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Have Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies reached a point of no return? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so after a contentious spat with the coaching staff led to a one-game suspension. Morant isn’t happy with the Grizzlies this season, which is the beginning of Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s first full season as head coach […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare for a three-game road trip beginning Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, speculation has resurfaced regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving star guard Ja Morant. With Fred VanVleet still sidelined due to a torn ACL, some have questioned whether the Rockets could pursue Morant if the Grizzlies explored moving the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may not be in a full-blown crisis just yet, but they soon could be if they don’t rectify their most pressing issue at the moment, which is handling the Ja Morant situation. Morant is turning the locker room’s mood sour, he’s fighting the coaching staff, and he’s playing poorly as of late […]

There was a time when conversations about the Memphis Grizzlies centered around the question of when the team would take the next step toward title contention. A similar narrative formed above Ja Morant. “When will he enter the MVP conversation?” Grizzlies-related discussions are no longer nearly as positive. Following the latest drama between the two-time […]

It feels like déjà vu for the Memphis Grizzlies. The same script that once defined their young, electrifying superstar has come back with a new twist. This time, the story isn’t about suspensions for off-court behavior, but about frustration, mistrust, and leadership friction. When the Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant for “conduct detrimental to the team” […]

Even the return of Ja Morant wasn’t enough for the Memphis Grizzlies to avoid their straight loss after losing to the Detroit Pistons, 114-106, at FedExForum on Monday. Morant sat out their game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday after he was slapped with a one-game suspension by the Grizzlies for his pointed remarks at […]

Ja Morant returned to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup for their Monday night contest against the Detroit Pistons after serving a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. Morant was handed that suspension after he put his coaches on blast following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. And it looks like […]

In light of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s recent suspension for arguing with coaches and misconduct during his postgame media availability, which led to trade speculation, head coach Tuomas Iisalo cleared the air. The Grizzlies first-year head coach says the two have moved on from the incident. Iisalo provided an update on where the team […]

Recently, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was suspended for one game after he made comments criticizing the team’s coaching staff in the wake of their home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant looked disengaged throughout that game, as he has for much of this season thus far, but wasn’t in the accountability-taking mood […]

DeMarcus Cousins called out the Memphis Grizzlies for how they are handling Ja Morant to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Morant is going through his seventh season in the league, shining as one of the best guards when he is on the court. Despite his off-court controversies in past seasons, he still entertains crowds with […]

For all his talent, Ja Morant comes with a lot of baggage that puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a bind. That is especially evident by his recent suspension for arguing with coaches. As a result, the Grizzlies may be looking to trade their star player. It was a topic of discussion on The Hoop Collective […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era may be coming to a close. Once touted as the NBA’s next superstar, Morant’s career has taken a few detours over the past several seasons, largely as a result of suspensions handed down to him from the league and the Grizzlies themselves. And after a latest one-game ban by […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has been suspended one game by the team for “conduct detrimental to the team,” the organization announced on Saturday afternoon. This suspension for Morant comes not even 24 hours after the Grizzlies’ NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game in which they lost by five […]

The Memphis Grizzlies began their NBA Cup campaign with a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at FedExForum, but the night ended with more questions about the team’s chemistry than its performance. Holding a 14-point halftime lead wasn’t enough for Memphis, as Luka Doncic led a furious Los Angeles comeback with […]

Social media came hard for the Memphis Grizzlies after a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, boiling the night down to a stingy stat: Ja Morant scored zero points after halftime, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had two. Whether you buy the “gave up” framing or not, the frustration matched what happened on the floor, […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant didn’t sound thrilled after Friday’s 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn’t about his health. Per beat reporter Damichael Cole, Morant repeatedly deflected postgame questions to the coaching staff and said he felt fine physically. It matched the vibe of a night that started fast for Memphis […]

On Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves in a barnburner, with the plucky Phoenix Suns pushing Ja Morant and company to the brink. It looked like the Suns were going to take control of the game, what with Devin Booker nailing a triple to cut the Grizzlies’ lead to one and then Mark Williams […]

So far, it’s been an injury-riddled start to the season for Grizzlies star Ja Morant. A repetition of a history in which his health has overshadowed his obvious talent. Despite some wanting him to do more, Morant himself never set out to be the face of the NBA, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Essentially, […]

For a new coach in the NBA, the first few games are a Rorschach test of potential. Fans of Ja Morant’s finger-pointing Memphis Grizzlies are still trying to get a full grasp on what kind of picture Tuomas Iisalo is trying to paint though. An Opening Night triumph against the New Orleans Pelicans ignited the FedExForum […]

