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The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, 103-102. But if you ask star sophomore Ja Morant, it shouldn’t have ended that way. Morant had the ball with the game virtually in the balance with just over six ticks left on the clock. Down just one point, he did what every coach […]

It’s safe to say even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant couldn’t believe the play he just pulled off against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Late in the second quarter, Morant got fancy and dished out an incredible dime to Xavier Tillman that confused the hell out of Russell Westbrook and Davis Bertans.  Westbrook’s reaction was […]

Ja Morant has forged his name into the Memphis Grizzlies record books by attempting at least 10 free-throws in three consecutive games. He is the first player to do so since NBA champion Pau Gasol. Per the Grizzlies PR, Morant is a game away from tying the record set by Gasol in the 2005-06 NBA […]

Ja Morant just showed off his best wizard impersonation against the Washington Wizards as he confused the hell out of the Wizards’ defense on an incredible play on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies young star once again proved that he’s one of the more creative young studs in the league with a series of fakes which […]

All fans who watched the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday probably had the same reaction  as Ja Morant after witnessing Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard torment Team Durant. Put simply, the backcourt duo of Steph and Dame was unstoppable throughout the contest, as they combined for 16 3-pointers out of 32 total attempts. More amazingly, […]

To say the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest underwhelmed is an understatement. After all, it’s not only the fans who were disappointed with the annual showing but also the players themselves. While there is not much hype and expectations for the contest given the lack of big name players and its three-man lineup, NBA players […]

A fire was lit under Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant after he found out that Utah Jazz veteran playmaker Mike Conley Jr. was called up to replace the injured Devin Booker in the 2021 All-Star Game. Instead of putting the blame on anyone else, the 21-year-old sophomore took it upon himself to work even […]

Former NBA star Gary Payton was one of the best all-around players to ever step on the court. The Glove made nine All-NBA Defensive teams in his career, while also making nine All-Star Game appearances. Payton clearly played a different time when the game was more physical and refs didn’t play such a vital part […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant etched his name in team history once more after another stellar performance, this time against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. As per Stat Muse, the 21-year-old point guard joined the likes of Mike Conley and Jason Williams as the only players to tally 35 points and 10 assists in […]

To celebrate their victory over the Washington Wizards, the Memphis Grizzlies tweeted an in-game photo of Ja Morant in midair about to go for a lay-up. The high-flying guard, however, made a little clarification about it. Via Twitter, Morant said the photo that the Grizzlies posted was actually him about to botch the wide-open lay-up. […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a tremendous game on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, putting up his first-ever 30-10 performance in the NBA. Despite that, Morant wasn’t overindulgent in praising himself after the game, per Grizzly Bear Blues: Ja Morant is here. @StatsSAC asks Ja what he would rate his performance tonight. Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night and reigning Rookie of the Year Ja Morant popped off for a special career achievement. The 21-year-old Morant finished with an impressive line of 35 points on 11-of-18 shooting from the field, five rebounds, and 10 assists. Per NBC Sports Edge, it marked […]

After converting on the and-one, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a little something to say to the Washington Wizards in their game on Tuesday. Morant didn’t wait for the offense to set up after the Grizzlies forced the turnover. Instead, he took it straight to the hoop, got fouled, and made the basket. From […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies picked up the convincing win over the Houston Rockets on Monday, Justise Winslow shared his thoughts on their victory all while Ja Morant was showing love to some fans. Winslow scored 20 points in the Grizzlies’ dominant 133-84 victory over the Rockets. While Morant only chipped in six points and seven […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s frustrations against the Los Angeles Clippers reached a boiling point in the second half of their match-up at FedEx Forum on Friday. Last year’s Rookie of The Year winner got fed up with not getting calls all night, as he lashed out at the referees following this sequence with Clips […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to avenge their loss on Thursday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Ja Morant is trying to take matters into his own hands and win another game against the Clippers on Friday night. Morant once again made a highlight-worthy play as Kawhi Leonard was on the wrong side of […]

Paul George and the LA Clippers suffered their 11th loss of the season at the hands of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. In his second season in the NBA, Morant has continued to electrify fans with his explosiveness and agility on the court. Not only has Morant impressed fans, but he’s […]

Even when he isn’t scoring, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies can still find ways to hurt opponents. This is what makes him who he is as a basketball force. Brandon Clarke and the Los Angeles Clippers know this. With Memphis sprinting out to a double-digit lead against the Clippers midway through the third quarter […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can jump. If you need further proof of this fact that you have to check out this insane play from the 21-year-old in Thursday night’s bout against the mighty Los Angeles Clippers. Morant showcased his ridiculous hangtime as he scored this eyebrow-raising layup after hanging in the air for what […]

