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The West’s eighth seed is a narrow race, but the Memphis Grizzlies intend to hold on tight. Following the All-Star break, the team’s tough schedule has led some to predict their falling out of contention. Adamant to prove critics wrong, the Grizzlies won their second straight 39+ point win on the road Wednesday night, making […]

The Memphis Grizzlies clobbered the Brooklyn Nets by 39 points on Wednesday night in Barclays Center, as they bested the likely seventh-seed in the Eastern Conference by a final score of 118-79. Late in the game, as the deep benchwarmers lit it up for Memphis, the team produced a noteworthy celebration by imitating a famous […]

The Memphis Grizzlies destroyed the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, winning by a final score of 118-79. In the win, the Grizzlies set a new franchise-record with 20 made three-pointers: The @memgrizz set a new franchise-record with 20 threes made in the W at Barclays Center. Ja Morant: 15 PTS, 7 REB, 5 ASTJosh Jackson: 19 […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. could return from his knee injury next week, per team reporter Michael Wallace. The Grizzlies announced back on Feb. 23 that Jackson would miss at least two weeks due to a left knee sprain. As @jarenjacksonjr pushed through court workout before tonight's […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant met and became friends over NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago when both youngsters played for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge. Ever since that weekend in chilly Chicago, Young and Morant keep in touch almost every day, via Sarah K. Spencer […]

The Memphis Grizzlies set multiple franchise records in their dominant 39-point victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Per the Grizzlies PR, the team’s 127-88 victory on Monday is the second-largest margin of victory in franchise history. On the road, it is their biggest win ever. Largest Margin of Victory, @memgrizz History:+47, Dec. 13, 2003 vs. New […]

In a game that has been frankly painful due to ineptitude on either side, Josh Jackson of the Memphis Grizzlies produced a rather dispiriting highlight in the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks. As can be seen in the video below, the former No. 4 overall pick blew a wide-open dunk in hilarious fashion by […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been impressed by how hard Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant plays on a nightly basis. A lot of people have been saying Morant reminds them of young D-Rose. While the former MVP won’t get into comparisons, he did speak highly of Ja and what the youngster has been […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived third-year big-man Jordan Bell, according to The Athletic. The Grizzlies have waived former Warriors/Timberwolves forward Jordan Bell, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2020 Bell was traded to Memphis three weeks ago at the deadline—one day after being dealt to Houston from Minnesota in the […]

Veteran power forward Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Tolliver began the season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland then traded him to the Sacramento Kings in the Trevor Ariza deal. The Kings waived Tolliver on February 29. He’s now […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant isn’t concerning himself with individual awards, even after being the runaway favorite to with the Rookie of the Year award. The No. 2 overall pick is fresh off two double-double performances, the latest a 27-point, 14-assist masterpiece that gave his Grizzlies a win over the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers. Yet […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has been a fan favorite this season for his fearless attitude on the floor in just his first season as a pro. Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, however, doesn’t seem to be too fond of the youngster’s fiery attitude. The 29-year-old Montenegrin was talking about his transition to becoming a […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was the driving force behind the team’s 105-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, but he has nothing but respect for LeBron James. Morant has previously shared his admiration for Russell Westbrook and his opinion of Russ as one of the more underappreciated players in the NBA. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has respect for the new crop of stars in the NBA. James previously praised New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson following their first matchup on Tuesday, and he had similar words of encouragement for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant on Saturday. LeBron called Morant “super special” following Memphis’ 105-88 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took down a powerhouse by defeating the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies in their 105-88 home victory. Morant then took to Twitter to celebrate their blowout victory: DO YA FEEL ME 🗣 pic.twitter.com/MGzfqWQdQs — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) March 1, 2020 […]

Ja Morant helped Grind City hoops fans enjoy another basketball high as he led the Memphis Grizzlies to an overwhelming win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. However, what many failed to comprehend was the level of play the rookie has displayed so far this season. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say […]

LeBron James is all about helping the next generation of superstars grow, so he’s more than happy to see Ja Morant thrive. This emerged after the game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies. James pulled off a class move by sending Morant a jersey with a message on it after the Lakers […]

After taking down the no. 1 seed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dedicated their victory to a Twitter troll that recently called out the rookie. .@JaMorant dedicated the end of a 5-game losing streak to a Twitter troll: "I'm thankful for this guy who tweeted and said I don't have […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks says rookie point guard Ja Morant reminds him of Derrick Rose. Like Rose, Morant is a competitor who works hard day in and day out to become the best player he can be. Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history by winning the award in just his third season […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas and Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles nearly came to blows on Friday night at the FedEx Forum. With under six minutes left in regulation of the heated battle, the two big men figured in a physical confrontation down low. The 7-foot Lithuanian corralled an offensive rebound and proceeded to […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant had himself a defensive mismatch against the Sacramento Kings on Friday and took full advantage of it. During the early stages of the Grizzlies’ hosting of the Kings at FedEx Forum, the 20-year-old spitfire guard drew in Sacramento forward Nemanja Bjelica after a switch. Displaying wisdom beyond his years, […]

