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CJ McCollum had a red-hot first-half performance for the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as they faced off against the San Antonio Spurs in a win-or-go-home Play-In game. McCollum dropped 27 points in his first-half explosion and even Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had to take notice. Morant needed just three words to express how […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the most pleasant surprises from this season, have punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. Awaiting them is the team that was perhaps the most pleasant surprise from this season, the Memphis Grizzlies. The matchup features several young stars like Ja Morant, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sat near the top of the Western Conference by the end of the regular season with a 56-26 record. With the second seed, they are set to face off against the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, who just beat the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in the 2022 NBA Play-in Tournament.   Looking back, the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is more than excited to be facing off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Right after the Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to secure the seventh seed and a date with the Grizzlies in the playoffs opener, Morant took […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wants the NBA to know that he’s not slowing down any time soon. As he and the Grit-and-Grind squad continue their ascent in the NBA, the young superstar vowed they are not going back. Morant made that extremely clear in his latest tweet as the Grizzlies prepare for the 2022 […]

When the superstars are away, the, um, not-so superstars will play. That has been the familiar case in the NBA when the regular season winds down, as teams choose to err on the side of caution and sit their top guns to avoid tempting fate. This season was no different. On Sunday, as many of […]

The final day of the NBA regular season has arrived, and for multiple teams, there is still much to play for today. For the Memphis Grizzlies, they have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. After their road matchup against the Boston Celtics, they will keep a close watch on the […]

The Boston Celtics will pay a visit to FedExForum to take on the Memphis on Sunday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Celtics-Grizzlies prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics lost their most recent outing, 127-121 […]

This is the time of year NBA players, coaches and media start a lot of conversations about awards. Saturday night, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green shared why he believes Jordan Poole should win Most Improved Player over Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. “The award is called the Most Improved, not who had the best […]

One look at this Memphis Grizzlies team, and you’d think that they’re vastly different from their Grit and Grind counterparts. Those teams, led by Tony Allen, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph, were built to wear you down on defense. Meanwhile, the Ja Morant-led version of the team seems to be a lot more loose, free-flowing […]

Even Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant couldn’t believe the insane block he made against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Morant undoubtedly recorded the best play of the game when he blocked a Larry Nance Jr. shot and sent it out of the court. The timing was so perfect that one would think that it’s […]

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant shared a friendly moment on the basketball court on Saturday following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 141-114 demolition job of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game and naturally, we just can’t help but read into what could have been said between the pair. The Pelicans star […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are a walking highlight reel. The young team has been electrifying all season, evoking shades of the old-school Showtime Lakers with their style of play. At the head of the operations is Morant, who has had his fair share of insane, seemingly impossible highlights all year long. During his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will pay a visit to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Pelicans-Grizzlies prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   The Pelicans are coming off a 127-94 win over the […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is getting close to his return from knee injury. In fact, ahead of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, he has been upgraded to questionable. Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last nine games due to a right knee soreness. He last played on March 18 against the Atlanta Hawks, […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic looked the worse for wear on Thursday night after being on the receiving end of a nasty elbow from Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. The reigning league Most Valuable Player had to quickly exit the game after he was bloodied up by the violent turn of events. Here […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Denver Nuggets in a battle of premier Western Conference teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Grizzlies don’t have all that much to play for in this game. Memphis has already clinched the second seed in conference, making this […]

The Memphis Grizzlies with battle the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Jazz prediction and pick. These teams are in vastly different positions as the postseason approaches. The Grizzlies don’t have much at stake here, as they’ve essentially locked up the second seed in the […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are enjoying a terrific season. Despite dealing with injury, Morant is in the MVP conversation and has led the team to the second best overall record in the NBA. Memphis only trails Phoenix in that regard. But for Ja Morant, second place simply isn’t good enough. He took to Twitter following Kansas’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire this season, as this team is red hot with the playoffs right around the corner. Ja Morant has been dealing with injury issues lately, but he should be fine for the postseason run. While sidelined, it sounds like Morant has been living his best life, hanging out with […]

With arguably the most surprising and most impressive ascension this season, the pressure heightens for the young Memphis Grizzlies squad in the playoffs. Being in the eighth seed last season put them in a “nothing to lose” situation last year, but they have risen to the second seed in the Western Conference despite the 22 […]

