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The Golden State Warriors received a boost when Gary Payton II returned to the rotation for Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Payton played 25 minutes off the bench and had seven points, three rebounds and three assists while providing stellar defense. The Warriors outscored the Celtics by 15 points […]

Gary Payton II was seen as a vital cog for the Golden State Warriors throughout the NBA playoffs, but particularly against the Memphis Grizzlies. His lockdown defensive from the guard spot was something the Warriors sorely lacked, which was absolutely necessary against a supernova scorer like Ja Morant. Golden State even started him in the […]

San Francisco, CA – In Game 2, Gary Payton II was injured by Dillon Brooks on a play many deemed as dirty. Steve Kerr said Brooks broke the code when he fouled Payton II while he was going up for a layup. The Warriors’ guard landed awkwardly on his arm and fractured his elbow. Sunday, […]

After the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies from the playoffs, Dillon Brooks still couldn’t help but take a shot at the Dubs as he highlighted how they are an aging team that is set to decline soon. Upon hearing those remarks, Stephen Curry made sure to fire back. Speaking to Sam Amick of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have failed to make it past the second round against the Golden State Warriors, but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks know very well it is not the end for them as things are only getting started. Without Ja Morant leading the way, the Grizzlies were unable to build the momentum […]

With their backs against the wall in Game 5 on Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies came out firing and absolutely demolished the lifeless Golden State Warriors to keep this series alive.   Now, they head to the Bay Area hoping to force a Game 7, but it won’t be easy. The Dubs will undoubtedly respond […]

The Memphis Grizzlies snapped the Golden State Warriors in half in Game 5 of their matchup in the second round of the NBA playoffs. With Ja Morant watching from the sideline, the Grizzlies went up by as much as 55 points in a 134-95 loss.  They set a new franchise record that they had previously […]

The Memphis Grizzlies went to battle in Game 4 of their series against the Golden State Warriors without their main man in Ja Morant who suffered a knee injury in their previous game. Their opponents, on the other hand, were also a man down after head coach Steve Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 prior to […]

Dillon Brooks did not have the best performance in the Memphis Grizzlies’ Game 4 loss to the Golden State Warriors. But Ja Morant doesn’t think he deserves all the social media slander.   One video in particular from a Grizzlies analysis Twitter account highlighted all the miscues and misfires from Dillon Brooks in Game 4. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a prime opportunity to steal Game 4 on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies faltered late, suffering a 101-98 defeat to fall down 3-1 in the second-round series. While it was an admirable effort for the Grizzlies, especially on the defensive end, they naturally […]

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks admits regret to his Flagrant 2 foul that led to the injury of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, noting that he didn’t mean to hurt him. To recall, Brooks was ejected in Game 2 after he hit Payton in the head early in the first quarter. The Warriors […]

Tension engulfed the NBA Playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors when Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks hit airborne Warriors guard Gary Payton II out of the air on a fast break during the first quarter of Game 2, resulting in a broken elbow for the Dubs’ reserve. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors have had arguably the most intense and physical series of the playoffs thus far. There have been chippiness, flagrant fouls, and unfortunately injuries already in the series. The most notable storyline heading into Game 4 is the status of Ja Morant. The Grizzlies star left Game 3 with […]

The big news coming off Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies is the state of Ja Morant’s knee. The All-Star exited the game early with injury, which was pinned on one specific instance when Warriors guard Jordan Poole was seen grabbing at Morant’s knee during a defensive scramble: The unfortunate moment […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has caught wind of the NBA’s decision to hand Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks a one-game suspension for his controversial foul on Gary Payton II in Game 2 of their second-round series. For his part, however, coach Kerr revealed how this development doesn’t really move the needle for […]

After coming off with a vengeance in Game 2, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies showcased their wares and tied the series at one apiece against the third-seeded Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. It was a masterclass performance by Morant, but one missing piece in that victory was the Grizzlies starting wing […]

The second-round series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors has taken a surprisingly brutal tone. Both teams have been playing physically, leading to more fouls for each side. The worst instance, though, happened in Game 2, and it wasn’t a pretty sight for both teams. In Game 2, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks […]

Ejections, hard fouls, and a few flipped birds have been the common theme through the first two games of the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors Western Conference Playoffs series which is currently tied at one game apiece. With two games coming up in the Bay area, a common buzzword has been used when describing […]

It was announced on Thursday that the NBA has decided to slap Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks with a one-game suspension for his Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green learned about the news as he was doing his podcast and he quickly provided his unfiltered reaction to this […]