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen returned to the FedExForum on Friday and got a standing ovation from the Memphis Grizzlies crowd. Randolph and Allen were the stalwarts of Memphis’ Grit and Grind era: Zach Randolph returns to Memphis. Nothing like the Grit and Grind era💪pic.twitter.com/DlsbWKzn5d — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 29, 2020 Zach Randolph played 17 […]

The NBA won’t rescind the technical foul Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook received on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Westbrook yelled “And-1” after making a layup, and the ref decided to call a technical foul on the Rockets star: The NBA confirmed the technical given to Russell Westbrook after this bucket👇 last night […]

Most NBA teams will have hit the 60-game mark by the end of this week, leaving only 22 games as the final stretch to determine their playoff fate. Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, and the Indiana Pacers have major questions to answer. The East has a lot […]

Russell Westbrook received some high praise from rookie Ja Morant after his Houston Rockets handed the Memphis Grizzlies a convincing 140-112 defeat. Westbrook had 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a showstopping offensive performance that saw Houston score 35 or more in every quarter. Morant said Westbrook is “highly disrespected” as a star […]

Everything has worked out for Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook this season when he stopped taking threes and started bulldozing his way to the rim more often. Since then, the Rockets’ point guard has been having an impressive but relatively quiet season, pouring in 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Rookie of […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has become a foul-drawing maestro over the past few seasons. During Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies, he got in the lane, 1-on-2, and drew a foul, much to the dismay of multiple Grizzlies, including Gorgui Dieng and Dillon Brooks. The duo both had the same hilarious reaction to Harden […]

Ever wonder what Andre Iguodala was doing all this time before the Miami Heat acquired him from the Memphis Grizzlies? According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Iguodala was working in Silicon Valley and didn’t even think about the Heat as a possible team which could trade for him (h/t Drew Shiller of […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout Ja Morant is impressed with the play of fellow rookie guard Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. White, the Bulls’ No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has been on a tear of late. In fact, the UNC product has racked up 30 or more points in each of his […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke will be out at least two weeks with a right quadriceps injury. Clarke left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with hip soreness: The Grizzlies say rookie forward Brandon Clarke has a right quadriceps injury, which will be re-evaluated in two weeks. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) February 26, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came out swinging against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. It seems even the no-calls went in their favor during the dominant win. Early in the game, when forward Kawhi Leonard came up with a steal and dished it to George on the fastbreak, PG followed it up with a blatant […]

Josh Jackson is trying to revive his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he had his most impressive game yet on Friday in Los Angeles. Despite the Grizzlies’ 117-105 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center, Jackson finished with 20 points (9-of-12 shooting) in under 23 minutes off the bench — his first time scoring […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are holding steady at the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference, but they face a challenging schedule in the final third of the season. Things will only get harder without second-year forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who will miss at least two weeks due to a left knee sprain, per the team: […]

Memphis Grizzlies second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. doesn’t think New Orleans Pelicans rookie stud Zion Williamson can catch Ja Morant for the Rookie of the Year award. While Williamson has been nothing short of spectacular in his first 11 NBA games, Morant has been putting on a show all season and leading the Grizzlies […]

The Los Angeles Lakers duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis had a little bit of fun, which hilariously was at their own expense. The pair was shown some old Instagram photos of themselves, and they were asked to react to the same. As expected, hilarity ensued. 😅😅 @KingJames and @AntDavis23 dig into the archives […]

Allen Iverson forged an arsenal of highlights during his 14-year NBA career. A time full of poster-like finishes, ankle-breaking moves, and plenty of flair that made the Philadelphia 76ers icon such a fan favorite. These are the 10 best moments of his illustrious Hall of Fame NBA career. 10. Iverson gets his Sixers jersey retired […]

Ja Morant, the rookie sensation for the Memphis Grizzlies, has some of the most staggering hops for a point guard in the entire NBA. In fact, one could argue that the 20-year-old No. overall pick is the single-best point guard dunker in the NBA. With a bendy frame and stunning athleticism, Morant has produced a […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, Andre Iguodala had some heated twitter exchanges with Ja Morant and his Memphis Grizzlies teammate Dillon Brooks. Morant and Brooks apparently didn’t appreciate Iguodala intentionally sitting out with the Grizzlies and hoped that he would get traded. Now, in a recent interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Morant spoke out […]

If you’re playing against Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies, you better be prepared to run up and down the court and compete at the highest level. Behind Jackson and rookie point guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies sit in the eighth spot in the West, a position no one saw Memphis getting to before […]