Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 94

The Grizzlies franchise has been in existence since 1995. The organization was called the Vancouver Grizzlies from 1995 to 2001 before moving to Memphis for the 2001-02 campaign. The Grizzlies have an overall record of 824-1,161 in the regular season. The franchise has reached the postseason 10 times but never played in the NBA Finals. […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is looking at a proposal that could resume the 2019-20 NBA season this summer and relaunch the team’s playoff hopes. According to the five-time All-Star point guard, the Blazers playing the Western Conference’s first overall seed, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the first round of the NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made some poor free agent signings over the course of their history. While it’s not the main reason the organization has zero NBA championships, their lack of success in free agency has definitely played a part in it. For this piece, we take a look at the five worst free-agent signings […]

A lot has been said about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the amazing debut campaign he has had so far. However, there is perhaps no higher praise than the recent statement of Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who claims that Morant is the future of the NBA. According to the Detroit Pistons legend, he […]

The NBA could soon decide to resume after a long hiatus since March 11. Brooklyn Nets point man Spencer Dinwiddie recently leaked the potential date in which the season could resume: July 15. Dinwiddie hinted there would be three weeks of training camp before the league resumes the rest of the 2019-20 regular season and […]

Memphis Grizzlies first-year point guard Ja Morant is in line to win Rookie of the Year no matter what happens with the remainder of this NBA season. The Grizzlies phenom is obviously nowhere close to Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan’s greatness, though, and ESPN’s recent 10-part docuseries airing of “The Last […]

When Kyle Lowry’s current contract with the Toronto Raptors expires in the summer of 2021, the guard will have made $190,535,966 in NBA money, per Spotrac. Lowry entered the NBA in 2006 with the Memphis Grizzlies. He made $1,011,720 during his rookie season and finished the year with averages of 5.6 points and 3.2 assists […]

Vince Carter has made $172,046,271 during his legendary NBA career, per Spotrac. The high-flyer entered the league with the Toronto Raptors back in 1998 and played in six and a half seasons there before becoming a journeyman. He went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, […]

Prior to New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson making his NBA debut in late January, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies was widely considered to be the runaway winner for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. Williamson then made such a tremendous impact over the next month or so that people began to believe […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has indeed been the brightest neophyte of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. The 20-year-old Murray State product seems to be a lock for the Rookie of the Year plum this season after notching remarkable averages of 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists on 49.1 percent shooting from the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the upswing with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. The team was in eighth place in the rugged Western Conference standings before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. It was an impressive feat considering most pundits picked the Grizzlies to finish with one of the worst […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

There wasn’t a better story than the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019-20. The team was in eighth place in the rugged Western Conference standings despite having no All-Stars on the team. The Grizzlies were led by talented youngsters Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja was putting up 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists before […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the biggest surprises of the 2019-20 NBA season. After the franchise traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz, the prevailing thought around the league was that Memphis would be at the bottom of the Western Conference standings despite having talented youngsters Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the […]

Watching ESPN’s “The Last Dance” has Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant wishing he could play against past greats. The Grizzlies rookie told Ashley Brooke he would have liked to play in past eras, especially against the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Ja Morant has been watching ‘The Last Dance’ like the rest […]

If the NBA is able to resume, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro will get his first taste of playoff basketball, with his team currently in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference at 41-24. However, the first-year swingman has personal motivations for finishing the 2019-20 season, too. The 20-year-old, selected 13th overall by Miami […]

When New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was still out recovering from surgery, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant became the top favorite to win Rookie of the Year. But when Williamson suited back up, analysts were forced to debate on who will be the season’s top rookie. For Williamson, he’s simply happy that Morant is […]

Luka Doncic was the overwhelming pick by league executives as the young star they’d choose to build around. A whopping 17 out of 20 key members of various organizations (coaches, scouts, and executives) picked the Dallas Mavericks star over others like Zion Williamson, Trae Young, and NBA Rookie of the Year front-runner Ja Morant, according […]

New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson has opened up on the Rookie of the Year race. According to the 19-year-old, he has no problem whatsoever if Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant ends up bagging the title over him. Zion on the Rookie of the Year race — or lack thereof. "My goal was if I […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hit the NBA circuit in 1995. They were initially the Vancouver Grizzlies before moving to Memphis in 2001. Since making their NBA debut, the Grizzlies have a regular-season record of 824-1,161. They’ve been to the playoffs 10 times but have never gone to the NBA Finals. For this piece, we’ll be taking […]

