At 26 years old and two years removed from his second consecutive All-Star appearance, questions are starting to ramp up regarding whether the NBA has already seen the best of Ja Morant.
There's been a lot of conversation about the Memphis Grizzlies' backcourt, as they've scuffled to a 4-7 start, whether it's Ja Morant's displeasure or Desmond Bane's absence.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke is making good progress in his rehabilitation from knee surgery, according to the team, which announced (via Twitter) that Clarke has been cleared to start ramping up to basketball activities and is expected to return to action in about six-to-nine weeks.
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.
The underachieving Memphis Grizzlies (4-7) visit the Knicks (6-3) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, looking for an upset and to get their season on track.
The New York Knicks have won four straight and are heating up from outside. But the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping the Knicks' imperfect defense is finally the cure for whatever is ailing Ja Morant from 3-point land this season.
Rumors are swirling around the future of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant as the team’s rough start to the season continues. With reported tension between the player and the organization, other NBA teams are now testing the waters to see what it would take to acquire the former All-Star.
Although the Memphis Grizzlies looked better over the weekend in defeating the Dallas Mavericks and leading the defending champion OKC Thunder by double-digits into the second half, they didn’t get a chance to see how elite rim protection can change their fortunes.
The Timberwolves have reportedly at least poked around on a Ja Morant trade. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said on SiriusXM NBA Radio that Minnesota has “checked in” with Memphis to gauge whether Morant might eventually become available (via RealGM).
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward could be the real deal for the years to come. Here’s why Coward, 22, can take the league by storm. Memphis took on the equally struggling Dallas Mavericks on Friday to open NBA Cup play.
Veteran guard Victor Oladipo will soon join the Bucks‘ G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN (Twitter link). NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Friday (via Twitter) that Oladipo had entered the NBAGL player pool after playing three preseason games this fall with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, a Chinese team.