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Why Cedric Coward's impact warrants All-Rookie first team consideration

There was still some uncertainty on what rookie Cedric Coward would provide right away coming off a torn labrum that forced him to miss all but six games in 2024-25.

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How Jaren Jackson Jr.’s slump process explains Cam Spencer’s success

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

How Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies got ‘much healthier’ without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.

In a season defined by the absences of its franchise cornerstones, the Memphis Grizzlies have learned collective health is not merely about who is in uniform, but how the entire operation functions.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

What Jaren Jackson Jr. said about Zach Edey replacement returning from injury

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a challenging season marked by injuries to practically every key contributor, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Julius Randle News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

The need for the Grizzlies to contain Julius Randle on Wednesday night

Hopefully the Memphis Grizzlies packed warm since they are going into the Timberwolves’ den in Minnesota on Wednesday night. It will conclude their brief

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

Ja Morant reunites with buddy Edwards in Minnesota amid trade rumors

It remains to be seen whether Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant suits up against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but it’s safe to say both teams would love to see him out there.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

Memphis Grizzlies-Minnesota Timberwolves: Preview, Injury Report, Lineups & More

The Timberwolves have been without star Anthony Edwards for the past couple of games, but survived his absence to post wins over Golden State and Sacramento.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 16

Grizzlies update Morant's status, will be down key guard at Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies will be down at least one guard that has been a vital part of head coach Tuomas Iisalo's rotation when his team takes the floor in Minneapolis, and that's before a determination is made on whether point guard Ja Morant will be available.

Zach Edey News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 16

Zach Edey injury hurts Memphis Grizzlies in NBA power rankings

The Memphis Grizzlies can't seem to catch a break this season. All-Star point guard Ja Morant was out for a number of games with a calf injury. Then, Zach Edey suffered an ankle injury of his own.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Grizzlies breakout star becomes Stephen Curry-like ‘engine’ in unique role

In a league conditioned to spotlight stars, Tuomas Iisalo has been careful to redirect attention toward the connective tissue holding the Memphis Grizzlies together.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

How Grizzlies avoid being hypocritical while cooking up difficult solutions

Tuomas Iisalo had barely finished addressing a locker room caught between celebration and concern before stepping to the podium and offering a revealing snapshot of how the Memphis Grizzlies are wired.

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The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 16

Pat and Cam Spencer are the NBA's unknown (and surprising) brother duo

Steph Curry and his brother Seth may be teammates, but there's a different Golden State Warriors guard with a talented brother tearing up the NBA right now.

Stephen Curry broke one of Michael Jordan's records again

For Warriors, even Stephen Curry hasn’t been enough

Rookie rankings: Cooper Flagg still the standard as first-year class reshapes NBA

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

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Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Why Grizzlies need no ‘magic tricks’ to weather new Ja Morant injury

For most teams, the sight of a superstar like Ja Morant limping off the floor in the fourth quarter would trigger a crisis. For Jaren Jackson Jr.’s new-look Memphis Grizzlies, it was merely the latest chapter in a season-long manual on adaptation Tuomas Iisalo has been forced to write from scratch.

Ja Morant News / Sneakers on SI / December 16

Ja Morant Teases the Nike Ja 3 'Jurassic Park'

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has the hottest sneaker of the NBA season. However, the hype has often gotten out of control. Morant has taken it upon himself to warn fans about fake colorways and to leak upcoming releases on Instagram himself.