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The Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a phenomenal 2021-22 season, claiming the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after posting an improbable 56-26 record. After turning heads last year, the Grizzlies are hoping to run it back next year and improve upon the terrific campaign. In doing so, the Grizzlies have rewarded head coach Taylor Jenkins […]

The contract extension of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the talk of the town of late. Pels vice president David Griffin has already expressed the team’s willingness to offer their young stud a max deal, while Zion himself has already indicated his desire to remain in New Orleans. ESPN’s NBA guru […]

Just last season, the Memphis Grizzlies surprised the NBA world by upsetting the Golden State Warriors to squeak through the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Ja Morant was just in his second season, but he was not afraid of the bright lights as the leader of one of the youngest squads in the association. […]

It’s been weeks since Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies bowed out of the NBA playoffs, which has given the superstar some time to enjoy himself. But not everyone is happy to see him living his best life. Morant was seen on Instagram Live having the time of his life with some friends and alcohol, […]

Stephen Curry just set an NBA Finals record in a scorching hot start for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The Boston Celtics did not know what hit them as Steph drained no less than six triples in the first 12 minutes of action — a new NBA Finals record for most 3-pointers in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a productive season in which they showed massive growth as a team. The youthful squad finished with the second-best record in the NBA at 56-26. Led by Ja Morant, the franchise took a massive leap in the right direction. They also have been the only team to win more […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant earned All-NBA Second Team honors after his phenomenal 2021-22 season; however, his teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. was not happy with that. For JJJ, Morant should have been first team, and he made that known on Twitter after the NBA officially announced the voting results on Tuesday. Ja is 1st team […]

The youthful Memphis Grizzlies squad made a massive leap in maturity this season. Despite their youth, they made a statement that they are ready to win now by finishing with the second-best record in the Western Conference. If it had not been for an injury to Ja Morant in the Western Conference Semifinals, there is […]

The Memphis Grizzlies greatly overachieved this season by securing a record of 56-26 on the season and ending second in the Western Conference. The scrappy Grizzlies squad proved that they are ready to compete sooner rather than later and leave plenty to build on following the season. After being knocked out in the Western Conference […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant earned All-NBA Team honors after his phenomenal 2021-22 season, and he’s just getting started. After the NBA officially announced the selection, which saw him land on the Second Team alongside Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and DeMar DeRozan, Morant took to Twitter to indicate that it’s another chapter to […]

Gary Payton II was seen as a vital cog for the Golden State Warriors throughout the NBA playoffs, but particularly against the Memphis Grizzlies. His lockdown defensive from the guard spot was something the Warriors sorely lacked, which was absolutely necessary against a supernova scorer like Ja Morant. Golden State even started him in the […]

Despite being an absolute force down low for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2021-22 NBA season, Steven Adams could not replicate this success during the playoffs. After being completely taken out of the rotation during their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Adams was basically non-existent for the Grizz during their run in the […]

The league has announced the official NBA All-Defensive First Team as the best defensive players receive some love. After having a stellar bounce-back season from his leg injury a year ago, Jaren Jackson Jr. finds himself named as one of the First Team options. Fellow Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant shows his support. Ja Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have failed to advance further in the 2022 playoffs, but their incredible run isn’t without any positive. For one, they got a glimpse of what the future holds with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. Morant was undoubtedly the most impressive among the Grizzlies during the 2021-22 season […]

There has been no shortage of young superstars emerging in the NBA this year. Ja Morant had quite a run with the Memphis Grizzlies, while Jayson Tatum is still vying for the title with the Boston Celtics after taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks. If you ask Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

San Francisco, CA – In Game 2, Gary Payton II was injured by Dillon Brooks on a play many deemed as dirty. Steve Kerr said Brooks broke the code when he fouled Payton II while he was going up for a layup. The Warriors’ guard landed awkwardly on his arm and fractured his elbow. Sunday, […]

Ja Morant missed the Memphis Grizzlies’ final three playoff games this 2022 after sustaining a knee injury in Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors. Now, after their postseason exit, all the attention turns to the young superstar and how long he’ll be out or if he’ll need surgery. Morant had a bone bruise in […]

Ja Morant’s breakout season hardly ended the way he or the Memphis Grizzlies imagined. The league’s newly minted Most Improved Player and seventh-place finisher in MVP voting missed his team’s last three playoff games with a bone bruise in his right knee. Memphis responded admirably without its best player, sandwiching a Game 5 blowout of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put the NBA on notice in the 2021-22 season. They showed they can be a true playoff contender and are built on more than just their superstar. That superstar, Ja Morant, joined the NBA’s true upper echelon while the Grizzlies showed that they can back their trash talk up. Now, as the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies embarked on an inspiring journey during the 2021-22 season. They were in ninth place last year and advanced to the first round of the playoffs through the play-in tournament, but they were magnificent this season, finishing second in the Western Conference before losing to the Golden State Warriors in the second round. […]

