those metrics. Tuomas Iisalo is not concerned about the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s offensive opportunities diminishing either. The two-time All-Star’s willingness to sacrifice individual production for team success […]

As the NBA’s marathon schedule grinds on, the depth of a roster is often what separates playoff contenders from the pack. However, managing rotational minutes can be a persistent headache for any coach. Thankfully for the drama-free Memphis Grizzlies, Tuomas Iisalo’s remedy has emerged in the form of a hungry second unit that is tilting […]

The Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies have rediscovered an edge at just the right time, stifling opponents while surging up the Western Conference standings. Tuomas Iisalo has spent the first weeks of December rewiring the locker room’s identity, turning a sluggish start into one of the NBA’s most quietly dominant defensive stretches heading into the holidays. […]

A strong win on the scoreboard wasn’t the only thing heating up inside FedExForum on Sunday night. During the Memphis Grizzlies’ dominant 119-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, a tense moment between Ja Morant and Blazers forward Deni Avdija briefly shifted attention away from the score and toward the intensity boiling on the court. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have started the season 10-13 off the back of some firm injury trouble to their talisman, Ja Morant. Morant has missed a total of nine games this season, averaging 17.9 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year. As things stand, he can be expected to miss at least one more […]

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the process of integrating two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. with second-year center Zach Edey is viewed not as a puzzle but as a necessary investment. Despite offensive growing pains as they learn to play together, the team’s leadership is expressing clear, long-term confidence in the pairing’s foundational potential. However, the adjustment […]

Building on a promising rookie year is always tough; no one is going to be taken by surprise in Year 2 after all. Responsibilities and burdens change, meaning second-round players on a rookie deal really have to adapt. For Jaylen Wells, the drama-driven Memphis Grizzlies were not simply asking him to “do more” on the […]

Few moments in an NBA player’s career crystallize the payoff of relentless work and collective trust quite like a major scoring milestone. While Jaylen Wells has not been immune to the fits and starts slowing down the Memphis Grizzlies this season, the second-year swingman did cross the 1000-point threshold before Thanksgiving dinners went cold. Yet, […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the demanding holiday stretch of their schedule, one of the most encouraging developments has been the rise of rookie wing Cedric Coward. What began as a cautious, minutes-managed introduction to NBA life has quickly evolved into a meaningful rotation role. Tuomas Iisalo’s recent comments shed light on why the team […]