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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is known for his high-flying theatrics, but Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has some serious hops as well. Payton got the start for the Warriors in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Grizzlies and did his best Morant impression in the first quarter. Check out this […]

The Golden State Warriors handily dispatched their first-round matchup in the Denver Nuggets after just five games. But the Western Conference Semi-Finals is likely going to be a vastly different story. The Nuggets were buoyed by the reigning MVP in Nikola Jokic and gave the Warriors everything that they could muster. But they still operated […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and the young Grizzlies won the franchise’s first playoff series since 2015 and are now matching up with the Golden State Warriors this afternoon. Memphis will be tested very harshly by the Warriors. They […]

After going through a tumultuous six-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies have a ton of momentum on their side. Ja Morant did not have the best series against the Timberwolves, but he stepped up in the clutch when his team needed it most. Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke were sensational contributors for […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors were the new young team on the rise. Now, they’ve won three championships, set several records, and now instead of the hunters, they are the hunted. The Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the Warriors last year in the play-in game, and record-wise, they are […]

Ja Morant didn’t have the best opening series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in round one. The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need him to play to his potential, though, as they nonetheless escaped with four wins through six games. Usually when you have a bad game or a bad series, you’ll at least have your family to […]

While the Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games in the playoffs, Ja Morant couldn’t escape his haters who criticized him for his inconsistent plays. In fact, there are some who even questioned his impact after some performances where he struggled to score. There has been a lot of talks on how the […]

All of the pieces are in place for round two of the NBA playoffs, and the Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies series begins Sunday. The Dubs will be on the road for the first two games, with plans to return home to the Bay Area with at least one victory. It won’t be easy, […]

It wasn’t easy, but the Memphis Grizzlies are moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Another comeback victory was needed, with the Grizzlies outscoring Karl-Anthony Towns and Co. 40-22 in the fourth quarter. Following the big win, Ja Morant took to social media and […]

It looks like the fathers of Karl-Anthony Towns and Ja Morant had some side bet during the Minnesota Timberwolves-Memphis Grizzlies playoffs series. After the Grizzlies eliminated the Timberwolves from the playoffs, Tee Morant asked his son to give his jersey for Karl Towns Sr. to wear. The Towns patriarch proceeded with an alternative, though, just […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant bade farewell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the most savage way possible. After helping the Grizzlies erase another double-digit lead entering the fourth quarter in Game 6 of their playoff series, Morant alongside Dillon Brooks celebrated the victory in style by doing the Griddy dance. The Grizzlies won 114-106 and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 to win the series and move on to the second round, but it was not easy. Just ask superstar guard Ja Morant. After helping the Grizzlies close out the Timberwolves in Game 6, Morant opened up about the tough battle they just went through. He admitted that […]

For the second time in this series on Tuesday, D’Angelo Russell and the Minnesota Timberwolves saw victory snapped from their jaws following a blown 13-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies. The National Basketball Association’s 2021-2022 Most Improved Player Ja Morant hit the game-winning layup with one second left over the outstretched […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant delivered one of the most eye-popping dunks in the 2022 postseason in Game 5 of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Naturally, the NBA world was hyped with what many consider as one of the best dunks in playoff history. Morant isn’t making a big deal out of it, though, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies never say die. Ja Morant showed off his superstar form and got help from Brandon Clarke and Desmond Bane to once again pull off a comeback win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies are now up 3-2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs after a thrilling 111-109 win. Morant recorded […]

Ja Morant shocked the entire Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase on Tuesday night after he scored the game-winning lay-up in Game 5 of this first-round series. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar had a clear path to the basket after Anthony Edwards failed to execute his attempted steal on the crucial play. After the game, the Timberwolves’ young star […]

More than beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies proved in Game 5 that they are as clutch and resilient as they come. Morant and the Grizzlies actually made multiple records in the contest. For one, the superstar guard has now scored the most points in a fourth quarter of a playoff […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Tuesday night, coming from behind yet again to steal away Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies were down for the most part of this contest and at one point, it looked like Minnesota was going to upset Memphis […]

Head coach Taylor Jenkins and the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need to draw an astounding play to win Game 5 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After all, for them, Ja Morant is THE play. The Grizzlies guard shared as much on Tuesday after his last second layup gave Memphis the 111-109 victory and […]

Ja Morant came up big for the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, scoring a game-winning bucket to complete his team’s 111-109 comeback victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, the Grizzlies superstar had a strong message as this series heads back to Minnesota for what could be a season-defining contest Morant and Co. (h/t […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t hide his shock after learning that Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series. The Timberwolves were up by 11 entering the fourth quarter, and so even though Spoelstra saw that incredible Morant dunk in the penultimate period, he […]

