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Dillon Brooks is a tenacious defender and a supremely confident trash talker. But in the playoffs, his brash rhetoric tends to blow up in his face.

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2026 Slam Dunk Contest Gets More Grizzlies Hype

This week, Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. appeared on Get Up to discuss his team’s First Round elimination and a season as a whole. While the entire segment is worth watching, one statement was particularly interesting.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Ja Morant Sends Clear Thunder Message After Grizzlies Get Swept

The Memphis Grizzlies' postseason run concluded with a 4-0 sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Despite the early exit, Grizzlies star Ja Morant remained defiant during his exit interview, suggesting that the series outcome could have been different had he not suffered a hip injury in Game 3.

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How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 30

Scotty Pippen Jr. Reacts to Controversial Ja Morant Statement

The Memphis Grizzlies' 2024-25 season was definitely a disappointment. Looking at their record improvement from a season ago without context, you would disagree, but their second half of the season collapse, paired with an embarrassing showing in the playoffs, was surely disappointing.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Fastbreak on SI / April 29

Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant's Cryptic Social Media Post Goes Viral

On Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies had their season come to an when they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their first-round series. Ja Morant was unable to play in the game (after getting hurt in Game 3).

Zach Edey News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Zach Edey Sends Clear Message After Grizzlies Get Swept

The Memphis Grizzlies' 2024-25 season concluded with a disappointing first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a promising start, the team faced setbacks, including the mid-season dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins and a late-season injury to star guard Ja Morant.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why Grizzlies stars are just kidding themselves on Thunder take

Why Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant are just kidding themselves with bold Thunder claim

Despite being swept at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, multiple members of the team feel they could have stacked up with the title hopefuls.

Ja Morant makes bold five-word claim about Thunder-Grizzlies series

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Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Pistons trade proposal lands Ja Morant in offseason after Grizzlies eliminated

Ja Morant’s name has been thrown around as one that could be put on the trade block all season long. Morant, of course, struggled through injuries and suspensions that limited him to nine games in 2023-24.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

What Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies had to admit after ugly Thunder sweep

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the NBA Playoffs with hopes of making noise as a young, hungry team. Instead, Jaren Jackson Jr. was among many handed a harsh reality check by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed a first-round sweep with a dominant performance that left EVP Zach Kleiman searching for answers.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

How Grizzlies Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr. can ‘reach ceiling’ after NBA Playoffs run

The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with Ja Morant rumors already but there is reason for optimism after being swept by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Zach Kleiman News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman Wants More Dog and Grit Next Season

The Memphis Grizzlies were the first team to be sent home in these playoffs after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a four-game sweep. With a truly disappointing season behind them, the Grizzlies head into the offseason with plenty of flaws and questions to address.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Jaren Jackson Jr. Sends Clear Message About Future With Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies face a crucial offseason after a disappointing first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Once considered a rising power in the Western Conference, Memphis was plagued by setbacks throughout the year, including injuries to key players and the midseason firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28