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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?

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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 / 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 '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

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.

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.

Ja Morant 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.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 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).

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.

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.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

There are certain cities that professional athletes love traveling to. And there are others they don't.

Luka Doncic to undergo MRI after suffering injury in Lakers' 43-point loss

Kon Knueppel, Collin Gillespie make history in Hornets' win

One NBA head coach may be in danger of getting fired soon

Notable update emerges about Warriors HC Steve Kerr's future

Paul Pierce explains why NBA surpassed MLB in global popularity

Is Amar'e Stoudemire the new standard for the Hall of Fame?

Brandon Clarke News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke gets arrested on drug, fleeing charges

A new Memphis Grizzlies player has gotten himself into trouble this week. Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke was arrested and booked in Cross County, Ark., according to a report by The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

LeBron James makes savage remarks about Grizzlies in profane rant: 'I might have pulled an Eli Manning'

LeBron James seems to have a fairly low opinion of one particular NBA franchise.

LeBron James has been linked to an intriguing new team

LeBron James free agency: Cavs reunion remains cleanest, most natural path

LeBron James sets another record, passes Kareem for most total wins

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 2

Cedric Coward’s Rookie Year Was Better Than You Think

It has been a rough year for Grizzlies fans this season. The organization went through a ton of turmoil, including Ja Morant's availability and trade rumors, losing Zach Edey for the year, and trading away Jaren Jackson Jr.

Brandon Clarke News / Hoops Wire / April 1

Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke arrested on drug, speeding charges

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on multiple charges, including speeding and possession of a controlled substance, according to local authorities.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1