Andrew Wiggins had arguably the best game of his young postseason career in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Interim Golden State Warriors head coach Mike Brown knew it was coming even before the game started. Brown, who is holding down the fort amid Steve Kerr’s COVID-related absence, detailed an interaction with Andrew Wiggins that […]

The Golden State Warriors settled their Western Conference Semis series in six games. After taking a rather massive beatdown in Game 5 on the Memphis Grizzlies’ own home floor, the Dubs were able to get it done in resounding fashion in a Game 6 that feels like a momentum booster heading into the Western Conference […]

Snapchat has made a major resurgence of late thanks to its highly-popular crying filter. I’m pretty sure you’ve all encountered this hilarious filter in your respective feeds, but this time around, someone decided to use it on Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. The Grizzlies just saw their season come crashing down after they suffered a […]

The Golden State Warriors got the last laugh in their heated series against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Semis. Jordan Poole was clearly feeling a little extra satisfaction after their 110-96 win in Game 6. The Warriors guard was seen getting hyped about their series win with a rather pointed celebration: Jordan Poole […]

Kevon Looney had one of, if not his most memorable performance for the Golden State Warriors on Friday as he help lead the Dubs to a 110-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their second-round series. The 26-year-old big man snagged a career-high 22 boards en route to setting a remarkable playoffs […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been on the receiving end of mockery after the Golden State Warriors eliminated them from the playoffs. Clearly, though, Ja Morant couldn’t care less about what they say. On Twitter, Morant channeled NBA Youngboy in what seemed to be a shot at the haters poking fun at the Grizzlies’ latest defeat. […]

After the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies from the playoffs, Dillon Brooks still couldn’t help but take a shot at the Dubs as he highlighted how they are an aging team that is set to decline soon. Upon hearing those remarks, Stephen Curry made sure to fire back. Speaking to Sam Amick of […]

It was sweet revenge for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Friday night as they ended the season of the Memphis Grizzlies following a 110-96 Game 6 victory. The Dubs have now successfully redeemed themselves after facing a similar fate at the hands of Ja Morant and Co. last season. Last year, it […]

Game 6 Klay Thompson showed up in a major way for the Golden State Warriors on Friday night as they took down the Memphis Grizzlies to book their spot in the Western Conference Finals. Apart from Thompson, however, Dubs big man Kevon Looney unexpectedly also starred in the show as Golden State ended the season […]

The Golden State Warriors have built the NBA’s greatest dynasty over the past decade. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the Dubs are almost always in contention for a title. But the jumpstart Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant made things interesting this season. Memphis finished the regular season as the higher ranked team in […]

The Golden State Warriors officially closed out their series with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, securing a 110-96 win on home court to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Dubs bounced back in a big way after getting blown out of the water in Game 5 and fully proved why they’re considered a […]

Even after a hard-fought, physical series in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors have nothing but respect for each other. Ja Morant’s absence ended up being too much for the Grizzlies to overcome but they gave the Dubs a very hard time. Even with the mutual respect, […]

After a hard-fought series with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors are heading back in the Western Conference Finals. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson led the Warriors to another series win in the NBA playoffs and will face either the Phoenix Suns or Dallas Mavericks in the next round. Although the Grizzlies fell apart […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have failed to make it past the second round against the Golden State Warriors, but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks know very well it is not the end for them as things are only getting started. Without Ja Morant leading the way, the Grizzlies were unable to build the momentum […]

The Golden State Warriors closed out the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, thanks in large part to another legendary Game 6 showing from Klay Thompson and a huge performance from Kevon Looney. Sure enough, the rest of the NBA couldn’t help but be in awe of the incredible displays they have just witnessed. Thompson got off […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant couldn’t help but be worried about WNBA star Brittney Griner amid her detention in Russia that has been going on for three months now. Griner was arrested back in February after Russian custom officials reportedly found vape cartridges in her luggage. These cartridges allegedly contained hashish oil, derived from cannabis, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Golden State Warriors in a crucial Game 6 matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Warriors prediction and pick.   This series has been one of the most entertaining matchups of the entire postseason. The Warriors, led by point guard […]

Losing two consecutive games in Chase Center in Game 3 and Game 4 did not derail the mentality of this young Memphis Grizzlies squad. Despite being down 1-3 entering Game 5 at Fedex Forum and without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies pounded on the Warriors from the start and wrapped up the contest before halftime. Memphis […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have been heavily criticized for their embarrassing performance on Wednesday night, which saw the Memphis Grizzlies blow them out by 39 points in a truly lopsided Game 5 matchup. That’s now over, and the greatest shooter of all time has his sights set on Game 6 on Friday. […]