The Memphis Grizzlies have won the Southwest Division the last two seasons but their reign at the top could be coming to a close in 2023-24. The Western Conference is looking strong and last year’s second seed looks weaker on paper. The defending champion Denver Nuggets are bringing back their core group, the Sacramento Kings
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, 23, is under scrutiny from the N.B.A. again after he flashed an object that looked like a gun in a carefree manner during an Instagram Live video posted over the weekend. The video, which appeared to be posted on Saturday, came just over two months after the N.B.A. suspended Morant
Photo: Peter Baba Ja Morant has been suspended from all Grizzlies activities after the Memphis star was seen flashing an apparent gun in a recent social media video. NBA spokesperson Mike Bass: “We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are in the process of gathering more information.” Ja Morant has
Via the Memphis Commercial Appeal: Dillon Brooks was driving to the rim while Draymond Green, the Golden State Warrior who publicly told the world that Brooks is holding the Memphis Grizzlies back, was waiting. Brooks went into the body of Green and finished a layup with his left hand as the FedExForum crowd screamed while
Via the Memphis Commercial Appeal: The Memphis Grizzlies could get an early Christmas present as Desmond Bane was upgraded to questionable on Thursday ahead of the team’s matchup at the Phoenix Suns Friday (9 p.m., Bally Sports Southeast/ESPN). Bane has missed 17 games since being out with a sprained right toe suffered on Nov. 11.
Led by Ja Morant’s 23 PTS, 9 REB and 10 AST, the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies defeated the No. 7 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, 124-96. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 PTS and 7 REB for the Grizzlies in the victory, while Anthony Edwards tallied 20 PTS and 6 REB for the Timberwolves.
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed center Steven Adams to a multi-year contract extension. The extension is reportedly for two years, $25.2 million. Per ESPN.com, “Adams, 29, was entering the final year of his deal, and now is under contract for three years and $43.1 million for a Grizzlies franchise trying to take the next step
Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images The Memphis Grizzlies have reached an agreement to sign free agent shooting guard Dakota Mathias to an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Mathias, who went undrafted out of Purdue in 2018, had two 10-day contracts with the Grizzlies last season and was previously a two-way
Led by Anthony Edwards’ 36 PTS and 6 AST, the No. 7 seed Timberwolves defeated the No. 2 seed Grizzlies in Game 1, 130-117. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 PTS and 13 REB for the Timberwolves in the victory, while Ja Morant tallied 32 PTS and 8 AST for the Grizzlies. The Timberwolves lead this best-of-seven
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired De’Anthony Melton in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. In the trade, Philadelphia sent draft rights to the No. 23 selection in the 2022 NBA Draft (David Roddy) and Danny Green to Memphis. “First and foremost, I want to thank
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exited during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 7 at Golden State with right knee soreness. Morant underwent an MRI, and subsequent evaluation has revealed a bone bruise in his right knee. Morant is doubtful for the remainder of the postseason but is
Memphis Grizzlies EVP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Zachary Z. Kleiman has been selected as the winner of the 2021-22 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA announced today. “This is an organizational honor,” said Kleiman. “I wouldn’t be in this position without Robert (Pera)’s vision and support, and I’m grateful to be
Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies returned from his one-game suspension determined to leave an imprint on his team’s Western Conference semifinal series with the Golden State Warriors. He was going to make things happen Monday night in Game 4. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, his imprint largely entailed chucking errant 3-pointers off the back of
The WNBA season is finally here, and the Bonnet Gang is ready for the players on the court to live up to all the offseason hype. Chaunte’l wants to see Sabrina Ionescu can fulfill her draft promise in year three of her professional career, and if Liz Cambage really is the big addition the Los
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and the Golden State Warriors shut down Ja Morant’s supporting cast to embarrass the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Morant’s 3 just before the halftime buzzer got the Grizzlies to
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MINNEAPOLIS — The job was almost finished, and Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane looked out across the court, flashed a triumphant smile and wiggled his eyebrows. The Grizzlies had overcome not one but two deficits of more than 20 points. They had fallen behind by 26 points early in the second quarter, pushed around by
The game of basketball can be so simple. For De’Anthony Melton, all it took was a couple of minor adjustments for him to go from a steady role player to the NBA’s hottest shooter. The streak started in Houston, when Melton got so hot for the Memphis Grizzlies that he turned down throwing the extra pass to
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Memphis Grizzlies are set to meet on Saturday at 8:00 EST. This game is going to be played at the FedExForum and should be one of the best games of the night. Unfortanetly, it doesn’t look as if Ja Morant or Giannis is going to play in this one, leading
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant threw down a massive dunk over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl and scored a career-high 52 points, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies over the San Antonio Spurs 118-105 Monday night. The arena was still buzzing from Morant’s fast-break slam late in the second quarter when Steven Adams delivered a length-of-the-court pass to Morant,
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 106-100. Gary Trent Jr. led all scorers with 31 PTS and a career-high 9 3PM for the Raptors, while Pascal Siakam added 25 PTS, 6 REB and 4 AST in the victory. Kevin Huerter tallied 26 PTS (9-12 FG) for the Hawks in the losing effort. The Raptors
The Knicks welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to MSG tonight for this East versus West clash. Let’s take a look at the top NBA picks and betting trends, as well as the starting lineups for tonight’s Grizzlies vs Knicks game. Grizzlies vs Knicks Game Info Memphis Grizzlies (35-18) vs. New York Knicks (24-27)Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022Time: 7:30
The Knicks will get another painful reminder of what could have been when Ja Morant comes to town Wednesday night. The freshly named All-Star starter, who might have been a Knick had the lottery balls bounced a little differently in 2019, will visit the Garden with a Grizzlies team he has elevated nearly to the
It’s a Western Conference matchup when the Memphis Grizzlies welcome the Utah Jazz to the FedEx Forum on Friday night. Let’s take a look at the top NBA picks and betting trends, as well as the starting lineups for tonight’s Jazz vs Grizzlies game. Jazz vs Grizzlies Game Info Utah Jazz (30-19) vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the biggest surprises this season. Many knew they had potential when they made the playoffs last year, but few saw this type of dominance coming. For the San Antonio Spurs, they are rebuilding, but have some pieces with Dejounte Murray and Derrick White who are key difference makers.
Russell Westbrook had 18 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals on Friday in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Orlando Magic. He was 8-of-17 from the field. However, in three games from Jan. 7 to Jan. 12 he shot a combined 8-of-40 from the field, opening the door for the Bonnet Gang
Newcomer guard Bryn Forbes is all set to go as he is reportedly available to play as part of the Denver Nuggets. Per Denver Post’s Mike Singer, Forbes is expected to suit up a Mile High jersey against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. New #Nugget Bryn Forbes is expected to be available tonight vs.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, …
In tonight’s clash, the Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) travel to Milwaukee to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (27-19) at the Fiserv Forum. Let’s take a look at the top NBA picks and betting trends, as well as the starting lineups for tonight’s Grizzlies vs Bucks game. Grizzlies vs Bucks Game Info Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) vs. Milwaukee
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract under the NBA’s COVID-related hardship exception. Harrison (6-4, 195) has appeared in 175 career games (23 starts) over five NBA seasons with Phoenix, Chicago, Utah, Denver and Brooklyn and has averaged 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists and 15.2 minutes. He totaled