NBA fans were given a treat on Tuesday night, as the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves put on a show. In what was a back-and-forth affair, the Grizzlies found themselves tied with a couple seconds remaining, inbounding side out. Memphis superstar Ja Morant took the inbounds pass, made a move and hit an incredibly athletic […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves are engaged in one of the most interesting playoff series NBA fans have seen in a long time. That’s especially true for a first-round series. On Tuesday, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves played their pivotal Game 5, with the series tied at two wins a piece. Memphis jumped out to […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in awe of Ja Morant after his clutch heroics for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aside from his incredible dunk that made waves throughout the sports world, Morant also snatched the victory for the Grizzlies […]

Tuesday’s contest between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves went down the wire with Ja Morant and Co. edging out their opponents for a thrilling 111-109 victory in Memphis. This was a big victory for the Grizzlies who are now just one win away from booking their spot in the second round after taking […]

Ja Morant just put the Memphis Grizzlies on his back. With the score knotted up at 109 with seconds left on the clock, the All-Star point guard made the game-winning drive and finish to win Game 5. Check out Ja Morant ice the game for the Grizzlies: JA MORANT FOR THE WIN! GRIZZLIES TAKE GAME […]

Ja Morant just added another massive jam to his extensive highlight reel. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard skied for a monster dunk over Minnesota Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley. Check out the Grizzlies star going airborne below: JA MORANT JUST TOOK OFF ✈️pic.twitter.com/9dQZd4YFmF — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 27, 2022 The Grizzlies are getting all that they can […]

Ja Morant’s father, Tee, has been in the headlines of the Memphis Grizzlies–Minnesota Timberwolves opening round playoff series. In Tuesday night’s Game 5, fans got what they wanted: a side-by-side of Tee Morant and Usher. Usher pulled up on Tee Morant for Grizz-Wolves 😂🙌 (via @memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/Kj3o9zN60v — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 27, 2022 Morant’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves survived Game 4 with a 119-118 win to tie their best-of-seven first-round series versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Minnesota visits Memphis on Tuesday for a pivotal Game 5. Game 4 looked headed to a deja vu of Game 3 when Minnesota almost blew another double-digit lead. The Timberwolves led by as much as […]

After winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award, the next goal for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is clear: MVP. Speaking to reporters when asked about what’s next for him following his latest feat, Morant made sure to emphasize that he wasn’t in the MVP conversation this 2021-22. Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and […]

It was announced on Monday that, as expected, Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has been named as the 2021-22 Most Improved Player of the Year. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks was one of the first to react on Twitter as he gave Morant his flowers for this epic win. Trae had nothing but praise […]

As it turns out, Ja Morant’s Most Improved Player of the Year award wouldn’t be heading to his trophy case. Just hours after he received the award, the Memphis Grizzlies star took to Instagram to show how he’s giving it to his teammate Desmond Bane. On his IG story, Morant mentioned Bane and said that […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant may think someone else is more deserving of the Most Improved Player of the Year award, but he remains thankful that he won the honor. On Twitter, Morant showed his appreciation for those who voted for him and shared how the acknowledgement is a testament to the work he puts […]

It was officially announced on Monday that Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant bagged this year’s Most Improved Player award. He was the clear frontrunner for the title and there was little doubt about this win. However, it didn’t make the actual announcement any less endearing for Morant and the rest of his teammates. Towards the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant secured the NBA’s Most Improved Player award on Monday, reeling in 38 first-place votes, with San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray finishing second. Morant, who found out about the honor while at his team’s practice, was understandably ecstatic. Murray, on the other hand, was less excited. In fact, the […]

Charles Barkley disagrees with the NBA’s decision to give Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant the Most Improved Player award. But maybe not for the reasons you may think. Speaking on TNT’s NBA Tip-off show on Monday, Barkley said while the Grizzlies superstar “had a fabulous year,” it’s what is expected of him as the second […]

With a Memphis Grizzlies Game 5 NBA Playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves scheduled for Tuesday night, the eyes of the basketball world will be tuned to the contest to see which team can seize control of a series that is tied at two games apiece. Ahead of the Grizzlies-Timberwolves game, we’ll be making our […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant took some major strides this season, developing into an all-world talent right before our eyes. Year 3 has featured quite the step forward for Morant, who made huge leaps in terms of his overall scoring output, while also improving as a shooter overall. Morant was rewarded for the developments he […]

Context is key. That was the case following the riveting Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves game on Saturday that saw Minnesota escape with a 119-118 victory. Timberwolves’ beat reporter Chris Hine sent out the following Tweet discussing a situation involving Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant and Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards in the hallway after the contest. […]