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Grizzlies Slated To Get 2 Starters Back, But Still Extremely Shorthanded

The Memphis Grizzlies could get Ja Morant and Cedric Coward for tonight’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. M0rant and Coward are both considered questionable after sitting out Tuesday’s contest.

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Memphis Grizzlies-Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

A pair of teams that have been the subject of scrutiny and speculation since their superstars are reportedly unhappy square off in a post-Christmas clash.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 26

Giannis-less Bucks next for Memphis on Friday

There are few things as helpful as two days off to recharge the brain and body during a marathon season. Most of the league benefited because of the Christmas Day festivities, but now it’s another long stretch until the All-Star break.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Cedric Coward Could Return Friday

The Grizzlies could get a pair of starters back on Friday, having listed point guard Ja Morant and Cedric Coward as questionable to suit up against Milwaukee (Twitter link).

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 25

Was the Grizzlies draft class naughty or nice?

Happy Holidays to every basketball fan around the world. It’s a magical time of year when we gather with family and friends. We indulge in too much food while consuming endless NBA games.

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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 25

This Grizzlies big has outperformed expectations through 30 games

Two weeks into last summer's free agency period, the Memphis Grizzlies added frontcourt depth by signing big man Jock Landale to a one-year minimum. Over his first four NBA seasons, Landale spent time with the Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, who waived him in July.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Hornets To Sign PJ Hall To Two-Way Deal

The Hornets are adding more depth to their frontcourt, having agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero tells Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).

Santi Aldama News / Field Level Media / December 24

Santi Aldama's 37-point effort boosts Grizzlies over Jazz

Santi Aldama scored a career-high-tying 37 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 and GG Jackson scored 18 with nine boards to lead the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 137-128 victory Tuesday over the Utah Jazz.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 23

The Memphis Grizzlies Christmas wish list

A Grizzlies Christmas Wish List: Top 5 Ways to Improve Heading Into 2026 As the Memphis Grizzlies sit currently 9th in the Western Conference after losing to the Thunder 119-103 and facing the Jazz tonight on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23

Depleted Grizzlies piece together lineup for matchup vs. Jazz

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the impact of repeated injuries is taking its toll on the team's season. The Grizzlies have dropped three of their past five games, including a 119-103 loss Monday night at Oklahoma City, and will head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Cam Spencer News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

This Grizzlies guard's contract is quickly becoming a bargain

Drafted No. 53 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer wasn't expected to make a sizable impact as a rookie. The UConn alum was fresh off a national championship and signed a two-way contract with Memphis that summer, playing just 25 games.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

Memphis Grizzlies forward earns top weekly honors in Western Conference

In one of the more unlikely developments of the NBA season, Jaren Jackson Jr. was named Western Conference Player of the Week for action from Dec. 15-21 on Monday.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

Ja Morant injury preventing Memphis Grizzlies from reaching full potential

The Memphis Grizzlies are doing their best to keep up with the pace of the season, despite a numerous amount of injuries hitting the roster. Eight players have been ruled out in the team's upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Brandon Clarke News / Hoops Rumors / December 22

Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Sidelined At Least Three Weeks

Brandon Clarke will once again be sidelined for an extended period. The Grizzlies forward has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right calf strain injury, according to the team’s PR staff (Twitter link). Clarke will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

Grizzlies add former Lakers big on 10-day deal amid injury crunch

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko to a 10-day contract under the hardship exception.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Banged-up Grizzlies signing ex-Lakers center waived a month ago

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently dealing with an extensive injury crisis, with multiple stars including talisman Ja Morant currently out. However, reinforcements have arrived in the form of none other than Christian Koloko, who the Grizzlies have signed on a 10-day hardship contract.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Ja Morant makes an interesting business move

Ja Morant is officially going global. The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Morant announced this week through Catch12, Inc., the media and investment company founded by the Morant family, a new investment into the United States-based company EuroStep Ventures.

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.

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

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