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NBA Hall of Famers are hyping the Memphis Grizzlies as potential Western Conference monsters now that the roster is fully healthy. That praise tracks with EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision to stand relatively pat at the trade deadline, signaling a clear bet on the in-house All-Stars and a deep supporting cast. However, while Ja Morant remains […]

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 […]

Necessity is the mother of all invention, even on the basketball court. Getting around a notoriously unfriendly Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs was going to require a group effort from Ja Morant’s injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies when it came to chopping down the presumptive NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner. Taylor Jenkins has continually found […]

Steph Curry’s three-point barrages broke down barriers in an NBA once dominated by seven-footers and slam dunks. However, the ebb and flow of varying strategies have the high-standard, no-excuses Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) betting big on the towering duo of Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. The small sample size synergy between these two big men […]

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, […]

Opinions on Zach Edey varied wildly going into the 2024 NBA Draft. Not much has been settled since then due to circumstances, schemes, injuries, and some fluctuating rotations. Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies are still teaching Zach Edey the nuances but Taylor Jenkins has been encouraged by what the rookie has picked up over the first […]

Zach Edey’s return atop the NBA Rookie of the Year award ladder did not last long. Just weeks after re-becoming the betting favorite to win the award, the Memphis Grizzlies center has been surpassed by Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr. Sarr has the best odds of winning the award on Fanduel Sportsbook. He is priced at […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference this year, in part thanks to the next man up mentality. Even while struggling with injuries to some of their key players throughout the season, the Grizzlies have still climbed up into third place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies were […]

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 […]

Teams aim to be hitting on all cylinders going into the postseason. Rookies are trying to avoid the proverbial ‘wall’ midway through the regular season though. Thankfully for Zach Edey’s learning curve and the Memphis Grizzlies, everyone is pulling in the same direction without much ego involved. The rookie big man from Purdue explained to […]

Zach Edey has been one of the most polarizing players in all of basketball ever since he burst onto the scene back in his collegiate days. Not too many believed that he can be a keeper for an NBA team considering his mobility issues, but on Wednesday night, Edey showed in a single play why […]

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 […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has seen underwhelming rookie play compared to previous seasons when Victor Wembanyama and Paolo Banchero ran away with the Rookie of the Year award. Still, plenty of first-year talents have made a difference for their teams, especially Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. Unfortunately, with McCain’s season ending due to knee surgery, […]

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) […]

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 […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game slog requires a solid roster, luck, and a bit of rotational savvy. The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are getting funky but still find themselves in a battle for second place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (ankle), Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh), and Santi Aldama (ankle) are questionable […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are patching together rotations while learning how to best use Zach Edey’s skillset. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling injury reports and rehab returns all season while looking for lineups that work around Jaren Jackson Jr. It’s been a mostly successful season as the Grizzlies (23-14) have maintained a second-place level pace in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies know they have a problem as the team is second-worst in coughing up turnovers at 17.3 per game. Perhaps that flaw should not be very surprising though. Ja Morant (shoulder) has been unavailable to lead the offense for almost half of the season and the starting lineup usually includes two rookies. Sure, […]

If there’s one player who would respect Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey stepping up to a challenge, you’d think it would be Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. In a 121-113 win, Green and Edey got into each other’s faces, leading to a technical foul. But that wasn’t the only time these two got into […]

Draymond Green has been known to get involved in incidents with other NBA players, and another incident was added to the list last night when Green and Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey got into it (again) during the Golden State Warriors 121-113 win. While no punches or kicks were thrown, or headlocks applied, Green […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not getting much NBA All-Star respect but that did not seem to stoke up a fire before facing the Sacramento Kings. Taylor Jenkins admitted the Grizzlies cannot grumble about a loss to the Kings despite an unusually wild Jaren Jackson Jr. fourth-quarter stat. After a flawless first three quarters, the officials […]

The NBA’s 2024-25 season has been providing plenty of fireworks going into the New Year. Teams are making trades earlier than usual and stars have been shaking off critics complaining about competitive levels. Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have been scrapping away all season, unconcerned with outside noise and injury woes. That has helped the […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ ninth overall pick, Zach Edey, has leaped past New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Yves Missi as the betting favorite for Rookie of the Year. Since Edey was added to the Grizzlies starting lineup, Memphis has continued to climb up the Western Conference standings. And now it’s led to its rookie center reaching the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still waiting for Zion Williamson amid one of the worst seasons in NBA history. The front office has been shopping Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum to no avail while Willie Green tries to get the new-look roster back on track. Rookie Yves Missi has been one of the few bright spots […]

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games. Not only does that throw […]

The NBA season is now one-third of the way complete with the lines between contenders, pretenders, and also-rans becoming clearer by the day. Some games are expected to be far more competitive than others but individual matchups in blowouts are still worth watching. Zach Edey versus Yves Missi is exactly the kind of clash that […]

Rookies have a hard time adjusting to any business or industry. Basketball’s learning curve is just a bit more steep but the captivating Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) have been giving their first-year players room to grow. Both Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells are regularly starting games next to Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

If there’s an altercation during a Golden State Warriors game, it’s a good bet that Draymond Green is somewhere nearby. Sure enough, during the Warriors game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, there was a stoppage in play after Draymond Green went chest to chest with Zach Edey and the pair had to be separated. […]

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 have shot up in the Western Conference standings to the No. 2 spot as they prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Sunday. The Grizzlies have been without rookie center Zach Edey who has been dealing with an ankle injury and he is once again on […]

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 Memphis Grizzlies welcomed Ja Morant back into the starting lineup before a win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the FexEd Forum. It was to be the All-Star’s first game since a November 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. There would be something new for Morant to adjust to, however, as there would […]

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 latest NBA 2K25 player ratings update highlights exceptional performances from both established stars and emerging talents. While boosts for players like Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, and Karl-Anthony Towns have garnered attention, the update also shines a spotlight on rookies making an immediate impact. Rookies Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht, Zach Edey, and Zaccharie Risacher have […]

The injury-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies and Taylor Jenkins have not had a smooth start to the 2024-25 NBA season. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, GG Jackson, and Zach Edey are all on the injury report. Jaylen Wells is working out well enough for a rookie. Santi Aldama has been sensational in spurts, but the team’s results have […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Golden State Warriors in NBA Cup action on Friday, November 15, several members of the organization spoke out about a third-quarter moment between Draymond Green and rookie Zach Edey. The NBA upgraded the play to a Flagrant 1 after the game. On the latest episode of The Draymond […]

Several figures around the NBA have given their take on Draymond Green’s controversial foul of Zach Edey but few have been more stern than Kendrick Perkins. The former 14-year veteran believes that Green’s foul was likely intentional and should lead to him receiving a lengthy suspension. “I actually think Draymond should be suspended for an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could not shake off Draymond Green in an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry gave the Grizzlies an assist of sorts but Green was being accused of a near-assault on Zach Edey’s ankle midway through the third quarter. The future Hall of Famer was eventually ejected from the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got tripped up by Draymond Green and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors to start the NBA Cup segment of the schedule. Ja Morant watched from the sidelines as Zach Edey suffered through one of the league’s most frustrating experiences, a dirty play that goes unpunished. Still, the Grizzlies are very encouraged by […]