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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant used a GIF of himself to react to Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn declaring himself as Rookie of the Year. https://t.co/HVFc4rq5Nb pic.twitter.com/8Hx0BtqsaG — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 13, 2020 You have to appreciate the confidence which Nunn has, but Morant was on his way to winning Rookie of the […]

Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn has just come out with what will be considered as one of the most controversial statements of the year. According to the 6-foot-2 shooting guard, he is completely confident that he deserves the Rookie of the Year award over Memphis Grizzlies rising star Ja Morant. “I’m Rookie of the Year,” […]

The NBA season may be suspended indefinitely, but that doesn’t mean that players can’t appreciate the game of another. That’s exactly what Dez Bryant did when he rained praise on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. The former Dallas Cowboys star took to Twitter to rain praise on Morant. He believed that he’s on his way […]

Legendary rapper Lil Wayne is a huge fan of Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant. While chopping it up with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Wayne called Ja “a dog.” The new Grizzlies franchise player appreciates the support and love from Lil Wayne: LOVE 💪🏽 https://t.co/h3A1SFvZKD — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 7, 2020 Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant almost ended Kevin Love’s career earlier this season. Morant tried to jump over Love and dunk on him, but the Grizzlies youngster missed the jam. However, it was one of the filthiest dunk attempts we have seen in NBA history. During an interview with SportsCenter, the Grizzlies star […]

The suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season prevented a hyped conclusion to a likely Rookie of the Year finish for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Morant, the second overall pick by the Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State, soared to the top of the Rookie of the Year leaderboard with his […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant says he has watched his rookie highlights “100 times already.” Fans can’t really blame Morant. There’s only so much you can do at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Grizzlies youngster says he watches his own tape to learn from his mistakes: “I done probably watched my highlights […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant ran out to a big lead in the Rookie of the Year race, but the arrival of No. 1 pick Zion Williamson after returning from injury seemingly added intrigue to the race. Williamson mesmerized with his power, athletic ability, and gaudy stat lines, leading to questions about whether Morant […]

The 2019 draft class brought plenty of exciting talent, but which of these NBA rookies have real All-Star potential. Making predictions isn’t easy. If it was, general managers would elbow each other for a piece of the first top 10 picks in every draft. With that in mind, I’ve divided this list for easier comprehension: […]

Before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was enjoying watching rookies Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Coby White play. The Heat icon believes the future of the NBA is in good hands with these three youngsters leading the way: The obvious ones are Ja and Zion. But i also loved […]

Before he entered the NBA as the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said his favorite player was Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook. Morant said he liked Westbrook’s “all-around game” and the fact that Russ never backed down from anyone, an attitude Grizzlies fans love to see […]

Ja Morant appears he’s going to be a superstar for the Memphis Grizzlies for the next decade or so assuming he stays healthy. The second overall pick in last year’s draft only cares about one thing, and that’s winning games for the Grizzlies. During an interview with Lang Whitaker of SLAM Magazine, the new Grizzlies […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant says the Houston Texans made a big mistake by trading Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. However, Morant is looking forward to watching Cardinals games in 2020. texans traded a killer 🤦🏽‍♂️ @DeAndreHopkins tuned in AZ gang 💪🏽💪🏽 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is missing the feeling of playing in an NBA arena. In fact, the former Murray State standout misses it so much that he decided to do his own intro video from the confines of his home, and posted it on TikTok. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/A6Bjj2omdv — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) March 16, 2020 […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant may be only 20-years-old, but he’s not your normal 20-year-old. In fact, Morant made an admission on Twitter on Saturday, saying he’s pretty bad at video games, which is pretty strange considering most youngsters are experts in the field. However, Ja has always spent his time on the […]

The NBA seems to be inching closer to playing the remainder of the regular season without fans in the stands as they grapple with how best to handle the coronavirus. League officials met with the NBPA on Wednesday, with both sides acknowledging the possibility of playing in the absence of fans. The NBA will also […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant is getting in the fun with a young fan, joining in the kid’s “goggles” celebration before his team’s Tuesday matchup with the Orlando Magic (via Bleacher Report NBA). Ja doing his "goggles" celebration with a young fan 🙏 (via @memgrizz)pic.twitter.com/qt5NMgqZh3 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March 10, 2020 Ja […]

Charles Barkley will have plenty of homework to do in March as he takes on some NCAA duties during March Madness. He got to watch New Orleans Pelicans big Zion Williamson and Memphis Grizzlies stud Ja Morant play in their last collegiate year before declaring for the NBA, eventually becoming the leading candidates for the […]

