The Memphis Grizzlies are in a state of flux. That’s nothing new in the NBA. Half the league is either in turmoil or rebuilding on the run. Having abruptly
Slowly and surely, the Memphis Grizzlies are gaining ground. Despite being five games out of sixth seed to bypass the Play-In tournament, they are tied for ninth in the West Standings.
For about 30 years, the NBA's Western Conference, on the aggregate, has been stronger than the East in the regular season. The West has typically been as deep as 10 or 11 teams that crossed the 40-win threshold, whereas only six to eight would get there in the East.
Although Ja Morant is closing in on a return, being listed as ‘out’ on the official NBA Injury Report means his return will almost certainly be delayed for at least another game.
Ja Morant is inching closer, even if he is not quite there yet. The Grizzlies star has been out since November 15 with a right calf strain, but he has begun participating in drills, head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, via Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo teased an imminent return for point guard Ja Morant when he spoke with reporters on Thursday afternoon, but the earliest day we’ll see the Grizzlies star return to action will likely be Sunday’s date with the Portland Trail Blazers.
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the process of integrating two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. with second-year center Zach Edey is viewed not as a puzzle but as a necessary investment.
Building on a promising rookie year is always tough; no one is going to be taken by surprise in Year 2 after all. Responsibilities and burdens change, meaning second-round players on a rookie deal really have to adapt.
The Memphis Grizzlies are benefitting from second-year big man Zach Edey's recent return from offseason ankle surgery, a return that has seen him play with a renewed confidence.
Injuries have been an issue for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant again this season. The two-time All-Star has sat out the last eight games for his team due to a calf issue, and there is currently no firm timetable for his return.
Whispers inside NBA front offices have turned into headlines as league executives publicly questioned the value and reliability of Ja Morant. In a recent report by ESPN (via writers Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon), one Eastern Conference executive went viral for his blunt assessment of Morant’s current value.
This past offseason, Jaren Jackson Jr, signed a $239.9 million deal that keeps him under contract for the next five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the demanding holiday stretch of their schedule, one of the most encouraging developments has been the rise of rookie wing Cedric Coward.
Anyone around sports has heard stories about when preparation meets opportunity. The eventual victories have always been less about a sudden breakout and more about the simple, often overlooked, luxury of consistency.
On Wednesday, a report was published by ESPN detailing the opinions of several scouts and executives around the league, who predictably chose to remain unnamed, around All-Star point guards Ja Morant, Trae Young, and LaMelo Ball.
The Memphis Grizzlies face a dilemma when it comes to Ja Morant and the trade rumors surrounding him. Here's a look at what some members of the Memphis Grizzlies on SI staff think about whether or not the team should trade him.
The Grizzlies’ season felt like it was slipping away at 4-11. Then Zach Edey showed up and everything changed. The second-year center has helped Memphis win five of six since making his debut in mid-November, and his fingerprints are all over the turnaround.
The Memphis Grizzlies will look to build on their best stretch of games in the young season when they travel to San Antonio to play the short-handed Spurs on Tuesday.