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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 […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant gave a quick reaction to Devin Booker being named as Damian Lillard’s All-Star replacement. Morant was the one candidate who could have given Booker a run for his money, considering he has helped spark the rebuilding Grizzlies into playoff contention during his first year in the league. While Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant debuted his new alter-ego on Wednesday, as his team faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Rookie of the Year frontrunner came dressed with a headband, which turned out to be the accessory of choice of Morant’s newly introduced character, “Headband 12.” Ja Morant is warming up with the […]

The All-Star Game is only three days away, and Damian Lillard’s unfortunate injury will force the hand of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to name a replacement for the All-Star Game and the 3-Point Contest — two events Lillard was slated to participate in. Following his groin injury, Lillard was hopeful someone deserving of the opportunity would […]

While wearing the 1990s-era Vancouver Grizzlies jerseys on the matching throwback court, 20-year-old Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant whipped out another product of ’90s basketball, pulling a lightning-quick transition Shammgod on the Portland Trail Blazers defense. Ja swerved on 'em 😮 pic.twitter.com/NvEpjUfOfv — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 13, 2020   Morant is the heavy favorite to win […]

Andre Iguodala, now of the Miami Heat, shared some advice to Memphis Grizzlies young studs Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. Taking a page out of Marshawn Lynch’s book, Iguodala told them to take care of their chicken and their mentals. For the three-time champion and former Finals MVP, Morant will be crowned Rookie of the […]

New Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala says Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is the Rookie of the Year. Both Morant and Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks were critical of the way Iguodala handled his time with Memphis, but the former Finals MVP isn’t going to use that as a reason to hate on Ja. For […]

New Memphis Grizzlies swingman Justise Winslow helped rookie point guard Ja Morant get his first career triple-double without even playing on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Winslow, whom the Grizzlies acquired from the Miami Heat, is still out due to injury. However, that didn’t stop the lefty from giving Morant some tips on how to […]

Prior to getting traded and signing a two-year extension with the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala was dealing with his then-teammates Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant throwing barbs at him as the trade deadline neared. Stephen Curry was quick to silence them with a photo of Iguodala’s last of three Larry O’Brien trophies — demanding respect […]

Ja Morant powered the Memphis Grizzlies over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, and his triple-double performance in the game effectively seals his spot in the team’s lore. Not only was the Murray State standout able to notch his first career triple-double, but he has become the second rookie in team history to notch a […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant continues to add to his Rookie of the Year resume. Morant notched the first triple-double of his career on Sunday as the Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99 at the Capital One Arena in D.C. The former Murray State star dominated, the game scoring 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are seriously lacking in energy, and on Friday night they’re hoping to take down the surging Memphis Grizzlies at home and stop a four-game losing streak. This play could help, with All-Star Sixers point-forward Ben Simmons taking possession away from Grizzlies rookie phenom point guard Ja Morant, who was looking in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant is happy that the controversial Andre Iguodala saga is finally over after the veteran was traded to the Miami Heat. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Morant expressed his satisfaction with the deal and added that he’s looking forward to lace up with the rest of the team. “It’s over […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm in his rookie season, capturing the attention of players and coaches around the league with his tremendous athleticism and ball-handling. In fact, that athleticism is what prompted Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, in advance of their matchup against the Grizzlies, to compare […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant sent a direct message to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after the two exchanged social media shots over Andre Iguodala. Morant liked a tweet on Twitter which read, “f**k Iguodala.” After the Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons on Monday, Dillon Brooks told reporters he can’t wait for Memphis […]