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Anthony Edwards just set the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record for the most points in his playoffs debut. That’s how well this young man played as he led the Wolves to a 130-117 win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies in Game 1 of their opening-round series. After his epic 36-point performance, Edwards had an extremely […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves kept their momentum going on Saturday and this resulted in an epic Game 1 performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wolves dropped a whopping 130 points all over Ja Morant and Co. as they set a new scoring record not seen in nearly five decades. The Grizzlies simply had no answer for […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a playoff berth, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hyped up his showdown with Anthony Edwards. They are two of the most athletic and electrifying players in the NBA, so naturally, their faceoff is must-see TV. Fast forward to a few days later and the two didn’t disappoint with an incredible […]

Anthony Edwards just blew a Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record out of the water in what turned out to be an epic playoff debut for the young star. The 20-year-old dropped a game-high 36 points against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies en route to setting a new franchise record for the Wolves. Edwards’ 36-point performance […]

Ja Morant’s battle with Karl-Anthony Towns wasn’t the only Morant-Towns fight that happened during the Minnesota Timberwolves-Memphis Grizzlies Game 1 playoffs showdown on Saturday. In an amusing turn of events, cameras caught the fathers of the two NBA players jokingly jawing at each other on the sidelines. With just a minute left in the game […]

On Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks took on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a great game throughout, but in the end, Atlanta pulled through with a big 107-101 victory. Trae Young was on fire, as the young superstar caught plenty of attention from his peers. Even Ja Morant had something […]

After taking down the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In game, the Minnesota Timberwolves now get to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening round of the playoffs. Ja Morant is well aware of what the Wolves bring to the table and the Grizzlies superstar is very much prepared for what’s in front […]

The upcoming playoff matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves could be one of the most exciting first-round series in recent memory. Both teams are loaded with young talent, deploying aggressive styles that prioritize their relentless activity and explosive athleticism. Memphis and Minnesota are arguably the league’s most formidable trash talkers, too. Don’t be […]

CJ McCollum had a red-hot first-half performance for the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as they faced off against the San Antonio Spurs in a win-or-go-home Play-In game. McCollum dropped 27 points in his first-half explosion and even Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had to take notice. Morant needed just three words to express how […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the most pleasant surprises from this season, have punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. Awaiting them is the team that was perhaps the most pleasant surprise from this season, the Memphis Grizzlies. The matchup features several young stars like Ja Morant, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is more than excited to be facing off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Right after the Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to secure the seventh seed and a date with the Grizzlies in the playoffs opener, Morant took […]

The Golden State Warriors are adamant that Jordan Poole should come away with this season’s Most Improved Player award. Earlier in the week, Dubs star Draymond Green came out with a glowing endorsement for Poole as he talked up his teammate’s credentials for the MIP title. The Jordan Poole hype train is picking up steam […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wants the NBA to know that he’s not slowing down any time soon. As he and the Grit-and-Grind squad continue their ascent in the NBA, the young superstar vowed they are not going back. Morant made that extremely clear in his latest tweet as the Grizzlies prepare for the 2022 […]

This is the time of year NBA players, coaches and media start a lot of conversations about awards. Saturday night, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green shared why he believes Jordan Poole should win Most Improved Player over Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. “The award is called the Most Improved, not who had the best […]

One look at this Memphis Grizzlies team, and you’d think that they’re vastly different from their Grit and Grind counterparts. Those teams, led by Tony Allen, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph, were built to wear you down on defense. Meanwhile, the Ja Morant-led version of the team seems to be a lot more loose, free-flowing […]

Even Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant couldn’t believe the insane block he made against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Morant undoubtedly recorded the best play of the game when he blocked a Larry Nance Jr. shot and sent it out of the court. The timing was so perfect that one would think that it’s […]

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant shared a friendly moment on the basketball court on Saturday following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 141-114 demolition job of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game and naturally, we just can’t help but read into what could have been said between the pair. The Pelicans star […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are a walking highlight reel. The young team has been electrifying all season, evoking shades of the old-school Showtime Lakers with their style of play. At the head of the operations is Morant, who has had his fair share of insane, seemingly impossible highlights all year long. During his […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is getting close to his return from knee injury. In fact, ahead of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, he has been upgraded to questionable. Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last nine games due to a right knee soreness. He last played on March 18 against the Atlanta Hawks, […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are enjoying a terrific season. Despite dealing with injury, Morant is in the MVP conversation and has led the team to the second best overall record in the NBA. Memphis only trails Phoenix in that regard. But for Ja Morant, second place simply isn’t good enough. He took to Twitter following Kansas’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire this season, as this team is red hot with the playoffs right around the corner. Ja Morant has been dealing with injury issues lately, but he should be fine for the postseason run. While sidelined, it sounds like Morant has been living his best life, hanging out with […]

