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The Memphis Grizzlies had a strong chance of beating the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, with MVP contender Joel Embiid sitting out the contest. The Grizzlies, however, failed to capitalize on the advantage and suffered a tough loss in overtime, 122-119. Ja Morant had another signature game for the Grizzlies, finishing with 37 points on […]

While Ja Morant has been compared to players like Derrick Rose, Allen Iverson, and Russell Westbrook, the Memphis Grizzlies guard has actually done something that none of those guys did in their prime years. After exploding for 34 points against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Morant now has 13 games this season with at least […]

Say what you want about Draymond Green, but the Golden State Warriors star certainly has an immensely high basketball IQ. To be able to anchor an elite defense for so many years and facilitate an offense that hums like a well-oiled machine at its best is the tangible proof of that fact. The Warriors’ recent […]

Ja Morant’s tremendous play this season finally got the recognition it deserves after the Memphis Grizzlies guard was named as a starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Morant was treated to an epic hero’s welcome by the Grizzlies staff as he made his way to the locker room inside the FedEx Forum ahead of […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t get any more hyped for Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies guard was named as an All-Star starter for the Western Conference. After Morant and Young were both selected for the All-Star game, Rayford Young (Trae’s father) took to Twitter to share how both players worked hard to earn […]

So far on the 2021-22 NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most surprising squads in the league. A big part of that has been the ascension of third-year point guard, Ja Morant. As the Grizzlies continue to climb up the Western Conference standings, Morant also continues to produce for his team […]

Ja Morant is in the midst of another breakout year and this has led to the Memphis Grizzlies emerging as a legitimate title contender in the West. The 22-year-old’s strong play throughout the campaign has fans clamoring for Morant’s spot in the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game and apparently, the Grizzlies star could not agree […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their impressive hot streak on Friday night as they beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. By no surprise, Ja was a huge factor, dropping 38 points, while his running mate, Jaren Jackson Jr, made a big impact as well, scoring 20, notching four steals, and grabbing six […]

So far in the 2021-22 NBA season, Memphis Grizzlies star guard, Ja Morant is looking like the league’s most improved player. In his third year in the league, Morant has upped his scoring from 21 to 25 points per game while still leading his team in assists. The 22-year-old former Murray State star out of […]

Earlier in the 2021-22 season, Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant was staking his claim as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player. But as the Grizzlies continue to win a bunch of games, that Most Improved Player conversation is turning into an MVP conversation. At least that’s the way Golden State Warriors star Draymond […]

Ja Morant is one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2021-22 season, catapulting himself in the MVP conversation with his brilliant play that has pushed the Memphis Grizzlies among the top dogs of the West. In fact, his performance so far has convinced Stephen A. Smith that he could be more valuable than Giannis […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley aren’t exactly the best of friends. These two Hall of Famers have been known to go at it from time time as co-hosts on the NBA on TNT broadcast. Shaq and Chuck had another incident on Monday and unfrotunately for Barkley, it ended up in him being completely red-faced. As […]

Ja Morant was involved in a bit of a scuffle on Monday night as the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Chicago Bulls. Morant got into it with Bulls big man Tony Bradley after a rather malicious-looking foul from the Chicago center. Morant was pretty heated on the bench after the incident and he had quite […]

Things got heated late in the matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. After some contact in the paint between Ja Morant and Tony Bradley, the two parties had to be separated. Well, Steven Adams was the one who handled the separation, as he lifted Bradley off his feet and carried him […]

All eyes are on the Memphis Grizzlies right now. Although their 11-game winning streak is over, they officially showed how great they can be. Ja Morant, with his infectious tenacity and eye-popping plays, is leading a young team to success and making a case not just for an All-Star nod but perhaps an All-NBA team […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks put an end to the NBA-best streak of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 112-85. The Mavs-Grizzlies matchup was quite timely as in coincided with the recent results of the second batch of NBA All-Star Game fan voting. The most notable change from the first returns involved Doncic slipping […]

Nothing can stop the Memphis Grizzlies right now. They are riding an 11-game winning streak, a franchise-tying mark, with a cast of mostly young players. In fact, they are the youngest team ever in the shot-clock era to win that many games in a row. Ja Morant leads the way for Memphis but he is […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been the toast of the NBA throughout the midway point of the season. They’ve won 11 straight contests and show no signs of slowing down. The extended hot streak has propelled Ja Morant into the superstar stratosphere – and that’s reflected in the latest returns for the NBA […]

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley was involved in yet another heated moment on the court, this time he was punching way above his class as a basketball player and getting into the face of Memphis Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/5ZlamJAC6g — Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) […]

