Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 93

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas has expanded his offensive repertoire over the couple of years, and on Friday, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid found that out the hard way. During an exhibition game between the Grizzlies and 76ers on Friday afternoon, Embiid essentially dismissed Valanciunas’ ability to hit a three-pointer. Valanciunas responded by draining […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will eventually be in line for a max contract for his basketball talents. For now, the Rookie of the Year favorite is taking inspiration from  another young stars’ mega-deal. Morant quote-tweeted a series of photos posted by the Grizzlies on their official account on Tuesday. In the images, Ja […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout Ja Morant delivered one of his finest airborne pirouettes, slamming home a reverse alley-oop during a recent scrimmage. Luckily for fans, the video crew got this one on tape, as the Rookie of the Year front-runner skied for a finish over a trailing Tyus Jones, going from one side of the rim […]

These days its no longer shocking whenever we hear or read about an NBA player putting pen to paper on a deal that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s become almost ordinary at this point, considering how teams are now so willing to spend so much money on a single player. After all, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be defending the eighth seed in the Western Conference when the NBA regular season resumes in Walt Disney World later this month. Memphis will be pursued by the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Phoenix Suns. Which of the aforementioned teams are under the most […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow has been ruled out of the remainder of the season after suffering a hip injury, according to the team. Winslow suffered a fall during an intra-squad scrimmage and was sidelined for the remainder of practice. A medical evaluation revealed the hip injury, which will effectively push him out of the […]

With the NBA season about to resume and the playoffs just around the corner, teams are looking ahead to potential postseason matchups. That includes the Los Angeles Lakers, the current top seed in the Western Conference.  TNT’s Charles Barkley recently made waves suggesting the Portland Trail Blazers would beat the Lakers in the first round […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant doesn’t plan on using the NBA’s snitch hotline. While speaking to Grizzlies reporters on Thursday, Morant said he won’t tell on other players even if he sees them breaking one of the rules at the Orlando bubble. “I don’t do none of that telling,” Ja Morant said, via […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have bred some amazing talent over the years with their hard-nose and grindhouse culture. The likes of Zach Randolph and Tony Allen have helped developed this identity that the organization still carries around up until today. Now, up-and-coming players such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have sparked new hope into […]

Zach Randolph was once the hero of a team whose reputation as an underdog has long been known in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies had his jersey number (No.50) retired and he was the franchise’s all-time leader in field goals and rebounds. It’s no surprise that Z-Bo would set eyes on the new rookie on […]

The upstart Memphis Grizzlies have surprised fans and writers alike this season. As they prepare for the NBA restart in Orlando, Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks says the team’s chemistry and hunger might make them dangerous in the final stretch (via Anthony Sain of Sports Illustrated): “We’re a young group. We’ve got a great camaraderie here,” […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant has no problem with his hotel room and food thus far at Walt Disney World. Some players have complained about the living conditions at Disney World, but Morant said he’s not a “silver spoon guy.” Ja Morant: "My room is fine. The food is fine. I'm not a […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones found a dead roach in his Orlando hotel room. The Grizzlies, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic, are staying at the Grand Floridian hotel at the Walt Disney Campus in Orlando, Florida. Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) posted […]

Everyone’s eyes are on Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant. His chances of nabbing the NBA Rookie of the Year is his to lose but is still constantly being challenged by New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson.  Like many top NBA players, Morant has a ton of interesting tattoos. Over the quarantine, Morant took […]

Memphis Grizzlies second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. just used a “Spongebob Squarepants” episode to tease about the upcoming NBA restart at Bikini, Bottom … err Orlando, Florida. The 20-year-old Jackson Jr. shared a photo from the season one episode “Bubblestand,” depicting the famous Nickelodeon cartoon waving to a bubble. The Grizzlies big man tweeted […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony knows the NBA is making a bold move by resuming play in Orlando amidst a global pandemic, an economic recession, and an ongoing movement for racial equality—and he understands the pressure the league will be under. “If we don’t get this right, this puts a dent in sports in […]

The NBA’s Western Conference playoff race is going to be nuts. If the ninth-seeded team is within four games of the eighth-seeded team at the conclusion of the eight-game regular season, the two teams face-off for the eighth seed. It would be double elimination for the eighth seed and single elimination for the ninth seed. […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant may very well win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award and will have a chance to lead his team to the postseason soon. But for now, he’ll have to settle for hyperbolic compliments from Kendrick Perkins. The former NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst showered the talented young […]

