Grizzlies’ Ja Morant drops career-high 17 assists against Raptors

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant recorded a career-high 17 assists in a 119-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. The fourth-year player also ended his outing with 19 points, four rebounds, and one block in 36 minutes played. He also shot 9-of-19 (47.4%) from the floor and knocked down one 3-pointer. Before this […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (toe sprain) upgraded to questionable vs. Suns

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Phoenix Suns. The TCU product has missed the last 17 games. Danny Green (knee) is also listed as questionable on Memphis’ injury report. Green has not yet made his 2022-23 season debut in the Bluff City. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Ja Morant receives technical foul for asking referee if he was playing FanDuel

Ja Morant was issued a technical foul for asking a referee if he had placed a bet with FanDuel during the first quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 109-106 loss to the Boston Celtics. Now that several states have legalized sports betting, it’s probably not the best idea to ask an official that question before, during, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Brandon Clarke on Steven Adams: ‘He’s the strongest person I’ve ever played against’

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke struggles to defend teammate Steven Adams at practices. There are times the 26-year-old feels less like an NBA player with Adams on the court. “He makes me feel like I shouldn’t be out here,” Clarke told Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal. “It’s like I’m trying to get the board […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant on Ja Morant: ‘He’s the most marketable guy in our league.’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-124 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, Kevin Durant praised Ja Morant during the postgame interview. “He’s the most marketable guy in our league — the face of our league going forward,” said Durant when reporters asked about Morant’s impact. “There are so many kids that are inspired by what […]

James Foglio  •  28 Oct 2022
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says winning MVP is his individual goal

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wants to win an NBA championship, but his main individual goal is winning the MVP award. The 23-year-old received his first All-Star selection last season. During a segment on NBA Today with Malika Andrews, the guard discussed his own personal goal for the 2022-23 season. “MVP for sure,” explained Morant. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Grizzlies add Justin Bean, Jacob Gilyard to training camp roster

The Memphis Grizzlies have added forward Justin Bean and guard Jacob Gilyard to their training camp roster. Entering late September, the team has 16 players signed to guaranteed contracts. Both Bean and Gilyard have been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Forwards Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Vincent Williams Jr. occupy the Grizzlies’ two-way spots. Multiple NBA […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Ziaire Williams on improving: “I want to be the best in everything”

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams is hoping for a breakout performance in the 2022-23 season. He’s also working to improve every aspect of his game. At the NBA level, Williams wants to be the best in everything. In an interview with HoopsHype at Herbalife Nutrition — the official nutrition partner of Impact Basketball — when […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022
5 must-watch NBA games on national TV in the 2022-23 season

On Wednesday, the NBA released the full schedule for the 2022-23 season, and here is our list of the five must-watch NBA games airing on national T.V. in the upcoming season. Each individual game will air live on either ESPN, NBA TV or TNT. Find out which contests are can’t-miss matchups down below. Lakers vs. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2022