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NBA players agree with LeBron James’ take on Memphis

LeBron James garnered attention last month when he publicly trashed the city of Memphis. What seemed harsh at the time appears to be a widely-held opinion within the NBA community.

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Brandon Clarke’s Fiancée Shares Heartbreaking Tribute Post On Social Media

On May 11, the NBA was struck with misfortune after the untimely passing of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke. While the news remains fresh and many continue to deal with the sorrow of his loss, Clarke’s fiancée, Amber Lorraine, took to social media to reflect on his death.

Brandon Clarke News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Watch Grizzlies video remembering Brandon Clarke after his death at 29 years old

The Memphis Grizzlies are in serious mourning following the passing of 29-year-old guard Brandon Clarke. While the circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, the tributes continue to pour in.

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The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The '2025 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

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Ja Morant's Nike Sneakers Get Sweet Kool-Aid Collaboration

Between injuries and trade rumors, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant had one of the most forgettable seasons of his NBA career. The only highlight has been his smash-hit third signature Nike basketball shoe.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

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The Best-Case Scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies out of the NBA Draft

The basketball gods blessed the Memphis Grizzlies as they were awarded the third overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Going into the draft with the sixth-best odds to secure the number one overall pick, Memphis managed to jump three spots into the top three.

Brandon Clarke News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Grizzlies fans honor Brandon Clarke with tributes outside FedEx Forum

The Memphis Grizzlies are still coming to terms with the death of 29-year-old guard Brandon Clarke on Tuesday. On Thursday, Grizzlies fans created a makeshift memorial outside the FedExForum in Memphis in Clarke’s memory.

Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / May 14

'It’s a Terrible Loss': Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal Turn Emotional as They Mourn Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke

It only took a few hours for the NBA’s heart to be sunk twice. Former NBA star and revolutionary athlete Jason Collins and Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed away.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

How Grizzlies can extract max value from Santi Aldama, 2026 NBA Draft pick package

The 2026 NBA offseason is set to be one of the most active in recent memory, and the Memphis Grizzlies are uniquely positioned to be major players. Unfortunately, some of that is due to Brandon Clarke’s unexpected passing.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 13

Jaren Jackson Jr. on Brandon Clarke: ‘I truly lost my twin’

The NBA world was rocked on Tuesday by the news of the tragic passing of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke at the age of 29. As messages poured in from all corners of the sports world, Clarke’s longtime friend and Grizzlies teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.

Ja Morant News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Memphis Grizzlies’ Lottery Luck Changes Have 'No Impact' on Ja Morant’s Future

The Memphis Grizzlies may have landed one of the biggest surprises of the NBA Draft Lottery, but it apparently does not change the organization’s thinking surrounding Ja Morant.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

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Ex-Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson Shared Devastating Tribute For Brandon Clarke

The sudden, tragic passing of Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke has left the team and the wider sports world shaken. But few were as shaken as his former teammate and friend, Jaren Jackson Jr.