For the most part of its history, the Los Angeles Clippers have perennially found themselves as bottom dwellers in the NBA. More often than not, they pick high in the draft lottery rather than playing in April and May. After four decades of mediocrity, the franchise turned a corner in the 2010’s and became a […]

How in the world is Vince Carter still playing basketball? At the ripe age of 42, Carter was still in the NBA chugging right along. Unfortunately, especially with the COVID-19 likely ending his career early, Vince Carter championship season run might be over — but more on that in a second. Carter, who has been […]

Before he came into the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook was his favorite player. Just like Westbrook, once the ball tips, Morant only has one friend on the court and that’s the ball itself. The Grizzlies rookie is a fierce competitor who doesn’t back down from anyone […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant talked about the Andre Iguodala situation Memphis dealt with this season. The Golden State Warriors were forced to trade Iguodala to the Grizzlies in order to create room to acquire D’Angelo Russell as part of […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant used a GIF of himself to react to Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn declaring himself as Rookie of the Year. https://t.co/HVFc4rq5Nb pic.twitter.com/8Hx0BtqsaG — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 13, 2020 You have to appreciate the confidence which Nunn has, but Morant was on his way to winning Rookie of the […]

Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn has just come out with what will be considered as one of the most controversial statements of the year. According to the 6-foot-2 shooting guard, he is completely confident that he deserves the Rookie of the Year award over Memphis Grizzlies rising star Ja Morant. “I’m Rookie of the Year,” […]

It’s been over a month since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the league office is still investigating on how it can resume the season at some point this year. With the NBA on hiatus, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the 2019-20 season so far. The […]

Legendary rapper Lil Wayne is a huge fan of Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant. While chopping it up with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Wayne called Ja “a dog.” The new Grizzlies franchise player appreciates the support and love from Lil Wayne: LOVE 💪🏽 https://t.co/h3A1SFvZKD — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 7, 2020 Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant almost ended Kevin Love’s career earlier this season. Morant tried to jump over Love and dunk on him, but the Grizzlies youngster missed the jam. However, it was one of the filthiest dunk attempts we have seen in NBA history. During an interview with SportsCenter, the Grizzlies star […]

The suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season prevented a hyped conclusion to a likely Rookie of the Year finish for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Morant, the second overall pick by the Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State, soared to the top of the Rookie of the Year leaderboard with his […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant says he has watched his rookie highlights “100 times already.” Fans can’t really blame Morant. There’s only so much you can do at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Grizzlies youngster says he watches his own tape to learn from his mistakes: “I done probably watched my highlights […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Fourth-year wing Caris LeVert could be on the trading block for the Brooklyn Nets as the Eastern Conference up-and-comer seeks to pair All-Star duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with a third star in the near future. LeVert, a 24-year-old swingman from the University of Michigan, was selected with the 20th overall pick in the […]

For Kendrick Perkins, Zach Randolph is one of the toughest NBA players in history. In a recent interview, Perkins shared the exact time when and how Randolph — who was then a member of the Memphis Grizzlies — earned his respect. Speaking with Cassidy Hubbarth, Amin Elhassan, and Tony Allen in a live stream chat […]

Nobody knows when the NBA will return. The coronavirus pandemic has caused its fair share of problems for sports leagues and organizations around the globe. This includes the NBA, as multiple players and team staffers have contracted the virus over the past few weeks, while players and coaches have taken to social media to encourage […]

Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera reportedly inquired about moving the franchise last August, per Ronald Fauci Tillery. https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/1243612148187762688 Back in 2018, the Grizzlies were mentioned as a team which could possibly move to Seattle. The city hasn’t had basketball since the SuperSonics were taken from them. The Grizzlies were the Vancouver Grizzlies from 1995-2001. They […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant ran out to a big lead in the Rookie of the Year race, but the arrival of No. 1 pick Zion Williamson after returning from injury seemingly added intrigue to the race. Williamson mesmerized with his power, athletic ability, and gaudy stat lines, leading to questions about whether Morant […]

The coronavirus suspension is forcing everyone to stay at home, so Memphis Grizzlies second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Jr. NBA have figured out a way to help kids stay active during this time. 🏀 @jarenjacksonjr of the @memgrizz tips off #JrNBAatHome, an interactive series that includes daily posts on Jr. NBA to […]

Before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was enjoying watching rookies Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Coby White play. The Heat icon believes the future of the NBA is in good hands with these three youngsters leading the way: The obvious ones are Ja and Zion. But i also loved […]