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The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly offered small forward Andre Iguodala to the Milwaukee Bucks for a 2020 protected first-round pick, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. With the NBA trade deadline coming up, the Grizzlies remain confident they will get value by flipping Iguodala and don’t have any plans to buy him out: And one league source […]

Former AAU teammates and top two picks of the 2019 NBA draft, Zion Williamson and Ja Morant swapped jerseys after their teams faced off against each other on Friday. Zion & Ja swap jerseys ✊ pic.twitter.com/L6YSQCFGqU — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 1, 2020 After a stellar sophomore season at Murray State, Ja Morant was […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. sees a lot of Allen Iverson in rookie point guard Ja Morant. Jackson says Morant “has that kind of swag” that Iverson had during his Hall of Fame days. “I tell him he be fallin’ like Allen Iverson,” Jackson said, via ESPN. “He has that kind of swag […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant plays with an aggression and chip on his shoulder every single night he’s on the floor. Morant went from an overlooked recruit out of high school to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft. He’s viewed by many as the front runner to win the 2020 […]

Following Wednesday night’s 125-112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets are now 29-18 and sitting in the sixth spot in a ruthless Western Conference. It’s not as if Houston is going to struggle to make the postseason, but at this point, it’s safe to say the club has yet to reach its […]

The NBA has officially announced the repercussions for Wednesday night’s brawl between the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies. Knicks guard Elfrid Payton–who instigated the incident by shoving Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder in the middle of a shot attempt–was suspended for a game. Marko Guduric and Jaren Jackson Jr. were among the Grizzlies players suspended […]

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton doubled down on his decision to shove Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder in the final minute of regulation, earning his ejection. Crowder had stolen the ball from an inbounds play and squared up for a corner 3-pointer before Payton charged at him and knocked him to the ground, […]

The New York Knicks suffered another blowout loss in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies, 127-106. This was no ordinary loss, though, as the events that led to and followed the final buzzer collectively form what appears to be an all-time low for the Knicks organization. New York is already in […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder fired back at ESPN analyst and former NBA player Tim Legler after the latter criticized his judgment during a late skirmish on Wednesday. Boasting an 18-point lead, Crowder stole an inbounds pass with 53.5 seconds left in regulation and squared up for a 3-pointer, causing New York Knicks guard Elfrid […]

The New York Knicks are trending online, but not for a reason fans would have wanted. On Wednesday night’s game in Madison Square Garden, an altercation broke out between Knicks guard Elfrid Payton and Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder. Payton got a shot in after the Grizzlies player attempted a corner three with the game practically […]

Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden ended with another blowout loss for the New York Knicks, 127-106. The game, though, ended in a dramatic fashion as a brawl ensued between Knicks guard Elfrid Payton and Memphis Grizzlies’ Jae Crowder with under a minute to go. The drama did not end on court as Payton’s teammate […]

After his noted feud with Markieff Morris in 2017, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder is beefing with the other Morris brother, New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris. After a hard foul against Crowder late in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Grizzlies and Knicks, a fight broke out. Although it was Elfrid Payton […]

The New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies faced off in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night with the visiting Grizz getting the best of the Knicks by a final margin of 127 to 106. The game was not without its drama, however, as a brawl broke out with under a minute to go in the […]

The bright lights of Madison Square Garden shined on Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant for the first time in his career Wednesday night. During a first half in which he showed off myriad preternatural skills, this dish to Marko Guduric may have been one of Morant’s sveltest of the season. just your casual […]

Free-agent center Joakim Noah hasn’t been on an NBA roster since he was not re-signed by the Memphis Grizzlies after his one-year veteran’s minimum contract expired at the end of last season. Now we know why he hasn’t been signed: Achilles surgery. The NBA veteran announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he has been rehabbing his Achilles […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson has a great story about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Anderson shared the story on Twitter about Bryant, which highlights the true “Mamba Mentality.” mid game he asked how old i was. i told em 23. he said, “so okay you grew up watchin me play have i […]

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, the Memphis Grizzlies remain confident they will get value by flipping small forward Andre Iguodala. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, some executives around the league suspect that the Grizzlies’ fallback option is a Dallas Mavericks offer of Courtney Lee and the Golden State Warriors’ surprisingly high second-rounder: […]

