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The second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies struggled out of the gate in Saturday’s playoff opener, losing Game 1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies gave up a whopping 130 points in the loss and now need to regroup after losing home-court advantage. This young Memphis team has been resilient all season, so expect them to come out with […]

The NBA announced its finalists for its awards. The Memphis Grizzlies are represented twice, by Ja Morant for the Most Improved Player award and Taylor Jenkins for the Coach of the Year award, despite having tons of deserving candidates for several other awards. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a phenomenal defensive season while Desmond Bane took […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the most pleasant surprises from this season, have punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. Awaiting them is the team that was perhaps the most pleasant surprise from this season, the Memphis Grizzlies. The matchup features several young stars like Ja Morant, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sat near the top of the Western Conference by the end of the regular season with a 56-26 record. With the second seed, they are set to face off against the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, who just beat the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in the 2022 NBA Play-in Tournament.   Looking back, the […]

Want to know the Memphis Grizzlies’ secret behind their incredible record even without Ja Morant? Well, as Jaren Jackson Jr. shared, it’s “strength in numbers.” The Grizzlies improved to 18-2 on the season in games played without Morant. It is undoubtedly a remarkable feat given the fact that Morant is the best player on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies crept into the NBA Playoffs last season by completing a terrific upset against the eighth-seed Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. The Grizzlies ended up succumbing to the first seed Utah Jazz in five games, but Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and the rest of the crew put the world on […]

Earlier in the season, LeBron James got into it with Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar did not appreciate Bane’s rather exuberant celebration right after scoring an and-1 basket all over him. The pair had to be separated by their teammates after a bit of a shoving match and a […]

Ja Morant recently caught wind of the current frontrunners for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award and he’s not liking it one bit. In his mind, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar firmly believes that his teammate, Jaren Jackson Jr., should, at the very least, be in the conversation for the DPOY title. Morant was […]

The Grizzlies were without star point guard Ja Morant on Tuesday due to an injury. However, the team fared just fine as they crushed the Pacers by a final score of 135-102.  Memphis entered the game as 7.5-point favorites and they easily covered that spread. The Grizzlies utilized a complete team effort in the win, as […]

Taking a look at the standings, most collectors are pleasantly surprised to see the Memphis Grizzlies surging through the ranks and claiming a top spot in the Western Conference. This development didn’t happen overnight at all. In fact, the team went through a rebuilding phase that happened organically after Mike Conley and Marc Gasol left […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and it isn’t only due to Ja Morant’s outstanding play. Ja Morant has shown to be a star in his own right, and there’s a case to be made that he may win the MVP award this season. The reason […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a strong case for the Defensive Player of the Year award, and he has gotten a new nickname with it: The Block Panther! Apparently, the amazing new nickname is catching on, and by the looks of it, JJJ is loving it as well. In fact, he […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their impressive hot streak on Friday night as they beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. By no surprise, Ja was a huge factor, dropping 38 points, while his running mate, Jaren Jackson Jr, made a big impact as well, scoring 20, notching four steals, and grabbing six […]

A viral moment occurred during a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls this past Monday. Bulls center Tony Bradley exchanged words with Grizzlies star Ja Morant, only to literally be picked up and carried away by Memphis center-turned-bouncer Steven Adams. Grizzlies teammate Jaren Jackson Jr., who was also coincidentally picked up by Adams […]

The Memphis Grizzlies blew out the Chicago Bulls in their meeting on Monday, and while Ja Morant and Desmond Bane were the heroes once again, another starter stepped up and was just as crucial as the two: Jaren Jackson Jr. JJJ recorded 14 points and five rebounds in the contest, but what stood out the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continued their torrid stretch Thursday night, as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-108. It was their 11th consecutive victory. The winning streak has them 30-14 now on the season, and only 3.5 games behind the Phoenix Suns for the top spot in the Western Conference. Everyone knows that Ja Morant has been […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the franchises that were not even expected to be in the top six of the Western Conference. One main reason was they even dealt their most consistent player last season in Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for future assets. To add insult to injury, Ja Morant even […]

After succumbing to the Utah Jazz in the NBA playoffs last season, expectations continued to increase for this young Memphis Grizzlies squad as Ja Morant has proven to be a tremendous leader for their roster. Their front office executed a few moves to bolster their lineup, while building up some pieces for their future. For […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans cringed on Friday night when superstar guard Ja Morant had to be helped off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury. Luckily though, he steered clear of an ACL tear and was just diagnosed with a sprain. It’s unknown how long Ja will be out, but his good friend and teammate […]

The NBA season is in full swing, and while there have been surprise stars, there have also been big disappointments. In fact, the amount of players and teams playing below expectations has been shocking. With that said, here are the 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season after 15+ games. 10. Davis Bertans Bertans […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just took down one of the best teams in the NBA in the Utah Jazz, thanks in large part to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s clutch game-winning triple. For his part, Ja Morant couldn’t help but be proud of his team and JJJ for a job well done. After the Grizzlies claimed the 119-118 […]