San Francisco, CA – Thursday, the NBA announced Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks is being suspended for Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors. The suspension stems from his Game 2 flagrant-2 foul on Gary Payton II, which left the guard with a fractured elbow. The incident left the Warriors shorthanded, and Steve Kerr was […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been reprimanded for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 on Tuesday. The NBA is fining the veteran $25,000 for his obscene gesture as he walked down the tunnel. Per Shams: Warriors star Draymond Green has been fined $25,000 for his middle finger gestures to fans in Memphis […]

In the Memphis Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors, the Dillon Brooks was kicked out early after a dirty foul on Gary Payton II. Brooks was tossed from the game while Payton suffered an elbow injury that will take weeks to recover from. Although he could return during the NBA playoffs, it […]

There was plenty of conversation surrounding flagrant fouls following Draymond Green’s ejection in Game 1 of the second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. It did not take much time to spark up once again as Dillon Brooks was ejected just 2:52 into the Game 2 matchup.   Brooks made contact with […]

The Golden Warriors are a crucial man down with Gary Payton Jr. suffering an elbow injury in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies – one that could’ve been avoided. Dillon Brooks has been the subject of intense scrutiny after his hard foul that injured the Warriors guard. One voice who was critical on the matter […]

The series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies is all tied up. Ja Morant’s crew took Game 2 106-101, and the All-Star guard had a game-high 47 points. The defeat left the Warriors frustrated and concerned, but it wasn’t because they lost a winnable game. It was because Gary Payton II fractured his […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was an NBA fan’s dream. It was big play after big play, a ton of lead changes, stars showed up in the clutch, and more. After a game like that, everyone knew what to expect in the second meeting. But early in the first quarter, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not hold back in his criticism of Dillon Brooks after the Memphis Grizzlies forward was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II early in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Payton is now looking at a potentially season-ending injury and coach Kerr is not happy […]

The first game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors was an intense one. Game 2, on the other hand, has taken things to a different level, especially when Dillon Brooks landed a clothesline on Gary Payton II, which resulted in a flagrant 2 foul on the former and a fractured elbow for the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not happy with what he believes was a “dirty” play from Dillon Brooks that injured Gary Payton II. Early in the first quarter of the game, Payton found himself with a clear path to the basket. Instead of letting the Warriors guard get the easy two, however, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered Tuesday night in need of a victory after taking a heartbreaking loss in Game 1. They came out aggressive, and jumped out to an early 8-0 lead on the Golden State Warriors. Then Warriors guard Gary Payton II made a move to the basket in transition and Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks took […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Monday night as they blew out the Golden State Warriors, 123-95. Both teams were missing some of their stars in this one, which meant that other players on the squad had to step in for their respective sides. For Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala, it was a chance […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most surprising teams in the Association this season. While Ja Morant is playing at an MVP level, his supporting cast is also putting in work. At 45-22, they’ve been doing all of this damage without one of their best players for most of the campaign: Dillon Brooks. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on fire, climbing to second place in the West with Ja Morant leading the way. Even better, they are set to have Dillon Brooks back real soon after two months on the sidelines. It is definitely surprising that the Grizzlies have been thriving even though they are not in full health. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, to this point in the season, have been the most pleasant surprise. They have reclaimed a place among the NBA’s best teams despite being one of its youngest. Most of the Grizzlies players have proven that they are legit. Ja Morant is a certified star. Desmond Bane is a certified sharpshooter who […]

The scorching hot Memphis Grizzlies, who have just collected nine straight wins, will have a tall task ahead on Tuesday night as the high-flying Golden State Warriors visit the FedExForum. While Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are expected to suit up, another key piece of their rotation recently hurt his ankle. That being said, is […]

Few people on planet earth have as much insight on Stephen Curry as Draymond Green does. The two have been together ever since the Golden State Warriors drafted Green back in 2012. The Warriors forward was asked about Stephen Curry preparing for a player who potentially “gives him trouble”. Draymond was particularly perplexed at the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been banged up badly and just suffered another blow to their already depleted depth. Dillon Brooks is now sidelined as he enters the NBA’s health and safety protocols. .@memgrizz status update: Dillon Brooks has entered health and safety protocols and is out for tonight's game vs @Lakers. https://t.co/30FsMaZQRm — Grizzlies PR […]

Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies were left disappointed after their 104-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Brooks, who picked up two technical fouls during the game, was not happy with the officiating. The 25-year-old received his second technical foul of the night with 27.5 seconds left in the game. His anger with […]

Yuta Watanabe returned to the court for the Toronto Raptors in a big way Wednesday night. With just under 11 minutes remaining the fourth quarter, and with the Raptors trailing the Memphis Grizzlies by one, Malachi Flynn sped to the corner to try and contest a Dillon Brooks three. Brooks patiently waited for Flynn to […]