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Grizzlies Re-Sign Adama Bal To Hardship Deal

The Grizzlies have re-signed forward Adama Bal following the expiration of his first 10-day contract on Monday night, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

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Ja Morant's Final Walk-Off in Grizzlies' Last Home Game Raises Questions

Ja Morant did not play in the Memphis Grizzlies' final home game on Monday as he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the season in late March.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 7

Memphis Grizzlies Coach Explains Why He’s 'Proud' of the Team Despite Latest Loss Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo chose to look at the positives in their 142-126 home loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. The Memphis Grizzlies knocked down 29 three-pointers, matching an NBA single-game record, going 29-for-59 (49.2 percent) from deep, with all of their nine players converting at least one.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant resurfacing old 2019 tweet fuels final Memphis game rumors

Is this really the end of the Ja Morant era of the Memphis Grizzlies? Over the course of the last few years, the relationship between the star point guard and his team has steadily deteriorated.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Grizzlies nearly break bonkers 3-point NBA record in loss to Cavaliers

To say that the Memphis Grizzlies have given up on the 2025-26 season would be a major understatement. Ever since trading Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline, the Grizzlies organization has only had one thing in mind: lottery balls.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6

Cavs wipe out deficit, extend surge with win over Grizzlies

The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat the host Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 Monday night and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

NCAA National Title Prospects Grizzlies Fans Should Watch

Memphis Grizzlies fans should watch the NCAA national title game closely, as recent history suggests at least one prospect will be prioritized. The participants, Michigan and UConn, have several prospects who fit the types of players Memphis has recently prioritized through the draft.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 6

The Likely Length of a Memphis Grizzlies Rebuild

The Memphis Grizzlies are in the early stages of rebuilding a contender. Pulling off the band-aid is difficult and painful, but going in this direction was the right thing to do because the team was not good enough to win a title. So it begs the question, how long will it take?

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Young Grizzlies Fan Brutally Tells LeBron James to Retire Over His Recent Comments on Memphis

LeBron James took a turn for the controversial during his recent appearance on Bob Does Sports. While aiming for some lighthearted fun, the King made waves by expressing his dislike for playing in Memphis and suggested that the Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 4

2026 NBA Draft: Big Value Remains in the Final Four for the Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost three straight and 8 of their last 10 games. The final four is about to start and there are some prospects in play for Memphis throughout all three possible picks in the draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Memphis Mayor Reacts To LeBron James Calling For Grizzlies To Relocate To Nashville

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James raised eyebrows with his comments about the city of Memphis during an appearance on Bob Does Sports. James made it clear he does not like playing in the city and called for the Memphis Grizzlies to relocate to Nashville.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Grizzlies Match Inauspicious NBA Record With Final Roster Moves Of 2025-26

The Memphis Grizzlies likely can’t wait to put the 2025-26 disastrous campaign behind them. While the Grizzlies 2025-26 season didn’t go anywhere close to the way they probably foresaw, they will at least be in the NBA record books.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 3

The Grizzlies Can’t Afford to Win Another Game

The Memphis Grizzlies should try to not win another game this season. They simply can't afford it. The Grizzlies are 25-51 and currently hold the league's eighth-worst record.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

The Grizzlies’ Final Four Experience Quietly Stands Above the NBA

The NCAA Final Four tips off this weekend, and the Memphis Grizzlies have multiple players who have experience. Three of their four players who played in a Final Four are national champions.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 3

NBA trade idea sends Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to Suns in blockbuster

File this under interesting. Maybe even spicy. A hypothetical NBA trade floated by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley has the Suns landing Ja Morant from the Grizzlies in a deal that would shake up both franchises.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Caldwell-Pope Expected To Exercise $21.6MM Option

Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to exercise his $21.6MM option for the 2026-27 season, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link).

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Grizzlies sign former first-round pick from Duke to 10-day contract

With the 2025-26 season long lost for the Memphis Grizzlies, they are essentially looking towards the future to evaluate which players fit the direction the team is heading towards for the next few years.