The Denver Nuggets struggled on Tuesday night, as they fell to a surging Memphis Grizzlies side, 104-96. The home team came out hot off the gates, with Memphis outscoring their opponents 31-18 in the opening period. The Grizzlies would build on from there, and would eventually beat out one of the best teams in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is only a rookie, but the No. 2 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is currently in the midst of an impressive first go-round atop the highest level. Although Morant is widely considered to be the front runner to win the Rookie of the Year award with New Orleans […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is set to receive one of the highest honors for any college athlete, as Murray State is planning to retire his No. 12 jersey. Murray State head coach Matt McMahon stood before members of the media on Tuesday morning to make the announcement, noting that Morant’s jersey will be retired […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have recalled Josh Jackson from the NBA G League’s Memphis Hustle, according to the team. Jackson, who spent his first two seasons with the Phoenix Suns, has been trying to find his way back into the NBA, now getting called up in the wake of Grayson Allen’s injury. Allen fell awkwardly in […]

Who says Gregg Popovich hates the “three-point shot”? In an attempt to save a 22-year old streak, the San Antonio Spurs are breaking off from tradition. The Spurs were in the midst of a slump back in November; losing eight straight at one point. A team known for their enduring excellence; the five-time NBA champions […]

Don’t count out Iggy just yet. In an interview with Andre Iguodala, the former Finals MVP remained optimistic of staging a comeback despite not playing a single game since his transfer to the Memphis Grizzlies. In a move that made shockwaves around the league, the longtime Warrior was dealt by Golden State to Memphis in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been outstanding all season long, and at 36-9, they currently have a firm hold on the number one seed in a ruthless Western Conference. Nonetheless, this has not stopped them from considering their options as the February trade deadline quickly approaches. At this point, the biggest name that has been […]

Former NBA player, spending some time with the Grizzlies, and Great Britain National Team player, Robert Archibald has passed away. He was 39. The center-forward picked by Memphis in the 2002 NBA draft out of the University of Illinois was found dead at his home in Illinois last Thursday. The only Scot to ever play […]

It’s no secret that the Memphis Grizzlies killed it during the 2019 Draft, and they may have found their franchise player in Ja Morant. However, he isn’t the only outstanding rookie on the team. During the Grizzlies’ 125-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons, both Morant and Brandon Clarke played exceptionally well. In fact, the last […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly won’t buy out Andre Iguodala. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP won’t play a single game for the Grizzlies, as he waits to see which team will trade for him. Iguodala views it as a “blessing in disguise” that he […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant had a very quiet evening on Wednesday, as he saw his side blown out by a surging Boston Celtics club, 119-95. With the game over even before the fourth quarter, Morant was only able to log 24 minutes in this one, as he finished with a miserable two points […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, the second overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, was hyped up all game long as he watched his pal Zion Williamson make his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson’s debut set the NBA world on fire, as the 6-foot-6 forward scored 22 points (including 17 straight), grabbed seven […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a pair of stellar youngsters that have taken the league by storm in the form of point guard Ja Morant and big man Jaren Jackson Jr. And ahead of Wednesday’s contest, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined the ranks of those to take notice “Ja’s skill is top level, Jaren’s […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown will sit out against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday to nurse a right ankle injury, according to the team. Brown looked good on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers after returning from a two-game absence due to a thumb injury. He scored 20 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out […]

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Jaylen Brown as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Celtics say Brown has a right ankle sprain: Celtics list Jaylen Brown as questionable vs Memphis with a right ankle sprain. Kemba is probable with left knee soreness. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) January 21, 2020 The […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is only in the midst of his second season. After an impressive rookie campaign, the former Spartans standout is really starting to grasp the NBA game as well. Jackson Jr.’s latest feat came on Monday evening against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson made sure to assert his dominance […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen will reportedly serve a player development role for their G-League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, per Meghan Triplett of Grind City Media. Coach Taylor Jenkins just confirmed that Tony @aa000G9 Allen will have a role helping out with player development with the @MemphisHustle . Allen was seen at Hustle practice […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant submitted his entry for “pass of the year” in the fourth quarter of their 113-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Morant delivered a sick behind the back dish to Jaren Jackson Jr., who was waiting underneath the basket for a supposedly easy finish at the rim. Unfortunately, the 2018 4th […]

With an army of loyal Murray State fans watching at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant made sure he treated the spectators to a show. At the 8:13 mark of the third quarter of the Grizzlies’ road game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jae Crowder and Morant got on the break […]

For the first time as a pro, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant plays close to home in Ohio to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday. Prior to being selected second overall in this year’s draft, the 20-year-old guard suited up for two years at Murray State University in Murray, […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant will not participate in the slam dunk contest during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Morant had been mulling a potential appearance, but is instead focused on “maintaining good health for the duration of the season:” Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant has […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will make his regular season NBA debut on Jan. 22 against the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is “excited” for his friend. Won't get @Zionwilliamson vs @JaMorant showdown of top 2 @nba Draft picks in Mon's #MLKDay Game. But Ja is happy to see […]