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It seems like the controversial result of the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest really soured on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. After seeing what transpired on Saturday night, the high-flying point guard posted a cryptic tweet, likely indicating he will never enter the Slam Dunk competition. y’all just made my decision easier 🤝💯 https://t.co/RNV80N0cIY — Ja […]

Fans and players throughout the NBA know how special of a player Luka Doncic is. Fellow players even cede that the Dallas Mavericks star is one of the best young players the league has seen today. Ahead of the Rising Stars Challenge that Team USA won, 151-131, the Memphis Grizzlies guard and a couple of […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is already the odds-on favorite to win Rookie of the Year. The 20-year-old rookie out of Murray State showed exactly what has made him one of the most exciting young players in the league on Friday during the Rising Stars Challenge. On a fastbreak play during Friday’s All-Star festivities, […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson were AAU teammates, so they already have chemistry. It was on display with this sick half-court alley oop which Morant threw to Williamson in the Rising Stars Game: JA LOBS IT TO ZION. Top two picks with the halfcourt connection 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bnQMeVupPx […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant gave a quick reaction to Devin Booker being named as Damian Lillard’s All-Star replacement. Morant was the one candidate who could have given Booker a run for his money, considering he has helped spark the rebuilding Grizzlies into playoff contention during his first year in the league. While Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant debuted his new alter-ego on Wednesday, as his team faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Rookie of the Year frontrunner came dressed with a headband, which turned out to be the accessory of choice of Morant’s newly introduced character, “Headband 12.” Ja Morant is warming up with the […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Hassan Whiteside was ready to use his fists after Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas threatened to throw the ball at him. Whiteside spiked a follow-up slam over Valanciunas during the Grizzlies’ 111-104 win over the Blazers on Wednesday. Whiteside slightly nudged Valanciunas and the latter didn’t seem to like it. […]

While wearing the 1990s-era Vancouver Grizzlies jerseys on the matching throwback court, 20-year-old Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant whipped out another product of ’90s basketball, pulling a lightning-quick transition Shammgod on the Portland Trail Blazers defense. Ja swerved on 'em 😮 pic.twitter.com/NvEpjUfOfv — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020   Morant is the heavy favorite to win […]

New Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow admits he has no idea when he’ll make his Memphis debut. The Grizzlies acquired Winslow from the Miami Heat in the Andre Iguodala trade. He’s still dealing with a back injury: “I’m not going to give any dates (for a possible return), I’m sorry,” Winslow told Ira Winderman of […]

Good news for Memphis Grizzlies fans: Justise Winslow seems to be enjoying his new digs. TMZ caught up with Winslow and asked the newest member of the Grizzlies about his first impressions of Memphis. “It’s great, I love it here. Everybody’s been very receiving and excited for me…I love Memphis,” said Winslow. Winslow was traded […]

New Miami Heat small forward Andre Iguodala says it wasn’t leverage that got him to the South Beach franchise, but rather patience. Iguodala was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Memphis Grizzlies this past summer. The former Finals MVP didn’t play a single game for Memphis and reached an agreement with the team […]

New Memphis Grizzlies swingman Justise Winslow helped rookie point guard Ja Morant get his first career triple-double without even playing on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Winslow, whom the Grizzlies acquired from the Miami Heat, is still out due to injury. However, that didn’t stop the lefty from giving Morant some tips on how to […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala claimed that the Memphis Grizzlies came to him about not reporting to the team while he was on the roster. Iguodala was traded from the Warriors to the Grizzlies over the summer. According to reports, the three-time champion was not happy […]

Ja Morant powered the Memphis Grizzlies over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, and his triple-double performance in the game effectively seals his spot in the team’s lore. Not only was the Murray State standout able to notch his first career triple-double, but he has become the second rookie in team history to notch a […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant continues to add to his Rookie of the Year resume. Morant notched the first triple-double of his career on Sunday as the Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99 at the Capital One Arena in D.C. The former Murray State star dominated, the game scoring 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting […]

The Miami Heat parted ways with its 2015 10th overall pick Justise Winslow after they traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in the deal that netted them Andre Iguodala. Though the Heat traded him, Winslow gave a touching farewell message to Miami fans on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ThtG0nJke/?igshid=gwtx5keqwj2c Miami traded Winslow and Dion Waiters to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Richardson has missed the previous six games because of a hamstring issue: Josh Richardson will play tonight — Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) February 7, 2020 The Sixers are really struggling right now. They are 31-21 on the season, but currently on a four-game […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were arguably the most active team in the final hours of the 2020 trade deadline, shuffling multiple pieces across the league. However, while they did manage to acquire Dion Waiters from the Miami Heat, it seems they don’t see him as part of their future. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, […]

The NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday has come and gone, with some teams gunning it for the chip this year and others trying to move players and regroup for the following season. While the final trades are being tallied, there are a few winners and losers to the deadline due to teams getting more competitive […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading longtime center Gorgui Dieng to the Memphis Grizzlies, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. In exchange for the seven-year veteran, the Grizzlies are sending recently acquired forward James Johnson, and it appears Minnesota will be a third team in the Grizzlies’ deal with the Miami Heat for Andre Iguodala, according […]

Two of the teams attached to a pair of very messy trades ahead of the NBA’s deadline on Thursday just made a trade together, with the Houston Rockets trading center Jordan Bell to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Houston has traded Jordan Bell to Memphis for Bruno Caboclo, source tells ESPN. Teams […]

The Miami Heat acquired Andre Iguodala in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, and now, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Heat also nabbed forward Jae Crowder and guard Solomon Hill in the deal. Miami sent young wing Justise Winslow to the Grizzlies in the deal for Iguodala, which […]

The Miami Heat have traded shooting guard Dion Waiters to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, adding to a package of Justise Winslow and James Johnson for Andre Iguodala, Solomon Hill and Jae Crowder. This follows a recent trade bones of an Iguodala move that would see him earn a two-year […]

Miami Heat newcomer Andre Iguodala barked back at his former “teammates” Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies, who were happy to welcome Justise Winslow in a trade for the veteran on Wednesday. Brooks had been critical of Iguodala’s refusal of being with the team this season, noting he’ll be glad once he’s […]

The Miami Heat are working to flesh out a contract extension for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari as part of a complex three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Heat first lined up a trade to acquire Andre Iguodala and then sign him to a two-year, $30 million extension […]

NBA icon-turned-analyst Dwyane Wade is ecstatic about the Memphis Grizzlies’ young core, so much so that he even called Shaquille O’Neal to take notice of the young studs. I love what Memphis is building. @shaq it’s time to take notice of these young bulls https://t.co/m3Qdn5DOhw — DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 6, 2020 Ja Morant, the second […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant is happy that the controversial Andre Iguodala saga is finally over after the veteran was traded to the Miami Heat. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Morant expressed his satisfaction with the deal and added that he’s looking forward to lace up with the rest of the team. “It’s over […]

The Miami Heat landed Andre Iguodala in the biggest trade transaction to date. But according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Heat are still working on a three-team deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder to add Danilo Gallinari to their roster. According to Wojnarowski, talks could extend into Thursday — the trade […]

Dillon Brooks has signed a three-year extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The extension is worth $35 million: Memphis has agreed to a three-year, $35M extension with Dillon Brooks, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020 The Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday by a […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis was forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavs bg man is feared to suffer a possible broken nose, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The incident occurred when Porzingis took an elbow from Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the third quarter of the game. https://twitter.com/ForeverHardwood/status/1225262959229886464 […]

The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies reportedly could bring the Oklahoma City Thunder into their Andre Iguodala trade so Miami can get Danilo Gallinari, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Told there is a chance this Miami/Memphis deal ends up a 3-team deal and brings in Oklahoma City. Heat are trying to find a […]

Small forward Justise Winslow is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Andre Iguodala trade with the Miami Heat, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Justise Winslow is part of the package headed to Memphis in the Iguodala trade, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020 Winslow has only appeared in […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm in his rookie season, capturing the attention of players and coaches around the league with his tremendous athleticism and ball-handling. In fact, that athleticism is what prompted Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, in advance of their matchup against the Grizzlies, to compare […]

As trade talks heat up in the 24 hours preceding the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been active in attempting to acquire Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, with the Miami Heat reportedly nearing a deal to acquire the veteran, it appears that the Lakers’ “last Hail Mary attempt” has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat are reportedly in “advanced” talks about a deal centered around want-away veteran Andre Iguuodala, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Miami and Memphis are in advanced discussions for Andre Iguodala to land with the Heat, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2020 Charania […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant sent a direct message to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after the two exchanged social media shots over Andre Iguodala. Morant liked a tweet on Twitter which read, “f**k Iguodala.” After the Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons on Monday, Dillon Brooks told reporters he can’t wait for Memphis […]

The new front office of the Memphis Grizzlies wanted their situation with Andre Iguodala to set an organizational tone, and that is why they’ve resisted buying him out, according to Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN. The Grizzlies have not moved from that position leading to a trade deadline in which they expect to receive an asset […]

Andre Iguodala addressed the recent standoff with his team, the Memphis Grizzlies, who cast him out at his request, reportedly telling he didn’t intend to be a part of the team at this point in his career. The 16-year veteran cleared it up, saying it was never his intention to not play for the team, […]

The goal of every NBA team is to make the NBA Finals, and they’re more than happy to do that with what they’ve got. Whenever the trade deadline approaches, there are teams who are more than willing to make moves in order to get the piece they lack for a successful run. While trades ideally […]