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The need for nastier Grizzlies paint defense against Trail Blazers

It doesn’t happen often, yet maybe in the case of the Memphis Grizzlies, the sequel against the Portland Trail Blazers goes much smoother than the original.

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Blazers blow out Grizzlies in first of back-to-back tilts

Jerami Grant scored 23 points and Jrue Holiday added 20 points and seven assists to help the Portland Trail Blazers roll to a 135-115 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in the first of back-to-back games between the teams.

Taylor Hendricks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why Grizzlies expect Taylor Hendricks to thrive in reclamation project role

The Memphis Grizzlies have built their identity on grit, grind, and finding value through thorough scouting. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s quick rebuild depends on that culture being clutch over the next 18 months.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why Grizzlies have ‘conviction’ quick rebuild leads to NBA Playoffs next season

The Memphis Grizzlies did not straddle the fence at the NBA trade deadline. They chose a direction, and EVP/GM Zach Kleiman signaled a belief that a return to the NBA Playoffs can happen sooner than later.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / February 6

Brian Windhorst claims Grizzlies' Ja Morant has 'negative value'

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal at the deadline, but held on to disgruntled guard Ja Morant. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, it's no surprise that the out-of-favor Morant is staying put.

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant not interested in trade to Kings

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Morant stay put as deadline passes

Winners and losers from the 2026 NBA trade deadline

The '1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Grizzlies’ Kleiman Talks Deadline Moves, Cites Change In ‘Organizational Direction’

It was less than one year ago that Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman definitely stated “we are not trading” Ja Morant and referred to speculation

Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / February 6

Grizzlies still likely to trade Ja Morant in offseason

Ja Morant stayed put at the NBA trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean the Grizzlies have changed course. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Memphis plans to revisit Morant trade talks during the 2026 offseason and still intends to move him at that time.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / February 6

A Memphis player to watch for against Portland

The Memphis Grizzlies are on a two-game winning streak, their first since late December, and have the chance to close the distance for the last Play-In spot with the 10th-seeded Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.