For an NBA rookie, the initial whirlwind of preseason games, new cities, and facing off against childhood idols can be overwhelming. For New Orleans Pelicans new go-to guard Jeremiah Fears, the antidote to that chaos has been a simple, powerful constant: family. Over a dozen family members gathered in Memphis to watch the 19-year-old’s NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Miami Heat at 8 p.m. EST on Friday. However, throughout the day, Ja Morant’s health status had been completely up in the air. His latest injury update reveals whether he’s playing or not against Miami. Reports indicate that Morant, who is 26 years old, will be […]

After a strong 35-point showing against the New Orleans Pelicans, Grizzlies star Ja Morant was placed on the injured list. He had injured his left ankle after giving it his all during the season opener. On Friday, Morant was officially listed as “questionable” prior to the Grizzlies taking on the Miami Heat, per the NBA […]

When Ja Morant is on the court, NBA fans are often reminded why the dynamic Memphis Grizzlies point guard was once tapped to be a potential face of the league. He effortlessly contorts his body while finishing at the rim and soars to astonishing heights while throwing down an emphatic jam, simultaneously captivating and startling […]

The FedEx Forum’s Grind City fans were all grins as Tuomas Iisalo’s first NBA Opening Night win was winding down. However, the night needed a capping moment to keep the conversations buzzing around Beale Street. Thankfully, with mere seconds separating Zion Williamson’s new-look New Orleans Pelicans from a frustrating, season-opening loss, Ja Morant decided to […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the Memphis Grizzlies are confronting a harsh reality. The team announced Saturday that guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address ongoing discomfort in his left big toe, adding to an already battered roster less than a week before opening night. “The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

As is the case with every October, Nike and Jordan Brand are beginning to release their Halloween-themed sneakers for the end of the month. Over the years, marquee Nike athletes have chosen various themes for their signature sneakers to coincide with the holiday festivities. With the 2025-26 NBA season officially beginning October 21, this Nike […]

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of his size to succeed at the highest level, and he’s one of the best NBA Slam Dunk Contest […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not the most storied franchise in the NBA. They may find themselves as one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of success. This organization has had a number of great, iconic teams through the years, and they’ve had players […]

In the high-octane ecosystem of the NBA, every superstar needs a protector. For Ja Morant’s run-and-gun Memphis Grizzlies, that role is not a reluctant duty. Few have answered since Steven Adams left town, but the team’s newest two-way forward sounds ready for the challenge. PJ Hall accepted the new facts of life with a grin, […]

Former NBA center and analyst Kendrick Perkins reminded everyone of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s All-Star years, when he was projected to be the face of the association. Morant’s persistant injury setbacks throughout his career has already carried into 2025-26, as the two-time All-Star is considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain. Plus, his off-court issues, […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle during the team’s practice on Sunday and will now be sidelined just two weeks before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Grizzlies reporter Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. Morant is considered week-to-week, but the team has not officially announced how […]

NBA Media Days would be nothing without a few clichés and backslapping before the season starts. Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies were no exception. When pressed on how owner Robert Pera’s ballooning fortune influences the willingness to flirt with the NBA’s punishing luxury tax, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman masterfully sidestepped the specifics while heaping praise on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a sense of cautious optimism. After an offseason focused on health, development, and subtle roster upgrades, the franchise has every reason to believe it can climb back into playoff contention. The pieces are in place: Jaren Jackson Jr. remains an elite defensive anchor, and the development […]

Another NBA regular season is just around the corner and the Memphis Grizzlies were stirring up the excitement during Media Day. Of course, much like the Nike Ja 3 is perhaps the most sought-after sneaker currently on the market, Ja Morant was a man in demand before training camp opened. Just look at a WNBA […]

The NBA-to-NFL debate never dies because the receipts keep surfacing. Allen Iverson’s high-school quarterback tape still blows up timelines, and for good reason; he starred under center at Bethel High in Virginia. NFL-NBA crossover talk also lives inside the locker rooms and on podcasts. DeSean Jackson stirred the pot when he suggested he could hoop […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the most underrated signings of the 2025 free agency period when they secured Ty Jerome on a three-year, $28 million deal. While the basketball world focused on blockbuster trades and max contracts, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman landed what could be the missing piece in the Grind City championship puzzle. Playing […]

The NBA is full of drama, but very few names right now stir as much curiosity as Kawhi Leonard and Zion Williamson. Both men enter the season surrounded by questions that go beyond what happens on the floor. Leonard faces allegations that he received $28 million from the bankrupt company Aspiration in what has been […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 48-34 record a season ago, placing them eighth in the Western Conference where they would eventually beating the Dallas Mavericks during the Play-In Tournament to earn a Playoffs berth. They were swept by the eventual champions Oklahoma City, but star point guard Ja Morant also suffered an injury during […]