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The Memphis Grizzlies limped into FedEx Forum carrying a five-game losing streak, four straight road defeats, and no Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr. Their most faithful fans left celebrating a demolition of the Sacramento Kings. It was all made possible by the most efficient home debut ever for any Bluff City big man. Zach […]

Ever since trade rumors seeped into the Memphis Grizzlies locker room, talk around Ja Morant and the franchise’s trajectory has moved in a new, uneasy direction. Memphis isn’t just evaluating options. It’s confronting a version of Ja Morant that no longer resembles the star who once carried the Grizzlies franchise forward. And one number reveals […]

BOSTON — The NBA is in a bit of an injury crisis. It feels like every day another star is ruled out, with guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson, Paolo Banchero, and Victor Wembanyama already missing multiple games due to injuries sustained early in the season. Then there are players such as Zion Williamson, Ja […]

The Memphis Grizzlies need no reminders of how thin their margin for error is without Ja Morant. Analytics, film, and the standings have delivered the message every night that the All-Star has missed over the past few years. Fourteen games into a season they thought would reestablish their place in the Western Conference hierarchy, Tuomas […]

The clock is ticking toward the NBA’s trade deadline, and for Tuomas Iisalo’s banged-up Memphis Grizzlies, this season’s calculus is uniquely complex. With the specter of Ja Morant’s injury-riddled availability and long-term commitment levels hanging over every decision, President of Basketball Operations Zach Kleiman operates in a space between present and future. What the Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies expected turbulence this fall, but not a full-on identity crisis. Fourteen games into Tuomas Iisalo’s first season, with a 4-10 start and Ja Morant sidelined, the offense has sputtered into predictable, stagnant patterns. The silver lining has been the rise of the 24-year-old Spanish forward whose blend of size, touch, and feel […]

The promise of a new era for the Memphis Grizzlies has been tempered by a familiar sting. After months of envisioning a triumphant return to Western Conference contention, the first 14 games have been sobering for Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies. A familiar, gut-wrenching reality set in early, as evidenced by the 4-10 start. Then the […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies fell to 4–10 after a 108–100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, former Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons raised concerns about the long-term trajectory of Ja Morant’s career. Speaking on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Parsons said he believes Morant’s best basketball may already be behind him. Parsons, who played […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the week facing heavier questions about Ja Morant, and the swirling trade discussion only intensified after new reporting clarified the Grizzlies’ position. They are not pursuing a Ja Morant trade. They are not encouraging Grizzlies trade talks. They want to keep their franchise star, and they still believe the partnership can […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for tonight’s big NBA tilt as the Memphis Grizzlies (4-10) take on the San Antonio (9-4). Taking a look at the upcoming odds, we’ll make our Grizzlies-Bucks prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies are currently 12th in the Western Conference, most recently falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-100. […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suffered a calf strain in a loss to the Cleveland Cavs on Saturday. In the 106-100 loss, Morant exited the game in the first quarter and was ruled out for the night. He’s expected to miss two weeks. Then, Morant will be re-evaluated, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Grizzlies say […]

As Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Mornt came in with an injury for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was taken off the injury report and ready to go, but he has now left the game with another issue. With the Grizzlies dealing with drama surrounding Morant, this no doubt doesn’t help the noise, as […]

When Memphis Grizzlies fans hear news regarding Ja Morant, they instinctively clench their stomachs and pray for the best. They received an encouraging update on Friday, however. The dynamic and unpredictable point guard, who missed the team’s last contest due to an ankle issue, is off the injury report for Saturday’s road matchup versus the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies organization is on a downward trajectory, that much is clear. After emerging as a premier threat in the Western Conference to start the 2020s, they’ve gradually fallen until now where wins have become so hard to come by. To start the 2025-26 campaign, the Grizzlies have won just four of their first […]

With the NBA season comes expectations and predictions from the fanbases. The sport always draws tons of dialogue when it comes to player rankings, record predictions, and hot takes. Not every player is going to live up to expectations, though. For whatever reason, whether it is because of a poor schematic fit, injury issues, or […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a disappointing start to the season, sitting 11th in the Western Conference at 4-8. The team has faced turmoil, in large part surrounding point guard Ja Morant. But he has still been solid for the team on the court. During Tuesday’s 133-120 loss to the New York Knicks, Morant […]

