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Last July, Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Just two months later and the Grizzlies and Iguodala reached a mutual agreement that effectively let the former Finals MVP part ways with the team. And while Iguodala is still on the Grizzlies roster, the veteran swingman has yet to […]

Going into the 2019 NBA Draft, there were some who said that Ja Morant — not Zion Williamson — would actually end up being the best player from the class. Of course, Williamson was still the talk of the town and was generally regarded as the cream of the crop. But with the way Morant has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made a conscious effort to loosen the ropes and unleashing their rookie star Ja Morant, a risk that has paid huge dividends for the organization that now finds itself in the playoff race after a statement 121-110 win over the Houston Rockets. First-year head coach Taylor Jenkins admitted his rookie point […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant had a monster outing, arguably the best game of his young career, in their 121-110 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Morant finished his night with 26 points and eight assists, and shot an extremely efficient 10-of-11 from the field. According to NBA.com Stats, the 20-year old […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant continues to dazzle in his rookie season so far, leading his team to its sixth consecutive victory with an impressive 121-110 win over the tough Houston Rockets at the FedEx Forum on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Murray State product was on fire down the stretch, hitting two clutch 3-pointers right over […]

Retired player and ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks that Ja Morant is a top 5 point guard in the NBA after watching the Memphis Grizzlies point guard play against the Houston Rockets. Ja Morant finished off with a team-high 26 points and 8 assists in Tuesday’s 121-110 win over the Rockets. Morant has been phenomenal […]

The Memphis Grizzlies seem to be way ahead of schedule in their supposed rebuilding season.  After leaving the Grit N’ Grind era in the past by shipping franchise cornerstones Marc Gasol and Mike Conley Jr., the Grizz were expected to struggle right of the gate in the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. The young Grizzlies, […]

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies helped put the finishing touches on a terrific victory against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night by going directly at James Harden on offense. In one play, the 20-year-old rookie gave Harden a taste of his own medicine with a spicy stepback triple that seemingly surprised the NBA’s scoring […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been surprisingly feisty of late, and the youthful team currently sits with a record of 18-22, which is good enough for the 8 seed in a diluted lower echelon of the West. On Tuesday night, the Grizzlies squared off against the Houston Rockets and summarily wiped the floor with them, clobbering […]

After being left for a wide-open 3-pointer, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies had some choice words for Houston Rockets star James Harden. Peep the clip below featuring Harden and Morant. Morant was left wide open for the pull-up 3-pointer. Harden was nowhere near him to contest it. And from the looks of it, he […]

Super rookie Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies showcased his nifty passing and ballhandling skills against the Houston Rockets. Peep the two possessions below featuring Morant. The first one featured a fake pass then a behind-the-back dime to a rolling Jaren Jackson Jr. In the second possession, not only did Morant come up with the […]

Eight-year NBA veteran Austin Rivers will make just his third start this season for the Houston Rockets as they face off against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Russell Westbrook resting for Tuesday’s game, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni announced that Rivers would get the start over Eric Gordon. “Someone is gonna have to chase Ja Morant […]

The Houston Rockets have decided to rest Russell Westbrook for one game of back-to-back sets throughout this season, and that trend will continue this week. The Rockets’ plan this time around is to have the former UCLA standout sit for Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and play in Wednesday night’s matchup against the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are arguably the hottest team in basketball right now. The team has won six of their last seven games and after a 20-point beatdown against the Golden State, extend their win streak to five games. A big part of the team’s recent dominance has been the stellar play of heralded rookie Ja […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has given fans a fair share of ridiculous highlights so far throughout his rookie campaign. The point guard out of Murray State added to the evergrowing list of highlights on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Stealing an errant pass from Spurs guard Derrick White, the speedy Ja Morant took […]

PLAYA VISTA – LA Clippers forward JaMychal Green got his start in the NBA about 1800 miles away from Downtown LA. Across the country, Green began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies behind franchise-star Zach Randolph. Anyone who watched the NBA during the last decade will tell you it wasn’t just any old Grizzlies […]

Memphis Grizzlies second-year stud Jaren Jackson Jr. has been ballin’ this season and has been a big factor for the team’s recent three-game winning streak. The 20-year-old big man’s inspired play earned him a slot in the franchise’s record books, holding the second longest streak for tallying multiple 3-pointers in game. .@jarenjacksonjr has now made […]

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies unleashed a nasty crossover that put Robert Covington of the Minnesota Timberwolves in skates en route to a smooth layup. Covington, a member of the 2018 NBA All-Defensive First Team, looked silly facing up against the rookie Morant. Ja turned the quickness sliders up against RoCo. Too shifty. pic.twitter.com/Uj4wJoMnAi […]

Despite his stature, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has shown his explosiveness and amazing leaping ability. On Tuesday before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves, the rookie floor general displayed his insane athleticism once again with an epic between-the-legs dunk. Ja in the dunk contest would be something else 🤭 (via @memgrizz)pic.twitter.com/Q5bG3t0a1k — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant is mulling the possibility of participating in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest as part of the upcoming All-Star Weekend festivities, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award has shown […]

