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Ja Morant Invests in Victor Wembanyama’s Former Basketball Team

There are very few NBA players who are under a microscope as frequently as Ja Morant. His off-court scandals have led to people keeping a close eye on the Memphis Grizzlies star.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 20

The need for more on-ball usage for Cedric Coward and more top-notch play from Jaren Jackson Jr.

Hard work and commitment have been paying off for the Memphis Grizzlies as they have a chance to get back to .500 at home in a tune-up against the Washington Wizards, who have been the worst team in the NBA in 2025-26 (4-21).

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / December 19

Jaren Jackson Jr. heating up as Grizzlies welcome struggling Wizards

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was asked following a recent string of lackluster performances if the team's offensive approach under new coach Tuomas Iisalo was to blame.

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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?

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Ja Morant, Zach Edey among 9 Grizzlies players ruled out vs. Washington

With Memphis Grizzlies young center Zach Edey looking to return from injury, he joins a long list of players on the team who are ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards.

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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 / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 18

The Grizzlies young core is catalyzing their turnaround

The Grizzlies have won 9 of their last 12, recovering from a dreadful 4-11 start. This recent stretch has them one game under .500 with a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on deck.

Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 18

This Grizzlies star rookie is as surprised as you are

At this time last year, Cedric Coward at the beginning of recovering from season-ending shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. The unfortunate injury cut his season short after a fast start to his Washington State career, averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per game on 55.7/40.0/83.9 percent shooting splits.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 18

The Future of the Memphis Grizzlies: Will They Stay or Relocate?

The Memphis Grizzlies, a team deeply rooted in the culture of the city, have become a symbol of pride for the people of Memphis since their relocation from Vancouver in 2001.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

Unlikely heroes emerge to help Grizzlies notch upset over Timberwolves

With Zach Edey sidelined for his third straight game, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale rose up and made the difference despite a big game from Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert (16 points, 16 rebounds, 4 blocks), one of the NBA’s top defenders.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / December 17

Jaren Jackson Jr. goes for 28 as Grizzlies take down Timberwolves

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 116-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 18

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 17) – 2025–26 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back to winning. The Memphis Grizzlies are still struggling. They make a vastly uneven matchup when the Grit & Grind squad arrives in Minnesota.

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Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Ja Morant has another new weapons-themed celebration

Ja Morant continues to stick to the theme. The Memphis Grizzlies star Morant drew attention this week for his latest celebration. After hitting a three-pointer against the LA Clippers during Monday’s game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Morant went back up the floor and pretended to aim a gun.

Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 17

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.

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.

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.

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John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Grizzlies’ Konchar Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out At Least 3 Weeks

Grizzlies wing John Konchar has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13