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Murray State standout Ja Morant has a lot to be excited about. He’s projected to be a top-2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and now he’s just signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported news of Morant’s deal with Nike on Monday morning: Murray State’s Ja Morant — a […]

The NBA Draft is less than a month away. The league’s new and enthralling lottery system established which teams will be making the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Lottery and will make the first selection on June 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The […]

The 2019 NBA Draft will be here before you know it, and after the exploits of the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans will be selecting first overall – likely taking Duke University forward (and general basketball dynamo) Zion Williamson. However, after Zion, there is one player whose brilliant highlights captured the attention of […]

Murray State guard Ja Morant already has plenty of fans who have watched him come up from an unheralded school to superstardom, as he is now projected to be the No. 2 overall pick in next month’s NBA Draft. Now, you can count Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as one of them. The three-time NBA […]

After an astonishing turn of events in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans landed the #1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and the Memphis Grizzlies ended up with the #2 overall selection. Both of these teams moved up six spots in the slated draft order, allowing the Pels to select […]

Moving on from a pillar of your franchise over the past 12 years is never an easy decision. Especially since prior to his arrival, the franchise had made the playoffs just three times in their history over 12 seasons. But that is what the Memphis Grizzlies have needed to do and now must do with […]

The New York Knicks may have failed to win the first overall pick in the draft lottery last Tuesday, but they are still in a very good position with the No.3 pick. It is expected that the New Orleans Pelicans will select collegiate megastar Zion Williamson with the No.1 pick. And depending on who the […]

Murray State point guard Ja Morant says he’s going to be happy wherever he gets drafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. Morant is widely expected to be selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick. Ja Morant: "If a team drafts me – small market or big market […]

Consensus No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant has met with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks —teams that hold the first three picks in the draft, respectively — but is still largely expected to land with the Grizzlies with the second pick of the upcoming NBA Draft, according to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly plan to draft Murray State point guard Ja Morant with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The New Orleans Pelicans will take Duke star Zion Williamson number one overall. The NBA Draft is on June 20. Source: Barring the unexpected, Memphis Grizzlies […]

Ja Morant is picking up steam as the likeliest No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Wednesday, online sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds for who the Memphis Grizzlies will select with the second overall pick in the draft. Morant comes in as an overwhelming favorite at -200, followed by the other consensus top-three prospect […]

The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery literally and figuratively, but the Memphis Grizzlies were winners, too. After going 33-49 this season, Memphis entered Tuesday night’s proceedings with a 19 percent chance of earning a top-three selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. When the drawing was finished, the Grizzlies found themselves holding the No. […]

Be it by fate or by luck, the Memphis Grizzlies landed the No. 2 overall pick in Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery. At this point, it’s not clear which prospect the team has their eye on, but director of player support Elliot Perry seems to like the idea of pairing Ja Morant with Jaren Jackson. […]

Unlike his soon-to-be draftmate Zion Williamson, Murray State point guard Ja Morant wasn’t disappointed after learning the Memphis Grizzlies will be selecting with the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Williamson reportedly was hoping the New York Knicks would muster the top pick, but Morant is unfazed with who is in position to […]

The 2019 NBA Draft lottery is complete in Chicago, Illinois. The New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers finally know what spot in the 2019 NBA Draft they have. Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Location: Chicago, Illinois Odds: Each team’s odds of receiving the #1 pick are here TV channel: ESPN Online streaming: WatchESPN Every team wanted […]

If the Atlanta Hawks get the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the franchise would reportedly pass on Murray State point guard Ja Morant and select Texas Tech small forward Jarrett Culver, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Duke star Zion Williamson is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall […]

Murray State point guard Ja Morant, who is going to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, says Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is his favorite player in the NBA. Morant says he’s a big fan of Westbrook’s all-around game and wants to play like that once he gets to the NBA. […]

The New York Knicks are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a league-worst 16-65 record. However, things could change within the next couple of months because not only are they expected to get one of the top three picks in this June’s draft, but they also have enough cap space to sign two […]

Murray State Racers point guard Ja Morant has not been shy of confidence when it comes to his abilities. The draft prospect told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he considers “point god” as his natural position coming into the league. Morant is a consensus Top-2 pick in June’s upcoming draft and by far the best […]

