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The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing to host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Ja Morant, however, is dealing with low back soreness. Is the Grizzlies star playing on Thursday against the Warriors? Although he has played well in 2024-25, Morant has been forced to miss some time due to injuries. Overall, he has played […]

The entire league took a day off after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup. Now it’s back to business, and a showdown between Ja Morant’s resurgent Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors might be the best game on the Dec. 19 docket. Morant missed the first Grizzlies-Warriors meeting, a 123-118 loss in […]

Taylor Jenkins was looking at a problem all NBA coaches wished they had during training camp. The Memphis Grizzlies had more talent on the bench than minutes available in a game even with GG Jackson in a walking boot. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey being unavailable for week-long stretches created opportunities for Santi […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) are starting to get loud about their intentions this season. Ja Morant’s return has coincided with a run up the Western Conference standings. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been rock solid all season, posting All-NBA numbers. Desmond Bane has been bruised up but the Grizzlies’ bench has stepped up in a big […]

Ja Morant was playing mind games with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Regardless of whether his mental gymnastics played a role, the result was a 135-119 win for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant directed several taunts toward Jordi Fernandez throughout the win. After hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, the Grizzlies […]

After a rocky start to the new NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games and are once again firmly in control of the Southwest Division alongside the Houston Rockets. Star Ja Morant has been electric this season and he’s been promoting his Nike brand off the court with his […]

With Team USA winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the program is now headed for a new era. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant possibly playing their last Team USA game together, it’s time to take a look on which players should fill the void by answering the call of […]

Everyone has a wish list going into the holiday season, and the looking-mighty-nice Memphis Grizzlies got a huge injury-report-related gift. Zach Edey (left ankle sprain) and GG Jackson (right fifth metatarsal repair) were seen on the practice court, and the rookie was even upgraded to doubtful a day before hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The team […]

The NBA’s player acquisition markets are constantly shifting around new CBA parameters, the supply of talent, and the demand from contenders to add another All-Star piece. Only game-changing, globally marketable stars are truly worth a full max-level deal. That principle is why the market has settled on New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. Though eligible, Ingram […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are gaining ground on the Western Conference’s frontrunners now that Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are healthy. Taylor Jenkins heard some jeers from behind the bench after an 8-7 start, but a 9-1 run to start the holiday season has silenced almost every skeptic. Having an impressive bench […]

During the third quarter of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics, Ja Morant elevated for a reverse dunk on Kristaps Porzingis that surprised a lot of people. The reason people may have been surprised was because a few days ago, Morant told the media he was done dunking. So the bug question […]

Ja Morant is a liar. Just days after saying he will not be dunking anymore, the Memphis Grizzlies point guard delivered a highlight-reel play that people will be talking about at the end of the year, and maybe until the end of time. In Saturday night’s 127-121 road win against the Boston Celtics (19-5), Morant […]

Ja Morant was ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies-Sacramento Kings game on Thursday night. Memphis still earned a 115-110 victory, but Morant’s ejection received most of the postgame headlines. The NBA shared a Pool Report interview following the game, and Morant responded with one emoji on X, formerly Twitter. 😂 https://t.co/OnD4Yv36Y8 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December […]

It’s a testament to the Memphis Grizzlies’ depth and resolve that they managed to pull out a 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings despite witnessing Ja Morant get himself ejected with 6:49 remaining in the fourth quarter with an animated protest to a foul call against him. Morant was whistled for a shooting foul on […]

NBA 2K25 has released its December player ratings update, showcasing significant adjustments to reflect the ongoing evolution of the 2024-25 NBA season. Headlining this month’s changes are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Ja Morant, whose stellar performances have earned them notable boosts. These updates highlight not only the dominance of established stars like Antetokounmpo but […]

Ja Morant is known as a human highlight reel in the NBA today, but that may be coming to an end as he tries to prioritize his health. In the Memphis Grizzlies’ win against the Dallas Mavericks, Morant was on a fast break and went up for a simple two-hand dunk, which caused the fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht 17th overall this past summer in the 2024 NBA draft, and he’s proven to be a perfect addition. The former Tennessee standout is averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 42.9% from three-point land. On November 6, Knecht received his very first start in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant added to his career highlight reel on Friday night with an absolutely ferocious alley-oop dunk with the assist from Brandon Clarke against the New Orleans Pelicans. JA MORANT WITH THE INSANE HANG TIME 😱pic.twitter.com/PnjMP0mNKV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 29, 2024 Grizz fans were on cloud nine and bringing the memes to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as probable. Morant is dealing with a knee injury following a hip injury that resulted in missing eight consecutive games. Here’s everything we know about Ja Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Pelicans […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working out some glitches in the offensive system but Taylor Jenkins and company are hitting a new high gear going into the holiday season. Sure, Ja Morant is still missing games with various bumps and bruises. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and the emergence of Jaylen Wells have lifted the […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant, who recently made his return from an eight-game hiatus due to a hip injury, is back on the injury report with a knee injury. In the Grizzlies’ most recent 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Morant appeared to bang knees with a Blazers defender while fighting over a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant are taking things personally in the games leading up to Thanksgiving dinner. The Portland Trail Blazers found out the hard way, getting smoked in a 123-98 Memphis win in the FexEx Forum. Six Grizzlies scored in double figures but Morant’s jaw-dropping double-double stat line stole the show in returning […]

