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For about 30 years, the NBA's Western Conference, on the aggregate, has been stronger than the East in the regular season. The West has typically been as deep as 10 or 11 teams that crossed the 40-win threshold, whereas only six to eight would get there in the East.

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Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers Preview: Injury Info, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

Although Ja Morant is closing in on a return, being listed as ‘out’ on the official NBA Injury Report means his return will almost certainly be delayed for at least another game.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 5

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks

Ja Morant is inching closer, even if he is not quite there yet. The Grizzlies star has been out since November 15 with a right calf strain, but he has begun participating in drills, head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, via Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 4

Ja Morant's availability clarified after 'day-to-day' prognosis

Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo teased an imminent return for point guard Ja Morant when he spoke with reporters on Thursday afternoon, but the earliest day we’ll see the Grizzlies star return to action will likely be Sunday’s date with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Why Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies are easing into Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey ‘ecosystem’

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the process of integrating two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. with second-year center Zach Edey is viewed not as a puzzle but as a necessary investment.

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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?

Jaylen Wells News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

How Grizzlies got Jaylen Wells into a ‘team collective’ groove in Year 2

Building on a promising rookie year is always tough; no one is going to be taken by surprise in Year 2 after all. Responsibilities and burdens change, meaning second-round players on a rookie deal really have to adapt.

Zach Edey News / Field Level Media / December 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 3

Ja Morant taking shots even when sidelined

Ja Morant continues to be in the news, even when he's not on the court. The Grizzlies point guard, who remains sidelined with a calf injury, is expected to be re-evaluated now that the team has returned from a four-game road trip.

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 2

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans

The Grizzlies’ season felt like it was slipping away at 4-11. Then Zach Edey showed up and everything changed. The second-year center has helped Memphis win five of six since making his debut in mid-November, and his fingerprints are all over the turnaround.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Road-hot Grizzlies take on injury-depleted Spurs

The Memphis Grizzlies will look to build on their best stretch of games in the young season when they travel to San Antonio to play the short-handed Spurs on Tuesday.

Zach Edey News / Field Level Media / November 30

Zach Edey dominates as Grizzlies take down Kings

Zach Edey had a career performance featuring 32 points, including all six in a lead-changing run late in the game, and the Memphis Grizzlies overtook the host Sacramento Kings for a 115-107 victory Sunday night.