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The Memphis Grizzlies’ contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder saw Ja Morant’s father Tee Morant get ejected from the game on Saturday night. The officiating crew explained why it happened. During the fourth quarter, a member of the NBA’s officiating crew requested Tee Morant to leave, according to someone who sat courtside. Lead official Josh […]

While the NBA’s Western Conference standings may be flattering, fans should not be deceived: The Memphis Grizzlies are a work in progress going into the NBA All-Star break. Injuries have wrecked the planned rotations since training camp but this 12-deep squad has persevered despite juggling Ja Morant’s sporadic absences. The All-Star point guard has missed […]

The muscled-up Memphis Grizzlies have transformed the offense around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. this season. Incorporating Zach Edey into the Grizzlies locker room was always going to take some time. Veering away from the traditional point-guard-center pick-and-roll action that dominates the modern NBA created an extra layer to the challenge. However, after a […]

There have been some non-NBA Trade Deadline frustrations bubbling up around the FedEx Forum lately. Ja Morant (shoulder), still trying to find a rhythm against top competition as the NBA All-Star break approaches, has been sidelined recently with sporadic injuries. The All-World engine that drives the relentless Memphis Grizzlies offense sent the league a reminder […]

Ja Morant’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard is one of the best young players in the NBA today. He quickly became one of the must-watch athletes in basketball ever since he stepped foot on an NBA floor. However, some off-court setbacks in the young star’s career have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Ja Morant is on the injury report and is currently listed as doubtful for tonight’s contest. Morant is dealing with right shoulder soreness, an ailment that held him out of the Grizzlies’ 120-119 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Here’s everything we know […]

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a narrow 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, overcoming a controversial officiating decision in the final seconds that nearly altered the outcome. With just less than five seconds remaining, rookie Jaylen Wells was on a fast break, appearing to have a clear path to the basket that would […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The game could have featured an intriguing matchup between Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Rockets guard Jalen Green. Shaquille O’Neal was among those excited for the potential matchup before Ernie Johnson burst his bubble. “I’m looking forward to the Ja Morant-Jalen Green matchup.” – Shaq, […]

On Thursday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Houston Rockets in a nationally televised battle of two of the Western Conference’s elite. The Grizzlies are looking to bounce back after a listless performance earlier this week against the New York Knicks on the road. Ja Morant is on the injury report for this contest, […]

With Valentine’s Day and the Season of Love right around the corner, Nike is taking the opportunity to release a number of thematic sneakers for the hallmark holiday as they’ve done in years past. No one shows more love to their superstars quite like fans of the Memphis Grizzlies show Ja Morant, so it’s only […]

As the trade deadline approaches for the Memphis Grizzlies to bolster their roster, fans are wondering what the dream scenario would be. While the Grizzlies try to find the best trades for their team, there is no doubt that the best-case scenario would be for them to land Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Once again, […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the New Orleans Pelicans in a Friday night affair. Morant, though, is listed on the injury report. Morant is dealing with an illness, according to the NBA injury report. The Grizzlies most recently defeated the Charlotte Hornets 132-120, a game in which Morant was able to play […]

All wins are equal in the standings but that is not the case in most NBA locker rooms. Some games, some wins, just matter more than others. There are off nights when things can get ugly, usually with a contender blowing out an also-ran. That script almost got flipped in the FexEx Forum though. Ja […]

Led by another stellar season from Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are solidifying themselves as a legitimate contender in the tough Western Conference. For now, the team is sitting in the third seed with a 29-15 record. Although Memphis looks like a team poised for a deep playoff run, that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. In […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a winning recipe going by the NBA standings and how the locker room sounds even after defeats. Ja Morant’s dunks get most of the attention but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane have been not-so-quietly shaping the culture for years. The duo went deep into their friendship and the team in […]

Ja Morant’s nearly jaw-dropping tomahawk dunk over Victor Wembanyama during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night ignited widespread debate among fans and analysts. While the play didn’t officially count due to a foul, its sheer athleticism captured the attention of basketball’s biggest names, including Vince Carter. Carter, widely […]

With 12.4 seconds remaining, the Memphis Grizzlies led by two points and had a chance to seal the victory. However, a missed shot gave the Minnesota Timberwolves one final opportunity. Anthony Edwards dribbled up the court but missed a contested 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Grizzlies held on to secure a 108-106 win after a […]

Ja Morant is intent on showing fans why he is arguably the most electrifying player in the NBA today. Unfortunately, however, that unofficial honor might be the only one he receives during the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard missed Friday’s blowout win versus the San Antonio Spurs because of foot soreness. It marked […]