March Madness extends in the early days of April, and it certainly couldn’t get any better. Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks took down the pesky Connecticut Huskies on Sunday to bring home the NCAA Women’s title, impressing the basketball world including NBA stars like Dwyane Wade, Trae Young and Ja Morant. The Gamecocks […]

Nothing like a little referee drama to spice up an instant classic rivalry matchup. The Final Four game between Duke and UNC was going down to the wire, with the Tar Heels leading by three points with less than a minute left. Suddenly, a foul was called on Duke’s Trevor Keels as he was going […]

It will take more than just a Ja Morant absence for the rest of the NBA to stop the Memphis Grizzlies, who are continuing to have success on the court even without their brightest star. For one, the Grizzlies don’t have just one star. It’s more than just a Ja Morant team despite what the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially clinched the Southwest Division title with Wednesday’s win against the San Antonio Spurs, and sure enough, superstar guard Ja Morant couldn’t be any prouder. On Twitter, Morant shared his excitement as the Grizzlies achieved something they have never done before in franchise history. It’s the first time they clinched the division […]

Want to know the Memphis Grizzlies’ secret behind their incredible record even without Ja Morant? Well, as Jaren Jackson Jr. shared, it’s “strength in numbers.” The Grizzlies improved to 18-2 on the season in games played without Morant. It is undoubtedly a remarkable feat given the fact that Morant is the best player on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to roll without Ja Morant, beating the Golden State Warriors on Monday in blowout fashion. Now, the superstar guard wants everyone to give the respect his teammates deserve. While the current talk has been about the Grizzlies not really needing Morant with the way they play, the young star couldn’t care […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are this year’s biggest surprise. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, they were expected to marginally improve this year. Ja Morant’s third year, as well as improvements from the other young players, was expected to make them just a tiny bit better. The Grizzlies took that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crushed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday to continue their winning streak, and Ja Morant couldn’t be prouder of his team. Morant is still sidelined for the Grizzlies as he recovers from a knee injury, but despite his absence, Memphis remains competitive and has now won four straight games–all without […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant isn’t the biggest fan of how the MVP award race is being judged. The Grizzlies star has been vocal about lobbying for Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker to at least be in the conversation for the regular season award. Given that the Suns have the best record in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crept into the NBA Playoffs last season by completing a terrific upset against the eighth-seed Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. The Grizzlies ended up succumbing to the first seed Utah Jazz in five games, but Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and the rest of the crew put the world on […]

Saint Peter’s is going to the Elite Eight after taking down Purdue in their NCAA Tournament showdown. Naturally, NBA players like Ja Morant couldn’t hide their shock and amazement by what the Peacocks have achieved in March Madness. After trailing in the first half 33-29, Saint Peter’s hang tough in the second quarter until they […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA thanks to an extremely complete group headlined by Ja Morant. While he hasn’t received a lot of MVP recognition this season, many believe Ja should be in the conversation. But if you’re asking the Grizzlies star himself, he could care less […]

The Phoenix Suns are the best team in the NBA by a longshot, flying high with a 60-14 record. While this is a very complete group, the brilliance of Devin Booker is a huge reason they’re a legitimate title contender right now. But despite putting up 26.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and five assists per night, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies 2021 – 22 season has been going incredibly well so far. On the surface, their success can be traced to Ja Morant. The third-year guard has been having one hell of a season, after all; an argument can be made for him to crack some MVP ballots. However, lost in Morant’s excellence […]

Vanessa Bryant and Nike have had an up-and-down partnership since her husband Kobe Bryant’s death. The Los Angeles Lakers legend’s contract expired in April of 2021. Bryant’s wife failed to come to an agreement with the corporation, which then became a source of frustration for Vanessa. First, fans had a difficult time trying to purchase […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant for the past two games now, but it looks as if it will be a while longer until the star point guard returns to action. Shams Charania reported Thursday that the Grizzlies are expected to re-examine Morant’s knee injury in two weeks, keeping him out of action […]

Fresh off a hard fought home win over the Brooklyn Nets, the Memphis Grizzlies are looking like a legit threat to win it all this season. Even with Ja Morant sidelined with knee soreness, the Grizzlies were still able to compete at a high level. Fundamental play and sound team basketball were the main reasons […]

The Indiana Pacers are on the tail-end of a back-to-back as they head south to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Pacers are coming off a buzzer-beating 110-109 loss to the Sacramento Kings. They were about to close in on the […]