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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.

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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.

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

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

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?

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Grizzlies center Zach Edey accomplishes feat even Victor Wembanyama couldn’t match

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeing a breakout stretch from center Zach Edey, who just achieved something even phenom Victor Wembanyama hasn’t done in his young NBA career.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / December 2

Kings, Timberwolves continue to keep eye on Grizzlies’ Ja Morant

Two Western Conference teams are keeping a close eye on Ja Morant’s situation in Memphis. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, both the Kings and Timberwolves plan to “continue to monitor” things as the Grizzlies wait for their star guard to return from a right calf strain.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 2

Zach Edey an undervalued longshot for NBA awards if he can overcome key factor

Because he opened the season on the injured list, Zach Edey didn’t get much love in one of the two NBA Awards betting markets where he can potentially play a large role.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Why Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. is in a Game of Thrones mood amid hot streak without Ja Morant

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been in an unexpectedly good mood lately, and fans are starting to understand why. Even without All-Star point guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have found a way to click, showing signs of resilience and cohesion that have reignited hope for the rest of the season.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 2

How the Memphis Grizzlies can have a successful trip to San Antonio

The Memphis Grizzlies won’t have an easy time keeping their win streak (3) alive in San Antonio against the scrappy Spurs. The latter has won four of six games with Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) out of the lineup, and they have the second-best home record in the West.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1