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The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the breakout teams in the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Led by star point guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies secured the second seed in the Western Conference, and appeared set to go on a deep playoff run as a result. Unfortunately, Morant suffered an injury to his right knee […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to end their beef with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors any time soon. In fact, they continue to be fueled by their budding rivalry as they gear up for the 2022-23 season. That much is clear after the Grizzlies plastered Green’s slander to remind […]

The Memphis Grizzlies certainly opened some eyes in 2021-22, finishing as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. While they did lose in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors, there is every reason to believe the Grizz would’ve actually taken out the […]

After saying recently that he would have cooked Michael Jordan in his era, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant got a rather stern reality check from former NBA champion Vernon Maxwell. Speaking with Gilbert Arenas on the No Chill Gil podcast, Maxwell shared his experience playing against Jordan and how the Chicago Bulls legend brought nightmares […]

It’s still a couple of months away before the 2022-23 NBA season begins. Until then, the offseason is in full swing for basketball fans and card collectors alike. And while some may see this period as downtime for NBA cards, there’s still a good part of the hobby that’s taking advantage of this dip in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off an impressive season where they finished as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While they ultimately lose in the second round of the playoffs to the Warriors, a lot of it had to do with Ja Morant getting injured late in the series and maybe because Dillon […]

Who else remembers the nickname jerseys the NBA used in 2014? Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant does, and he wants them back. On Twitter, Morant responded to a question asking whether or not the NBA should bring back the famous jerseys where players had their nicknames at the back instead of their surnames. The Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the most impressive young cores across the NBA. The franchise has collected a great amount of talented young players and has already shown capable of going toe-to-toe with the league’s best. Despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA entering last season with an average age of 24 years […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a number of moves this 2022 NBA offseason, but did these moves make any difference for the team? Some observers felt that the Grizzlies were poised to make a big move in the offseason, but that didn’t exactly happen. Instead, Memphis’s offseason decisions were predicated on building around their star player, […]

Fresh off their second-place finish in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies have a great foundation to build on heading into the 2022-23 season. But their plan during the 2022 NBA offseason was integral to keeping their core together, a core that won 56 games together. Led by MVP candidate Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have […]

Hoping to build on their success from the 2021-22 NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies are a team on the verge of winning it all. Now that their star core is locked in and focused, the Grizzlies are just a few key moves away from reaching this feat. With 2022 NBA free agency in full swing, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant opened some eyes across the basketball world last week when the All-Star said he would cook the legendary Michael Jordan in a one-on-one. Bold to say the least. While Zach LaVine is loving Ja’s confidence, he’d still have to go with MJ. Via TMZ Sports: “I wish I had Ja’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a successful 2021-22 season where they exceeded expectations. The youthful franchise flipped into win-now mode with most of their core still having room to grow in their developmental process. Age will not hold back the team from competing as Memphis will look to build off their strong showing last season. The […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant couldn’t help but laugh at ESPN after the network aired a fake Michael Jordan quote that a parody Twitter account said was from him. On Monday, ESPN mistakenly attributed a quote from Twitter account Ballsack Sports to Morant. In the video of the now-viral moment, Jacoby and his co-hosts thought […]

ESPN is going to want this segment back. The network mistakenly attributed a quote from the Twitter account Ballsack Sports to Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant, who was speaking about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Check it out. he absolutely did not say this in the interview. and I can't believe it was broadcast […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has a rather NSFW message to all the haters coming at him recently. While the superstar guard couldn’t care less about having haters and critics, it’s clear he will not simply allow them to disrespect him. With that, he wants everyone to know that he’s ready to let his game […]

Will the Memphis Grizzlies feel any impact from rookies Jake LaRavia and David Roddy this coming season? The Grizzlies were quite active in the 2022 NBA Draft that took place last June 23. In order to move up in the draft and choose the players the organization wanted, general manager Zach Kleiman made three deals. […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has his fair share of haters, but he couldn’t care less. After a Twitter account noted how Morant is the most hated player in the NBA today, the Grizzlies guard responded and highlighted how it’s just all talk. At the end of the day, he knows very well he has […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant opened up once again about their highly intense and physical fight with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 playoffs, including his controversial “broke the code” tweet that was seemingly directed at Jordan Poole. To recall, Morant was forced to exit Game 3 of the second round showdown due to […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is not yet done taking a shot at the Golden State Warriors and talking about his “real estate” diss to them after their 2022 championship. Morant couldn’t help but be confused why the Warriors were too concerned about what they did and said months and weeks ago even after winning […]