Ja Morant returned to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup after dealing with an injury, and he came back in style as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-98. In only 23 minutes, Morant carved up the Trail Blazers, scoring 22 points and dishing out 11 assists, but it was a highlight for almost every play he […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has missed the team’s last eight games with a hip injury, sitting out since suffering the injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 6. But with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on deck for Monday, Morant is finally ready to return to the court, according to NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been grooving lately even without All-Star guard Ja Morant. Scotty Pippen Jr. is just one of several key reserves who have stepped up in a big way as Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey worked back from various injuries. Jaylen Wells has looked like a young Jimmy Butler at times, giving […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls will play on Saturday night. Memphis is currently 9-7 while Chicago is just 7-10. However, earning a victory on the road will prove to be especially difficult if Ja Morant does not play. Morant is dealing with multiple injuries heading into Saturday’s game. Morant, 25, has been limited to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting healthy, one key contributor at a time. Vince Williams Jr. and John Konchar recently returned as bench options for new all-time wins record holder Taylor Jenkins. Zach Edey (ankle) and Ja Morant (hip) are now listed as week-to-week on the Grizzlies’ injury report. However, the ability to put Desmond Bane […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are “moving and grooving” even while Ja Morant and Zach Edey watch from the sidelines thanks to some humble leadership from head coach Taylor Jenkins. Desmond Bane was boasting about the best coach in franchise history after an emotional, down-to-the-wire victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jenkins took over the top spot in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, like all the other teams in the NBA, are experiencing considerable injury problems. For the past two weeks, the Grizzlies have been without star point guard Ja Morant, as he has had to miss time due to multiple hip injuries and is considered week-to-week as a result. Morant, however, has been teasing […]

Behind an effort in which Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 46 points and 14 rebounds, the Memphis Grizzlies improved to 9-7 on Wednesday night with a 117-111 win over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers, keeping pace with the rest of the Western Conference which currently boasts 11 teams with winning records. Grizzlies head […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still waiting on Ja Morant’s latest imaging results but Taylor Jenkins has the patchwork rotations roaring along in top gear. Jaren Jackson Jr. has played a huge part in keeping the Grizzlies competitive in the unforgiving Western Conference playoff race. However, the 25-year-old former NBA Defensive Player of the Year is […]

Winning games while working with shorthanded rotations is an art and much of a science when applied to the NBA’s 82-game slog. The Memphis Grizzlies might be without Ja Morant (hip) until Thanksgiving Day but the rest of the squad is celebrating shared success amid a hit-and-miss start to the season. Scotty Pippen Jr. and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have taken a huge win against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 6, but it came at the expense of their best player, star point guard Ja Morant. Morant fell hard to the ground after attempting to throw down an emphatic lob dunk and he had to exit the game as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting more than expected from Zach Edey but Taylor Jenkins is stuck in a holding pattern with Ja Morant. The rookie big man has been a key component for a Grizzlies team trying to tread water in the Western Conference. Memphis’ All-Star will be on the sidelines for at least another […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, thanks to hot shooting from Dalton Knecht, LeBron James’ third straight triple-double, and timely buckets from Anthony Davis. Despite riding the bench for a good chunk of the game due to foul trouble, the big man hit two big threes […]

Ja Morant has a problem with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he let everyone know that in their recent matchup. Morant has never been shy to say how he feels, whether it’s during or after the game. Gilbert Arenas is a Lakers fan, and he had a message for Morant after what he said about […]

Ja Morant back and healthy on an NBA floor has been a pleasure to watch this season and as long as he’s playing like his usual self, the Memphis Grizzlies will stand a chance to be contenders in the Western Conference. Morant has been performing gravity-defying moves this season in his newest signature Nike Ja […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had more of a challenging start to the 2024-25 season than expected. Yet, Memphis has battled to maintain a 6-4 record through its first 10 games. The Grizzlies will face another major challenge though, given the news of Ja Morant’s injury status. Morant attempted to catch a lob during the third […]

Ja Morant continues to remind fans that he is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. The key word, though, is “remind.” The two-time All-Star star point guard has been unable to stay on the court throughout the last two seasons, with injuries serving as the most recent cause of his absence. […]