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The Memphis Grizzlies' injured players are increasing as the stars get healthy

November 1, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

This story has been updated. The Memphis Grizzlies' mounting injuries early in the season only add to their frustration after a 2-3 start. The Grizzlies lost at home to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and face the Milwaukee Bucks (1-5) on Thursday. Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted Monday after the Grizzlies' win over the Chicago Bulls […]

Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies frustrated after home loss to Nets

October 31, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went to the bench when he was substituted with 9:20 left in the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies trailed by five against the Brooklyn Nets. Jaren Jackson Jr. was already sidelined and injuries meant Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane were unavailable at the time. Scotty Pippen Jr., Jake LaRavia, John Konchar, […]

Dennis Schröder leads the Nets to another victory over the Grizzlies, 119-106

October 31, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Dennis Schröder had 33 points and eight assists, Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night. Ziaire Williamswho began his NBA career with Memphis before an offseason trade, had 17 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 30 points and hit 10 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, led by Ja Morant, put on a show in their home opener

October 29, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The Memphis Grizzlies stepped out in retro-style white Vancouver jerseys Saturday night to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. As it turns out, Vancouver wasn't the only throwback honored at FedExForum. Ja Morant spun in the air and caught alley-ups. Memphis blocked balls and intercepted passes. Even two-way center Jay Huff threw down several reverse dunks […]

Victor Wembanyama will have the best defensive season ever in the NBA (Hot Takes We Might Actually Believe)

October 24, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The 2024-25 NBA season is here. At the end of an uneventful off-season, we take our annual journey too close to the sun and challenge you to endure the heat of these vistas. These are hot takes that we might actually believe. Last season, as Minnesota Timberwolves wingers Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards stalked their […]

Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Santi Aldama shines as a starter

October 24, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

We're officially two days into a new NBA season and I'd like to welcome you back to our daily column highlighting some of the hottest waiver wire targets available. With two games on Tuesday and 10 more on Wednesday, 24 of the 30 NBA teams are officially back in action, with the other six playing […]

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant gives a positive update after leaving the game against the Mavs due to injury

October 8, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Ja Morant limped off the floor early in the third quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, sparking a collective shock among the fan base. Morant injured his ankle after rolling over in the second quarter trying to come back and play. According to multiple reports, early indications are […]

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. on the death of NBA star Dikembe Mutombo

September 30, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. learned of the death of former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo just moments before meeting the media Monday afternoon. When first asked about the Hall of Famer, Jackson gave a short answer before going back and talking for more than two minutes about the NBA legend's influence on his life. […]