NBA Daily: Under The Radar – Western Conference

David Yapkowitz takes a look at players from the Western Conference that deserve their due for stepping up this season despite receiving less attention.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 8 Free Agents – Southwest Division

Spencer Davies rounds out Basketball Insiders’ Free Agent series by looking at some of the better names in the NBA’s upcoming 2020 class this offseason.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jonas Valanciunas Keeping Post Play Relevant

David Yapkowitz speaks with Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas about stepping up with key injuries to the team and the traditional big man’s role in the current version of the NBA.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Jontay Porter, Grizzlies Agree to Deal

The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that the team has signed forward/center Jontay Porter. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Porter (6-10, 236) appeared in all 33 games (seven starts) during the 2017-18 season as a freshman at the University of Missouri and averaged 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.67 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Anthony Tolliver, Grizzlies Agree to Deal

Free agent Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Multiple teams made offers as well; Grizzlies have need with injuries in frontcourt. Free agent Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Multiple teams made offers […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Stunning Playoff Berth Slipping From Injury-Riddled Grizzlies’ Grasp

Injuries to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke have exacerbated the Grizzlies’ greatest weakness. At eighth in the West and facing the league’s toughest remaining schedule, can Memphis cling to a playoff spot? Jack Winter takes a look.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Young, Western Conference Bubble

The race for the West’s final playoff spot may seem crowded, but the last two months make it clear that two teams are already ahead of the pack.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Stretch Run — Southwest Division

David Yapkowitz finishes Basketball Insiders’ Stretch Run series with an overview of the Southwest Division.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Two Weeks with Sprained Left Knee

The Memphis Grizzlies today provided a medical update on forward Jaren Jackson Jr.: During Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson Jr. sustained an injury when contesting a shot late in the second quarter. He did not return for the second half. Subsequent imaging revealed a sprained left knee. Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021