The Memphis Grizzlies will return to action tonight, less than 24 hours after suffering a 117-104 defeat in Toronto. Tonight, they’ll be hosting the Detroit Pistons at the FedExForum Arena in Memphis, TN.
Ja Morant’s one-game suspension has reignited talk about his long-term fit in Memphis. But this isn’t a brand-new storyline. Marc Stein of The Stein Line wrote that several rival teams have been monitoring Morant’s situation dating back to the offseason.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
There’s always a storm before calm in Memphis. Ja Morant’s return was supposed to indicate stability. But a few games in, the Grizzlies’ foundation has already cracked again.
Ja Morant got hit with a one-game suspension and now we have a better idea why. ESPN’s Shams Charania said on SportsCenter Sunday that the tension had been building around Morant and Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo over rotations and usage.
Memphis, TN – The air in the FedExForum was thick with anticipation, the kind that only a Friday night tip-off can bring. Luka Dončić was ready. For the 16,122 fans packed inside, this wasn’t just another game.
From Division III roots to early NBA standout, Memphis may have found its next franchise cornerstone. The NBA season is barely a week old, but Cedric Coward is already making the Memphis Grizzlies look like geniuses.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in a weird spot right now. They aren't a title contender, but the team is too good to fall back into the basement of the league.
There's something about playing the Memphis Grizzlies that brings out the worst in Draymond Green. But nothing makes Green more inclined to flagrant fouls than when he gets embarrassed on the court.