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Ailing 76ers, Grizzlies seek all-around efforts

Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo has endured a first half of the season in which his team has battled injuries at every position, from star guard Ja Morant to second-year big man Zach Edey.

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Ja Morant helping Memphis Grizzlies to small power rankings jump

The Memphis Grizzlies are inching closer to 500. But they have fallen short of that goal in their last two attempts. Despite falling short of the milestone, the Grizzlies have moved up in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Grizzlies still getting ‘ramped up’ for 2026

Fans should be forgiven for asking if the year is over yet, even though one New Year’s Eve game against the Philadelphia 76ers remains. Beale Street will not see winning basketball in 2025; that much was assured with a second loss to CJ McCollum’s Washington Wizards in eight days.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 29

Bane trade, head coaching change among biggest Memphis Grizzlies storylines this year

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an up-and-down 2025 calendar year, which is about to come to a close. The Grizzlies should probably be excited for the calendar to turn to 2026 in hopes that things will be better in the new year.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 28

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 31, but Grizzlies cough up late lead in loss vs. Wizards

The Memphis Grizzlies are going home empty-handed after losing to the Washington Wizards inside Capital One Arena. The Grizzlies kept pace with the Wizards throughout the first half, only trailing by a single point going into halftime.

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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.

Kyshawn George News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 28

The need for Grizzlies to pressure Kyshawn George in Washington

The Memphis Grizzlies will wrap up their season series with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, eight days after suffering their most “you have got to be kidding me” loss of the season to the same squad.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 28

Memphis Grizzlies-Washington Wizards: Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Sunday, Dec. 28, 5:00 p.m. CST, Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Memphis), Monumental

Memphis Grizzlies News / Fadeaway World / December 28

Former Grizzlies Player Returns To College After Winning MVP And Averaging A 25 Point Double-Double In China

It is not often that a professional basketball career bends go back to college, but Kenneth Lofton Jr. is doing exactly that. The former Memphis Grizzlies big man announced on Instagram that he is returning to Louisiana Tech, the school where he first put himself on the national radar.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 27

Five questions ahead of Grizzlies vs. Wizards rematch

The Memphis Grizzlies are hoping to get revenge as they take on the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in the nation's capital. The Grizzlies fell to the Wizards last week at FedEx Forum, but that was while there were multiple Memphis players out with injury, including point guard Ja Morant.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Field Level Media / December 26

Buoyed by Ja Morant's return, Grizzlies glide by Bucks

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and blocked five shots, Cam Spencer added 19 points and Ja Morant made a triumphant return for the Memphis Grizzlies in a 125-104 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Santi Aldama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama steps up GG Jackson support amid trade rumors

Everyone needs an occasional confidence boost from time to time. Whether from a friend or a professional peer in a high-wire field, just hearing the support of others can help a player.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Myles Turner wants no part on Grizzlies’ Ja Morant poster dunk

Ja Morant returned for the Memphis Grizzlies — and he made sure everyone noticed. In a Friday night clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, his comeback arrived with emphasis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Cedric Coward will play vs. Bucks

The Memphis Grizzlies will have Ja Morant available against the Milwaukee Bucks, and that news shifted the outlook before tipoff. Cedric Coward has also been cleared, giving the Grizzlies back an important rotation wing, while the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains sidelined with a right calf strain.

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Santi Aldama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Inconsistent Grizzlies ‘struggling’ to learn one lesson per Santi Aldama

The banged-up Memphis Grizzlies reached Christmas Week still searching for traction, their recent stretch a study in uneven execution, fluctuating availability, and narrow margins.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Grizzlies Slated To Get 2 Starters Back, But Still Extremely Shorthanded

The Memphis Grizzlies could get Ja Morant and Cedric Coward for tonight’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. M0rant and Coward are both considered questionable after sitting out Tuesday’s contest.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 26

Memphis Grizzlies-Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

A pair of teams that have been the subject of scrutiny and speculation since their superstars are reportedly unhappy square off in a post-Christmas clash.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 26

Giannis-less Bucks next for Memphis on Friday

There are few things as helpful as two days off to recharge the brain and body during a marathon season. Most of the league benefited because of the Christmas Day festivities, but now it’s another long stretch until the All-Star break.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Cedric Coward Could Return Friday

The Grizzlies could get a pair of starters back on Friday, having listed point guard Ja Morant and Cedric Coward as questionable to suit up against Milwaukee (Twitter link).

Santi Aldama News / Field Level Media / December 24

Santi Aldama's 37-point effort boosts Grizzlies over Jazz

Santi Aldama scored a career-high-tying 37 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 and GG Jackson scored 18 with nine boards to lead the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 137-128 victory Tuesday over the Utah Jazz.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 16

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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