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The Grizzlies young core is catalyzing their turnaround

The Grizzlies have won 9 of their last 12, recovering from a dreadful 4-11 start. This recent stretch has them one game under .500 with a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on deck.

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This Grizzlies star rookie is as surprised as you are

At this time last year, Cedric Coward at the beginning of recovering from season-ending shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. The unfortunate injury cut his season short after a fast start to his Washington State career, averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per game on 55.7/40.0/83.9 percent shooting splits.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 18

The Future of the Memphis Grizzlies: Will They Stay or Relocate?

The Memphis Grizzlies, a team deeply rooted in the culture of the city, have become a symbol of pride for the people of Memphis since their relocation from Vancouver in 2001.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

Unlikely heroes emerge to help Grizzlies notch upset over Timberwolves

With Zach Edey sidelined for his third straight game, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale rose up and made the difference despite a big game from Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert (16 points, 16 rebounds, 4 blocks), one of the NBA’s top defenders.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / December 17

Jaren Jackson Jr. goes for 28 as Grizzlies take down Timberwolves

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 116-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 18

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 17) – 2025–26 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back to winning. The Memphis Grizzlies are still struggling. They make a vastly uneven matchup when the Grit & Grind squad arrives in Minnesota.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Ja Morant has another new weapons-themed celebration

Ja Morant continues to stick to the theme. The Memphis Grizzlies star Morant drew attention this week for his latest celebration. After hitting a three-pointer against the LA Clippers during Monday’s game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Morant went back up the floor and pretended to aim a gun.

Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

Why Cedric Coward's impact warrants All-Rookie first team consideration

There was still some uncertainty on what rookie Cedric Coward would provide right away coming off a torn labrum that forced him to miss all but six games in 2024-25.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

How Jaren Jackson Jr.’s slump process explains Cam Spencer’s success

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

How Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies got ‘much healthier’ without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.

In a season defined by the absences of its franchise cornerstones, the Memphis Grizzlies have learned collective health is not merely about who is in uniform, but how the entire operation functions.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

What Jaren Jackson Jr. said about Zach Edey replacement returning from injury

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a challenging season marked by injuries to practically every key contributor, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Grizzlies Announce Ja Morant News After Leaving Clippers Game

Ja Morant has played in the Memphis Grizzlies’ last two games. The two-time All-Star recently returned from a three-week absence due to a lingering calf issue.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 16

Pat and Cam Spencer are the NBA's unknown (and surprising) brother duo

Steph Curry and his brother Seth may be teammates, but there's a different Golden State Warriors guard with a talented brother tearing up the NBA right now.

Stephen Curry broke one of Michael Jordan's records again

For Warriors, even Stephen Curry hasn’t been enough

Rookie rankings: Cooper Flagg still the standard as first-year class reshapes NBA

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

The 'NBA blocks-per-game leaders' quiz

Ja Morant News / Sneakers on SI / December 16

Ja Morant Teases the Nike Ja 3 'Jurassic Park'

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has the hottest sneaker of the NBA season. However, the hype has often gotten out of control. Morant has taken it upon himself to warn fans about fake colorways and to leak upcoming releases on Instagram himself.

John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Grizzlies’ Konchar Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out At Least 3 Weeks

Grizzlies wing John Konchar has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13