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How Grizzlies’ ‘committed’ bench eases Tuomas Iisalo’s minutes crunch migraine

As the NBA’s marathon schedule grinds on, the depth of a roster is often what separates playoff contenders from the pack. However, managing rotational minutes can be a persistent headache for any coach.

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Zach Edey lifts Memphis Grizzlies in outside perception

The Memphis Grizzlies are beginning to make their mark in the regular season, playing their best basketball as of late. Their recent success has prompted NBA.com writer John Schuhmann to bump them up one spot in his NBA power rankings this week.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Video shows Ja Morant confronting Deni Avdija during a timeout

Ja Morant (predictably) wanted the smoke during his team’s game earlier this week. On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Tuomas Iisalo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

How Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies got defensive ‘secret sauce’ right before holiday stretch

The Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies have rediscovered an edge at just the right time, stifling opponents while surging up the Western Conference standings.

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Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 8

The Unpolished Gem Who Sparkled: Cedric Coward’s unlikely NBA debut

The Memphis Grizzlies took a bold swing in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting 6'6", 205-pound wing Cedric Coward with the 11th overall pick. To move up, Memphis traded the 16th pick to Portland later used on Yang Hansen a 2028 first-rounder (via Orlando), and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2028.

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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 / The Predictors / December 8

Grizzlies blow past Trail Blazers, 119-96

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, while Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 17 each as the Memphis Grizzlies built a commanding first-half lead and rolled to a 119-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 8

Desmond Bane Says Ja Morant Is Not Who The Media Portrays Him To Be; Explains How He Can Bounce Back

Ja Morant has found himself at the center of speculation amid his seemingly growing rift with the Grizzlies franchise. Amid all the trade rumors that have surfaced now, a former teammate made sure to give some words of reassurance to the superstar in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 8

Memphis Grizzlies look strong, but is their success sustainable?

The Memphis Grizzlies have won five of their last six games and are starting to show a little bit of progress this season. More help is coming as the Grizzlies should be getting All-Star point guard Ja Morant back in the fold as he recovers from his injury.

Santi Aldama News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Aldama shines as Grizzlies survive third-quarter scare to rout Trail Blazers 119-96

In the NBA, a 20-point halftime lead is often described as the most dangerous margin in the game. On Sunday night, the Memphis Grizzlies stared down that exact scenario, watching a dominant first half nearly evaporate before finding the accelerator again to secure a 119-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Watch: Ja Morant exchanged words with Avdija

Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Ja Morant linked to a new playoff contender in trade rumors

Ja Morant may be getting a lifeline from the ultimate reclamation project destination. The Miami Heat have had internal discussions about potentially trading for the Memphis Grizzlies star Morant, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Sunday.

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Jaylen Wells News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 7

Wells, bench brigade lead another Grizzlies victory

Lately, things don't really get started for the Memphis Grizzlies until they go to their bench. Memphis improved to 11-13 on the season with its seventh victory in 10 games, routing the Blazers 119-96, and doing it with huge contributions again from the reserves.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 7

East Team Explored Ja Morant Trade Fit Before Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors Surfaced – 'Already Shaping Into a Surprising Buyer'

There’s a belief that Ja Morant‘s days with the Memphis Grizzlies are numbered. Earlier in the 2025-26 NBA season, Morant and the Grizzlies took center stage due to a reported rift.

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Grizzlies' bench, defense key to victory over Blazers

Santi Aldama came off the bench to score 22 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jaylen Wells added 16 apiece to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-96 victory Sunday over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 7

The wait continues for the Grizzlies' point guard

There was a sliver of hope, but the payoff will need to wait. Ja Morant, who has been healing from a calf injury for more than two weeks, was upgraded to doubtful the day before he Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Portland Trail Blazers, but then was later made inactive.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 6

Memphis Grizzlies provide encouraging update on Ja Morant's status

There’s a chance Ja Morant returns for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, but he was listed as ‘doubtful’ on the first injury reports that

Cam Spencer News / Field Level Media / December 6

Cam Spencer stepping up for Grizzlies while Blazers flounder

The rash of injuries at the point guard position has created an opportunity for Memphis Grizzlies reserve Cam Spencer. As the Grizzlies prepare for a visit

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Desmond Bane shares what Ja Morant is really like as a teammate, claims media portrays him negatively

Desmond Bane tried to defend Ja Morant from the scathing criticisms he has faced over the last few months by sharing a personal story. Ja Morant has gone from one of the NBA’s most exciting prospects to one of the most polarizing stars in just a few years.