NBPA displeased with Ja Morant suspension: ‘We believe it is excessive and inappropriate for a number of reasons’

NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio released the following statement on Friday pertaining to the 25-game suspension of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant: “Ja has expressed his remorse and accepted responsibility for his actions, and we support him unequivocally as he does whatever is necessary to represent himself, our players and our league in the best […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2023
All-NBA teams 2023 voting results: Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid headline First Team

The 2022-2023 All-NBA teams voting results have been revealed, with Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid receiving first-team selections. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Milwaukee Bucks wing Giannis Antetokounmpo also made All-NBA First Team. Antetokounmpo was the only unanimous first-team selection this season. […]

James Foglio  •  10 May 2023
WATCH: Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to winning Defensive Player of the Year

Watch Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. react to winning the 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Jackson is the second Memphis player to win the award, joining three-time All-Star Marc Gasol (2012-13). Jackson is the first DPOY winner to average at least three blocks and one steal in a season since Marcus […]

James Foglio  •  17 Apr 2023
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. projected to win Defensive Player of the Year

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. is the projected winner of this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The 6-foot-11 standout is expected to win over Milwaukee Bucks veteran Brook Lopez and Brooklyn Nets rising star Nic Claxton. Jackson, 23, was selected fourth overall by Memphis in the 2018 NBA Draft. The All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2023
Luke Kennard becomes second player in NBA history to record 30 points on only 3-pointers

Luke Kennard of the Memphis Grizzlies became the second player in NBA history to score 30 points in a single game with just 3-pointers, also joining Klay Thompson and Ty Lawson as the only players to hit 10 3s on 90% or better on 11-plus attempts from deep. In Friday night’s 151-114 blowout win over […]

James Foglio  •  27 Mar 2023
Grizzlies’ Tyus Jones records first NBA career triple-double

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones logged his first NBA career triple-double in Friday night’s 126-120 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs. The eight-year veteran amassed 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals in 43 minutes of action. Plus, Jones finished 7-of-15 (46.7%) shooting from the floor and 3-of-7 (42.9%) beyond the arc. […]

James Foglio  •  20 Mar 2023
Draymond Green says Warriors-Grizzlies isn’t a rivalry because Memphis has won ‘zero championships’

On Thursday night, Draymond Green made it clear that Warriors-Grizzlies isn’t a rivalry, following a 131-110 loss to Memphis. The reason? The four-time All-Star says it’s true because the Grizzlies haven’t won any championships. “One team has to win, and then the other team has to win. That’s what creates a rivalry,” said the Golden […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Grizzlies’ Steven Adams to miss remainder of regular season

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams will miss the remainder of regular season, the team announced on Thursday. The 6-foot-11 big man received a stem cell injection in his injured right knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per sources. On Jan. 22, Adams injured the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Memphis’ […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Grizzlies’ Jake LaRavia (back), Kennedy Chander (illness) questionable vs. Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies’ rookies Jake LaRavia (back soreness) and Kennedy Chandler (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to questionable for Thursday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. Vince Williams Jr. (shoulder) is also listed as questionable for Memphis. While Brandon Clarke (Achilles) is out for the season, Steven Adams (knee) and Ja Morant (suspension) remain […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023