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NBA All-Star Weekend is now just around the corner with the league starting to unveil more and more details surrounding this year’s festivities. With the annual event taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina this time around, the NBA continues to add to the always popular weekend. With the league previously announcing that a few legends […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just days away, and all signs are pointing to the very strong likelihood that Marc Gasol will be traded away from the Memphis Grizzlies. Mike Conley opened up to Omari Sankofa of The Athletic about the potential of his long-time teammate Gasol being traded: “Knowing what’s possible after tonight, it’s […]

The Toronto Raptors are pursuing a trade to acquire Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley and the veteran guard would reportedly look positively on Toronto as an option, according to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. The Raptors would likely part ways with Kyle Lowry in the deal, so if Toronto did acquire Conley, he would […]

While much of the discussion surrounding trade rumors has been dominated recently by Anthony Davis, there are still other big names up in the air that could be shuffled around the league prior to February 7th. Out of those names, it seems the most likely candidate to wind up on a new team may be […]

The Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons are reportedly the two front runners to acquire Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. The Grizzlies are looking to rebuild, so they have been taking trade calls on Conley and All-Star center Marc Gasol. The Pistons have been trying […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is only hours away, with Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff point inching closer and closer before teams take their best shot at making some big-time acquisitions before the window closes for good until free agency in July 1. From buyers to sellers, the league will see plenty of player movement, whether […]

With the NBA trade deadline inching closer, the Toronto Raptors are surprisingly trying to get involved in some big-name acquisitions. According to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer, the Raptors have called the Memphis Grizzlies and inquired about acquiring stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in a trade. Per Fischer, the Raptors have reportedly […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been looking for potential deals for their two aging stars. Both point guard Mike Conley and center Marc Gasol might be playing their home games in different venues by the end of the month. Per Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Grizzlies seem to be holding out for a better […]

With Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley emerging as one of the hottest targets as the trade deadline closes in, a number of teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the 31-year-old veteran. One such team is the Detroit Pistons, who have engaged in talks with the Grizzlies to negotiate a deal for Conley, according to Vince Ellis […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have Mike Conley and Jaren Jackson Jr. back in the lineup when they face the New York Knicks on Sunday, the team announced. Garrett Temple will miss his fifth straight game with a left shoulder  sprain. Both Conley and Jackson missed the Grizzlies’ last game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Conley […]

The Utah Jazz reportedly offered Ricky Rubio and a first-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Mike Conley, according to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. The Grizzlies have been taking trade calls on Mike Conley for the past few weeks now, as Memphis has one of the worst records in the NBA and […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Utah Jazz and the Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly entered negotiations in a potentially franchise-altering deal centered around Ricky Rubio and Mike Conley. Utah has had exploratory discussions with Memphis on a potential swap headlined by Mike Conley and Ricky Rubio in advance of next week's trade deadline, according […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr. has gotten mostly crickets upon hitting the trade block, besides the Utah Jazz’ reported interest in trading for him, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Despite being the younger of two between him and soon-to-be 34-year-old Marc Gasol; Conley, 31, is an unnecessary commodity in today’s market, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finally got back on track after getting a much needed victory against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. The narrow 106-103 win ended an 8-game losing skid and helped ease some of the troubles surrounding the team after struggling throughout December and the new year. Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley seemed […]

While the Memphis Grizzlies may want to trade Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, it may also be wise for them to consider dealing some of their role players. According to Sean Deveney of The Sporting News, there is actually more of a market for big man JaMychal Green and wing Garrett Temple than there is […]

A day after being told the franchise will begin listening to trade offers for them, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley played their best games of the season. Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, Marc Gasol recorded a triple-double by scoring 22 points, grabbing 17 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists. […]

The Utah Jazz have expressed interest in trading for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. The Grizzlies are open to moving Mike Conley ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline. The Jazz are reportedly looking to add a third dynamic player alongside shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and center […]

Per SB Nation’s Grizzly Bear Blues blog, Mike Conley is thankful that Memphis Grizzlies team owner Robert Pera told him that he was on the trading block. For Conley, it’s much better than hearing it through Twitter or other online forums. Mike Conley says he really appreciated Robert Pera calling him about being on the […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley told local reporters on Wednesday he wasn’t aware the team was listening to trade offers for him until owner Robert Pera called him. The Grizzlies currently have the second-worst record in the Western Conference, and it appears the front office in Memphis is finally ready to embark on a […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley says he almost got traded in his second season in the NBA. Conley, speaking to local reporters on Wednesday for the first time since reports came out that Memphis is listening to trade offers for him and center Marc Gasol, said he’s used to trade rumors because he was […]

