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Patrick Beverley has had to pack more than most other players have this offseason. The longtime Los Angeles Clippers guard was traded away to the Memphis Grizzlies then not long after, he was sent north to the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Timberwolves reporter Dana Moore, Patrick Beverley claims that he was in on it with […]

It looks like Pau Gasol has reached the end of the line when it comes to his basketball playing career. The future Hall of Famer has set a press conference for next Tuesday that is expected to feature him announcing his retirement, according to Spanish reporter Lucas Saez-Bravo. Gasol officially announced his retirement from international basketball […]

More often than not, those who win the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award would be on the trajectory to becoming an All-Star. In years past, players such as Julius Randle, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Giannis Antetokounmpo won the said accolade and made massive strides in their respective careers. This season, Darius Garland of the […]

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant revealed that he wants $1,000,000 to join the Dunk Contest. It certainly did not stop there for the 22-year-old, though, as he also made a bold LeBron James-sized claim during the same interview. When asked who he would like to dunk […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is one of the most exciting dunkers in the Association. However, we’ve never actually seen him participate in the Slam Dunk Competition. Morant explained how he was keen on being in it earlier in his career, but now, because of the judging, Morant isn’t interested. Unless the NBA paid him […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has his career goals set. Aside from multiple All-Stars and MVP awards, Morant is determined to be one of the best, or the greatest to do it when he calls it a career. In an interview with Hoops Hype, Morant opened up about his long-term goals in his career. Of […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is undoubtedly one of the best young point guards in the NBA. Morant thinks he’s one of the five best point guards in the league, which is a bit more arguable. In an interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Grizzlies youngster called himself a top-five point guard and then […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the up-and-coming teams in the West to watch out for. Last year, they made the playoffs for the first time in three years, which is a great sign of progress no matter how you look at it. The main question now is: will they be able to replicate or […]

LeBron James recently came out with some rather controversial comments criticizing other players in the league. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has chimed in on the issue, and it is clear that he’s on the same boat with LeBron here. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar called out ball players who he believes are working on […]

Steven Adams is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. While he seems like a perfect fit for the grit and grind mentality they wish to embody over there, he admits there may still be lingering animosity from battles of yesteryear. The newest Grizzlies big man recently spoke candidly about his possible tarnished reputation in […]

Following his move to the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol is now back to where it all started from him. It looks like the 36-year-old veteran could not be more pleased with his homecoming, especially considering how his relationship reportedly went sour with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to NBA insider Bill Oram of The Athletic, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Marc Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies, who will then waive the veteran center so he can play in his home country of Spain. According to L’Esportiu de Catalunya, Gasol will be playing for Girona. Gasol began his professional career in Spain with FC Barcelona. He then […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added another member to their squad ahead of the 2020-21 season. It’s not the player who’s going to fill LA’s final roster spot, though, as this recent addition comes in the form of a new assistant coach for Frank Vogel. According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a successful 2020-21 NBA season, going 38-34 and making the postseason. Although they lost to the Utah Jazz in the first round, it was still a great year for the young squad. Star guard Ja Morant absolutely balled out and he had good support in guard-forward Dillon Brooks and center Jonas […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Marc Gasol to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gasol will work with Memphis on a release, which will allow the three-time All-Star to return to Spain, thus presumably ending a stellar 13-year NBA career — the first 10+ of which came in Memphis. The Lakers will […]

Much like the rest of America, stars from around the NBA were also tuned in to the NFL season opener on Thursday night. Tom Brady came out with a tremendous performance to lead Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a huge opening night win over an equally impressive Dac Prescott and his Dallas Cowboys. LeBron James was […]

The NBA offseason has essentially hit a standstill. However, there has been a trade, even if it isn’t a huge one. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics are swapping a few players as Kris Dunn and Carsen Edwards will depart from Boston in the deal. Memphis has agreed to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are definitely one of the teams to watch out for in the coming seasons. They now have two budding stars in Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. And over the next few seasons, safe to say that the front office will get players that complement the playstyles of these two young guns. Fortunately […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Wednesday that Zach Randolph and Tony Allen would become the first players in franchise history to have their numbers retired in the rafters at FedEx Forum. Allen, who played seven seasons for the Grizzlies, quickly reacted to the news on social media: Jan 28th it’s lit! Seeing that #9 hanging […]

Tony Allen and Zach Randolph were an important part of the “Core Four” for the Memphis Grizzlies back in the day. Because of their contributions to the organization, it appears their jerseys will both be retired in the rafters during the 2021/22 season, per Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. With this honor, the […]

