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The votes are in. The NBA has officially announced this season’s first and second All-Defense teams, and as expected, there were a number of notable snubs. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wasn’t very happy with how the vote turned out, and he was quick to remind everyone on social media about one particular omission from […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs and could be looking at a busy offseason. After what has been viewed as the best team to surround Damian Lillard fell short this year, who knows what is going to happen with this franchise. There is speculation there could be multiple trades, […]

After a resounding Game 1 upset of the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves facing a 1-2 hole. The upstart Grizzlies trailed basically the entire way in Game 3, then went on a spirited run in the fourth quarter to take the lead with under five minutes to play. But like the veteran team […]

One of the biggest headlines coming out of Wednesday’s slate of playoff games was the ugly incident involving Ja Morant’s family being relentlessly heckled by Utah Jazz fans in Game 2 of their first-round matchup. As it turns out, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks’ family was also victimized by a handful of racist fans during […]

Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies’ motor. Now the team has found its X-factor enhancing the play of its point guard and the team as a whole: Dillon Brooks. Brooks has been a vital part of the equation for the Grizzlies over the last two years, but he has hit his stride over the last […]

Donovan Mitchell’s absence from Game 1 wasn’t just noticeable, it was controversial. But with the Utah Jazz star putting all that to bed in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies, he’s back to making defenders look silly on the basketball court. Catch the Jazz frontman talk some trash at Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks: "I'm on […]

Dillon Brooks stepped up big time for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round series clash against the Utah Jazz. In the process, he achieved a feat that only the likes of Luka Doncic and Devin Booker have reached over the past decade. Per the Grizzlies (via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated), […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies earned themselves the eighth seed, while the Jazz are the top seed in the West. Utah finished the regular season with the best record in the […]

The Golden State Warriors have one last chance to make the postseason. After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 103-100 in devastating fashion in the play-in matchup for the rights to the Western Conference’s No. 7 seed, they now host the Memphis Grizzlies for the final playoff spot out West. Memphis is coming off a […]

Damian Lillard let Dillon Brooks have it on Friday, as things got chippy in the Portland Trail Blazers hosting of the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Not even two quarters have passed in the heated ball game, but Dame already unloaded some unpleasantries towards the scrappy Grizzlies swingman. With less than five minutes before halftime, […]

Saturday night featured a marquee matchup for the Memphis Grizzlies as they took on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. For Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, it was an opportunity to showcase his insane hops against none other than the reigning league Most Valuable Player winner. Here’s a look at Brooks outjumping Giannis for a monster […]

The Memphis Grizzlies overcame the Miami Heat on the road, 124-112, in their Tuesday meeting. One of the catalysts for the win was the stellar play of Dillon Brooks, whom his teammate Kyle Anderson said makes the team “super dangerous,” per the Grizzle Bears Blues. Kyle Anderson joins us next. Says it’s no surprise that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Miami Heat on Tuesday and ended the four-game winning streak of the South Beach squad, 124-112 with Dillon Brooks leading the way. The defeat dropped the Heat to 26-25 for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Of course, the secondary simmering storyline was that it was a chance for […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant hilariously hoarded what should have been the entire team’s postgame grub on Sunday. Grizzlies players were expecting to get some delicious Philly cheesesteaks right after their impressive 116-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. But looks like some of them went home with grumbling stomachs after Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks doesn’t back down from anyone, not even the NBA’s leading scorer in Bradley Beal. On Wednesday, Brooks had the tough assignment of shadowing the three-time All-Star, and apparently, things got a bit testy. After the game, the hard-nosed Brooks was asked about Beal describing him as a ‘pesky defender.’ The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies Extended Universe was not pleased with the officiating during Friday night’s 115-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Late in the second quarter, an Oscar (or maybe Razzie)-worthy flop by LeBron James sent both the Fox Sports Southeast broadcast team and #GrizzliesTwitter into joint frenzies. Here’s how the exchange […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks scored an impressive and-1 play over Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James during their matchup on Tuesday. LeBron got his revenge later in the game though, which prompted a bit of smack talk from The King. Brooks stared down and even screamed at LeBron after his three-point play, as LBJ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just turned 36 a week or so ago, and the four-time league MVP seemed to have shown some signs of aging during L.A.’s Tuesday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. James took a rather clumsy tumble during a defensive play on Grizzlies swingman Dillion Brooks. To add further insult […]

