From D3 to the NBA, Cedric Coward's living out a story most can only dream of. Coward took the opportunity he had and showcased the skills he developed that would translate to the NBA level, and the league took notice.
What a difference three years can make in the NBA. Once the face of a 56-win contender, Ja Morant now finds himself at the center of tension in Memphis.
Ja Morant has been making quite a few headlines in the NBA this past week, and it has nothing to do with his performance on the court. The Memphis Grizzlies currently sit 10th in the Western Conference with 4 wins and 6 losses.
Ja Morant and rookie Cedric Coward each scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak Friday with a 118-104 NBA Cup victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
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.
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In the midst of a trying first few weeks for the Memphis Grizzlies, help is on the way. Zach Edey, coming off offseason ankle surgery, is finishing up his preparations to return to the floor.
It’s time to fire up the best trade scenarios following Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension, which includes Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young in a three-team swap with the Toronto Raptors.
The Memphis Grizzlies appear destined for a rebuild, and it could start sooner rather than later. With the ongoing drama involving Ja Morant, the guard’s trade value is not anywhere near its peak, but there could be considerable interest in Jaren Jackson Jr., Morant’s running mate, if the Grizzlies want to move him.
Ja Morant’s frustration with Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo’s system was the driving force behind the locker room incident that led to his one-game suspension last week.
Much has been made of late about the Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise cornerstone Ja Morant, with several critics suggesting that the relationship may be on the verge of breaking down.
Bodycam footage of the recent arrest of NBA legend Tony Allen has surfaced, and his companion tried to take the fall for the former Memphis Grizzlies star.