Devin Booker set two franchise milestones during a 40-point, five-assist performance in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Phoenix Suns phenom had his seventh career game with 40 points and five dimes, which is a new franchise record, while also putting up his sixth straight 30-point game, breaking a tie with Charles Barkley and […]

After being selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and putting up a productive rookie season, it was expected that Josh Jackson could give the Phoenix Suns a franchise cornerstone alongside Devin Booker. It hasn’t turned out that way. Jackson regressed in his second season in Phoenix and saw a reduced […]

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, with the former emerging with an unexpected blowout victory against LA, 140-114. Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was in the very thick of the impressive victory, with the 6-foot-3 point guard logging 22 points (7-of-10 from the field, 7-of-8 from the line), four rebounds, nine assists, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost an ugly game to the Memphis Grizzles, 140-114. It was an ugly defeat that saw plenty of Clippers players rely on Kawhi Leonard alone to lift them out of the rut they found themselves in. The press naturally looked for answers as to why such a favorite to the NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ “Grint N’ Grind” era is over, as the franchise have ushered in some fresh talent in the 2019-20 NBA regular season led by their impressive rookie Ja Morant. Fortunately for their fans, the future certainly looks bright in Tennessee, especially on Saturday night when the Grizzlies outplayed the Los Angeles Clippers, 140-114,  […]

The Ja Morant show for the Memphis Grizzlies continues, this time at the expense of Los Angeles Clippers guard Jerome Robinson. Morant crossed over Robinson, paused and then hit a 3-pointer to cap off the play for the Grizzlies: 12, why you do him like that? 😤@JaMorant | #GrzNxtHen pic.twitter.com/cUarkzGTZf — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will likely be severely shorthanded when they play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, with All-Star forward Paul George listed as doubtful and Patrick Beverley out. Clippers have ruled Patrick Beverley OUT tomorrow afternoon against the Grizzlies. Paul George is doubtful to play. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 4, 2020 George left […]

Zach Randolph was recognized with one of the greatest honors a basketball player can receive in 2017, when his No. 50 jersey was retired by the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, though, the two-time All-Star is hoping for a post-retirement role with the team after officially hanging up his sneakers: https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/1212847517840412672 Randolph, now 38 years of age, […]

Miami Heat combo guard Kendrick Nunn and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. Nunn averaged 15.5 points, 3.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds for the Heat, while Morant put up 15.5 points and 6.5 assists for the […]

Despite a rather unceremonious exit from the Golden State Warriors last summer, veteran swingman Andre Iguodala is reportedly still interested in a reunion with his former squad. This same report suggests that there is also some mutual interest coming from the Warriors camp. Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. For now, the Warriors are only […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the reported frontrunners to trade for veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, despite a recent report suggesting the Mavs are not interested in acquiring him. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported multiple executives suggested the Mavs are the favorites to make a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, likely bundling veteran and former Grizzly […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich lauded former NBA star Zach Randolph after Randolph officially retired from the NBA. Popovich called Randolph a gamer who “always brought it” while also crediting the big man for being such a unique player: Pop on Zach Randolph: "He was a guy who really had great hands, a […]

After a colorful 17-year career in the NBA, two-time All-Star big man Zach Randolph announced his retirement on Friday — something that he made official on Twitter by posting a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part in his journey in the league. One love. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/aZmUTbD2eS — Zach Randolph (@MacBo50) December 28, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly “certain” they will trade exiled forward Andre Iguodala, who has been working out away from the team since being acquired in a trade with the Golden State Warriors in the summer. According to Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic, there is confidence from the Grizzlies front office that they will […]

Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant has been serving up highlight plays as of late, but he was on the receiving end of Marco Belinelli’s escape act on Monday night. The San Antonio Spurs’ 33-year-old Italian shooter  showed some wily veteran smarts against the more athletic 20-year-old, tricking him with a heads up play with under five […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge had himself quite a first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum on Monday night. LA scored 22 of the Spurs’ 42 points in the opening salvo — the most points he scored in a quarter throughout his 14-year career. Aldridge flashed the full repertoire in […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is one of the more exciting rookies to watch in the league. His vision — combined with his scoring — makes him one of the best young playmakers in the league. However, even a guy like him has a Christmas wish list. In this case, the list contains traits […]

Memphis Grizzlies super rookie Ja Morant almost completed what could have been the dunk of the year on Friday when he literally jumped over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. After the Grizzlies succumbed to the Cavs, 107-104, the 20-year-old guard out of Murray State didn’t elaborate much about the near highlight, simply claiming that Love […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love still has plenty left in the tank. However, after being nearly posterized by Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, the Cavs veteran thought of retirement. “The kid nearly jumped over me. I’m so glad he didn’t finish it. Can you do a medical retire and still get all your money? […]