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The NBA made a bit of history on Thursday by selecting Terrence Clarke as an honorary pick during the 2021 NBA Draft. The former Kentucky standout passed away a few months ago in a tragic vehicular accident that ended this young man’s dream of playing in the NBA. League commissioner Adam Silver made sure to […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is excited for the 2021 NBA Draft. However, Morant isn’t excited for NBA reporters like ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski to be leaking the selections early before they’re actually made on live television. Morant aimed a subtweet at Woj (and others) on Thursday afternoon ahead of the NBA Draft: can […]

After making a trade for Steven Adams with the New Orleans Pelicans to add more depth to their frontcourt, the Grizzlies could look to add an athletic scoring guard to pair with franchise superstar Ja Morant. An ideal signing for them this offseason would be adding Norman Powell to their help bolster their backcourt and […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant isn’t shy about making his feelings known on social media. He regularly posts his thoughts on Twitter, even though some could ruffle a few feathers. With the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns battling in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, Morant singled out Khris Middleton in one […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Atlanta Hawks leader Trae Young are two of the most electrifying young stars in the NBA today. But aside from that, they have another thing in common: They were both not included on the final roster of Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. While Young was named to the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wasn’t able to watch the second pre-Olympic exhibition of Team USA, which is why he was just as shocked as everyone else to the nation’s loss to Australia. Morant quickly took to Twitter to ask his followers what happened to Team USA and how did they lose to Australia, 91-83, […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had some Twitter fun on Saturday at the expense of fellow NBA star and Memphis Grizzlies scorer Ja Morant. Morant apparently had some treadmill workout with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette, but the way he ran compared to the Super Bowl Champion had Mitchell laughing and poking fun […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is coming off a tremendous season and an even better playoff showing against the Utah Jazz. However, Ja looks more poised than ever to keep improving. We already know that Morant is one of the quickest players in the Association and he’s now even turned to Buccaneers running back Leonard […]

With the Tokyo Olympics just weeks away, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is focused on helping Team USA win a gold medal as a first-time Olympian. Lillard, however, has also been followed by trade rumors, especially after the hiring process of new head coach Chauncey Billups and the Blazers’ inability to surround him […]

The NBA Finals may still be days away, but there was no break in the action amid a bombshell report dropping on longtime ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols throwing slander at co-worker Maria Taylor from back in 2020. In the tell-all report from the New York Times, Rachel Nichols was caught on a hot mic venting […]

Chris Paul was the biggest winner in Game 6 after the Phoenix Suns superstar put on a classic performance for the ages. CP3 was deep in his bag on Wednesday night as his 41-point performance eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers and, more importantly, propelled the Suns to its first-ever WCF title in 28 years. Paul’s […]

Call Ja Morant super impressed by Clint Capela. After all, the Atlanta Hawks big man just did his best Kobe Bryant impression mid-game — in the Eastern Conference Finals no less! Midway through the final quarter of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Capela was pressed with time with only five seconds left on the […]

Gervonta Davis took the WBA Superlightweight Championship belt from Mario Barrios in their epic boxing match on Sunday in Atlanta, and his performance was nothing short of spectacular as the likes of Kevin Durant, Ja Morant and other NBA stars were left in awe of his display of speed and power. Davis won the fight […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo just showed Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins that he is more than just dunks, and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is impressed. Early in the first quarter of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 between the Bucks and Hawks, Antetokounmpo put Collins in the spin-cycle before elevating for a […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has once again impressed the whole sports world. In fact, the likes of Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and many other NBA stars can’t believe what he has accomplished. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Young did not only lead his team to a 116-113 […]

NBA Twitter is absolutely buzzing over the Phoenix Suns right now, and for good reason. Suns center Deandre Ayton’s mind-blowing finish with 0.9 on the clock to win the game ranks up there with some of the wild playoff game-winners in NBA history. DEANDRE AYTON FOR THE WIN 😱 UNBELIEVABLE GAME WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/tcHwtzUcty — ESPN […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant came into the defense of Paul George after the Los Angeles Clippers star missed what would have been the game-sealing free-throws in Game 2 of their series against the Phoenix Suns. Morant knew the PG slander was coming after the massive choke, but he made sure to remind everyone of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have suffered an early exit in the 2021 playoffs, but their future certainly looks bright. Aside from Ja Morant who has established himself as a true star in the 2020-21 season, they also have center in Jonas Valanciunas who seems to be hitting his peak. Morant took notice of that as […]

