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Ja Morant Answers How Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Role Changes After Injury Return

The Memphis Grizzlies will look slightly different heading into next season, especially after the departure of Desmond Bane via his offseason trade to the Orlando Magic.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant teases secret pair of Nike Ja 3s amid WNBA ‘love’

Another NBA regular season is just around the corner and the Memphis Grizzlies were stirring up the excitement during Media Day. Of course, much like the Nike Ja 3 is perhaps the most sought-after sneaker currently on the market, Ja Morant was a man in demand before training camp opened.

Zach Edey News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 30

Zach Edey Gives Promising Update Amid Injury Recovery

The Memphis Grizzlies took a chance on 7-foot-4 Canadian center Zach Edey with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 draft, and he did not disappoint. In his rookie season, Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game through 65 appearances and 55 starts, shooting 58% from the field.

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Cedric Coward News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 29

Cedric Coward Receives Glowing Reviews During Grizzlies Media Day

The Memphis Grizzlies, alongside most of the teams around the NBA, held their media day on Monday. With a lot of injury concerns around the team, especially after the announcements surrounding Zach Edey, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Brandon Clarke, there's definitely a reason for fans to be worried heading into the beginning of next season.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / September 29

Three big questions Grizzlies must answer in a transitional season

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Grizzlies announce injury updates on handful of players

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Grizzlies player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era of basketball in the 2025-26 season. After years of building around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane, the front office made a bold statement this offseason: it was time to shift gears.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 28

How NBA Star Ja Morant's Trip to China Changed His Mindset

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been through some ups and downs in his NBA career. He rose to stardom after being the second pick in the 2019 NBA draft and leading the young Grizzlies to the playoffs early in his tenure.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 28

How Zach Edey, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Injuries Affect NBA Opening Week Game

The Memphis Grizzlies have been ravaged by injuries over the past couple of seasons, and their 2025-2026 campaign is already looking concerning. Memphis announced that both Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr., the two formidable frontcourt big men, will most likely be sidelined as the Grizzlies open up against the New Orleans Pelicans and beyond.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

3 Key Rotation Players, Including 2 Starters, To Miss Start Of Regular Season, How Will Grizzlies Replace Them?

The Memphis Grizzlies had a nice bounce-back campaign in 2024-25. One year after having their season ravaged by injuries, the Grizzlies won 48 games and earned the No.

Ja Morant News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

Ja Morant to Negotiate Next NBA Contract Without an Agent

Ja Morant is a star of the Memphis Grizzlies and is about to make one of the biggest decisions of his career, negotiating his next NBA contract. However, this time there is a twist.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

How Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies can bridge injury gap with two lowkey additions

Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies face a challenging start to the 2025-26 NBA season with key frontcourt players Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke sidelined due to injury.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

Why Grizzlies are betting on Santi Aldama amid injury crisis

An office phone rings, the news breaks, and a season’s trajectory shifts in an instant. For Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies, the summer of 2025 was a chorus of such alerts, each one carrying a blow to the rotations.

Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / September 26

What Happened to Zach Edey, When Will the Grizzlies Star Return to Action?

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason took a hit in June when Zach Edey sprained his left ankle during a training session. The setback quickly turned serious, leading to surgery to stabilize the injury and early projections that he’d miss the start of the season.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / EssentiallySports / September 26

What Happened to Jaren Jackson Jr, When Will the Grizzlies Star Return to Action?

The Memphis Grizzlies had hoped to bounce back this year following two disappointing seasons, where they were either riddled with injuries or faced internal problems, leading to the firing of their coach with just nine games left in the season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 26

NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke, Mavs

Bad news for the Blazers: Scoot Henderson has gone down with a torn left hamstring, the team announced. The third-year guard suffered the injury during a workout this week and is expected to be sidelined from basketball activities for four-to-eight weeks.

Brandon Clarke News / Field Level Media / September 26

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke set for knee procedure

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address knee synovitis and is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks, ESPN reported on Friday.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / September 26

Grizzlies announce injury updates on handful of players

The Grizzlies provided updates on multiple players.

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Scottie Pippen Remains Away From Family on Special Day While Heartfelt Messages Pour In

Robbin to Michael Jordan’s Bulls team turns 60 today. The new generation of fans remembers Scottie Pippen for his ever-changing stance on The Last Dance documentary and his relationship with MJ.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 25

Grizzlies Offseason Addition Brings Championship Pedigree

This offseason, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a 32-year-old shooting guard with two NBA championship rings. While his offensive numbers dipped in his brief stint with the Orlando Magic, Caldwell-Pope adds value to the team.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Back in Black: Grizzlies Mark 25th Anniversary with Classic Jerseys

The Memphis Grizzlies are going back to their roots for a milestone celebration. As the franchise marks its 25th season in the Bluff City, the team is bringing back the bold black uniforms that first turned heads during the 2001–02 campaign, its inaugural season in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hardwood Heroics / September 23

'It’s Really Positionless' – Former Memphis Grizzlies Star Makes Observation About the Modern NBA

Positionless basketball has been around the NBA for some time. While some teams continue to search for the ideal recipe, it has assisted the majority of teams in winning titles.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Grizzlies Rookie Has Been ‘Letting The Wolves Out’

Even if the Memphis Grizzlies still feel like they’re good in the West, they aren’t going to be hibernating this winter. The fact of the matter is that they haven’t been able to get past the first round of the NBA Playoffs since 2022.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward's status is revealed

A partially torn rotator cuff limited Coward to six games at Washington State last season.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17

'I’m Progressing the Right Way' – Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. Drops Important Update After Toe Surgery

Jaren Jackson Jr. could likely have enough time to prepare for the team’s preseason camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, as the Memphis Grizzlies star seems to be doing well with his rehab.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / September 17

3 Players the Memphis Grizzlies Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies put together a solid season last year that saw them finish eighth in the Western Conference standings, though they were unable to make it out of the first round as they got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.