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Grizzlies lose another player to season-ending surgery

It just keeps on getting worse on the injury front for the Memphis Grizzlies. Another Grizzlies player is done for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season, as Santi Aldama recently went under the knife to address a knee issue.

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Santi Aldama Undergoes Knee Procedure, Out For Remainder Of Season

The Grizzlies have ruled out big man Santi Aldama for the remainder of the season, the team announced (Twitter link). Aldama underwent an arthroscopic procedure and received an orthobiologic injection on Tuesday to address discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his right knee.

Scotty Pippen News / Hoops Wire / March 17

Grizzlies confirm Scotty Pippen Jr. out for season

The hits keep coming for Memphis. Scotty Pippen Jr. underwent a sesamoidectomy on his right big toe and will miss the rest of the season, the Grizzlies announced.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 17

The NBA Expansion Draft Could Steal These Grizzlies Players Overnight

The NBA’s long-anticipated expansion plans are beginning to feel more real than ever. League insiders have also started discussing what a potential expansion draft could look like, and that could create major ripple effects across the league.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Javon Small News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 17

Memphis May Have Found a Future Backcourt Piece

This has been a very rough season for the Memphis Grizzlies. It seems like the Grizzlies have finally accepted reality, and is focusing on developing young talent.

Ja Morant News / Sneakers on SI / March 17

Nike and Ja Morant Unveil 'Jurassic Park' Sneaker Pack

Between trade rumors and injuries, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has had a forgettable season. The only upside has been his third signature Nike basketball shoe.

Taj Gibson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Taj Gibson gets standing ovation during United Center return with Grizzlies

The Chicago Bulls played host to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. It also marked the return of one of Chicago’s favorite players, Taj Gibson. When he checked into the game, Gibson received a warm welcome from the fans at the United Center, per RealMikeyBets on X, formerly Twitter.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 16

Memphis Grizzlies Continue to Head Down Standings, But That's Okay

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently dealing with the longest losing streak in the Western Conference, having dropped their last seven games. The team has struggled, but they have maintained their spot as the 11th-best team in the West for now.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 16

How a Move to the Eastern Conference Could Reshape the Grizzlies’ Future

The NBA could be inching closer to a major turning point. League owners are expected to meet next week to begin formally exploring expansion, with Las Vegas and Seattle emerging as the clear frontrunners for new franchises.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 16

This Young Memphis Player Is Making a Case to Be Part of the Grizzlies’ Future

The Memphis Grizzlies decided to reshape their roster by moving on from Jaren Jackson Jr. The deal wasn’t just about draft capital, it was also about giving young players a chance to grow.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 16

Memphis Grizzlies-Chicago Bulls Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Monday, Mar. 16, 7:00 p.m. CST, United Center, Chicago, Illinois TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Memphis), Chicago Sports Network Radio: 92.9 FM ESPN Radio/680 AM (Memphis), 104.3 FM/670 AM (Chicago) VITALS: The Memphis Grizzlies (23-42) and Chicago Bulls (27-40) meet for the first of two regular season matchup.

Santi Aldama News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama Undergoing Knee Procedure

The Grizzlies will be without Santi Aldama a little while longer. Memphis announced that Aldama is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / March 15

Santi Aldama Undergoes Arthroscopic Procedure On Knee, Out Indefinitely

Santi Aldama underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, the Grizzlies announced today (Twitter link). That included an orthobiologic injection meant to reduce discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his knee, according to the team.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 15

Three Bright Spots For Memphis Grizzlies Amidst Difficult Season

The Memphis Grizzlies are having one of their more difficult seasons in recent memory 20 games under .500, but it doesn't mean it's all doom and gloom.

Ty Jerome News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Ty Jerome Continues Strong Run With Grizzlies After Injury Return

Former Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is starting to find a groove with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jerome scored 21 points Friday against the Detroit Pistons and continues to be a steady offensive presence since returning from injury.

DeJon Jarreau News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

DeJon Jarreau Inks 10-Day Contract With Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have signed DeJon Jarreau to a 10-day contract, the team announced (via Twitter). The 28-year-old shooting guard also played for Memphis in March of 2024 on a pair of 10-day contracts.

Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / March 13

Scottie Pippen Drops 8-Word Emotional Message After Son’s Season Ending Injury

Injuries can slow down a player’s momentum to greatness. Or worse, derail them from the same path. For now, it’s hard to guess what Scotty Pippen Jr.’s fate would be like.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Back-to-Back Games Rewrite Grizzlies’ Franchise Records

The pages of the Memphis Grizzlies’ record books took yet another historic turn as the franchise reached two offensive milestones in consecutive games.

Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / March 13

Sad News Emerges on Scottie Pippen’s Son as Injury Puts Grizzlies Guard in Surgical Boot

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2025-26 campaign has been defined by a relentless injury curse, and the latest casualty is a devastating blow to one of the team’s most promising young backcourt anchors.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Memphis Grizzlies: Latest CBS Sports NBA Mock Draft Reveals Ja Morant Replacement

The Memphis Grizzlies have a 23-41 record this season and they are on the verge of landing another Top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. With Memphis rebuilding, there is a chance that they could trade more players in the offseason.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Grizzlies Adding Tyler Burton On 10-Day Hardship Deal

The injury-riddled Grizzlies are signing wing Tyler Burton to a 10-day hardship exception, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Burton has averaged 19.6 points on 45% shooting overall and 38.6% from 3-point range, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 43 games with the NBA G Leagues Memphis Hustle.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Projecting the Future of the Grizzlies’ Roster: Players Likely to Stay

The Grizzlies’ roster is entering an important transition, and several young players appear poised to remain key pieces moving forward. As the organization pivots to a rebuild, understanding which players are likely to remain part of the Grizzlies’ roster next season provides insight into the franchise’s evolving blueprint.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11

Why Grizzlies’ coach is ‘not a fan’ of ref interpretation, players foul-baiting

Tuomas Iisalo has never been one to shy away from discussing the nuances of basketball, but his latest critique touches on a trend that has increasingly frustrated NBA coaches.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11

ESPN gives Grizzlies a Ja Morant replacement in new mock draft

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in full-on tank mode in recent weeks as the 2025-26 NBA season reaches its home stretch. Those efforts continued on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, with the team leading for most of the game on the road before shamelessly pulling their starters early in the fourth quarter and losing the game.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Ja Morant speaks out against the Grizzlies’ big trade

Ja Morant apparently still is not seeing eye-to-eye with the Memphis Grizzlies organization. The Grizzlies star Morant was interviewed this week by Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Zach Edey News / Larry Brown Sports / March 4

Grizzlies announce brutal news about Zach Edey

Zach Edey’s 2025-26 season will go down as a complete wash. The Memphis Grizzlies announced the bad news on Tuesday night that their center Edey has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle to address ongoing discomfort and bone stress.