As an Atlanta native, I’ve had the chance to see Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young quite a bit both in person and on TV. I also had the chance to see Memphis Grizzlies rookie phenom, Ja Morant, back in his college days when Murray State came and played (and nearly beat) my Auburn Tigers. […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray seemingly had the dunk of the night with his vicious slam over Milwaukee Bucks power forward DJ Wilson. Unfortunately, it was ultimately spoiled by an offensive foul call on him. The call clearly did not sit well with fans and players around the league. Even Memphis Grizzlies point guard […]

Two of the brightest young stars in the NBA shared a touching moment on Friday, as Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and Memphis Grizzlies budding star Ja Morant traded jerseys after their match at the Mavs’ homecourt. Doncic, who was named NBA Rookie of the Year last season, appeared to have passed the torch to […]

The West’s eighth seed is a narrow race, but the Memphis Grizzlies intend to hold on tight. Following the All-Star break, the team’s tough schedule has led some to predict their falling out of contention. Adamant to prove critics wrong, the Grizzlies won their second straight 39+ point win on the road Wednesday night, making […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant met and became friends over NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago when both youngsters played for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge. Ever since that weekend in chilly Chicago, Young and Morant keep in touch almost every day, via Sarah K. Spencer […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been impressed by how hard Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant plays on a nightly basis. A lot of people have been saying Morant reminds them of young D-Rose. While the former MVP won’t get into comparisons, he did speak highly of Ja and what the youngster has been […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant isn’t concerning himself with individual awards, even after being the runaway favorite to with the Rookie of the Year award. The No. 2 overall pick is fresh off two double-double performances, the latest a 27-point, 14-assist masterpiece that gave his Grizzlies a win over the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers. Yet […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has been a fan favorite this season for his fearless attitude on the floor in just his first season as a pro. Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, however, doesn’t seem to be too fond of the youngster’s fiery attitude. The 29-year-old Montenegrin was talking about his transition to becoming a […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was the driving force behind the team’s 105-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, but he has nothing but respect for LeBron James. Morant has previously shared his admiration for Russell Westbrook and his opinion of Russ as one of the more underappreciated players in the NBA. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has respect for the new crop of stars in the NBA. James previously praised New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson following their first matchup on Tuesday, and he had similar words of encouragement for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant on Saturday. LeBron called Morant “super special” following Memphis’ 105-88 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took down a powerhouse by defeating the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies in their 105-88 home victory. Morant then took to Twitter to celebrate their blowout victory: DO YA FEEL ME 🗣 pic.twitter.com/MGzfqWQdQs — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) March 1, 2020 […]

Ja Morant helped Grind City hoops fans enjoy another basketball high as he led the Memphis Grizzlies to an overwhelming win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. However, what many failed to comprehend was the level of play the rookie has displayed so far this season. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say […]

LeBron James is all about helping the next generation of superstars grow, so he’s more than happy to see Ja Morant thrive. This emerged after the game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies. James pulled off a class move by sending Morant a jersey with a message on it after the Lakers […]

After taking down the no. 1 seed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dedicated their victory to a Twitter troll that recently called out the rookie. .@JaMorant dedicated the end of a 5-game losing streak to a Twitter troll: "I'm thankful for this guy who tweeted and said I don't have […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is never hesitant to victimize defenders at the basket. On Saturday night’s match against the Los Angeles Lakers, the high-flying point guard attempted to posterize arguably the best shot blocker in the NBA today in Anthony Davis. Morant did not finish the dunk and was called for a charge. Nonetheless, […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks says rookie point guard Ja Morant reminds him of Derrick Rose. Like Rose, Morant is a competitor who works hard day in and day out to become the best player he can be. Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history by winning the award in just his third season […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant had himself a defensive mismatch against the Sacramento Kings on Friday and took full advantage of it. During the early stages of the Grizzlies’ hosting of the Kings at FedEx Forum, the 20-year-old spitfire guard drew in Sacramento forward Nemanja Bjelica after a switch. Displaying wisdom beyond his years, […]

Russell Westbrook received some high praise from rookie Ja Morant after his Houston Rockets handed the Memphis Grizzlies a convincing 140-112 defeat. Westbrook had 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a showstopping offensive performance that saw Houston score 35 or more in every quarter. Morant said Westbrook is “highly disrespected” as a star […]

Everything has worked out for Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook this season when he stopped taking threes and started bulldozing his way to the rim more often. Since then, the Rockets’ point guard has been having an impressive but relatively quiet season, pouring in 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Rookie of […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout Ja Morant is impressed with the play of fellow rookie guard Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. White, the Bulls’ No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has been on a tear of late. In fact, the UNC product has racked up 30 or more points in each of his […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant already has a huge fan in former NBA MVP point guard Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets. Ahead of Houston’s Wednesday bout with Memphis, Westbrook called the leading Rookie of the Year candidate an “unbelievable talent” when asked about his thoughts on facing Morant. “I never worry about […]