If there’s one player that’s been playing winning basketball right now, it’s Ja Morant. Morant has been averaging a career high 24.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. The best part is that his supporting cast is so much better this season as well. Morant has not only changed the culture in Memphis since he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are rolling. They are winners of their last 10 games and have ascended up the Western Conference standings. With loads of young talent led by budding star Ja Morant, Memphis is showing the league that they mean business. The Grizzlies are fresh-off wins against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have shown potential the last two years. Now, they’re living up to it. Memphis is on a 10-game winning streak behind the young talents of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant, in particular, has shined this season. The third-year floor general is averaging 24.9 points and 6.7 assists on […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a brutal defeat on Tuesday night at the hands of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a close game until the Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter, handing the Warriors a 116-108 loss. After the game, a reporter asked Klay Thompson if Memphis reminded him of them […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just got their white whale. Ja Morant and Co. have been the hottest team in the NBA of late and validated just that with a resounding win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Ja Morant put the proverbial nail in the coffin when he powered in for a bucket plus […]

One game after Klay Thompson’s triumphant return, the Golden State Warriors’ celebratory mood got dampened after losing to the streaking Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. After a tight contest all throughout, the Grizzlies did enough to pull away in the fourth quarter to fashion out a 116-108 win and extend their hot run to 10 […]

No blues for the Memphis Grizzlies these days, as they have now strung up 10 straight wins after beating the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. They are currently riding their longest winning streak in team history. As he’s done all season, Ja Morant was special for the Grizzlies, finishing with 29 points, five rebounds, […]

The scorching hot Memphis Grizzlies, who have just collected nine straight wins, will have a tall task ahead on Tuesday night as the high-flying Golden State Warriors visit the FedExForum. While Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are expected to suit up, another key piece of their rotation recently hurt his ankle. That being said, is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high on their four-game winning streak up until they faced an even hotter Memphis Grizzlies squad. Ja Morant and the Grizz snapped the Lakers’ recent run of success to win their ninth game in a row, the longest active winning streak in the NBA today. The result was an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently the hottest team in the NBA with nine straight wins. They have also gone 19-4 since starting the season with a 9-10 mark. The emergence of these young and confident Grizzlies have been one of the best stories of the season so far. Much of the spotlight—and deservingly so—is going […]

LeBron James is never hesitant to give props to young hoopers when they do undeniably insane things on the basketball court. In that spirit, LeBron had high praise for the high ups of burgeoning superstar Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies took down the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-119 on Sunday at Crpyto.com Arena. Morant only […]

Ja Morant’s evolution with the Memphis Grizzlies is fun to watch. On Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, he added another material to his highlight reel this season that will make Michael Jordan proud. Midway through the first quarter, Morant committed a turnover against Avery Bradley. However, it only set up what could be said […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are rolling right now. Ja Morant did not play, but they secured their eighth straight victory with a resounding 123-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Morant and the Grizzlies are now 27-14 on the season and don’t have competition for the fourth seed in the Western Conference as of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will pay a visit to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday afternoon to take on the LA Clippers. Third-year star Ja Morant has been balling for Memphis this season. However, there is a possibility he wouldn’t be in uniform on Saturday due to an injury. Nonetheless, it’s still worth asking: Is Ja Morant playing […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm this year. One of the NBA’s better paint scorers, Morant has made headlines for his thunderous finishes at the rim, as well as his clutch heroics for the Grizzlies, who sit at 26-14, good for fourth place in the Western Conference. Morant’s recent […]

It’s no secret that Ja Morant has hops for days. The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard has built his career off his insane athleticism and crazy dunks. We’ve seen him completely obliterate the poor fools who try to challenge him above the rim. Just ask Kevin Love. During the Grizzlies‘ pregame warmups, Morant once again […]

Even with the new format in the NBA All-Star game, the selections before the draft is still divided between the Eastern and Western Conference. Stephen Curry is currently the leading the votes among the west guards, but the second spot could be open to a slew of other players ranging from Luka Doncic, Chris Paul, […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar point guard, Ja Morant, has been on a meteoric rise. So much so that other NBA stars have been calling him one of the best players in the league already. Morant has been on a crazy tear lately. He scored 33, 41, 30, 36 and 26 games over his last five, respectively. […]

The red-hot Memphis Grizzlies tallied their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday after taking down the hard-fighting Cleveland Cavaliers, 110-106. Ja Morant had another strong game after finishing with all-around norms of 26 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. He was not too efficient though, as he only shot 9-of-21 from the […]

For Desmond Bane, it should not be a question of whether Ja Morant should be an All-Star this season or not. Bane believes that what his Memphis Grizzlies teammate is showing this season is more than enough to warrant a discussion about Morant’s case as the NBA’s top point guard. Via Tim Bontemps of ESPN: […]