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There were some news and whispers about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant joining this year’s edition of the All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. Unfortunately, this never came to fruition. For now, we will need to settle for some in-game dunks from the high-flying point guard. This is by no means a travesty considering Morant’s nasty dunks […]

Memphis Grizzlies stud Ja Morant has developed a reputation as one heck of an athletic guard. Most fans have witnessed how Morant has used this ability in offense. But against the Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic, Morant showed it off with an emphatic block. Note that Morant is a guard who stands just […]

Count Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade among those excited about the growth of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. During Tuesday’s NBA on TNT pre-show breakdown, the former Tennessee Lady Volunteer, 2008 No. 1 WNBA draft selection, and legendary Los Angeles Sparks forward exchanged overtures of the Western Conference upstarts with the former Marquette Golden […]

If this story doesn’t make you chuckle, then you are a heartless android. Michael Porter Jr. had another huge game for the Denver Nuggets on Monday, leading the team to an impressive win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter tallied a game-high 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting from the field, on top of seven rebounds. After […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have fallen out of the top half of the Western Conference playoff picture after a disappointing run over these past few weeks. They are currently riding a five-game skid, which has pulled them down all the way to the seventh spot in the West. If the season ends now, Damian Lillard […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to make a strong case to advance to the NBA Playoffs. Led by sophomore Ja Morant, the Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday to secure another critical victory. Morant filled up the numbers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and three assists as the Grizzlies completed a sweep of Damian […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards is quite the entertainer both on and off the court. His can’t miss interviews are truly a gem to watch and have caught the attention of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Here’s the 19-year-old’s latest hilarious sound bite, which caught the eye of Ja Morant, last year’s NBA Rookie of […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been one of the most exciting players in the NBA since he entered the league and has shown that against the Portland Trailblazers. Morant has been throwing down some monster dunks against the Blazers including a reverse slam on a fastbreak. In a game against Damian Lillard, Morant has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly escaped with a much-needed win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Ja Morant was a major catalyst in the game as he led his team in scoring. He then bared his motivation to lift his team to a victory over Damian Lillard and company on Twitter after their game. […]

Damian Lillard let Dillon Brooks have it on Friday, as things got chippy in the Portland Trail Blazers hosting of the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Not even two quarters have passed in the heated ball game, but Dame already unloaded some unpleasantries towards the scrappy Grizzlies swingman. With less than five minutes before halftime, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers are both riding a losing streak as they prepare for their meeting in Portland’s Moda Center on Friday. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Blazers prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are currently on a two-game losing streak. If the season […]

There’s a lot to like about the Memphis Grizzlies this season. For one, they’re a scrappy bunch led by one of the league’s rising stars in Ja Morant. This team clearly exhibits flashes of the old Grit and Grind era, which is very evident when they play on both ends of the court. The scary […]

It’s been over a year since Jaren Jackson Jr. last played for the Memphis Grizzlies, but boy was he worth the wait. Ja Morant knows this and couldn’t be happier to have his partner-in-crime back on the floor. The Grizz’s playoff push just got a much-needed boost, as Jackson returned to action on Wednesday in […]

After an underrated rookie year and breakout sophomore season as Ja Morant’s primary running mate, Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was forced to watch his team from the sidelines for all of 2020-21 after tearing his meniscus in the Orlando bubble. The Grizzlies have been functioning alright without him, but are absolutely fighting for […]

The Grizzlies are in the midst of a seven-game road trip as they visit Staples Center on Wednesday to battle the Los Angeles Clippers. With that being said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Clippers prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are the 8th seed in the Western Conference with a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could soon get a boost from one of their young stars. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant posted a GIF on Twitter hinting at the potentially imminent return of Jaren Jackson Jr., who responded in kind. 🙏🏾🍿🔫😴🦄 — JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) April 21, 2021 Jackson has been sidelined for the entirety of the 2020-21 […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wasn’t too pleased when a reporter asked him about the defense of Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo. It’s easy to see why considering he just torched Denver for 36 points with Campazzo as his main defender. Via Grizzlies reporter Drew Hill of the Daily Memphian: A reporter from Peru asks […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has once again put himself up there as one of the best big men to ever play in the NBA. On Monday, he achieved an incredible feat and became the first center to tally a 45-15-8 line since the great Hakeem Olajuwon in 1996 (via StatMuse). Jokic led the Nuggets […]

Saturday night featured a marquee matchup for the Memphis Grizzlies as they took on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. For Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, it was an opportunity to showcase his insane hops against none other than the reigning league Most Valuable Player winner. Here’s a look at Brooks outjumping Giannis for a monster […]

