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What If Kobe Bryant Had Worn Beale Street Blue?

How close was Memphis to landing one of the greatest players in NBA history? It’s almost impossible to imagine Kobe Bryant in anything other than the iconic purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The Nike Ja 3 'Hustle & Flow' is Still Available at Retail Price

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has the hottest hoop shoe on the market right now. Morant debuted his third signature sneaker last spring in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, then took it on his first-ever Nike world tour (called the Make Them Watch Tour).

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 12

What Is Memphis' Top Concern For The Upcoming NBA Season?

The Memphis Grizzlies looked like serious playoff threats last season, entering the All-Star break as the second seed in the Western Conference only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the standings.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Ja Morant sounds completely oblivious to Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing scandal

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has not been reading the NBA headlines of late. The All-Star point guard was talking to his fans on a live stream earlier this week.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 11

NBA Star Ja Morant Reveals Thoughts on Instagram After Past Controversies

Ja Morant, an All-Star for the Memphis Grizzlies, went live on his Twitch channel and took time to answer some comments from his fans in the chat. The topic of Instagram came up, and Morant gave his opinion.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Ja Morant Reveals Why He Doesn't Like Instagram

Ja Morant is still getting flashbacks of the moment that nearly ruined his NBA career. Speaking in a recent live stream, the Memphis Grizzlies star explained why he doesn't rock with Instagram anymore, or social media in general.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

How Grizzlies made 6 key defensive gains after coaching change

The Memphis Grizzlies were riding high last season, flirting with a top-four seed through the NBA All-Star break. Then the slide down the standings began.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 10

Drake Surprisingly Shouts out Ja Morant in New Song Despite Beef History

While NBA players strive for plenty of accomplishments on the court, getting mentioned in a song is something off the court that basketball players and athletes in general tend to be fond of, as long as it's for the right reasons.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Nike Ja 3 ‘Zombie’ scheduled for Halloween 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant have a lot of ground to make up from last season and given their run atop the Western Conference last season, they should be poised to finally take the next step if their franchise star can remain healthy.

Scotty Pippen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. is a great bet for two NBA awards

In the sporting and gambling worlds, opportunity is everything. Although large market media narratives and marquee names often dominate NBA award conversations, the smartest players know to look for value in overlooked situations.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Former NBA Champ Admits He Is Still A Big Ja Morant Believer

The past two seasons have not been kind to Ja Morant. From a possible 164 regular-season games, Morant has only played 59 of them. That has led to him falling out of people's lists of top point guards.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / September 8

3 Potential Memphis Grizzlies Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

After finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA the season prior, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to bounce back last season as they finished eighth in the Western Conference.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why Grizzlies must try 4 funky lineups while Zach Edey ramps up

Early-season tinkering in the NBA is not just fun for the fans; it is essential to front offices in identifying gaps before the trade deadline. That is especially true for the Memphis Grizzlies as the franchise enters the 2025-26 season with Ja Morant’s first new head coach and fresh questions about their identity under Tuomas Iisalo.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 8

Grizzlies Player Facing The Most Pressure Heading Into Next Season

With LeBron James and Steph Curry nearing their retirement, the NBA is seemingly searching for its next "face of the league." Of course, young stars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Edwards come to mind as the league enters a new era, but Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant deserves more recognition.

Ja Morant News / Fastbreak on SI / September 8

Ja Morant Take Issues NBA Reminder About the Grizzlies

When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, a lot of their success has been centered around Ja Morant. Seeing how the Grizzlies have been with and without Ja Morant in recent years, it’s clear just how valuable the high-flying Memphis star is.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 7

Ex-NBA Star’s Strong Ja Morant Statement Is What the Grizzlies Need To Hear

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA over the last few years, being involved in some off-court and on-court drama that has kept him in headlines throughout the league.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 5

Which Grizzlies Player Is Most Likely to Get Traded In The 2025-26 NBA Season?

The Memphis Grizzlies will look slightly different heading into the 2025-26 season, despite the team returning their All-Star duo in Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant.

Rudy Gay News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5

'We Woulda Won a Championship Bro' – Memphis Grizzlies Legend Drops Painful Rudy Gay Admission

Tony Allen strongly believes that the Memphis Grizzlies could’ve won at least one NBA championship if they had managed to keep Rudy Gay in their ranks, especially during the 2011 playoffs, where they upset the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Grizzlies New Big Man Faces Early Test in Memphis

When the Memphis Grizzlies signed Jock Landale in July, it barely made a ripple across the NBA landscape. The six-foot-11 Australian center has carved out a journeyman’s career since going undrafted in 2018.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Memphis Grizzlies Enter Camp With Questions and Quiet Optimism

September in the NBA always brings excitement and new questions. For the Memphis Grizzlies, training camp opens later this month with a sense of cautious optimism.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Grizzlies sign former first-round pick to two-way deal

Free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper intends to sign a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Memphis Grizzlies Can Have a Successful NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies can put up a successful season in the 2025-26 NBA campaign. Here’s how the Grizzlies can succeed in the coming months. The Memphis Grizzlies can put up a successful season in 2025-26.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 1

Five under-the-radar NBA players to watch in 2025-26 season

Training camp is still 28 days away from beginning for all teams, which usually determines multiple positional battles ahead of the coming season.

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Mavs guard is already alienating fans

Zach Edey News / Hoops Wire / August 30

Bodycam footage shows officer lecturing Grizzlies’ Zach Edey after 101-mph stop

Grizzlies center Zach Edey was caught on police body camera being sternly lectured after driving more than 100 miles per hour in Indiana. The stop occurred in May in Tippecanoe County, where Edey told the officer he was on his way to Purdue, his alma mater.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. Poised for Breakout Season

On July 1, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot, an unfortunate setback during offseason basketball activities.