It remains to be seen if Trae Young even suits up for the Atlanta Hawks again, but it’s a near certainty he’ll be in another uniform when the NBA trade deadline comes and goes on Feb.
The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record.
During a season in which Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has missed approximately half of the team's 35 games due to injury, teammates seem to be joining him on the sidelines on a consistent basis.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in the middle of the pack in the NBA, but they continue to struggle against teams with better records. That was evident in the team's recent losses to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road.
The Memphis Grizzlies are joining teams like the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers who have been besieged by injuries and most experiencing Murphy’s Law in the NBA.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
There was no moment where this game felt settled, even when the Lakers were in front. Every small surge came with resistance, every cushion felt temporary, and the Grizzlies made sure nothing came easy.
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies suffered their third straight loss on Friday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 128-121. The good news for the Grizzlies is that they have an opportunity to quickly avenge that loss as they face off against the Lakers in a rematch on Sunday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies have one more chance to salvage their miniseries with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It will also be the third and final encounter of the year, and so far, the Purple and Gold are up 2-0.
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. didn't have the greatest start to a season. He's still trying to pick up the pieces from his low start, averaging just 18.6 points per game so far this season, which is far lower than what we've seen from him in the past.
The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2025–26 NBA season without high expectations following significant roster changes, but the year has still not gone according to plan.
They have been the Memphis mediocrities this season. The Grizzlies have been the definition of an NBA stuck in the middle, one that withers the weaklings but peters out against the powers.
Ja Morant’s frustration boiled over again, and this time it was aimed squarely at his own bench. Early in the first quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Ja Morant attacked the rim, absorbed contact from Deandre Ayton, and lost the ball out of bounds.
The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that the team has signed center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract using an injury hardship exception.
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be nearing a return. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said earlier this week that Oubre, sidelined since Nov. 14 with a sprained left knee, may be able to return during Philadelphia’s current road trip.
12:20 pm: Koloko’s second 10-day deal is official, according to the Grizzlies (Twitter link). The contract will run through January 11, covering Memphis’ next six games.
The Memphis Grizzlies came up short Tuesday night at FedExForum, falling 139-136 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that featured late drama and another breakout performance from rookie Cedric Coward.
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.
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.