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While rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have brought new eyes to the WNBA, but the real face of the league remains Las Vegas Aces star and two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who just played a monster game in their win against the Phoenix Mercury. In their 97-79 win, Wilson scored 40 points and grabbed 17 […]

The cat is out of the bag in terms of Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant’s second upcoming signature sneaker as we’ve seen leaks and now official images of the upcoming silhouette. Following the massive success of his debut Nike Ja 1, the Nike Ja 2 is already slated for a huge release in terms of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put their disappointing, injury-ravaged 2023-24 season in the rearview mirror, and what better way to do so than to have star point guard Ja Morant back heading the controls of the offense. But Morant’s return isn’t the only cause for excitement for Grizzlies fans. They will also be getting […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are gearing up for the 2024-25 NBA season with high hopes of bouncing back from a challenging stretch marked with injuries and suspensions. With key players returning (Ja Morant, Marcus Smart) and big new additions (Zach Edey) to the roster, fans have every reason to expect another NBA playoffs run. Making predictions […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some bold moves this offseason. First, the front office doubled down on the Go Big in Grind City approach by drafting Zach Edey. Re-signing Sixth Man of the Year candidate Luke Kennard shored up the rotations in anticipation of Ja Morant’s return to the lineup. Other than some two-way contract shuffling […]

As NBA fans patiently await the return of Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant back to the hardwood, they won’t have to wait much longer for his newest signature Nike sneakers to land into rotations. After a cryptic leak featuring a shot of just the shoes’ outsoles, we now see legitimate images of the debut colorway […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant did not play in the 2028 Olympics, but he is widely regarded as a candidate for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, California. The Grizzlies guard was nonetheless watching closely on Thursday as Team USA stormed back to beat Team Serbia in the second half of their semifinal matchup. He […]

The entire NBA world and basketball fans alike are patiently waiting for the return of Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant to the court. As one of the most electric and promising young talents in the game today, the NBA just feels more exciting when Ja Morant is taking the floor each night. He also […]

The past year and a half hasn’t exactly been kind to Ja Morant, and he hasn’t exactly made things any easier for himself. But Morant has a clean slate ahead of him as he looks to lead the Memphis Grizzlies back to the top half of the Western Conference. The league better watch out for […]

The 2019 NBA Draft was highlighted by two of the biggest and most entertaining prospects in recent memory. Those two players (Zion Williamson and Ja Morant) have had interesting careers to this point, but there was also a lot of talent to be found elsewhere in the 2019 draft class. Of course, draft classes never […]

The 2023-24 NBA season proved to be disastrous for the Memphis Grizzlies due to being hit hard by the injury bug. Not only was Memphis without Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose, Brandon Clarke, and several other key rotational players for most of the season, but All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that […]

Taylor Jenkins had a rough 82-game campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season. The squad was clearly without direction due to Ja Morant’s injury. Big injuries also derailed their chances of making it back to the postseason despite having the second-best record in the Western Conference the year before. Now, it looks like […]

The Team USA basketball squad engaged in another nail-biting Olympic exhibition matchup on Monday. The late-game heroics of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James helped USA beat Germany 92-88. Several NBA players and analysts reacted to James’ impressive clutch play after the matchup including Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Kendrick Perkins. James scored […]

Much like in fiction, Captain America comes in the last second to prove that he still leads a band of superheroes despite his old age. LeBron James has put on that mantel throughout Team USA’s road to the Paris Olympics. First, it was his insane drive to clinch the win over South Sudan. Now, he […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the final stretch of the 2024 NBA free agency period, they find themselves at a pivotal juncture. They are fresh off a rather disappointing season where they had to play through major injuries. Still, the Grizzlies are poised to make strategic moves that could cement their status as serious contenders […]

Ja Morant has had a rough last couple of years. After getting suspended multiple times for detrimental conduct in 2023, the Memphis Grizzlies star went down with a season-ending shoulder injury last season. However, Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant is now fully ready to go, via SiriusXM NBA Radio. Ja Morant was cleared […]

2023-24 was a lost season for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, who missed the playoffs with a 27-55 record. That was much in part due to their franchise star’s absence, missing the first 25 games because of suspension before suffering a shoulder injury that ended his campaign after only nine contests played. But, it […]

After a dominant run with the Purdue basketball program, Zach Edey is finally in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Edey with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Edey made his NBA Summer League debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday and did not disappoint. Edey’s new teammate Ja Morant sang his praises […]

NBA 2K24’s latest Fireworks set in MyTEAM adds several 100 OVR players like Ja Morant and more. This new set includes both legendary and active players like Wilt Chamberlain and Paolo Banchero. Although the NBA season is over, 2K is still releasing new waves of content in the game every week to offer players a […]