We’re in the middle of the NBA offseason as every team is making moves to upgrade their rosters. The Memphis Grizzlies have generated a ton of hype in recent years all thanks to Ja Morant. While the front office continues building a possible championship-caliber roster, Morant just made a bold claim that will surely reach […]

Ja Morant is a simple man. You ask him an honest question, he’ll give you an honest answer. So when the Memphis Grizzlies star was asked something when he appeared during the 2022 Summer League, Morant didn’t hesitate to give an honest answer. Morant was asked what his legal “addiction” was. Without hesitation, Ja said: […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went viral recently after a video of him giving a $500 tip to a waitress in Miami made rounds on social media. Apparently, though, it is a common thing for him to do. As Matt Infield of Action News 5 reported, Morant said it’s an “everyday thing” for him whenever […]

There’s a rising rivalry in the Western Conference. The six-game slugfest between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies last season seems like the start of a feud between the two teams. Both teams seemed extra motivated to crush their opponents during that game. In the end, Stephen Curry and the Dubs prevailed, but […]

Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s future prospects appeared to get a massive jolt in the right direction. Their prized draft pick, Chet Holmgren, had an outstanding performance in his first Summer League game. He dropped 23 points on just nine shots, finishing with six blocks and four treys. He became the first player in […]

Memphis Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. couldn’t help but laugh at the recent “Black Jesus” trend that is going viral online. Morant made headlines on Tuesday after a video of him giving a $500 tip to a Miami waitress spread on social media. It was a heartwarming exchange that really stood out […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took a massive step forward last season. Their youthful and talented roster flipped the switch into a win-now contender in impressive fashion. Memphis ended with a record of 56-26 last season which was the second-best record in the NBA. The injury to Ja Morant ended up resulting in the Grizzlies being sent […]

Ja Morant just signed a five-year max extension with the Memphis Grizzlies. Even before putting pen to paper on a life-changing contract that could pay him up to $231 million, though, the notoriously grounded superstar was making a habit of paying his wealth forward. On episode three of the Ja Morant Docuseries, titled “God Is […]

This summer in the NBA will be dominated by the future of Kevin Durant. The former MVP asked for a trade from the Nets and basically, the entire league was put on alert. Every team in the NBA wants a shot at landing Durant, as the circumstances around the deal are great. Durant inked a […]

Ja Morant is about to get a whole lot richer. Not that he isn’t already extremely wealthy, but after Thursday’s bombshell about his massive $193 million, five-year extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, the 22-year-old is about to truly get filthy rich. Morant took to Twitter to share his reaction to his new deal, and the […]

Ja Morant isn’t going anywhere, folks. In no surprise to anyone who’s seen a Memphis Grizzlies game of late, the front office has come to terms with their star point guard for as much money as they could possibly offer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on the Grizzlies star signing his extension to stay […]

After spending the last four years with the Memphis Grizzlies, Kyle Anderson has decided to take his talents elsewhere. The 28-year-old will now be leaving Memphis after reportedly agreeing to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This report comes via NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Kyle Anderson has agreed to a two-year, $18M deal […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took a massive step forward this past season. They finished second in the Western Conference before bowing out to eventual NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Nevertheless, it was a highly successful season leaving promise for next year. Well, that optimism just took a […]

On the day that NBA free agency began, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant stole the show. It’s been reported that Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. This comes just days after his teammate, Kyrie Irving, opted in apparently looking to run it back. The crazy news sent shock waves throughout the NBA, […]

The Draymond Green media tour is in full swing after the Golden State Warriors championship run, leaving hot takes and spicy barbs in its wake. The Warriors may have beaten the Boston Celtics to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy, but it’s their lingering beef against Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies that seems to be simmering throughout […]

Draymond Green still couldn’t get over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies’ trash talking antics despite losing to the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, so much so that he took a rather savage shot at the team over their Christmas challenge. During the crossover of his podcast with JJ Redick’s, Green discussed how “oblivious” […]

Draymond Green has no problem about the Memphis Grizzlies talking trash. In fact, he loves it. However, the Golden State Warriors star warns Ja Morant and co. that they are due for a “reality check” in 2022-23. Green said that the Grizzlies were being “oblivious” to the situation, which was why they were able to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were among the biggest surprises of the 2021-22 NBA season, as Ja Morant and company wreaked havoc on the court for the most part of the campaign. They even reached the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and who knows how far they would have gotten if Morant stayed healthy in […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant just loves to hoop, though he probably made everyone wish once again that he’d join the dunk contest with his latest venture outside the NBA hardcourt. Recently Morant was spotted stopping by a high school in Alabama to play basketball with the kids in the facility. Of course the Grizzlies […]