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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.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Jaren Jackson Jr. teases long-term future with Memphis Grizzlies

After a season-ending sweep in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies’ future is murkier than ever. And so may be Jaren Jackson Jr.’s.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA