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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.

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Second-round guard comes up big again in Grizzlies win

Nothing is more valuable in the modern NBA game than consistent, efficient shooting. Especially if it comes at a cheap price, from an unexpected source.

Zach Edey News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 5

Zach Edey-led 'Grit and Grind' rebirth taking shape for Grizzlies

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

Kawhi Leonard News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 5

The need to slow down Kawhi Leonard on Friday night in Memphis

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.

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Which team is biggest threat to push the Grizzlies out of Play-In?

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.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

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Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers Preview: Injury Info, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 5

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 4

Ja Morant's availability clarified after 'day-to-day' prognosis

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Why Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies are easing into Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey ‘ecosystem’

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.

Jaylen Wells News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

How Grizzlies got Jaylen Wells into a ‘team collective’ groove in Year 2

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.

Zach Edey News / Field Level Media / December 4

Zach Edey thriving, Grizzlies rising with woeful Clippers up next

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.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Grizzlies Announce Ja Morant News After Missing 8 Straight Games

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.

Jaylen Wells News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

What Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells found ‘hilarious’ amid 1000-point achievement

Few moments in an NBA player’s career crystallize the payoff of relentless work and collective trust quite like a major scoring milestone. While Jaylen Wells has not been immune to the fits and starts slowing down the Memphis Grizzlies this season, the second-year swingman did cross the 1000-point threshold before Thanksgiving dinners went cold.

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NBA GMs Throw Shade At Ja Morant: 'Pain In The Ass, Injury Prone…'

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.