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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

How can Memphis slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder?

No greater regular-season test can come for the Memphis Grizzlies than a matchup with the champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. It follows their worst

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.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22

Memphis Grizzlies-Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report, Betting Lines, Preview, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Monday, Dec. 22, 8:30 p.m. CST, Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TV: Peacock, FanDuel Sports Oklahoma Radio: 92.9 FM

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 21

Does recent success without Ja Morant hint at a new Grizzlies future?

Despite an ugly loss following a 20-point blown lead to the Washington Wizards last night, the Memphis Grizzlies have fared very well overall this year without Ja Morant.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 20

This Grizzlies big discusses adjusting to new role

The Memphis Grizzlies have become more than familiar with the injury bug over the last three seasons. Even beyond that, too. Heading into the season, veteran big Brandon Clarke was shelved with ongoing knee injuries.

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 20

Memphis Grizzlies face interesting trade deadline

The Memphis Grizzlies are in the middle of the pack in the Western Conference standings, muddying their role for the upcoming trade deadline. A lot can change between now and Feb.

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Analyst urges Memphis Grizzlies player to improve

The Memphis Grizzlies are struggling with injuries so far this season, but one of their star players has been lucky enough to avoid the sidelines for the most part.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 20

Ja Morant Invests in Victor Wembanyama’s Former Basketball Team

There are very few NBA players who are under a microscope as frequently as Ja Morant. His off-court scandals have led to people keeping a close eye on the Memphis Grizzlies star.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 20

Five questions ahead of Wizards vs. Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are back in action against the Washington Wizards at FedEx Forum. To learn more about the Grizzlies' next opponent, we spoke with Washington Wizards On SI contributor Owen Jury.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 20

The need for more on-ball usage for Cedric Coward and more top-notch play from Jaren Jackson Jr.

Hard work and commitment have been paying off for the Memphis Grizzlies as they have a chance to get back to .500 at home in a tune-up against the Washington Wizards, who have been the worst team in the NBA in 2025-26 (4-21).

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.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / December 17

Jaren Jackson Jr. goes for 28 as Grizzlies take down Timberwolves

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 116-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Ja Morant has another new weapons-themed celebration

Ja Morant continues to stick to the theme. The Memphis Grizzlies star Morant drew attention this week for his latest celebration. After hitting a three-pointer against the LA Clippers during Monday’s game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Morant went back up the floor and pretended to aim a gun.

Cedric Coward News / The Lead / December 17

Cedric Coward Is Worthy of NBA ROTY Consideration

This season for the Memphis Grizzlies has been a whirlwind of emotions so far. Ja Morant has been inconsistent again — something Grizz fans are starting to notice as a trend.

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.

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Pat and Cam Spencer are the NBA's unknown (and surprising) brother duo

Steph Curry and his brother Seth may be teammates, but there's a different Golden State Warriors guard with a talented brother tearing up the NBA right now.

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