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday afternoon. Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Morant is dealing with right foot soreness and did not play in the Grizzlies’ 140-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. He did play in the team’s previous game against […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant isn’t budging on his pick for NFL MVP as he’s all in on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Even after the Ravens’ 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, Morant had Jackson’s back. Morant was quick to jump on X, formerly Twitter, to remind everyone, “8 still […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently third in the Western Conference with a 27-15 record and Ja Morant has made it his mission to lead this team back to the NBA Playoffs. He plays with the entire city of Memphis on his back and his support has spanned beyond human beings and into the animal kingdom. […]

Every homegrown core developed through the NBA Draft needs time to marinate before being mentioned in NBA Finals conversations. Many organizations find that things turn sour when just one ingredient is missing. That has not been the case for Ja Morant’s grumbling Grizzlies. Even without Morant in a second game against the San Antonio Spurs […]

When the Memphis Grizzlies take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Ja Morant won’t be out there. The star guard is out for this one due to right foot soreness, leaving the Grizzlies shorthanded as they look to grab their second straight win. Morant’s absence will be much more costly for him on […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have returned to form as one of the better teams in the Western Conference. And the defensive star has one reason to explain why the team has a ceiling of competing for an NBA championship. Jackson Jr. spoke live on ESPN’s NBA Today show with reporter Malika Andrews, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be facing the San Antonio Spurs, and one of their key players’ availability is up in the air. Ja Morant is listed on the injury report with right foot soreness, as he’s been dealing with stuff on and off this season. When Morant is on the floor, the Grizzlies are one […]

The San Antonio Spurs will agian face the Memphis Grizzlies two nights after playing them for the first time this season. If Devin Vassell had it his way, the Silver and Black would play Ja Morant’s squad again the game after that. And then the game after that as well. And then the game after […]

The NBA Playoffs picture is starting to come into focus as most teams approach the midway point of their respective seasons. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are in a decent position but the Memphis Grizzlies are still educating Zach Edey on what is required to win consistently. Thankfully, Taylor Jenkins will get […]

Ja Morant broke the internet on Jan. 15 in a game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a poster dunk on the best rim protector in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama. It could have been the dunk of the year, but the only problem was that it didn’t count, at least not on the box […]

Ja Morant delivered a jaw-dropping moment during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, posterizing Victor Wembanyama with a powerful one-handed tomahawk dunk. While the play was ultimately negated due to a foul, it still became the centerpiece of a lighthearted social media exchange between Morant and his […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant added another person to his posterization list: Victor Wembanyama. After all, Morant embarrassed Wembanyama with an epic poster during Wednesday’s win. A 21-point and 12-assist double-double has become routine for the Memphis guard. When Michael Wallace asked about the dunk on Wembanyama post-game, Morant explained that he doesn’t care […]

On Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies took on the San Antonio Spurs and came out on top, 129-115. This win is their 26th in 41 tries this season, which is already a huge cause for joy in and of itself. But Ja Morant decided to put the cherry on top of an impressive victory as […]

Sure, the learning-as-they-go Memphis Grizzlies were disappointed after another loss (120-118) to the Houston Rockets. The locker room was also very upbeat knowing there is still time to figure things out. They were not wasting time though. Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Brandon Clarke were still gathered around Jaren Jackson Jr.’s locker an hour […]

Finding ways to incorporate new faces into any team or organization is a challenge. New situations can be daunting in any industry. Thankfully, Ja Morant’s “funky” Memphis Grizzlies have a leadership structure in place that has boosted rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells over the first 40 games. Taylor Jenkins has created a culture where […]

Ja Morant is reportedly being listed as questionable on the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game on Monday night against the Houston Rockets, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Morant is reportedly dealing with an illness, placing his status for the game in question. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

Some regular season losses sting a bit more in professional sports, even in the NBA’s 82-game slog. It was hard to ignore how Taylor Jenkins used one-word answers after the Memphis Grizzlies lost to Alperen Sengun’s Houston Rockets on January 9. Thankfully, the Grizzlies (25-14) responded well after a baffling loss to the Rockets (25-12) […]

Memphis star Ja Morant sunk the game-winning basket with 18.6 seconds remaining on Saturday, propelling the Memphis Grizzlies to a 125-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a nail-biting NBA showdown. Ja Morant saving the Grizzlies from the Timberwolves In his second game after returning from a shoulder injury, Morant scored 12 points and went […]

The road to the NBA Playoffs is getting more challenging by the day for Ja Morant’s fun, inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies. Injuries have been an issue all season as Taylor Jenkins has patched together winning rotations around Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) will headline the next show while Zach Edey and Rudy […]

Well, Taylor Jenkins said the Memphis Grizzlies (24-14) would be getting funky midway through the 2024-25 NBA season. A lineup of Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard, Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, and Jay Huff was featured in the fourth quarter of a 119-115 home loss to the Houston Rockets (25-12). Jenkins gave uncharacteristic one-word answers after the […]

Approximately 45% of the NBA season is in the books and the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are in a dogfight for second place in the Western Conference. Taylor Jenkins has patched together rotations despite Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey missing a combined 46 games. The lack of star power has required […]