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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 […]

As more and more athletes imitate Stephen Curry’s “Night Night” celebration, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant couldn’t help but comment about it and the influence of the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter. Several athletes across various sports and leagues have whipped out the “Night Night” gesture that Curry popularized during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. With the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had their breakout campaign in the 2021-22 NBA season. While the Grizzlies did make the playoffs in 2020-21 as well, this past season’s tally of 56 wins is the biggest one for the franchise since the 2012-13 season, which is also tied for most in their history. Despite their second-round exit, it […]

There’s never been a better time to buy into the Memphis Grizzlies hype. Last season, this young group stormed their way to the top of the Western Conference, earning the number two seed in the process. Their Cinderella season was cut short, though, after running into the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Semi-Finals. Considering […]

There has been an outcry over the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. It was a highly-contentious ruling, to say the least, and it comes as no surprise that the biggest NBA stars have shared their respective reactions to these stunning developments. This includes Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. Morant did not […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a busy night on Thursday, as the front office reeled in four new rookies to the roster. We won’t know how these selections will pan out, as the prospects need time to adjust to the professional level. After being one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference this previous season, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded their only pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Memphis received the No. 23 pick and veteran Danny Green in exchange for guard De’Anthony Melton. The trade was finalized Friday afternoon, and Sixers general manager Daryl Morey had a heartfelt statement for Green. .@dmorey on @DGreen_14 […]

The Washington Wizards entered the 2022 NBA offseason with a clear need at point guard. While the Wizards’ selection of former Wisconsin star Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick could wind up filling this need on a long-term basis, a short-term upgrade is still needed as Davis learns the ropes in the NBA after […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got each other’s backs. Star guard Ja Morant clapped back at Kendrick Perkins after the latter’s hot take about Grizzlies teammate Desmond Bane. It all started when Duke guard Trevor Keels was drafted No. 42 overall by the New York Knicks. After that, Perkins described Keels — an 18-year-old 6’5 guard out […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies executed an NBA Draft night trade involving guard De’Anthony Melton, who was sent to Philly in exchange for the team’s no. 23 pick and guard Danny Green. After the deal, Melton’s former Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant sent out a heartfelt tweet with images of he and Melton with the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the teams that made a bit of noise during the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Grizzlies pulled the trigger on a trade deal that could possibly take this team to the next level in 2022-23. The Grizzlies decided to part ways with De’Anthony Melton in a deal […]

Kennedy Chandler is a small man with big dreams and he turned one of them into a reality this Thursday night as the Memphis Grizzlies selected him as the 38th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 38th pick originally belonged to the Spurs in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, the Grizzlies liked Chandler […]

Two contenders in their respective conferences have made their first improving moves of the 2022 offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies engaged in a trade revolving the former’s 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Philly is sending the 23rd pick along with Danny Green to the Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton. (via Shams […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have selected Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia with the No. 19 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after completing a trade to send picks No. 22 and No. 29 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The Timberwolves will land Nos. 22 and 29 in this draft, per source. https://t.co/a3G169rDdS — Adrian […]

Former Purdue standout Jaden Ivery saw his NBA dream come to fruition on Thursday night after he was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was an avid spectator of the draft and he was absolutely hyped once he heard commissioner […]

Just when it seemed like PJ Tucker was a lock to play out his 2-year contract with the Miami Heat, the veteran pulled a fast one and decided to opt-out of his $7.4 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. Entering the 2022 NBA Free Agency, PJ Tucker will certainly have plenty of suitors […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed yet another strong season in the 2021-22 campaign, making the postseason for the second consecutive year. Not only that, but the Grizzlies won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The last time Memphis was this promising, they sported a similarly hard-nosed roster that earned the nickname Grit-N-Grind, […]

On Wednesday, the WNBA announced that Brittney Griner was being named an honorary WNBA All-Star. She unfortunately cannot take part in the event because she is still detained in a Russian jail. After the news of the honorary title was revealed, Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant once again showed his support and love for Brittney […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced their presence to the rest of the Western Conference in 2021. Memphis won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, making the postseason for the second straight year. This time, the Grizzlies advanced past the first round, losing in the Semifinals to the eventual world champion Golden […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had a bit of a colorful back-and-forth with Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors recently. It ended with Morant warning Green about the Grizzlies potentially heading to Golden State for a Christmas Day matchup between these two teams. Naturally, Jaren Jackson Jr. just had to chime in. Jackson backed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors may have a budding rivalry, but that didn’t stop Jaren Jackson Jr. from showing love to Jordan Poole. JJJ has been on the headlines as of late after Klay Thompson fired back at him for his antics during their meeting in the second round of the playoffs. Following […]

The rumor mill is pouring in with potential trade scenarios as teams across the league prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft. After being one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it sounds like the Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to make a big move. Especially considering, the latest rumors are they’re interested in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been making headlines as of late, thanks to his rather shocking Twitter activity. He and Draymond Green have engaged in a major back-and-forth, and some just couldn’t believe the youngster is fighting in the war of words. When someone asked Morant why he was “thuggin” even though he is […]

The Golden State Warriors may have faced off against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, but given some of the headlines coming out since then, you’d think it was the Memphis Grizzlies that they just went to war with. There was Klay Thompson revealing that a Jaren Jackson Jr. tweet from back in March […]

It appears that the rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies is far from over. It was Klay Thompson who first brought this back to life after he destroyed Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. following the Dubs’ title win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Ja Morant then responded […]

The Memphis Grizzlies played the Golden State Warriors as tough as anyone during the postseason, pushing the eventual champions to a hard-fought six games in the second round. They even led Golden State midway through the fourth quarter of Game 6, on verge of taking the series to a decisive final game before Steph Curry […]

Stephen Curry made history on Thursday night after securing his first-ever NBA Finals MVP award. It was a well-deserved honor for the greatest shooter of all time after he led the Golden State Warriors to a championship in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Even Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had some high praise for […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson wasn’t kidding when he said he has a “memory like an elephant.” After the Warriors won the NBA championship, Thompson unloaded on Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who had sent out a tweet earlier in the year appearing to mock Golden State’s ‘Strength in Numbers’ catchphrase after a […]