The New York Knicks have won four straight and are heating up from outside. But the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping the Knicks' imperfect defense is finally the cure for whatever is ailing Ja Morant from 3-point land this season.
Rumors are swirling around the future of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant as the team’s rough start to the season continues. With reported tension between the player and the organization, other NBA teams are now testing the waters to see what it would take to acquire the former All-Star.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Although the Memphis Grizzlies looked better over the weekend in defeating the Dallas Mavericks and leading the defending champion OKC Thunder by double-digits into the second half, they didn’t get a chance to see how elite rim protection can change their fortunes.
The Timberwolves have reportedly at least poked around on a Ja Morant trade. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said on SiriusXM NBA Radio that Minnesota has “checked in” with Memphis to gauge whether Morant might eventually become available (via RealGM).
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward could be the real deal for the years to come. Here’s why Coward, 22, can take the league by storm. Memphis took on the equally struggling Dallas Mavericks on Friday to open NBA Cup play.
It’s one thing to struggle while dealing with significant injuries. It’s even worse when you’re struggling in large part due to the best player consistently playing well below his standards.
Veteran guard Victor Oladipo will soon join the Bucks‘ G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN (Twitter link). NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Friday (via Twitter) that Oladipo had entered the NBAGL player pool after playing three preseason games this fall with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, a Chinese team.