Not many are giving the Memphis Grizzlies a fair shot to hold the eighth and last seed in the Western Conference. Grizzlies rookie star Ja Morant has heard all the doubts, as the Grizzlies stand the most to lose under the current format that will bring 22 teams to Orlando to resume the 2019-20 season. […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has probably been the best rookie in the NBA this season because he has played the entire year while remaining productive. However, he isn’t getting quite the shine of New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson. Williamson was named the next gen cover athlete for NBA 2K21, something that has […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant has backtracked on an earlier tweet that has garnered some controversy. The 20-year-old has sent out an apology for posting an image of himself wearing a jersey with an NSFW message directed for the police. Morant took to Twitter to issue his public apology and to explain the message […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has a rather bold statement he would like to make ahead of the NBA restart in Orlando, Florida. The league will allow players to replace their respective names with social causes or statements on the back of their jerseys. However, Morant apparently wants to put a blunt message for police […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee has a great chance to win the 2020 title once the “bubble” games begin on July 30. Antetokounmpo was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for the Bucks prior […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The 22 selected teams will play eight regular-season games before playoff seeding is determined, and here are five games you can’t afford to miss. Honorable mentions: The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic will play twice over the restart, but those games will […]

Vince Carter just announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 seasons, with his last bucket officially a 3-pointer on the night the season was suspended on March 11, 2020. The 43-year-old enjoyed an illustrious career that’s hard to encompass with mere words — sometimes only pictures and video can do the man justice. From […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 years in the league. The longtime NBA superstar did so in his own podcast: Wingin’ It as the Hawks were eliminated from further contention once the league decided to restart the season with 22 teams in Orlando. The Florida native played […]

Veteran forward Anthony Tolliver has verbally agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies to play the rest of the 2019-20 season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The deal can be completed as soon as Tuesday, when the league’s one-week transaction window opens. Tolliver had signed a 10-day deal with the […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow has spoken out about his hesitation to take part in the NBA’s plan to resume the season in Florida. According to the 24-year-old, he just does not believe that the proposed bubble plan is safe for the players, coaches, and everyone else who will be involved in the restart. Winslow […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Justise Winslow doesn’t seem to be in favor of resuming the 2019-20 season. In a post to his Instagram story on Friday, Winslow suggested the NBA is prioritizing revenue over player safety. Justise Winslow shares some of his thoughts on the NBA restart. pic.twitter.com/zxtkEYLtym — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) June 19, 2020 The […]

The eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies will face a series of questions upon returning to play in the restart of the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando. These are the three most prominent questions that will be answered once the NBA season resumes on July 30. Health The Grizzlies were left without one of their […]

The NBA draft is extremely unpredictable. Some players will be important contributors right out of the gate, like LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant. Others, such as Ben Wallace, Steve Nash, and Stephen Curry, may take a few seasons before breaking out. But, some players will peak early on in their career and then […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant has asked a Kentucky judge to remove a Confederate monument in downtown Murray. A number of Confederate statues and monuments have been removed around America in the wake of the protests following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota at the hands of policemen. With that said, Morant […]

The NBA is still finalizing its return-to-play plan for the coming months, but players like Jamal Crawford and JR Smith could find themselves on a new team. With some players expressing concerns with respect to heading to the “bubble” in Orlando, the league has created provisions to allow for roster flexibility and player freedom. Shams […]

Four months will have gone by before basketballs start bouncing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World in late July. The NBA season’s hiatus will officially come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams gearing up for a potential run at a title. Only 22 teams are invited to […]

Memphis Grizzlies young star Ja Morant was back in Rookie of the Year shape during a recent run, throwing down a windmill alley-oop dunk with some emphatic swagger: 🥴🔥🤝 @JaMorant x @justlobs pic.twitter.com/C4yeaapjHP — justin (@____JustInCase) June 10, 2020 This pick-up game happened outside of the confines of the Grizzlies’ practice facility, which only allows […]

Some of the most versatile players in NBA history have suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies franchise over the years. For this piece, we highlighted and ranked the five best players in Grizzlies franchise history. The organization became an NBA club in 1995 and played in Vancouver for six years before moving to Memphis in […]

The 2019-20 NBA season will finally resume this July with a 22-team format, with 13 teams in the Western Conference and nine teams from the Eastern Conference. Each team will play eight “seeding” games to determine the final lineup for the 2020 postseason. However, they are entering Orlando with varying number of games. To address […]

At long last, the NBA is back. Well, it will be soon. The league’s board of governors approved a return-to-play plan featuring 22 teams, 13 from the Western Conference, and nine from the East. Only one team–the Portland Trail Blazers–voted against the plan. Sources — NBA approves 22-team format to finish season by 29-1 vote […]

The NBA is expected to propose a play-in tournament as part of a 22-team return-to-play proposal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The season will tentatively resume on July 31 and end on Oct. 12, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This proposal would bring all 16 teams currently qualified for the playoffs as well […]