The restart of the 2019-20 NBA season is in full swing at Disney’s bubble complex in Florida. Some teams are surging, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. The Memphis Grizzlies, for instance, have gone winless inside the bubble, and the team is looking to get back on track. The Grizzlies are currently holding […]

The upstart Memphis Grizzlies have surprised fans and writers alike this season. As they prepare for the NBA restart in Orlando, Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks says the team’s chemistry and hunger might make them dangerous in the final stretch (via Anthony Sain of Sports Illustrated): “We’re a young group. We’ve got a great camaraderie here,” […]

Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies are currently sitting in the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings. If the playoffs started today, the Grizzlies would take on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. Although the Lakers would be the heavy favorites to win that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers knew they were acquiring a two-way superstars when they traded for Anthony Davis this past summer. But Davis has been so good, he has helped transform L.A.’s team defense. Davis is averaging 2.5 blocks and 1.6 steals per game, showing tremendous versatility for a big man while also posing as an […]

Andre Iguodala, now of the Miami Heat, shared some advice to Memphis Grizzlies young studs Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. Taking a page out of Marshawn Lynch’s book, Iguodala told them to take care of their chicken and their mentals. For the three-time champion and former Finals MVP, Morant will be crowned Rookie of the […]

Prior to getting traded and signing a two-year extension with the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala was dealing with his then-teammates Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant throwing barbs at him as the trade deadline neared. Stephen Curry was quick to silence them with a photo of Iguodala’s last of three Larry O’Brien trophies — demanding respect […]

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 […]

Andre Iguodala’s beef with the Memphis Grizzlies and their young core of players was well-publicized this week. It apparently hasn’t ended yet, as Dillon Brooks continued to take shots at Iguodala even after he was traded to Miami Heat on Wednesday. After the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, Brooks pulled no punches when talking […]

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 […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant barked back to Stephen Curry after the Golden State Warriors star replied to some shade from Morant and Dillon Brooks, who commented on Andre Iguodala’s trade situation. Morant, the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, simply replied with a pair of emojis and featured a photo of Kevin Durant, likely […]

A couple of Memphis Grizzlies youngsters, Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant in particular, had something to say about the Andre Iguodala situation in Memphis. Brooks first took a shot at Iguodala, telling reporters that he can’t wait for the former Finals MVP to be traded so they face him and show him what Grizzlies basketball […]

Safe to say Memphis Grizzlies guards Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks heard the latest Andre Iguodala trade rumor. Iguodala is prepared to sit out the rest of this season if the Grizzlies don’t trade him to one of the agreed-upon teams he designated by Thursday’s trade deadline. After the Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons on […]

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets had to pick themselves by their bootstraps and face off against the Memphis Grizzlies after a humiliating loss to the Miami Heat the night before — and James Harden’s notoriously porous defense was on full display in a hilarious sequence in the second quarter. Check out the clip for […]

NBA fans were dealt some sad news on Wednesday when news broke that Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks would be out for the season due to a toe injury. When Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was questioned by reporters on the injury, he was upset the information had even gotten out. As reporters pressed Bickerstaff […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks will likely miss the remainder of this season due to a right toe injury, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Brooks, now 22 years of age, will undergo a medical procedure, but he’s expected to recover in time for summer workouts: Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Memphis’ Dillon […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks returned to action against the Los Angeles Lakers last week, and he admits it was a good challenge for him playing against LeBron James. Dillon Brooks missed 21 games in a row due to a MCL sprain. The 22-year-old made his return to the court on Dec. 23 against LeBron James […]

The Trevor Ariza trade fiasco that transpired on Friday night is certainly one of the weirdest (non) transactions in recent memory. According to a report, the Phoenix Suns are claiming that they are not to blame for the failed deal. The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly pulled out on the deal after realizing that the Suns wanted […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks took to Twitter on Friday night to offer a funny response to the wild Trevor Ariza trade deal that fell through. In what can only be described as one of the wildest NBA trade deals that never actually got completed, initial reports suggested that Ariza would wind up with the […]