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Memphis Grizzlies at Brooklyn Nets Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 9, 2026

With the NBA season winding down, bettors could win cash in another week of NBA action, with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets. Memphis has been having a nightmare season, with a three-game losing streak, while the Nets are having another poor season, but have gotten a win on Saturday.

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Game date, time and location: Monday, Mar. 9, 6:30 p.m. CST, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Memphis), YES Network

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 8

Goals for the Memphis Grizzlies in the last 20 games

There’s no doubt that many Memphis Grizzlies fans probably checked out of the season, and what’s left is only attractive to the sickos or those who are using the games as an opportunity to watch the other team.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 8

Three Hidden Gems the Grizzlies Could Steal at Pick No. 32

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost 7 of their last 10 games. They are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. They have three picks in the upcoming draft.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant still claims he doesn’t want trade despite endless rumors, Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in freefall mode in recent weeks, most recently losing to the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Saturday evening. The Grizzlies opted to shake things up at the trade deadline by sending Jaren Jackson Jr.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / March 8

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says Jaren Jackson Jr. trade was ‘difficult’

Ja Morant finally spoke publicly again Saturday. The Memphis Grizzlies guard had been quiet since suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow on Jan. 21. Before Saturday’s game, he addressed reporters and touched on several topics, including last month’s trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr.

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / March 7

Ja Morant Discusses JJJ Trade, Possible Return This Season

Ja Morant was one of the most discussed players in the NBA heading into the trade deadline, but the Grizzlies guard hadn’t made any public comments since January 21, when he suffered a UCL sprain in his left elbow.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 7

5 Draft Prospects the Memphis Grizzlies Should Target with Pick from Bane Trade

Rolling into the summer with a few extra picks up your sleeve in this 2026 NBA Draft class must feel like found money, like tripping over a rock before picking it up and realizing its a piece of gold.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 7

5 Prospects the Memphis Grizzlies Should Target in the 2026 NBA Draft

At this point in the season, the Memphis Grizzlies have to start thinking about the future. The Grizzlies currently have the 8th-worst record in the NBA, and according to Tankathon.com, that gives them roughly a 26.3% chance of landing a top-four pick and about a 6% chance of winning the No.

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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.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Field Level Media / March 7

Happy Olivier-Maxence Prosper ready to help Grizzlies vs. Clippers

Olivier-Maxence Prosper has taken advantage of the opportunities that arose this season as the Memphis Grizzlies endured one injury after another. As a result, the Grizzlies rewarded the 6-foot-7 forward with a standard contract earlier this week after he began the season on a two-way deal that was nearing its 50-game expiration.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Grizzlies’ Jahmai Mashack gets high praise from Tuomas Iisalo amid position changes

Necessity may be the mother of invention, sure. A 6-foot-3 rookie guard was never supposed to wind up playing power forward in the NBA. However, though Jahmai Mashack definitely does not fit the traditional big man mold, the Tennessee alum has made the unnatural look routine over the last few weeks.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 6

Identifying Memphis’ Most Promising Young Player

It has been a challenging season for the Memphis Grizzlies, but it has also created an opportunity for several young players to step into bigger roles.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 6

It Might Be Time for the Grizzlies to Trade Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant saga looks like it will be ending soon. Ja Morant has been the face of the Memphis Grizzlies for years, and at one point, it looked like he was going to be the new face of the entire league.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Ja Morant out at least two more weeks as elbow injury lingers

The Memphis Grizzlies will remain without Ja Morant for the foreseeable future. Morant continues to experience discomfort in his left elbow after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament on Jan.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Grizzlies’ Taj Gibson defends Ja Morant with Derrick Rose comparison

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant was once viewed by many as the next face of the NBA. However, after a series of controversies and injuries and some disappointing seasons for Memphis overall, he has been subject of minimal trade interest despite the 26-year-old’s abundance of talent.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Offense is On a Quiet Scoring Tear

Since the end of January, the Grizzlies have shifted their focus to developing young talent. A positive sign of their youth movement has been on display since trading one of their franchise staples, Jaren Jackson Jr.

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.

Kyle Anderson News / Field Level Media / March 2

Kyle 'Slow Mo' Anderson rejoins Wolves as Grizzlies arrive

A familiar face -- with a familiar pace -- is heading back to Minnesota. Veteran forward Kyle Anderson, affectionately nicknamed "Slow Mo" for his deliberate playing style, will rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tip off against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.