This NBA offseason will prove to be a crucial one for the Memphis Grizzlies as they prepare for the return of their franchise star back to the court. Ja Morant had a turbulent 2023-24 sitting the majority out due to suspension and season-ending surgery, but he’s been able to stay positive and focus all his […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a lot to look forward to this season with Ja Morant likely to play a full season and Zach Edey set to become one of the team’s newest frontline players. The Grizzlies took Edey number nine overall in Wednesday night’s NBA Draft first round and many fans are wondering if GM […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just got bigger. The Western Conference franchise made one of the most intriguing moves on the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft by deciding to take Purdue Boilermakers star big man Zach Edey. A lot has been said about Edey and his potential in the NBA, but no one probably has […]

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies’ electrifying star, has been eagerly awaiting his return to full health following a challenging period marred by injuries and suspensions. As he continues to rehab from a shoulder injury, Morant provided a candid update on his health status and reflected on his role within the Grizzlies and his connection with […]

Ever since Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant released his first signature basketball shoe with Nike, the Nike Ja 1, fans have already been clamoring for the follow-up to his wildly popular sneakers. Rumors have been swirling and while there hasn’t been any official word from Morant or Nike, the Nike Ja 2 is expected to […]

After finishing 27-55 this past season, the casual observer may have thought that a rebuilding phase was coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the team is rumored to be approaching the upcoming NBA Draft like a contender. Memphis is reportedly looking to trade out of the No. 9 spot in the draft with star guard […]

With an NBA championship up for grabs, there’s no question that every team that qualified for the NBA Playoffs is giving their best shot. As a result, it isn’t surprising that NBA teams display the most physical and toughest line of defense. However, throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed several NBA players who still […]

The 2023-24 season was a lost one for the Memphis Grizzlies. After three straight seasons of making the playoffs, everything that could go wrong for them went wrong. Ja Morant already began the season on the sidelines after the league suspended him for 25 games for his off-court troubles, and then just as the Grizzlies […]

This has been quite the year for the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant. A 25-game suspension to begin the 2023-24 season overshadowed the young star’s accomplishments on the court, as the impact of his Instagram Live video where he was seen flashing a gun at the camera raised serious questions about his commitment to the […]

The 2024 NBA season hasn’t quite been the same without one of the league’s brightest talents in Ja Morant, but the young All-Star has made his presence felt in the locker room for his Memphis Grizzlies. Morant has also been busy promoting his wildly successful Nike Ja 1 signature sneakers and he’ll be releasing a […]

Ja Morant had a challenging 2023-24 season with the Grizzlies. He missed most of the year due to a shoulder injury and sitting out 25 games from a suspension. Morant is making big changes though. After moving on from his former NBA agent Jim Tanner, Morant has moved to join Memphis legend Mike Miller. Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a tough 2023-24 season that was filled with injury issues, but they got some good news on Monday when Derrick Rose confirmed that he would be returning to the team next season, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis News: “Derrick Rose on his future with the Grizzlies next season: “Yes, I’m […]

Between suspensions and a season-ending injury, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has had a rough couple of years. However, he just got bestowed with the highest possible honor by his alma mater, a welcome moment of positivity for the young star. Murray State announced on Saturday that Morant has been inducted into their Hall of […]

LeBron James was questionable ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night clash against the Memphis Grizzlies due to wear and tear on his ankle. But James suited up in the end, and looked like his usual self in the process. In a 123-120 win for the Lakers, James finished with 37 points, two of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made the playoffs each of the last three seasons. It was expected that they would find their way back there again this 2023-24. Unfortunately for them, that never seemed to be in the cards. A series of mishaps and setbacks never really allowed the Grizzlies to field their full roster. Ahead of […]

The past year or so has been pretty rocky for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. While he dealt with several off-court incidents that yielded him a 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 campaign, he eventually took the court for the Grizzlies, but only ended up playing in nine games before he suffered a season-ending […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant has decided to part ways with his longtime agent, Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports + Entertainment, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Tanner also represents other big names around the league, including Jarrett Allen, Cam Thomas, and Morant’s teammate, Desmond Bane. Ja Morant and his longtime agent Jim Tanner have […]

The Illinois basketball team took care of business against the Morehead State Eagles with an 85-69 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Moreover, senior forward Marcus Domask achieved a rare March Madness feat not seen since Ja Morant’s days with the Murray State Racers. Domask became the 10th player in NCAA Tournament […]

Jake Paul is a headline-grabbing machine unto himself, so he knows what showmanship is like as it is a characteristic that courses through his veins. Making an appearance on Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s “Thanalysis” podcast, Paul revealed which NBA players he saw provided him the most entertainment value. Paul’s two most prominent choices were Dallas Mavericks star […]

Ja Morant suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in early January, his already abbreviated 2023-24 campaign officially limited to just nine games. The Memphis Grizzlies’ hopes of overcoming a slow start to get back into the playoff race faded when Morant went back to the sidelines, then vanished entirely as Desmond Bane suffered a severe ankle […]