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Tuomas Iisalo’s four-game debut as an NBA head coach is going down in the history books as the most difficult job-opening, mid-season slate in sports. Ja Morant’s struggling to survive Memphis Grizzlies dropped their first two games under Iisalo, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers (134-127) and defending champion Boston Celtics (117-103) two nights later. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies stunned the NBA world when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins just weeks before the start of the NBA Playoffs. With Jenkins out and the Grizzlies fading hard, many are now speculating about the future of star point guard Ja Morant. The Athletic’s Sam Amick addressed Morant’s Grizzlies future on FanDuel’s Run […]

Ja Morant had shock towards the Memphis Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins last week. And according to TNT reporter Taylor Rooks, he did not want the head coach gone. The Grizzlies moved on from Jenkins after six seasons that saw the team make the playoffs three times. Their best run was in 2022, when they reached […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the rising teams in the NBA. With a 49-26 record, they sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have the potential to make a deep playoff run, but if they don’t, then a trade for a star player could get them over the hump. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Memphis Grizzlies currently occupy the five-spot in the Western Conference standings and they have some work to do if they want to improve their position by the end of the season. Franchise star Ja Morant will have to put the team on his shoulders once again amid a pre-playoff coaching change that stunned their […]

It shocked most of the basketball world when the Memphis Grizzlies let go of head coach Taylor Jenkins as the team is amidst a fairly successful season. The firing has led to questions surrounding the future of Grizzlies star Ja Morant as more information is reported regarding the guard’s outlook on the team. On ESPN’s […]

Ja Morant admitted it was tough dealing with the news of the Memphis Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins. The Grizzlies moved on from Jenkins after six seasons, which the coach led the team to three playoff appearances. This included a run to the West Semis in 2022, losing to eventual champs Golden State in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were hoping Tuomas Iisalo would provide a new-coach bump, but LeBron James and Luka Doncic put an end to those plans quickly. Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) was able to give the new head coach 31 minutes, managing 22 points (9-23 FGA), 10 assists, eight rebounds, and a steal. However, the Los Angeles Lakers […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, there has been a multitude talking points around the league surrounding the future of star Ja Morant. It certainly seems like many reports also question Morant’s future with the Grizzlies, but the latest from The Athletic goes into detail about the new offense this season […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have officially listed Ja Morant as questionable for Saturday night’s critical Western Conference matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams, tied at 44-29 and locked in a tight playoff race, will tip off Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last six games due to a left […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ abrupt decision to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins has sent shockwaves through the NBA, sparking questions about the franchise’s direction and the future of star point guard Ja Morant. Despite holding a 44-29 record and being on the verge of securing a playoff spot, the front office’s unexpected move suggests […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a positive injury update to provide on star guard Ja Morant ahead of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis revealed an early injury report on Friday, the day before the contest. It shows that Morant will carry a questionable status while he continues recovering from a hamstring strain. Morant has […]

Former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins offered candid insight into the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, calling the move both surprising and foreseeable during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today. The Grizzlies announced Jenkins’ dismissal Friday afternoon, less than 24 hours after a 125-104 loss to the NBA-leading Oklahoma City […]

The feisty, in-fighting Memphis Grizzlies shook off a sluggish start to dominate the Utah Jazz (140-103),  snapping a three-game losing streak. Desmond Bane (21 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block) led by example and even sparked up a heated conversation with Santi Aldama after Jaren Jackson Jr. went to the locker room. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies need to flip the script for the NBA regular-season stretch run, especially with Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) nursing multiple injuries. With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama still knocking off rust related to their respective stints on the sidelines, Taylor Jenkins has enough data to trust Desmond Bane with the keys to the offense. […]

Only three weeks remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. There isn’t much time for teams to go on a run before the playoffs and play-in tournament start, which is why we have reached the most important time of the season. For some of the top teams in the NBA power rankings like the Los […]

The Memphis Grizzlies keep getting stark reminders that ingredients are missing from their recipe for success in the Western Conference. Unforced errors leading to turnovers and foul trouble are two huge on-court issues. However, The Grizzlies (43-28) are grappling with a rash of injuries that have derailed their momentum at a critical juncture. Ja Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting plenty of wake-up calls lately, though it seems the locker room is not quite responding to the alarms. A 128-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers is just another bump in the road for Taylor Jenkins as the NBA Playoffs loom. Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke were out due to […]

The under-fire Memphis Grizzlies have a problem: they practically give away points to Western Conference foes and the FedEx Forum’s most loyal fans are losing faith. Yes, there are a lot of Fs to go around the grading scale in this locker room. While Taylor Jenkins has noticed some improvement recently, second-chance points, turnovers, fast break […]

