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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has won the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Grizzlies‘ Ja Morant has won NBA Rookie of the Year. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 3, 2020 The 21-year-old was essentially the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award with New Orleans Pelicans rookie […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver went back to his high school to reach out and reconnect with his local community. Instead of getting a warm welcome, the 35-year-old got roasted by a group of students. The said kids pulled out a laptop to show one of the rather embarrassing plays the Grizzlies veteran was caught […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently one of the youngest franchises in the NBA. This team was established in 1996 as the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s expansion to Canada at that time. The Grizzlies have not exactly found unparalleled success during their tenure, but they have gotten (relatively) close. Either way, their front-office […]

Teams around the NBA landscape will be watching ping pong balls fall on Thursday night to see which organization lands the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. For the franchises that finished with poor records this season, this is decision-making time. Some will be looking to keep the top pick, if […]

Despite playing with a fractured bone in his back—SPINAL—Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum shined down the stretch in his team’s 126-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Play-In game on Saturday afternoon. McCollum lit up the Grizzlies for 29 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field (3-for-7 from three, 4-for-4 from […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is showing off some veteran wit when it comes to the media. During the post-game press conference following the Grizzlies’ 126-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, ending Memphis’ season, Morant was asked about the lack of fouls being called on CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard. Morant was not falling […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies had a terrific 2019-20 season when you consider they almost made the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference with zero All-Stars on the roster. The future of Memphis is incredibly bright with Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. With that said, it certainly wouldn’t surprise anyone within […]

Ja Morant’s stellar rookie season officially ended on Saturday afternoon after the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 126-122, in the Western Conference Play-In game. However, the 21-year-old Morant is rightfully holding his head high after the defeat and looking towards the future. disappointed of the outcome but excited for what’s to come […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were officially eliminated from NBA playoff contention after Saturday afternoon’s 126-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, the defeat brought some ramifications beyond just depriving rookie Ja Morant of some ahead-of-schedule big-game experience. As ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted, the loss meant that Memphis will participate in the upcoming draft lottery and […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant played with a fractured thumb in the last four seeding games at Disney World. The Grizzlies lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the first-ever NBA play-in game on Saturday. Morant revealed the status of his thumb with reporters after putting up 35 points, four rebounds and eight […]

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in the first-ever NBA play-in game. The Blazers will now face the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. The Portland Trailblazers have booked a date with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JlKR88X3qs — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Portland Trail Blazers veteran small forward Carmelo Anthony has been clutch down in Orlando, Florida. That trend continued on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, as Anthony hit a game-sealing 3-pointer to send the Blazers to the 2020 playoffs. With less than 30 seconds left, Damian Lillard drove to the basket and collapsed the defense, eventually […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (34-39) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (35-39) at the HP Field House on Saturday in the Western Conference’s play-in tournament. Portland finished the seeding games at No. 8 in the West, but they were not assured of a playoff spot because of a new rule in the NBA restart. If the […]

Memphis Grizzlies veteran Anthony Tolliver wants rookie point guard Ja Morant to be like Damian Lillard in terms of how the Portland Trail Blazers superstar responds to failing. After missing two clutch free-throws against the Los Angeles Clippers and getting trolled by Patrick Beverley and Paul George, Lillard responded by averaging 51.3 points in his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been fantastic since the season restart, and all their hard work in the bubble finally paid off on Thursday following a hard-fought victory over the Brooklyn Nets, 134-133. This win locked in the Blazers for the eighth spot in the West, as they now face off against the ninth-placed Memphis […]

The Portland Trail Blazers finished the job on Thursday, surviving by the skin on their teeth in a 134-133 high-octane win over the Brooklyn Nets. Now comes the final stamp of approval, winning a game against the Memphis Grizzlies to lock up the eighth seed and move on to the playoffs next week. Here are […]

The Phoenix Suns will play the most important game of their season in a matter of hours, hoping to earn a ticket to the NBA play-in tournament right before the playoffs start. So it stands to reason why their official Twitter page wished everyone good morning, except for the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […]

The NBA has done it again. The league has somehow scrapped up a captivating end to its regular season, one that was unexpectedly suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yet with every crisis comes opportunity, and the NBA has grabbed this hiatus by the horns, putting two of its best stars in Damian Lillard and Devin […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have to win on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks to force a play-in game. If they lose, they would have to place their fate in the hands of others. Despite the reality they are facing though, Morant is not letting the pressure eat him. According to the 2019-20 Rookie […]