If the Phoenix Suns end up receiving the No. 1 overall selection in June’s NBA Draft, they apparently aren’t going with the best overall player on the board. What they would acquire, however, is a player with superstar potential, at a position they dearly need to fill for the sustainability of the franchise. While Zion […]

Jerry West is as iconic as an individual as any in NBA history. “The Logo” is not only one of the greatest players ever, but he also one of the best executives the game has seen. West has a brilliant track record in the front office, having drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996 while also signing […]

Regardless of positional need, Zion Williamson has solidified himself as the best NBA prospect in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. Who comes next is a conversation of much debate. R.J. Barrett was a highly recruited prospect coming out of high school and flashed great potential as a dominant wing during his only year at Duke. […]

Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant is set to declare for the NBA later today during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨#RacerNation, We have some exciting news to share with you this evening! Join us tonight at 6pm over at the CFSB Center for […]

NBA scouts were more than encouraged upon seeing Murray State sophomore phenom Ja Morant take center stage for the first time in his collegiate career, doling out two incredible performances against Marquette and Florida State before being eliminated by the latter in a 90-62 defeat. While Morant has yet to declare for the NBA Draft, […]

Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant gave fans and scouts equal reason to think he’s destined for an NBA future after his showcase in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth ever triple-double in tournament history during a win over No. 5 seeded Marquette in the opening round before scoring 28 points in a valiant […]

Ja Morant is basketball’s latest household name. The Murray State sophomore introduced himself to a national audience in historic fashion on Thursday, showing out in his underdog team’s win over Marquette by scoring 17 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing 16 assists – just the eighth triple-double in NCAA Tournament history. Zion Williamson has the […]

Murray State guard Ja Morant torched Marquette in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament with a blistering triple-double. Now, he will look to maintain his fiery form when they play Florida State next. Morant is widely expected to build on his performance against the Golden Eagles. However, according to BetOnline.ag, another triple-double display may […]

Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant put on a show in his first nationally acclaimed opportunity in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth triple-double in the tournament’s history as the 12th-seeded Racers blazed past No. 5 seed Marquette 83-64 in the first round of competition. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has […]

Not only did no. 12 seed Murray State beat the no. 5 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, but they pounded them into oblivion. The Racers lived up to their namesake by getting out and making plays in transition, with star point guard Ja Morant piling up eight assists in the first half and 16 for the […]

Unbounded love is one hell of a drug. Of course, watching Ja Morant play basketball is, too. In the afterglow of Morant’s epic 17-point, 11-rebound, 16-assist triple-double in Murray State’s upset of Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, his father was asked by Bleacher Report’s Master Tesfatsion where the First-Team […]

Murray State star guard Ja Morant joined Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as one of the eight players to record a triple-double in the NCAA tournament since assists became an official stat in 1983-84. Wade did it with Marquette when he was a college basketball star back in the day. The future NBA Hall of Famer […]

Ja Morant was more than ready for his March Madness moment. The electric sophomore floor general put on a show for a national audience and tens of NBA scouts on the biggest stage of his career to date on Thursday, leading 12-seeded Murray State to an 83-64 beatdown of 5-seeded Marquette. Morant, who’s seen his […]

Ja Morant is more than receptive of the recent comparisons to Russell Westbrook he has gotten before the start of the NCAA Tournament. A spry, freakishly athletic guard who can blur past his opponents off the dribble with sheer speed and dribble control, the Murray State prodigy has drawn comparisons to the player who once […]

Ja Morant is no longer the nation’s best kept secret. Many fans got to know the Murray State Racers point guard during what has been his sophomore collegiate campaign due to his jaw-dropping leaping ability, which has led to ferocious slam dunks that have been plastered all around social media. But Morant is more than […]

With the whole world fixated on another remarkable performance put out by top NBA prospect Zion Williamson on Saturday night, Murray State’s Ja Morant’s record-breaking evening was a bit overlooked. Morant, who is considered to be a top-5 NBA Draft prospect this June, dropped a career-high 40 points on Saturday against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars […]

In a game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers, Ja Morant, point guard for the Murray State Racers, caught some serious hang time on a dunk launched from a step inside the free throw line. Projected to be the fourth overall pick in the latest ESPN mock NBA draft, Morant already has some serious skills. The […]