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The good news seems to continue coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. Just after the much-awaited return to action of Ja Morant on Tuesday, Memphis big man Brandon Clarke said that he is nearing his debut in the 2023-24 NBA season, per Marc J. Spears of Andscape. “Forward Brandon Clarke told Andscape that he expects to […]

There are quite a few people who might only think of Ja Morant when talking about the Memphis Grizzlies. However, another reason the Grizzlies are so dominant is that they have multiple players that can impact the game at a major level. Jaren Jackson Jr., the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, and Desmond Bane […]

The past weekend has not been kind to fans of the Memphis Grizzlies. After all, face of the franchise Ja Morant will be away from the team for an unspecified period of time following a string of troubles away from the hardwood. However, before the Grizzlies even suspended Morant, their weekend was already off to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been beleaguered with problems of late. Outside of the suspensions handed to Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, the Grizzlies also lost big man Brandon Clarke for the rest of the 2022-23 NBA season due to a lower-body injury. Brandon Clarke, however, is in high spirits and feels optimistic that he will […]

Let’s keep our fingers crossed this is the Memphis Grizzlies’ rock-bottom. Mere minutes after Memphis announced that Ja Morant would be “away from the team” for at least the next two games amid more off-court drama, Brandon Clarke’s agent old ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Grizzlies’ reserve big man has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and […]

With a little over a month to go before the postseason begins, contending teams can ill-afford major injuries to some of their most important players. However, during their Friday night clash against the Denver Nuggets, the Memphis Grizzlies lost one of their crucial rotation players after Brandon Clarke went down with a non-contact injury. With […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are poised to become one of the elite teams in the Western Conference behind budding superstar Ja Morant. But every star need a supporting cast of role players, and the Grizzlies have found one in Brandon Clarke. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies and Clarke agreed to a four-year, $52 […]

The rumor mill is pouring in with potential trade scenarios as teams across the league prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft. After being one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it sounds like the Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to make a big move. Especially considering, the latest rumors are they’re interested in the […]

Andrew Wiggins just tried to end Brandon Clarke’s career in a testy Game 2 matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. This dunk of the year candidate had the NBA world buzzing, including the one and only LeBron James. The Lakers superstar could not contain his excitement on Twitter after seeing Wiggins […]

One of, if not the most controversial moment from Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies from Sunday night was Draymond Green getting himself ejected in the second quarter of the contest. The former Defensive Player of the Year was assessed for a Flagrant-2 foul on Brandon Clarke which resulted in […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to come out victorious on Sunday in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies despite Draymond Green being ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Brandon Clarke in the second quarter. He was initially optimistic that the NBA would downgrade their controversial decision on Monday, but that didn’t happen. Following the […]

Brandon Clarke basically suggested Draymond Green is a dirty player after the Golden State Warriors star was ejected for his Flagrant 2 foul on the Memphis Grizzlies forward. However, if Clarke is expecting to get some sort of fiery response from Green, then he’s mistaken. Green was thrown out late in the second quarter of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green was ejected late in the first half of Game 1 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday. He was whistled for a hard foul with 1:18 left in the second quarter in a tight game. Upon review, the referees upgrade the call to a Flagrant 2 foul on Grizzlies forward Brandon […]

Late in the second quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors second-round NBA Playoff matchup, Warriors forward Draymond Green was charged with a flagrant 2 foul and subsequently ejected from the contest after he made contact with Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke. Green hand a hand on Clarke’s jersey during a shot with 1:18 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors played an exciting Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal Sunday afternoon. It was a physical game that came down to the end, with the Warriors escaping with a 117-116 win. With a little over a minute remaining in the first half, Warriors forward Draymond Green was whistled […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and the young Grizzlies won the franchise’s first playoff series since 2015 and are now matching up with the Golden State Warriors this afternoon. Memphis will be tested very harshly by the Warriors. They […]

The Memphis Grizzlies never say die. Ja Morant showed off his superstar form and got help from Brandon Clarke and Desmond Bane to once again pull off a comeback win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies are now up 3-2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs after a thrilling 111-109 win. Morant recorded […]

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 […]

Even when he isn’t scoring, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies can still find ways to hurt opponents. This is what makes him who he is as a basketball force. Brandon Clarke and the Los Angeles Clippers know this. With Memphis sprinting out to a double-digit lead against the Clippers midway through the third quarter […]

The eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies will face a series of questions upon returning to play in the restart of the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando. These are the three most prominent questions that will be answered once the NBA season resumes on July 30. Health The Grizzlies were left without one of their […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season ended today, several rookies have already made a deep enough impact to secure a spot in the All-Rookie Team. These are the best 10 rookies from this season: All-Rookie First Team: Ja Morant (PG) — Memphis Grizzlies Morant took the NBA season by storm from his first day with the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies provided injury updates on Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow and Brandon Clarke on Monday. Jackson and Winslow are likely to return to action within the next week, while Clarke is expected to be back at some point in the season for the Grizzlies: The @memgrizz today provided medical updates for forwards Brandon […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke will be out at least two weeks with a right quadriceps injury. Clarke left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with hip soreness: The Grizzlies say rookie forward Brandon Clarke has a right quadriceps injury, which will be re-evaluated in two weeks. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) February 26, […]

While speaking to reporters ahead of this season’s Rising Stars Game, Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was asked which trait he would like to steal from a current All-Star. As part of his reply, Clarke noted that he would like to have Houston Rockets guard James Harden’s shooting prowess. “Probably Harden’s shooting,” Clarke said, via […]

It’s no secret that the Memphis Grizzlies killed it during the 2019 Draft, and they may have found their franchise player in Ja Morant. However, he isn’t the only outstanding rookie on the team. During the Grizzlies’ 125-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons, both Morant and Brandon Clarke played exceptionally well. In fact, the last […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant’s highlight reel continues to grow by the day and he added yet another impressive entry on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old Murray State product displayed his unreal athleticism at the 5:46 mark of the second quarter at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, finishing a two-handed alley-oop hammer off […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without rookie sensation Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke during their matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, according to Chris Herrington of the Daily Memphian. Morant is out for “rest,” and Clarke for “injury maintenance” in regard to the back soreness that’s had him on the team’s medical report for […]

Memphis Grizzlies first-year head coach Taylor Jenkins doesn’t want to put any pressure on rookies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke next season. Jenkins says his main goal with Morant and Clarke is for the two Grizzlies youngsters to come in and know what it means to work in the NBA on an everyday basis. “Biggest […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most active teams in the offseason thus far. The front office have been extremely busy and have pulled the trigger on various deals that likewise have varying implications for the team moving forward. Below, we highlight the three biggest takeaways from the Grizzlies’ offseason dealings thus far, […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Brandon Clarke impressed during a victorious showing in the Las Vegas Summer League, garnering MVP honors after a 15-point, 16-rebound performance in the final game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The experience has given him a window preview to what he will experience under this coaching staff, as head coach Taylor Jenkins […]

There may be quite a few NBA franchises cursing passing up on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke after his Summer League performance. Clarke, the 21st pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft, won the Summer League MVP award in Las Vegas, Nevada. Clarke, a strong contributor to a Grizzlies team that reached […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. had an impressive rookie campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he is becoming just as renowned for his humor and charisma as he is for his two-way play. From surprising former teammate Marc Gasol during the NBA Finals to making a cameo during Ja Morant’s interview in the 2019 NBA Draft, JJJ […]

On Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies took a couple of more steps in their rebuild, selecting Murray State guard Ja Morant with the second overall pick and then taking Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke with the 21st pick, which they acquired in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant and Clarke will now join second-year […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking determined to build a promising young core after making a move late in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. The Grizzlies found a way to move up to No. 21 in the NBA draft after sending their No. 23 pick along with a second round pick to the […]

With the 2019 NBA Draft just over a week away, more players have been invited to the NBA Draft Green Room next Thursday in New York. According to ESPN NBA Draft analyst and reporter Jonathan Givony, Gonzaga forwards Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke as well as P.J. Washington and Sekou Doumbouya have all been invited […]

Although the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been one of the most successful college basketball programs over the course of this decade, they have not exactly pounded out lottery picks at the next level. This year, however, it is possible that both Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke could land in the lottery. Gonzaga’s star frontcourt duo helped […]

The Phoenix Suns once again enter an important offseason, which is nothing new for the franchise at this point. It’s been a while since the Suns have been able to find sustained success, especially considering that they haven’t won more than 24 games in a single season since the 2014-15 campaign. But it’s also equally […]

In a season where a number of up-and-coming teams in the Eastern Conference made surprise playoff appearances, the Brooklyn Nets were a true joy to watch. From the tremendous growth made by point guard D’Angelo Russell in making his first All-Star team, to the productiveness of journeymen like Joe Harris and Jared Dudley and the […]