In a thriller on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks edged the Memphis Grizzlies by just one point. In the closing 1.8 seconds remaining in the game, Luka Doncic was given the ball and made an acrobatic 3-pointer to give the Mavs a 114-113 win. It was a shot heard ’round the world, as NBA players […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic unveiled another deadly move from his bag of tricks. His victim: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was literally kicked out of the frame after the Slovenian’s filthy spin move. Peep how Doncic easily shook off Morant with a spin move. His teammate tried to bail him out by contesting […]

Luka Doncic saved the day for the Dallas Mavericks, albeit not in the most beautiful way one can imagine. With the Memphis Grizzlies ahead 113-111 and just 1.8 seconds left, the Mavs gave the ball to Doncic and let him do his magic–which he did. Barely avoiding stepping on the 3-point line, the Slovenian wonderboy […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant continues to show off his athleticism in just his second year in the NBA. On Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks, Morant finished off the fastbreak with a two-handed flush. Peep the clip below to witness Morant’s presence of mind to cut to the hoop in a fastbreak opportunity. Morant has […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant added another impressive jam to his growing list of highlight-reel dunks this season on Monday night. With his outstretched arm, he completed an alley-oop from teammate Grayson Allen midway through their contest against the Chicago Bulls on their home floor. After the game, Morant was hyped as he reposted […]

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett hasn’t been receiving much media mileage as much as his draft batchmates Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. But as far as Barrett is concerned, he’s focused on just playing his game. Barrett was the third pick of the 2019 NBA Draft behind Williamson and Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies guard […]

The Memphis Grizzlies failed to extend their four-game winning streak as they suffered a narrow overtime loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night. After the game, Ja Morant then voiced out his thoughts on Twitter and hoped that the tough defeat will continue to motivate them heading to the latter stages of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant just turned in his entry for block of the season. The reigning Rookie of the Year chased down what looked like an easy layup for New York Knicks stud RJ Barrett, and resulted in an emphatic stop from Morant. Here’s a look at Morant taking full advantage of his insane […]

The Memphis Grizzlies head up to the Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Knicks prediction and pick. Memphis comes into the Garden having won four straight games to get back over the .500 mark on the […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies snagged an impressive victory over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Morant was so pumped up over the win that he flocked to Twitter to share his thoughts. Morant retweeted Kendrick Perkins’ praise for the Grizzlies, pointing out the stellar performance of Grayson Allen. It marked the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was cleared for takeoff on Wednesday, as he found himself all alone in a fastbreak against the Atlanta Hawks. In the midst of a blowout win against the Hawks at State Farm Arena, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year decided to have some fun with less than five minutes […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks will be extremely shorthanded when they face off against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Hawks are currently dealing with a slew of injuries and will be missing virtually half of their team as they host the Grizzlies. This report comes via the Hawks on Twitter: […]

It’s no doubt that Stephen Curry is one of the best players in the league. The guy has almost single-handedly changed the way the game is played these days with his brilliant shooting from beyond the arc. At 32 years old, the Golden State Warriors superstar doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies survived an injury scare from their sophomore playmaker in Ja Morant who left their game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night due to an apparent hip injury. After the contest, he reassured the Grizzlies faithful that his situation isn’t a major concern and that he will most likely be back sooner […]

The Memphis Grizzlies overcame the Miami Heat on the road, 124-112, in their Tuesday meeting. One of the catalysts for the win was the stellar play of Dillon Brooks, whom his teammate Kyle Anderson said makes the team “super dangerous,” per the Grizzle Bears Blues. Kyle Anderson joins us next. Says it’s no surprise that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Miami Heat on Tuesday and ended the four-game winning streak of the South Beach squad, 124-112 with Dillon Brooks leading the way. The defeat dropped the Heat to 26-25 for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Of course, the secondary simmering storyline was that it was a chance for […]

The NBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies, exited his team’s game on Tuesday against the Miami Heat with an apparent hip injury. Morant was clearly in pain and discomfort as he walked gingerly to the locker room with help from the team’s athletic trainer: Ja Morant leaves the game […]

ESPN recently named their best NBA players that are under 25 years old, and one of the omissions from the list took it personally. After being left off of the list, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant took to Twitter to share his reaction to the big snub. 🤝😴 https://t.co/MPrY95kgEX — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 6, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and second-year point guard Ja Morant are off on Monday evening, but that doesn’t mean the superstar signal-caller isn’t still tuned in to the NBA from his couch. With Morant apparently watching the Brooklyn Nets take on the rival New York Knicks on Monday evening, the Grizzlies standout was quite impressed with […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant hilariously hoarded what should have been the entire team’s postgame grub on Sunday. Grizzlies players were expecting to get some delicious Philly cheesesteaks right after their impressive 116-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. But looks like some of them went home with grumbling stomachs after Morant […]