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The Memphis Grizzlies put up 57 points in the first half of Wednesday’s game, slicing and dicing the Portland Trail Blazers’ half-court defense en route to a stellar 116.3 offensive rating. More discouraging for Portland going into intermission? Ja Morant was underwhelming compared to the sky-high standard he set over the season’s first three games, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is off to a flying start this season, but it ain’t no fluke. He’s out here making a point. Ja’s mindset propelled him to the Rookie of the Year in 2020 and then he followed that up with another impressive campaign where he led the Grizzlies to the first round […]

The second week of the NBA season is upon us. The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the bay area to take on the Golden State Warriors. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Warriors prediction based on Grizzlies Warriors odds. The Grizzlies are 2-2 after the first week of the season. They started […]

Spurred by an utterly dominant second-half performance on both sides of the ball, the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 116-96 on Wednesday night at Moda Center. Here are four positives from the Blazers’ impressive victory, which moves them to 2-2 for the 2021-22 season. The Entire Second Half Portland trailed 57-51 at halftime, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA today. One of the reasons behind his fame is his high-flying antics, which every now and again, has the ability to completely blow our minds. One particular moment that has stuck with us is when the Grizzlies stud tried […]

A lot of the time, there’s a huge jump in a player’s game in Year 3. In Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s case, he isn’t just making a jump. He’s becoming a bonafide superstar in front of our eyes. Don’t forget, Ja won Rookie of the Year in 2019/20 then followed that up with an […]

The entire Staples Center was transported back to the early 2000s on Sunday as Carmelo Anthony lit it up for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony came off the bench and exploded for 28 points in 26 minutes. He shot 10-of-15 from the field, including 6-of-8 from long distance in clearly his […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have bowed out to the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-118 squeaker, but Ja Morant continues to draw praise for his impressive start to the 2021-22 regular season. Morant was virtually unstoppable on Sunday night, finishing the game with 40 points and 10 assists to become the first player in Grizzlies […]

Ja Morant may have failed to complete the Memphis Grizzlies’ comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, botching what would have been a game-tying free-throw. However, he is keeping a positive mindset despite the setback. After the Grizzlies fell to the Lakers 121-118, Morant took to Twitter to address his missed clutch free-throw. For those who […]

Memphis Grizzlies young star Ja Morant continues to impress as the 22-year-old exploded for a record-breaking game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The former ROTY had an incredible all-around game against the Lakers but, unfortunately, ended up short in crunch time and suffered a tough 121-118 loss against LA. Despite the loss, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a fiery explosion from Ja Morant, thanks to … well, the Memphis Grizzlies star himself. Morant missed what would have been a game-tying free throw with 2.5 seconds left on the clock. Given the situation, the Grizzlies-Lakers game would’ve extended to overtime and put the Purple and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will play in a Western Conference matchup on Sunday evening. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Grizzlies and Lakers matchup Sunday as each team is heading in opposite directions early in this young 2021-22 NBA season. The Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have higher expectations after reaching the NBA playoffs last season with a 38-34 record. With these expectations let’s get bold and have some predictions for their upcoming season. Star Ja Morant will look to lead them to new heights. Dillon Brooks will miss the beginning of the season with his left-hand injury […]

Saturday night will showcase two playoff teams from last season. The Memphis Grizzlies will travel west to face the Los Angeles Clippers. It’s time to continue our NBA Odds series with a Grizzlies-Clippers prediction based on Grizzlies Clippers odds. The Memphis Grizzlies are fresh off a fantastic first game of the season in the win […]

The young Memphis Grizzlies grew right before our very eyes last season when they defeated Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the Play-in tournament to book a ticket to the 2021 NBA playoffs. Memphis may have bowed out to the no. 1 seeded Utah Jazz in five games during the first round, but […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball recently did an interview with The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and claimed he’s cut from an old-school cloth and isn’t a player who sees himself jumping from team to team. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made similar comments to Vardon in their interview. This should certainly excite the Grizzlies and their […]

The Memphis Grizzlies locked up Jaren Jackson Jr on a huge four-year, $105 million extension, and his running mate, Ja Morant, couldn’t be more excited. Ja took to Twitter after the deal was announced: 🥷🏽 x 🦄 pic.twitter.com/ZVvtYNM6cB — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) October 18, 2021 The Grizzlies now have the two most important players on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have locked down a key piece of their future. Ahead of Monday’s rookie extension deadline, Jaren Jackson Jr has been handed a brand new four-year, $105 million deal by the team. Via Adrian Wojnarowski: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., has agreed to a four-year, $105 million rookie contract extension, his agent […]

Trying to build off last season’s success and make a deep playoff run this season, the Memphis Grizzlies will have a lot of work to do if they want to make serious strides this season. In a jam-packed Western Conference, the Grizzlies will without question have a tough road ahead of them. As they work […]

This has been an offseason filled with non-basketball issues affecting what happens on the court. That trend continued on Tuesday during the preseason contest between the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies. Players and fans alike had to evacuate after the fire alarm for the building went off. Fans evacuate FedEx Forum while the Grizzlies and […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is already creating a lot of “trouble” for NBA teams two years into his pro career, and Allen Iverson thinks he’ll be more lethal with a consistent jump shot. In a recent talk with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Iverson shared what he thinks about Morant and his game. According […]

The Memphis Grizzlies lost in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs to the Utah Jazz, but it was a great season for the young squad. Playmaker Ja Morant balled out and showed everyone why he got Rookie of the Year in the previous season. Apart from him, guys like Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson, […]

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 […]