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Why Cedric Coward Could Be Memphis’ Next Breakout Star

The Memphis Grizzlies officially signed forward Cedric Coward this summer. The No. 11 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft inked a rookie-scale contract last month.

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Ja Morant Nike Air Force 1 ‘NYvsNY’ coming Fall 2025

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most electric players, but he’s also got a serious eye for style when it comes to his footwear.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

3 Memphis Grizzlies trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season at a crossroads. After two years defined by injuries, suspensions, and roster turbulence, this year feels like a genuine reset.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 15

Grizzlies' New-Look Starting Lineup Receives Optimistic Grade

Coming off a first-round playoff exit, getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Memphis Grizzlies went into the 2025 NBA offseason looking for change.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA Draft on SI / September 15

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could be Best for Grizzlies?

The 2026 NBA Draft is set to be one of the strongest in some time, offering top talents like Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer. With as many as three No.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Desmond Bane News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 14

Grizzlies Rookie Could Be Answer To Desmond Bane Absence

The Memphis Grizzlies have been on a rollercoaster of basketball success throughout the last few NBA seasons. With the drafting of star Ja Morant and the rise of big man Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 14

Jaren Jackson Jr. Announces Injury Update After Offseason Foot Surgery

The Memphis Grizzlies can certainly be a competitive team in the Western Conference, as seen by their standing as the second seed entering the 2025 All-Star break.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 13

Ex-NBA Champion Sends Ja Morant a Much-Needed Message

The Western Conference could be historically competitive next season, with more playoff-caliber teams on paper than spots available. Expected to be in that mix is the Memphis Grizzlies, despite making several roster-altering moves since the end of last season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

What If Kobe Bryant Had Worn Beale Street Blue?

How close was Memphis to landing one of the greatest players in NBA history? It’s almost impossible to imagine Kobe Bryant in anything other than the iconic purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ja Morant News / Sneakers on SI / September 13

The Nike Ja 3 'Hustle & Flow' is Still Available at Retail Price

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has the hottest hoop shoe on the market right now. Morant debuted his third signature sneaker last spring in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, then took it on his first-ever Nike world tour (called the Make Them Watch Tour).

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 12

What Is Memphis' Top Concern For The Upcoming NBA Season?

The Memphis Grizzlies looked like serious playoff threats last season, entering the All-Star break as the second seed in the Western Conference only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the standings.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Ja Morant sounds completely oblivious to Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing scandal

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has not been reading the NBA headlines of late. The All-Star point guard was talking to his fans on a live stream earlier this week.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 11

Why Memphis Grizzlies' Recent Draft Pick Is Still Unsigned?

The Memphis Grizzlies will have some new faces heading into the 2025-26 season, with their star duo of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant still in place. After making the decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins at the end of last season, interim coach Tuomas Iisalo has since been promoted to the franchise's next head coach.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 11

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. Make Rare Offseason Appearance With IShowSpeed

The NBA offseason is coming to an end soon, with media day and training camp around the corner before preseason begins at the start of October. While some European NBA players have been spending most of their time at EuroBasket as the tournament nears a finish, other NBA stars have been spending their time doing tons of different things.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant has Kawhi Leonard tree company joke go right over head on stream

It’s fair to say that the NBA community has been left rocked with the potential implications of the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga. The NBA has already launched an investigation into the situation after Pablo Torre’s concerning report alleging that Leonard was paid $28 million by Aspiration for a no-show job.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 11

NBA Star Ja Morant Reveals Thoughts on Instagram After Past Controversies

Ja Morant, an All-Star for the Memphis Grizzlies, went live on his Twitch channel and took time to answer some comments from his fans in the chat. The topic of Instagram came up, and Morant gave his opinion.

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Ja Morant Reveals Why He Doesn't Like Instagram

Ja Morant is still getting flashbacks of the moment that nearly ruined his NBA career. Speaking in a recent live stream, the Memphis Grizzlies star explained why he doesn't rock with Instagram anymore, or social media in general.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

How Grizzlies made 6 key defensive gains after coaching change

The Memphis Grizzlies were riding high last season, flirting with a top-four seed through the NBA All-Star break. Then the slide down the standings began.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / September 8

3 Potential Memphis Grizzlies Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

After finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA the season prior, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to bounce back last season as they finished eighth in the Western Conference.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Memphis Grizzlies Enter Camp With Questions and Quiet Optimism

September in the NBA always brings excitement and new questions. For the Memphis Grizzlies, training camp opens later this month with a sense of cautious optimism.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Grizzlies sign former first-round pick to two-way deal

Free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper intends to sign a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Memphis Grizzlies Can Have a Successful NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies can put up a successful season in the 2025-26 NBA campaign. Here’s how the Grizzlies can succeed in the coming months. The Memphis Grizzlies can put up a successful season in 2025-26.

Zach Edey News / Hoops Wire / August 30

Bodycam footage shows officer lecturing Grizzlies’ Zach Edey after 101-mph stop

Grizzlies center Zach Edey was caught on police body camera being sternly lectured after driving more than 100 miles per hour in Indiana. The stop occurred in May in Tippecanoe County, where Edey told the officer he was on his way to Purdue, his alma mater.