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If there is one player who deserves the Most Improved Player award this season, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant believes it’s no other than his second-year teammate Desmond Bane. Bane has been really balling out for the Grizzlies this season after seeing his role increase in the latter part of the 2020-21 campaign. Prior to […]

Another day, another milestone for Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies escaped the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night with a grind-it-out win, 104-99. Both teams exchanged clutch shots in the dying moments until the Grizzlies finally managed to seal the victory to improve to 22-14. The evening truly belonged to Morant, who notched a season-high […]

The last time Ja Morant faced the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies left the game with a loss. In spite of the defeat, Morant had a sterling performance, scoring 40 points to go along with 10 assists, three steals, and five 3-pointers. It was a sign of things to come for Memphis, and it […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns were five seconds away from beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday … until Ja Morant happened. With the time remaining on the clock, Morant fooled the Suns’ defense with a fake handoff and attacked the basket for the tough game-winner. It gave Phoenix their second-straight defeat after falling to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the bigger surprises in the NBA this season. They won again on Monday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-113 to improve to 21-14 on the young season. In the win, rising star, Ja Morant, hit the game-winning shot with less than a second remaining in the game. The Grizzlies […]

Against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Ja Morant showed everyone why the Memphis Grizzlies need him. While a lot has been said how Memphis has found success without their star guard, Morant let his game do the talking and proved why the Grizzlies are better with him on the floor. With five seconds left on […]

With an influx of talent that has been blossoming in the NBA over the past few seasons, there’s no denying that some of the league’s best young stars have been expanding and improving their skill sets each year. As we continue to dive deeper into what has already been another exciting NBA season, we’ll be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a huge shot in the arm with Ja Morant finally making his way back to the active status. The Grizzlies’ guard missed a total of 12 games to recuperate from a nasty knee injury he suffered in a game late last November against the Atlanta Hawks. But while Morant is now […]

While many stars have been falling like bowling pins due to the COVID-19 situation, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his surprising return on Monday night. His much-anticipated comeback, however, was spoiled by the Oklahoma City Thunder after defeating the Grizzlies, 102-99. Morant, who missed 16 games due to a knee injury and COVID-19 protocols, […]

It looks like Ja Morant is fully health and ready to play for the Memphis Grizzlies once again. On Twitter, before the Grizzlies announced he is questionable in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Morant appeared to hint his potential return. First off, he tweeted a full-charged battery–suggesting that he has recharged after more […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the brink of getting their franchise star back in the mix. After 12 games out due to a knee sprain, Ja Morant is listed as questionable for Monday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder: After 12 games out, Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been updated to questionable for tonight’s game […]

Ja Morant has missed the last 10 games for the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols while he was on the road to recovery from a knee injury. Right now, though, it sounds like the Grizzlies will get their star point guard back sooner rather than later. According […]

It was an emotional moment in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night as Stephen Curry finally broke the record for all-time three-pointers made. The Golden State Warriors superstar has received congratulatory messages from all over, and this time around, Memphis Grizzlies stud Ja Morant has chimed in with his own praise for the greatest shooter […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the franchises that were not even expected to be in the top six of the Western Conference. One main reason was they even dealt their most consistent player last season in Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for future assets. To add insult to injury, Ja Morant even […]

When Ja Morant went down with a knee injury against the Atlanta Hawks, the basketball world collectively held their breath. Fans have been fearing for the Grizzlies star’s health because of his high-flying tendencies. Luckily, Morant only ended up with a knee sprain, but it then put another question in the minds of fans. Can […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hasn’t played since November 26th because of a knee injury and to make matters worse, he’s now heading into the league’s health and safety protocols. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic: Grizzlies‘ Ja Morant has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols, team says. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 8, 2021 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been playing some great basketball without their Superstar Ja Morant. They are 5-0 on the season without him and only 9-10 with him on the court. Charles Barkley was making his case that the Grizzlies could potentially trade the young star but Kenny Smith didn’t like that idea and shut it […]

You have to go all the way back to 2007 for the last time an NBA team won five straight games without ever trailing in any of the games, but it happened on Monday night when the Memphis Grizzlies were able to accomplish the seemingly impossible feat in a 105-90 road victory over the Miami […]

Ja Morant is on the path to becoming a star in the NBA. Despite being set back by a knee injury, the Memphis Grizzlies’ 22-year-old point guard has stepped up his game big time this season, averaging 24.1 points, 6.8 assists and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder like no NBA team has ever done before. Their 73-point beatdown was the largest deficit in NBA history, besting the previous mark set in 1991 when the Cleveland Cavaliers throttled the Miami Heat by 68 points. Even more impressive was the fact that they did it […]