Ja Morant has been a key contributor for the Memphis Grizzlies this season, but he was a longshot to make the NBA All-Star team. Despite Morant missing out on making his first All-Star Game, he congratulated New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on his first All-Star nod on Tuesday. congrats my boy @Zionwilliamson 🙏🏽🙌🏽 BIG […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is continuing to show why he’s one of the most electrifying players in the NBA. With one minute remaining in the Grizzlies and Pistons game on Friday, Morant threw a perfect wrap-around pass to Xavier Tillman for the bucket. Check out the highlight below: Wrap around DIME outta Ja 👀pic.twitter.com/YRHdkpFBci — ClutchPoints […]

Blazers superstar Damian Lillard recently came out to say that Memphis Grizzlies second-year guard Ja Morant has become his favorite young player to watch. Morant caught wind of Lillard’s praise and quickly took to social media to send some love back. Morant shared his mutual respect for Lillard via Twitter: love my guy 💪🏽🖤 https://t.co/dFSmgqwNvZ […]

Ja Morant put on another stellar show in the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Though his cute little daughter probably can’t read yet, she had a precious reaction upon seeing her dad and his statistics on TV. Morant had an impressive trouble-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made history in their February 16 game against one another. Zion: 31p, 7r, 6a | Ja: 28p, 7r, 8a FROM @EliasSports: They are the first No. 1 and No. 2 picks from the same draft with 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Ast against […]

Out of nowhere against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant unleashed a vicious slam, which surprised Zion Williamson almost out of his seat. Morant has built a reputation as one of the most athletic guards in the NBA. But even Williamson, who’s also known for his aerial assaults, was caught […]

It was an emotional evening for John Wall on Monday as he returned to DC for the first time. The Washington Wizards are hosting the Houston Rockets on Monday, which prompted a hilarious request from Grizzlies stud Ja Morant. According to Morant, Wall should definitely hit the dougie when the Wizards announce him in the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies Extended Universe was not pleased with the officiating during Friday night’s 115-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Late in the second quarter, an Oscar (or maybe Razzie)-worthy flop by LeBron James sent both the Fox Sports Southeast broadcast team and #GrizzliesTwitter into joint frenzies. Here’s how the exchange […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a nationally televised matchup at Staples Center. As usual, the NBA odds are out for what is expected to be a thrilling back-and-forth affair. The Lakers (20-6) come in as winners of six straight games, though none of their recent performances have been […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a solid outing in their February 10 win against the Charlotte Hornets, 130-114. He finished the game with 15 points, three boards, 11 assists, and a steal. Despite his line, he is not resting on his laurels. During a post-game workout, he tweeted,“gotta be better simple.” gotta be better […]

When a defender hits an offensive player on the head, the referees will most certainly issue at least a foul call. However, that was not the case when New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball clipped Memphis Grizzlies sophomore Ja Morant in the second quarter of their game on Saturday night. As seen in a video […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the NBA’s hottest teams as winners of seven straight games. The Grizzlies’ latest victory came at the expense of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, with Memphis cruising to a dominant 133-102 victory. Star point guard Ja Morant voiced his support for backup point guard Tyus Jones, who […]

The future of trading cards is here and it comes in the name of NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot is a blockchain-based platform that is taking the playing card market we all know to unprecedented heights. It’s basically your traditional concept of trading cards that uses the same principles or systems as cryptocurrency through […]

The NBA season has not disappointed. Fans have been blessed with stellar performances from Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokic. At the same time, a bunch of young superstars have established themselves as the leaders of the new school. From Luka Doncic’s MVP-caliber showing to Zion Williamson’s dominance, you don’t have to […]

The summer of 2020 will be remembered as the time when everything stopped because of Covid-19. But one of the tiny silver linings from the entire ordeal was how the NBA card market boomed at an exponential rate. During this time, the demand for basketball cards grew at an insane pace. A couple of factors […]

After a strong first season that saw him win the Rookie of the Year Award, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has set his sights on bigger goals this year, and he wants people to know exactly what it is. All-Star 12 👀#JaMorant #NBAAllStar — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 28, 2021 With the NBA and […]

Thanks to Ja Morant’s late-game heroics, the Memphis Grizzlies picked up a win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. After the game, Morant flexed his clutch gene with a five-word tweet. Morant retweeted his crucial layup against a hoard of Suns defenders with a caption that boasted of how he approaches the fourth quarter. The […]

After an eight-game absence, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant recently recovered from his ankle injury and made his way back in their tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game, he expressed his excitement to rejoin and contribute to the team after three weeks on the sidelines, per Rob Fischer. “12 is back, ya […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans received some terrific news with the return of Ja Morant from injury. The 2019-20 Rookie of The Year Winner missed a total of eight games in two weeks after sustaining a Grade 2 ankle sprain in a regular-season game against the Brooklyn Nets last December. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared the welcome development […]

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ravage the NBA this season, with a string of contests being postponed recently due to positive cases. Memphis Grizzlies young star Ja Morant suggested a rational idea in a bid to allow games to push through. add roster spots. plz & thank you 🤝 — Ja […]