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Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks has leaned into his identity as an instigator, someone who’s not afraid to get underneath the skin of his opponents. However, opponents, none more prominent than Klay Thompson in recent days, have learned to clap back, stifling Brooks and the Grizzlies’ scathing trash talk in the process. He even admitted […]

The Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies Christmas Day game featured no shortage of trash talk. Notably, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson called out Dillon Brooks during the game. Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant shared his thoughts on Thompson taunting Brooks, per Damichael Cole of Commercial Appeal. “Morant didn’t see Thompson taunt Brooks. He tried to look at […]

Draymond Green is not done trolling Dillon Brooks. The Golden State Warriors’ star reportedly called Brooks a “pu**y” during their Christmas Day game, per TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter. Dillon Brooks tells the ref to tell Draymond Green to watch his mouth. Draymond: “You watch it! You watch it! P***Y!” 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FgEdFsWutY — TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) December 26, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors don’t like each other. That has been glaringly obvious during and after their second-round series last season. The two biggest talkers on both sides are Dillon Brooks for Memphis and Klay Thompson for Golden State. After an altercation between Brooks and Thompson that resulted in a technical, […]

Two seasons ago, the Memphis Grizzlies upset the Golden State Warriors in the 2021 play-in tournament, sparking one of the league’s most fearsome rivalries. Last season, the Grizzlies shocked the world and reached the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference before losing to the Warriors, this time in the West Semis. This year, Ja […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is widely recognized as one of the strongest and toughest players in the NBA. A huge part of what makes him such an effective man in the middle is that he isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty by setting rugged screens or battling with centers inside for rebounding position.  […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are just getting started. Jaren Jackson Jr. returned after missing the start of the season, scoring 20 points in four consecutive games, the first time he has done that in his career. Ja Morant continues to play at an MVP-level, making jaw-dropping plays look routine, like this up-and-under layup in their recent […]

The Memphis Grizzlies appear poised to make another deep playoff run this season. After falling apart due to injuries down the stretch of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Grizzlies believe that if they can stay healthy throughout the season, they are the best team in the Western Conference. The problem is that the Grizzlies have […]

All eyes will be on Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and Ja Morant when the Mavs host the Memphis Grizzlies in a marquee matchup in the Western Conference. It’s also going to be a contest between two of the best young superstars in the league, so you can be sure that there’s going to be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are a team that’s on the rise, filled with young, hungry players who are only getting better. The Grizzlies proved that they belong with the NBA’s elites last season, pushing the eventual champions Golden State Warriors to a hard-fought six-game series. Led by the 23-year old Ja Morant, who is filled to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies certainly opened some eyes in 2021-22, finishing as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. While they did lose in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors, there is every reason to believe the Grizz would’ve actually taken out the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off an impressive season where they finished as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While they ultimately lose in the second round of the playoffs to the Warriors, a lot of it had to do with Ja Morant getting injured late in the series and maybe because Dillon […]

This summer in the NBA will be dominated by the future of Kevin Durant. The former MVP asked for a trade from the Nets and basically, the entire league was put on alert. Every team in the NBA wants a shot at landing Durant, as the circumstances around the deal are great. Durant inked a […]

The rumor mill is pouring in with potential trade scenarios as teams across the league prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft. After being one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it sounds like the Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to make a big move. Especially considering, the latest rumors are they’re interested in the […]

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 […]