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Zach Edey thriving, Grizzlies rising with woeful Clippers up next

The Memphis Grizzlies are benefitting from second-year big man Zach Edey's recent return from offseason ankle surgery, a return that has seen him play with a renewed confidence.

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Jaylen Wells is finding his two-way groove

After a so-so start to the season, Jaylen Wells is finding his groove, showing off his two-way game as an impactful defender, decision-maker, and shotmaker.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Grizzlies Announce Ja Morant News After Missing 8 Straight Games

Injuries have been an issue for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant again this season. The two-time All-Star has sat out the last eight games for his team due to a calf issue, and there is currently no firm timetable for his return.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / December 4

NBA GMs Throw Shade At Ja Morant: 'Pain In The Ass, Injury Prone…'

Whispers inside NBA front offices have turned into headlines as league executives publicly questioned the value and reliability of Ja Morant. In a recent report by ESPN (via writers Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon), one Eastern Conference executive went viral for his blunt assessment of Morant’s current value.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 3

Is Grizzlies forward worth his new contract?

This past offseason, Jaren Jackson Jr, signed a $239.9 million deal that keeps him under contract for the next five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cedric Coward News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

What Grizzlies know about Cedric Coward that ‘ignites’ Rookie of the Year rise

As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the demanding holiday stretch of their schedule, one of the most encouraging developments has been the rise of rookie wing Cedric Coward.

Jock Landale News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Grizzlies urging Jock Landale to be ‘aggressively involved’ enjoying one exciting move

Anyone around sports has heard stories about when preparation meets opportunity. The eventual victories have always been less about a sudden breakout and more about the simple, often overlooked, luxury of consistency.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 3

No, the Grizzlies shouldn't give up on Ja Morant

Don’t blame teams for getting suckered into extra chances when there is still so much promise left for the player in question. It hasn’t all been smooth

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant fires back at ESPN report dissing himself, Trae Young, LaMelo Ball

On Wednesday, a report was published by ESPN detailing the opinions of several scouts and executives around the league, who predictably chose to remain unnamed, around All-Star point guards Ja Morant, Trae Young, and LaMelo Ball.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Exclusive: Why Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. downplaying imaginative Ja Morant drama

The Memphis Grizzlies have heard the noise. They know the narratives, the speculation, and the imaginative drama that tends to swirl anytime the season bends in unexpected directions.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 3

How the Grizzlies melted down in loss to Spurs

For a brief moment, it was all coming together for the Memphis Grizzlies last night against the San Antonio Spurs. Clinging to a small lead at the start of the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies had a real shot of handing the Spurs just their third home loss of the season, but everything would soon crumble over the course of the next 12 minutes.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Grizzlies center Zach Edey accomplishes feat even Victor Wembanyama couldn’t match

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeing a breakout stretch from center Zach Edey, who just achieved something even phenom Victor Wembanyama hasn’t done in his young NBA career.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / December 2

Kings, Timberwolves continue to keep eye on Grizzlies’ Ja Morant

Two Western Conference teams are keeping a close eye on Ja Morant’s situation in Memphis. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, both the Kings and Timberwolves plan to “continue to monitor” things as the Grizzlies wait for their star guard to return from a right calf strain.