Chris Paul is not making a big deal out of the Phoenix Suns’ rather shocking loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. In fact, he guarantees fans that they would have already moved on from it by the time they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Suns saw their nine-game winning streak come […]

To start things off, the top two teams in the Western Conference tip-off on Friday evening between the Phoenix Suns and the Memphis Grizzlies. As the playoffs draw nearer and nearer, both teams would surely love to come away with a win in an attempt to sustain momentum for postseason play. Let’s jump right into […]

It will take more than just a Ja Morant absence for the rest of the NBA to stop the Memphis Grizzlies, who are continuing to have success on the court even without their brightest star. For one, the Grizzlies don’t have just one star. It’s more than just a Ja Morant team despite what the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially clinched the Southwest Division title with Wednesday’s win against the San Antonio Spurs, and sure enough, superstar guard Ja Morant couldn’t be any prouder. On Twitter, Morant shared his excitement as the Grizzlies achieved something they have never done before in franchise history. It’s the first time they clinched the division […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road and take on the San Antonio Spurs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Spurs prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different seasons so far. The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of […]

Andre Iguodala isn’t exactly the most beloved man in Memphis. The Golden State Warriors veteran was traded to the Grizzlies but spurned them entirely with an understanding that he would eventually be bought out and latch onto a contender Iguodala instead sat out the season, refusing to assimilate to a Grizzlies roster he didn’t plan […]

Want to know the Memphis Grizzlies’ secret behind their incredible record even without Ja Morant? Well, as Jaren Jackson Jr. shared, it’s “strength in numbers.” The Grizzlies improved to 18-2 on the season in games played without Morant. It is undoubtedly a remarkable feat given the fact that Morant is the best player on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Monday night as they blew out the Golden State Warriors, 123-95. Both teams were missing some of their stars in this one, which meant that other players on the squad had to step in for their respective sides. For Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala, it was a chance […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to roll without Ja Morant, beating the Golden State Warriors on Monday in blowout fashion. Now, the superstar guard wants everyone to give the respect his teammates deserve. While the current talk has been about the Grizzlies not really needing Morant with the way they play, the young star couldn’t care […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr couldn’t contain his rage and frustration and went off at the referees at halftime of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The halftime buzzer already sounded, but it didn’t stop the Warriors tactician from letting the referees hear his issues with the way they officiated the game in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are this year’s biggest surprise. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, they were expected to marginally improve this year. Ja Morant’s third year, as well as improvements from the other young players, was expected to make them just a tiny bit better. The Grizzlies took that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crushed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday to continue their winning streak, and Ja Morant couldn’t be prouder of his team. Morant is still sidelined for the Grizzlies as he recovers from a knee injury, but despite his absence, Memphis remains competitive and has now won four straight games–all without […]

In a clash between two inter-conference foes, the Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Volunteer State to square off with the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time for another edition of our NBA odds series, which includes our in-depth Bucks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. Let’s get this show on the road! Entering play heading into the weekend, the Bucks are […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant isn’t the biggest fan of how the MVP award race is being judged. The Grizzlies star has been vocal about lobbying for Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker to at least be in the conversation for the regular season award. Given that the Suns have the best record in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crept into the NBA Playoffs last season by completing a terrific upset against the eighth-seed Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. The Grizzlies ended up succumbing to the first seed Utah Jazz in five games, but Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and the rest of the crew put the world on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA thanks to an extremely complete group headlined by Ja Morant. While he hasn’t received a lot of MVP recognition this season, many believe Ja should be in the conversation. But if you’re asking the Grizzlies star himself, he could care less […]

The Phoenix Suns are the best team in the NBA by a longshot, flying high with a 60-14 record. While this is a very complete group, the brilliance of Devin Booker is a huge reason they’re a legitimate title contender right now. But despite putting up 26.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and five assists per night, […]

Steven Adams has been a rather underrated presence in the Memphis Grizzlies’ rise to the top. The former Thunder and Pelicans center won’t ever wow you with dazzling post moves, but he’s a great interior presence who can defend the rim and create plays for others on the high post. Plus, his screens are a […]