It’s not only Golden State Warriors fans who are excited about the return of Klay Thompson. By the looks of it, even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can’t wait to see the other half of the Splash Bros in action. Thompson is progressing well in his recovery, even scrimmaging with the Santa Cruz Warriors as […]

Ja Morant avoided a serious knee injury; however, the Memphis Grizzlies star will still miss some time. During Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Morant sustained a non-contact leg injury that forced him out for the rest of the contest. Due to the nature of the issue, several fans feared it could be some sort […]

After succumbing to the Utah Jazz in the NBA playoffs last season, expectations continued to increase for this young Memphis Grizzlies squad as Ja Morant has proven to be a tremendous leader for their roster. Their front office executed a few moves to bolster their lineup, while building up some pieces for their future. For […]

When Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a non-contact leg injury on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, several people feared it was an ACL or Achilles tear. After all, the way Morant suffered the injury was reminiscent of several season-ending and serious injuries that fans have seen on NBA players in the past. Fortunately, hours […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans cringed on Friday night when superstar guard Ja Morant had to be helped off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury. Luckily though, he steered clear of an ACL tear and was just diagnosed with a sprain. It’s unknown how long Ja will be out, but his good friend and teammate […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans (and really, the whole basketball world) can breathe a sigh of relief for now with this latest update on Ja Morant’s injury. Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reported this encouraging update on Morant. “Grizzlies’ Ja Morant has left knee sprain, per initial exams.” Grizzlies’ Ja Morant has left knee sprain, per initial […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies may have just suffered a major setback. In the first quarter of the Grizzlies’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Morant suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee, forcing him to leave the game. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported that Morant will undergo an MRI tonight. Morant took to […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is in danger of missing significant time after he was forced to exit the court on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks following a non-contact leg injury. Morant appeared to be in considerable pain which is definitely a cause for concern for Grizzlies fans everywhere. Here’s a look at the incident […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just took down one of the best teams in the NBA in the Utah Jazz, thanks in large part to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s clutch game-winning triple. For his part, Ja Morant couldn’t help but be proud of his team and JJJ for a job well done. After the Grizzlies claimed the 119-118 […]

It isn’t surprising to see Ja Morant’s NBA card stock quickly go up early this season. After taking the league by storm during his rookie and sophomore campaigns, the Memphis Grizzlies‘ franchise player is taking things up a notch in his third year. With an All-Star spot seemingly reserved for the explosive guard, his value […]

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is something else. That’s as simple as you can describe him with the kind of season he is having. But if you dig deep enough to find out why exactly Morant is playing the way he is this year, you’d find that he is getting lots of success by […]

Grizzlies star Ja Morant currently leads the NBA in points scored in the paint. A perfect way to fire back at doubters who questioned his ability to compete in the NBA, calling him ‘too small’. Morant has made an early case for the league’s Most Improved Player by playing at an elite level this season. […]

Athletes from the NBA and NFL, like Ja Morant, Trae Young, Darius Leonard and Melvin Gordon, didn’t hold back their thoughts on Kyle Rittenhouse’s verdict over the deadly Kenosha shootings in 2020. As reported on Friday, Rittenhouse was found not guilty of the first-degree intentional homicide and four felony charges thrown at him. The jurors […]

Ja Morant is beginning to take off as a truly stellar point guard in his third season. He’s averaging 25.9 points per game on 49.3 percent shooting from the field and 38.2 percent on threes, in addition to 7.3 assists, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals, for the Memphis Grizzlies. The young star’s vastly improved scoring […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is off to a hot start this 2021-22 season, but it surely isn’t a huge surprise. His superstar rise in the NBA is not by accident, as he has consistently proven that he’s among the elites of the league. Speaking to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Morant opened up […]

The point guard position in the NBA has been increasing in talent exponentially over the last decade. Many young floor generals have quickly established themselves as among the league’s top players due to their talent, IQ and sheer competitiveness to compete with more experienced peers. The ascension of these point guards is not surprising, but […]

The Golden State Warriors put on a show on Friday night as they convincingly took down a surging Chicago Bulls side, 119-93. The Dubs logged their 11th win of the season behind yet another marvelous performance by Stephen Curry, who dropped 40 points and no less than nine triples on the evening. Warriors star Draymond […]

Every few years or so, there are a handful of NBA players who make the transition from being an established star to an undeniable superstar of the league. For example, 2020 was the year when draftmates Luka Dončić and Trae Young established themselves as true superstars in the league, capable of winning the Most Valuable […]

In just his third season in the NBA, Ja Morant has been playing at an All-NBA level already. His assists are still at a high number, but his points, steals, and three-point shooting have immensely increased this season. Even with their schedule being one of the toughest to begin the year, the Memphis Grizzlies are […]