Memphis Grizzlies controlling-owner Robert Pera called point guard Mike Conley Jr. and center Marc Gasol to make them aware the organization will include them in trade talks ahead of the impending Feb. 7 trade deadline. Conley spoke to reporters about his thoughts on the matter, noting it was something he expected after the Grizzlies have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are now fielding calls regarding trades for Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, neither of the two requested a trade. Gasol and Conley met with owner Robert Pera in Memphis recently, but neither expressed a desire to be traded, league sources told ESPN. Both Marc Gasol […]

For the first time since the two have been with the team, the Memphis Grizzlies will begin listening to trade offers on center Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies have the second-worst record in the Western Conference and are on their way to missing the playoffs for […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies continue to struggle, the idea of trading away either Marc Gasol or Mike Conley is becoming a more realistic option. However, if Memphis does pursue a deal that would ship out one of their star players, they would like to shed some salary as well. According to Marc Stein of the New […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley met with owner Robert Pera this week to discuss the overall state of the team and franchise, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Grizzlies are just 19-25 on the season, which is 14th place in the Western Conference. Conley and Gasol reportedly sat down […]

Even though the Memphis Grizzlies took yet another loss on Monday night to the New Orleans Pelicans, their fans received some uplifting news. Point guard Mike Conley is now the franchise leader in 20-point, 10-assist games. Mike Conley now has 16 games with 20+ points and 10+ assists, surpassing Mike Bibby for the most in […]

On Nov. 21, after a 104-103 victory at San Antonio, the Memphis Grizzlies had a record of 12-5 and sole possession of first place in the Western Conference. With many experts predicting the Grizzlies to be on the outside looking in when it came to the playoff picture, ‘Grit and Grind’ looked like it was […]

According to Mike Wallace of Grind City Media, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley should play on Friday night when the Grizzlies play host to the upstart Brooklyn Nets. Conley said after morning shootaround his shoulder continues to progress. Said he came back to arena last night to watch the Tigers game and get another […]

Call it a panic attack, but the Memphis Grizzlies of yesteryear can no longer be replicated — especially after Wednesday’s fight between two veterans in Garrett Temple and Omri Casspi. The fierceness, the nastiness, the very Grit ‘n’ Grind nature that made this team such a beloved and endearing group to root for no longer […]

It was earlier reported that a fight broke out in the Memphis Grizzlies locker room between teammates Garrett Temple and Omri Casspi following the team’s 101-94 home defeat against the Detroit Pistons. Team cornerstone veterans Marc Gasol and Mike Conley faced the media shortly after the altercation and explained how the heated team meeting turned […]

The Memphis Grizzlies blew a 19-point lead at home against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, falling by a score of 112-103. Afterward, Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was not happy with the officiating, particularly when it came to point guard Mike Conley. Late in the game with Memphis down one with about two-and-a-half-minutes left, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says it’s a joke that Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley has never made an All-Star team in his NBA career. Conley is in his 12th season in the league and has career averages of 14.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Brad Stevens today called it “a […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley shared a special moment with a fan after Wednesday night’s 95-87 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside FedExForum. As he made his way off the court, Conley handed out several pieces of his game-worn attire, including his headband. One piece of his apparel, however, was destined for Kemberley Lee. […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley understands the difficulties that come along with being involved in NBA trade discussions. Conley’s comments on the matter come days after a wild sequence of events that included a failed three-team trade involving the Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards. Reports suggested that what held the trade back was confusion […]

Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley is dealing with an apparent finger injury, but Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff says the lefty will play on Saturday. The Grizzlies host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night at FedEx Forum. J.B. Bickerstaff says Mike Conley’s finger is “a little sore, a little stiff,” but nothing […]

Mike Conley has gotten the chance to be the frontman of this Memphis Grizzlies team and despite being seemingly comfortable being in the shadows of elite players at his position, the 31-year-old admitted he’s looking to leave his mark in the game before it’s all said and done. When evaluating point guards, names like Stephen […]

Mike Conley and the Memphis Grizzlies are without question one of the biggest surprises of the 2018-19 NBA season. They are currently 13-9 on the season, which has placed them in first place within the Southwest Division. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies have been on a bit of a down streak, dropping four out of their last […]

Mike Conley and Jaren Jackson Jr. became the first Memphis Grizzlies pairing to both drop 35 or more points in the same game:. Jaren Jackson Jr. (Career-high 36 PTS) & Mike Conley (37 PTS, 10 AST) become the first pair of teammates in @memgrizz franchise history to each score 35+ points in the same game! […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had the worst season in franchise history last season and the absence of point guard Mike Conley was a big reason why. Conely only played in 12 games last season due to a left heel injury which required surgery in January. The Grizzlies went 22-60, finishing with the second worst record in […]