The Atlanta Hawks were down 22 points at the half of Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Just like Game 4, however, Trae Young and Co. showed their mental resilience to come back for the win against Joel Embiid and his Philly squad. Sure enough, the whole NBA world was in shock by what just […]

Count Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant as one of the many players impressed by what Atlanta Hawks playmaker Trae Young just did in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Young was sensational in the crucial contest versus Philly, helping the Hawks erase an 18-point lead to win 103-100 and tie the series at 2-2. The […]

The votes are in. The NBA has officially announced this season’s first and second All-Defense teams, and as expected, there were a number of notable snubs. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wasn’t very happy with how the vote turned out, and he was quick to remind everyone on social media about one particular omission from […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was just one of many people who were left confused after Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was thrown out of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns after being called for a flagrant foul penalty two in the third quarter. The newly crowned MVP was tossed after a frustration foul on […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has established a reputation as one of the premier high-flyers in the NBA. Despite having only two years of experience under his belt, the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year has amassed a compilation of aerial exploits that are dunk contest material. Morant and the Grizzlies are now on vacation […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

Luka Doncic is arguably the best rising star in today’s NBA and is in line for a historic contract this offseason. In his young career, he has already racked up a good amount of triple-doubles, made two time All-Star appearances, and took the Mavericks to two straight postseason appearances. In every game, Luka is proving […]

When J. Cole released his sixth studio album last May, it was met with several positive responses from NBA players. After all, it was undoubtedly one made for basketball junkies, with the likes of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry among those mentioned in the tracks of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is as competitive as they come. He treats games as if his entire house will be burned down if he losses. So one would think Morant would feel iffy about his dad chatting up Utah Jazz main man Donovan Mitchell. He didn’t. In fact, Morant was extra proud of […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz finished off Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in five games on Wednesday night. Afterward, Morant’s dad, Tee, expressed to Mitchell his respect for the Jazz organization because of how they handled racist hecklers earlier in the series. Via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: “Hey yo, I’m going for y’all right […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially out of the playoffs, but for Ja Morant, it is only the start of something bigger and better. After the Utah Jazz sent the Grizzlies packing on Wednesday, Morant took to Twitter to remind everyone that it’s only his second year in the NBA. He also hinted of major improvements […]

After stealing Game 1 away, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost three straight games to the Utah Jazz. They have an opportunity to close out the series on Wednesday night and eliminate Memphis from the playoffs. The Grizzlies won’t go down without a fight though, as their young roster is poised and hungry. The Jazz have […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round series. The Suns have been gotten contributions from almost everyone, most notably backup guard Cameron Payne. He has been playing so well in the NBA Playoffs, even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has taken notice. Payne has been […]

Damian Lillard just went nuclear on the entire Denver Nuggets team. The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost Game 5, but it’s safe to say fans will remember this night for years to come. The Blazers star poured in 55 points on an absolutely absurd 17-for-24 shooting clip from the field. Lillard was also a […]

In a classy gesture to show their apology over the recent fan incident, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith apparently provided the family of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant with Game 5 courtside tickets, lodging and other accommodation to host them while in Salt Lake City. Per Malika Andrews and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the father […]

Aside from NBA stars like Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, and Damian Lillard, embattled tennis star Naomi Osaka got another supporter in tennis legend Pam Shriver. Shriver blasted the United States Tennis Association (USTA) officials for their role in Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. Shriver said USTA officials should’ve been more sensitive to the 23-year-old […]

Naomi Osaka made waves when she announced her withdrawal from the French Open on Monday, and she’s getting support from NBA stars as she continues to discuss her struggles with mental health issues. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant were both recently opponents in the play-in tournament, but they […]

It’s in the playoffs where stars are made. It’s a tired, old cliche but it still rings true after all these years. Understandably. most fans are paying close attention to whichever team wins it all. However, it’s also imperative to look at the young up-and-coming players and how they will fare in the postseason — […]

For Utah Jazz star Mike Conley, the statement “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain” rings so true. At least that’s what he felt when he visited FedeExForum to play his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, in the first round of the playoffs. After the Jazz survived an onslaught of cheers from […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant didn’t need “experience” to make an impact on his first playoff series. Just give him the ball and he’ll score, no matter what the situation or how high the pressure is. While the Grizzlies have fallen to a 2-1 deficit to the Utah Jazz, Morant can’t be blamed for their […]

Donovan Mitchell hasn’t been shy about blasting Utah Jazz fans for their involvement in the verbal and racial abuse of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s family in Game 2. Mitchell has taken his criticism a step further by acknowledging the fact that Jazz fans have indeed gained a bad reputation for their inappropriate behavior during […]