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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 […]

Josh Jackson is trying to revive his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he had his most impressive game yet on Friday in Los Angeles. Despite the Grizzlies’ 117-105 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center, Jackson finished with 20 points (9-of-12 shooting) in under 23 minutes off the bench — his first time scoring […]

Memphis Grizzlies second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. doesn’t think New Orleans Pelicans rookie stud Zion Williamson can catch Ja Morant for the Rookie of the Year award. While Williamson has been nothing short of spectacular in his first 11 NBA games, Morant has been putting on a show all season and leading the Grizzlies […]

Ja Morant, the rookie sensation for the Memphis Grizzlies, has some of the most staggering hops for a point guard in the entire NBA. In fact, one could argue that the 20-year-old No. overall pick is the single-best point guard dunker in the NBA. With a bendy frame and stunning athleticism, Morant has produced a […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant gave his honest thoughts on the Stephen Curry-Ja Morant social media tiff, one that took off during the days before the trade deadline. Things got a bit chippy in the midst of the Andre Iguodala trade deadline shuffle, as the Memphis Grizzlies rookie was quick to back up teammate Dillon […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, Andre Iguodala had some heated twitter exchanges with Ja Morant and his Memphis Grizzlies teammate Dillon Brooks. Morant and Brooks apparently didn’t appreciate Iguodala intentionally sitting out with the Grizzlies and hoped that he would get traded. Now, in a recent interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Morant spoke out […]

The Memphis Grizzlies went a surprising 28-26 prior to the All-Star break behind the stellar play of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. The two youngsters have already developed great chemistry on the court, and the Grizzlies look like they are going to be a team to be reckoned with for years to come with Jackson […]

It’s not always that the NBA Slam Dunk contest turns out as successful as the most recent one, with Derrick Jones Jr. edging out Aaron Gordon in controversial fashion. Arguably the last time we had a great one was in 2016, with the blockbuster showcase between Gordon and Zach LaVine. One of the main recipe […]

It seems like the controversial result of the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest really soured on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. After seeing what transpired on Saturday night, the high-flying point guard posted a cryptic tweet, likely indicating he will never enter the Slam Dunk competition. y’all just made my decision easier 🤝💯 https://t.co/RNV80N0cIY — Ja […]

Fans and players throughout the NBA know how special of a player Luka Doncic is. Fellow players even cede that the Dallas Mavericks star is one of the best young players the league has seen today. Ahead of the Rising Stars Challenge that Team USA won, 151-131, the Memphis Grizzlies guard and a couple of […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is already the odds-on favorite to win Rookie of the Year. The 20-year-old rookie out of Murray State showed exactly what has made him one of the most exciting young players in the league on Friday during the Rising Stars Challenge. On a fastbreak play during Friday’s All-Star festivities, […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura are two of the brightest young stars the NBA has to offer. As a result, the two young stars were both selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge this weekend. Prior to the showcase, both Hachimura and Morant, along with fellow young […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson were AAU teammates, so they already have chemistry. It was on display with this sick half-court alley oop which Morant threw to Williamson in the Rising Stars Game: JA LOBS IT TO ZION. Top two picks with the halfcourt connection 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bnQMeVupPx […]

The NBA Rookie of the Year race has been fairly one-sided thus far. No. 1 pick Zion Williamson missed the first 45 games of the season and No. 2 pick Ja Morant has led the Memphis Grizzlies to a possible playoff spot. With the Rising Stars Challenge pitting the NBA’s top rookies and second-year players […]