Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 95

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 […]

Memphis Grizzlies star rookie Ja Morant has always been a mama’s boy. Morant even has a tattoo of his mom’s favorite quote on his left arm: “Beneath No One.” So, it’s no surprise being in the NBA bubble definitely stop the Grizzlies phenom from surprising his mom with a gift. Morant posted a four-part IG […]

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 […]