The season is slowly slipping away, and the Memphis Grizzlies have to put a stop to it. Friday’s matchup won’t be an easy one, despite the New Orleans Pelicans’ abysmal record (10-36), because they have a high incentive to turn things around.
What was supposed to be a normal practice in Berlin turned into one of the weirdest moments of the Grizzlies’ season. Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. got into a heated exchange that went viral once the audio leaked, and it immediately raised eyebrows around the league.
As soon as Ja Morant returned to the court, another injury set him back. Morant will miss the Memphis Grizzlies' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow.
Not every fight has to end in divorce. When a city's love for a player and a player's love for a city outweigh the clashes between the two, patience and forgiveness can overcome any squabble between a superstar and their team.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Ja Morant’s downfall has been sad but inevitable, a result of his own actions. Despite it being public knowledge that he is now on the Memphis Grizzlies’ trade block, very few teams appear to be openly interested in him.
Ja Morant doubled down on his stance to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies, as the two-time NBA All-Star said he doesn’t want to hear about the trade rumors involving him anymore.
Ja Morant’s production has reduced this season compared to his recent years. Amid this, tension with the Memphis Grizzlies’ coaching staff, particularly with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, has fueled widespread trade speculation around the franchise star.
The Memphis Grizzlies have returned from their European tour with a 1-1 record and are looking to get the second half of the season started on a positive
For weeks, Ja Morant trade rumors have lingered across the NBA with little movement. Even after Memphis opened talks, league interest stayed quiet. Following the London win over Orlando, Morant addressed his future and strongly signaled loyalty.
Zach Edey's health has proven to be a major priority for the Memphis Grizzlies, one they have proven by the handling of his stress reaction. He won't be reevaluated again until after the All-Star break, and the Grizzlies are already amongst the bottom of the Western Conference.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is not pounding the table to get out of Memphis. He just wants answers. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Jackson does not necessarily want to be traded by the Grizzlies, despite leaguewide chatter suggesting otherwise.
The Hawks intend to sign free agent center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, reports Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter).
The Orlando Magic were locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday — until Anthony Black lowered the boom with a powerful dunk over four defenders.