It’s odd, really. Roll back to June 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Memphis Grizzlies — a surprise No. 8 seed in the 2021 Western Conference playoffs after stunning the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors in the quickly-popularized play-in tournament — could only watch the top-seeded Jazz score 47 (!) points […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a season in which they made the NBA playoffs. Despite a tough road, the Grizzlies won two straight play-in games to make the playoffs as an 8 seed. They didn’t do much once they got there, losing to the Utah Jazz in five games. However, it was still a […]

Back to L.A. As expected, Rajon Rondo will return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Following days of reports indicating that Rondo would sign in L.A. on Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rondo plans to re-join the Lakers on the veteran’s minimum after reaching a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rondo agreed to give back […]

With regards to the point guard spot, the names Chris Paul, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard seem synonymous with the term “All-Star.” Though these names are without a doubt the best in their position, it doesn’t mean that there’s no space for a few more. After all, almost every season, NBA fans […]

Transitioning from being a college hooper to being a professional basketball player in the NBA is tough as you compete with the best of the best, just ask Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley. Mobley immediately got his “Welcome to the NBA” moment delivered to him by Memphis Grizzlies big man Steven Adams as the rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are forever indebted to the Memphis Grizzlies for one historic trade that altered their franchise. The Lakers’ acquisition of Pau Gasol still stands as one of the most impactful trades in NBA history. Yes, the exchange included future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol in the deal, but it was seen by […]

Rajon Rondo is set to don the purple and gold once again. After being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are the most likely team to sign the 15-year veteran. Rondo will clear waivers on Monday and will likely be signed to fill the […]

With Rajon Rondo not suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies next season, having been bought out on Saturday afternoon, he will be a free agent once again. After splitting time with the Hawks and Clippers last season, Rondo will try to sign with a contender for the 2021-22 NBA season. Now that there are multiple […]

Reports have continually stated that the Indiana Pacers are amenable to trading Jeremy Lamb, who has been hamstrung by injuries of late. The wing is entering the final season of a three-year, $32 million deal and has an uncertain role in new head coach Rick Carlisle’s rotation. With Lamb out of the starting five and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have recently been rumored to be shopping Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson in a bid to clear some of their 18 guaranteed contracts. However, Ja Morant put the talks to rest with a definitive statement. On Twitter, Morant called for the rumors to “stop” since there is no truth to it. He […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been actively wheeling and dealing this offseason, and it doesn’t look like they are stopping any time soon. However, their next move might not please Ja Morant or the rest of the fan base. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Grizzlies are looking to shed some of their 18 guaranteed […]

It has been over a month since the NBA Finals ended, and it’s safe to say life without intense and competitive basketball has been pretty dull. Fortunately, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is here to help everyone ditch that basketball itch. In the latest Chris Johnson Hoops game in Los Angeles, Morant showcased his otherworldly […]

Does your favorite NBA team need a veteran like Rajon Rondo? If so, you may be in luck. The Memphis Grizzlies may not have him in their future plans. The Los Angeles Clippers had sent Rajon Rondo packing to Memphis alongside Daniel Oturu and Patrick Beverley in a cost-cutting move. The Grizzlies have already gone […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to trend in the right direction. Last season they went 38-34 and grinded their way to the Western Conference playoffs by beating the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-in Tournament — albeit they lost to the Utah Jazz in five games in the first round of […]

Trying make a big leap in the Western Conference standings next season, the Memphis Grizzlies have had an active start to their offseason. First trading away Jonas Valancunias to the Pelicans in exchange for Steven Adams, and now they’ve acquired Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu for Eric Bledsoe. This was a great trade for the […]

In case you missed it, Patrick Beverley just got traded for the second time in just a matter of days. After being shipped off by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Memphis Grizzlies, the veteran guard is now on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves following another trade agreement between the Grizzlies and the Wolves. […]

It has been an interesting past couple of days for Patrick Beverley. He went from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade and then was sent from the Grizzlies to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Two trades in three days — hopefully Beverley has finally found his new employer with the […]

Patrick Beverley was part of the Eric Bledsoe trade that sent Bledsoe to the Clippers on Monday and Beverley plus Rajon Rondo to the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, Beverley is on the move less than 24 hours later, this time being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Patrick Beverley to the Minnesota […]

Memphis Grizzlies won their NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls with budding star Ja Morant watching at the sidelines. Rookie Ziaire Williams led the Grizzlies with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in a closely contested 96-91 victory against the Bulls. After the game, Morant stayed late and made the fans’ night […]