In just his third season in the NBA, Ja Morant has been playing at an All-NBA level already. His assists are still at a high number, but his points, steals, and three-point shooting have immensely increased this season. Even with their schedule being one of the toughest to begin the year, the Memphis Grizzlies are […]

The young Memphis Grizzlies grew right before our very eyes last season when they defeated Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the Play-in tournament to book a ticket to the 2021 NBA playoffs. Memphis may have bowed out to the no. 1 seeded Utah Jazz in five games during the first round, but […]

The Memphis Grizzlies locked up Jaren Jackson Jr on a huge four-year, $105 million extension, and his running mate, Ja Morant, couldn’t be more excited. Ja took to Twitter after the deal was announced: 🥷🏽 x 🦄 pic.twitter.com/ZVvtYNM6cB — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) October 18, 2021 The Grizzlies now have the two most important players on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have locked down a key piece of their future. Ahead of Monday’s rookie extension deadline, Jaren Jackson Jr has been handed a brand new four-year, $105 million deal by the team. Via Adrian Wojnarowski: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., has agreed to a four-year, $105 million rookie contract extension, his agent […]

More often than not, those who win the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award would be on the trajectory to becoming an All-Star. In years past, players such as Julius Randle, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Giannis Antetokounmpo won the said accolade and made massive strides in their respective careers. This season, Darius Garland of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the up-and-coming teams in the West to watch out for. Last year, they made the playoffs for the first time in three years, which is a great sign of progress no matter how you look at it. The main question now is: will they be able to replicate or […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a successful 2020-21 NBA season, going 38-34 and making the postseason. Although they lost to the Utah Jazz in the first round, it was still a great year for the young squad. Star guard Ja Morant absolutely balled out and he had good support in guard-forward Dillon Brooks and center Jonas […]

It’s odd, really. Roll back to June 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Memphis Grizzlies — a surprise No. 8 seed in the 2021 Western Conference playoffs after stunning the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors in the quickly-popularized play-in tournament — could only watch the top-seeded Jazz score 47 (!) points […]

Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies’ motor. Now the team has found its X-factor enhancing the play of its point guard and the team as a whole: Dillon Brooks. Brooks has been a vital part of the equation for the Grizzlies over the last two years, but he has hit his stride over the last […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies earned themselves the eighth seed, while the Jazz are the top seed in the West. Utah finished the regular season with the best record in the […]

Now that LeBron James curb-stomped the Golden State Warriors, we now know who the Memphis Grizzlies will face in their NBA play-in game after they beat the San Antonio Spurs. Say what you will about the Warriors the last couple of seasons, but the team still features Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Opposite to that […]

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Memphis Grizzlies to wrap up the play-in tournament. The winner receives the eighth seed and will face the Utah Jazz in the NBA Playoffs. This is a fantastic matchup where neither team really has a defining edge. The Warriors have more experience, but the Grizzlies have the […]

There’s a lot to like about the Memphis Grizzlies this season. For one, they’re a scrappy bunch led by one of the league’s rising stars in Ja Morant. This team clearly exhibits flashes of the old Grit and Grind era, which is very evident when they play on both ends of the court. The scary […]

It’s been over a year since Jaren Jackson Jr. last played for the Memphis Grizzlies, but boy was he worth the wait. Ja Morant knows this and couldn’t be happier to have his partner-in-crime back on the floor. The Grizz’s playoff push just got a much-needed boost, as Jackson returned to action on Wednesday in […]

After an underrated rookie year and breakout sophomore season as Ja Morant’s primary running mate, Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was forced to watch his team from the sidelines for all of 2020-21 after tearing his meniscus in the Orlando bubble. The Grizzlies have been functioning alright without him, but are absolutely fighting for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could soon get a boost from one of their young stars. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant posted a GIF on Twitter hinting at the potentially imminent return of Jaren Jackson Jr., who responded in kind. 🙏🏾🍿🔫😴🦄 — JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) April 21, 2021 Jackson has been sidelined for the entirety of the 2020-21 […]

The NBA just got another young endorser for its COVID-19 vaccine push, as Memphis Grizzlies injured forward Jaren Jackson Jr. urged his social media followers to receive the dose on Thursday. Roll up your sleeves everybody. For your friends, family & yourself . 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 pic.twitter.com/k6z8K6Pvz8 — JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) March 26, 2021 Jackson, who has yet […]

One of the main storylines for the Memphis Grizzlies this season is the absence of big man Jaren Jackson Jr. Fans have been waiting for Jackson to come back and strengthen the Grizzlies frontcourt. Per Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Evan Barnes, head coach Taylor Jenkins gave no definite timeline last Tuesday on Jackson playing again. Jenkins remained […]