Ja Morant’s struggles on and off the court reached a new level after the Memphis Grizzlies star responded to a heckling New York Knicks fan, telling Morant to join the Knicks, with two simple words: “I’m cool.” “I’m cool” -Ja Morant when asked by a fan to come to NY. we don’t need him 🤦🏽‍♂️ […]

After they sputtered towards the end of the 2024-25 season, a slow start is not what the Memphis Grizzlies envisioned they would have entering the new campaign. But with Ja Morant looking like a shell of his former self as he battles frustrations towards the coaching staff and his team’s play, the Grizzlies are entering […]

The NBA trade deadline is still months away, but one analyst has already suggested that the Chicago Bulls’ early success could warrant a major move sooner rather than later. The Ringer’s Michael Pina suggested a trade that would send Chicago’s Coby White and Zach Collins to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for All-Star point guard […]

Rumors surrounding Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have heated up, leading to speculation around the NBA about whether the team will ultimately part ways with their All-Star point guard. Since the start of the 2025-26 season, a level of unrest has existed between Morant and first-year head coach Tuomas Iisalo. This tension that had […]

A ton of rumors have surrounded Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant as of late regarding recent comments on his lack of “joy” with the team, as the one other franchise that has been connected to the star in a potential trade is the Miami Heat. As people within the basketball world are coming up with […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant vented his frustration with the officials after blowing a 19-point lead in a 114-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ever since Morant’s public argument with the Grizzlies’ coaching staff in a 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis hasn’t won a game, as Sunday’s defeat against the Thunder […]

The situation between Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies has deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks. Now, one of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ insiders is confirming the Timberwolves have joined the list of teams checking in on the embattled star. Minnesota has been quietly testing the waters on a potential Morant acquisition as they search for answers […]

It’s time to fire up the best trade scenarios following Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension, which includes Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young in a three-team swap with the Toronto Raptors. Many believe Morant’s days with the Grizzlies are numbered after the back-and-forth with the coaching staff that led to his suspension, and his […]

The Memphis Grizzlies appear destined for a rebuild, and it could start sooner rather than later. With the ongoing drama involving Ja Morant, the guard’s trade value is not anywhere near its peak, but there could be considerable interest in Jaren Jackson Jr., Morant’s running mate, if the Grizzlies want to move him. Jackson, who […]

It was not long ago that Ja Morant made his first All-Star team, was receiving MVP votes, and led the Memphis Grizzlies to 56 wins during the 2021-22 NBA season. Aside from tying the franchise record for the most wins in a single season, Morant had forged the foundation for what looked to be the […]

Much has been made of late about the Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise cornerstone Ja Morant, with several critics suggesting that the relationship may be on the verge of breaking down. Several suitors have already emerged, but Bill Simmons has put out a specific yet straightforward trade that the Miami Heat can act upon. Simmons believes that […]

Kendrick Perkins recently claimed that the Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant may be best served with a trade to the Miami Heat. While his talent and potential, even at 26, remain unquestionable, consistent rumours and issues with the coaching staff have dominated the headlines of late. This was best illustrated by Morant’s own comments after a […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies may not have hit rock bottom yet, but they surely are well on their way. On Wednesday night, the Grizzlies suffered their fourth straight defeat, a 124-109 loss to the Houston Rockets. Morant, in particular, appears to be very much checked out. He put up another woeful shooting night, making […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ 121–116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, radio host Joe Shasky of 95.7 The Game revealed a text message from a fan urging the franchise to pursue Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in a trade. The loss dropped the Warriors to 5–4 on the season, and frustrations among […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s dad Tee in-game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders if the Rockets would trade for Morant, who’s voiced his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation. Durant joked with Morant’s […]

There was a telling stillness on the Memphis Grizzlies’ bench Tuesday night, not the quiet of focus, but of disconnect. As the Grizzlies dropped yet another contest, falling to 3-6 on the season, Ja Morant’s body language was impossible to ignore. Shoulders slumped, eyes distant, and increasingly isolated from teammates and coaches, the tension inside […]

It’s rumored that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is on the trading block after the recent drama in Tennessee. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Houston Rockets are “unlikely to pursue,” according to team sources, which would be the right move for Houston. Ja Morant’s decline highlights risk Morant is currently averaging […]

Ja Morant is not happy. The Memphis Grizzlies star has expressed his disinterest in his team both verbally and through his actions throughout the season. Once thought to be the face of the franchise for the next decade, it seems like Morant and the Grizzlies are headed for a divorce any time soon. With that […]

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” […]