Ja Morant has struggled to remain healthy for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. The star point guard has only played in 43 games, and he has missed three straight contests due to a few different injury concerns. In addition to his ongoing shoulder problems after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum, Morant has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are facing odd-man-out situations in more ways than one as the 2024-25 NBA regular season winds down. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. have been battling injuries all season, leaving Taylor Jenkins to make some difficult rotational decisions. Lineup inconsistency has been the main factor in Memphis falling down the […]

Relationships are built on the same cornerstones regardless of their nature. Talking things out and taking consideration of how the key stakeholders feel about a particular move are essential to strong bonds. Taylor Jenkins has been encouraging Memphis Grizzlies stars Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. to communicate more often down the stretch […]

Stephen A. Smith isn’t exactly covering himself in much glory as of late, and his latest remarks have only gone on and drawn even more criticism towards himself. While criticizing New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t something that’s unique to Smith, it’s the way he used Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant in his […]

After a narrow 120-118 home victory over a disappointed Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, Taylor Jenkins praised the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant’s resiliency amid some recent challenges as a driving force behind their ability to overcome offensive struggles. Morant’s misfiring Grizzlies have been battling through a teamwide shooting slump, but Jenkins is confident […]

Skeptics of the Memphis Grizzlies sounded an alarm too soon going by a 120-118 win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns to start a four-game FedEx Forum homestand. The under fire Ja Morant demonstrated not just his scoring prowess but an uncanny ability to “manipulate” games and manufacture wins for his shorthanded squad. Taylor Jenkins could […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) are glad ugly wins count after escaping the Big Easy with a hard-fought, three-point road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (17-48). While the win provided a momentary sigh of relief, All-Star guard Ja Morant was not in the mood to celebrate half-measures. After sealing the game in clutch moments, […]

The regrouped Memphis Grizzlies do not have a leadership crisis, contrary to reports from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. However, Taylor Jenkins is starting to lose some patience as the NBA Playoffs loom. The faith in the system is unwavering, but the clock is ticking to turn good looks into made shots. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are banking on more than just their star trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. to fuel a deep NBA Playoffs run. While All-Stars lift championship windows toward the ceiling, role players who can thrive under pressure anchor those NBA Finals expectations. With minutes tightening and the stakes rising, […]

As Ja Morant’s misfiring Memphis Grizzlies enter the stretch run, the Taylor Jenkins-led squad is at a March Madness crossroads. Despite recent flashes of brilliance from Desmond Bane and a roster brimming with talent, the Grizzlies have been plagued by inconsistency and injuries. A new knock to Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) has fans and analysts […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant has always been a man of the people and he’s no stranger to a funny internet meme when it crosses his sights. All throughout this NBA season, fans have been buzzing about the connection between Morant and rookie center Zach Edey as the two have formed one of the more […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting to feel the pain three-quarters of the way through the 2024-25 NBA season. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant are still growing as leaders, but also learning it’s hard to contribute much from the bench. Still, injuries are a part of the job so Taylor Jenkins is going to have […]

The red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder exposed Ja Morant’s misfiring Memphis Grizzlies in a nationally broadcast 120-103 win that lacked some luster due to injuries. Chet Holgrem and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s frontcourt faceoff will have to wait but neither would have made much of a difference in the outcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left no doubt as to […]

Trouble is brewing for the Memphis Grizzlies with a little over a month to go before the playoffs begin. On Wednesday night, not only did they suffer their fourth consecutive loss in a 120-103 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, star guard Ja Morant also appeared to aggravate his shoulder injury that kept him out […]

The injury-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies are looking at big lineup changes, again. Ja Morant (shoulder) is day-to-day while NBA Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) is more week-to-week. Taylor Jenkins might love March Madness, but that’s a bit too much bad luck for some FedEx Forum fans to bet on this team’s […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

It’s safe to say that winning a championship in the NBA is the most difficult thing to achieve in professional basketball. To win a championship, everything must go right across the organization to merit an elusive title. Although the Boston Celtics have made it look easy with 18, not every team in the NBA has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at FedEx Forum. Ja Morant is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right deltoid contusion. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ja Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are facing an uphill battle to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoffs race. They are 3-7 over the last 10 games and now Taylor Jenkins is looking at a stretch without Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and misfiring Ja Morant (shoulder) in the rotations. Replacing that much of the offense is going […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most beloved players among his peers in the association, and on Tuesday, Irving garnered plenty of sympathy from his contemporaries after news came out that he had torn his ACL on Monday during the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings. Irving, who is 32 years of age, […]