A playoff berth seemed impossible for the Phoenix Suns as they prepared for the NBA restart in Orlando throughout the month of July. However, after winning each of their first seven games, the Suns are on the verge of a play-in series for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tim Bontemps […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have won four out of their first six seeding games during the restart, inching them closer to the Western Conference’s final playoff spot. One of the team’s top contributors (and best stories) in the bubble has been provided by Carmelo Anthony. The veteran forward is averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have not played well in Orlando, falling to 1-5 in the “bubble” after losing to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon, and their playoff chances could be in danger. However, Grizzlies’ rookie point guard Ja Morant does not feel it is time to panic. Instead, Morant is turning his focus to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors on Sunday in Orlando, guaranteeing a play-in series for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Now, the first play-in game is scheduled for next Saturday. Whichever team finishes as the No. 8 seed will need just one victory to advance to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were unable to clinch a spot in the play-in round by losing to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, but Ja Morant added several more incredible highlights to his reel as his Grizzlies attempted to make a big comeback. Morant is known for his aerial theatrics, and he threw down a pair of […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant woke up on Friday in a bad mood at Walt Disney World. Why? Because he was missing his daughter’s first birthday. A great first birthday present from @JaMorant 🎂 pic.twitter.com/O3dQ9msZML — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) August 7, 2020 Fortunately for the Grizzlies, Ja Morant had a stellar game against the […]

The restart of the 2019-20 NBA season is in full swing at Disney’s bubble complex in Florida. Some teams are surging, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. The Memphis Grizzlies, for instance, have gone winless inside the bubble, and the team is looking to get back on track. The Grizzlies are currently holding […]

The race for the 8th seed in the Western Conference is heating up inside the NBA bubble. Seven teams have already clinched postseason berths, but there are six other squads that are still in the hunt. For the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, time […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. has a torn meniscus in his knee and will miss the rest of the season down in Orlando, Florida. While the news is definitely a downer, Jackson is keeping an optimistic outlook as he sends an inspiring message to Grizzlies fans. God knows I like challenges, we just […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the season due to a torn meniscus. Grizzlies: Memphis F Jaren Jackson Jr., suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 4, 2020 The Grizzlies are 0-3 so far at […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is keeping a positive attitude despite his team’s struggles in the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA regular season at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Following back-to-back letdowns against the Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies lost their third straight game, 109-99, against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans faced off on Monday in a highly anticipated match-up between the two top rookies in the league today in Ja Morant and Zion Williamson. Following the Pelicans’ 109-99 victory over the Grizzlies, Morant and Williamson shared a moment on the court, exchanging pleasantries and hugging it out […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are now 0-3 in the Disney bubble after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. As a result, Morant’s haters have been out and about lately and one of them even came after the Grizzlies rookie on Twitter. That’s when Morant perfectly fired back at the hater from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are attempting to maintain their hold on the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs are hoping to earn a berth in the play-in tournament for the No. 8 seed. Naturally, the two teams battled to the wire on Sunday afternoon in Orlando, and Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant is taking the blame for the team’s loss on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Although Morant finished with a stellar stat line, he did struggle in the first half. The explosive guard only had two points before halftime. “I put this loss on me. I’ve got to […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been dealing with a foot injury over the course of the past few days, but he will be ready for the team’s first seeding game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Head coach Terry Stotts said Lillard participated in the team’s practice on Thursday, and will be […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant says the NBA’s play-in format for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference is unfair to Memphis. However, Morant claims the Grizzlies are ready for the seeding games to start so they can continue to play with a “chip” on their shoulder: “I just feel like it’s an […]

Miami Heat first-year guard Kendrick Nunn was the subject of ridicule by the Memphis Grizzlies after the two teams’ Orlando bubble scrimmage prior to the 2019-20 season restart. Nunn’s Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, a first-time All-Star in 2020, wore a shirt claiming Nunn is the Rookie of the Year. After an 18-point rout, the Grizzlies’ […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is widely expected to win the 2020 Rookie of the Year Award. The explosive guard out of Murray State is already one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA and Morant reminded everyone on Tuesday with some spectacular passes and dunks down in Orlando, Florida. Ja […]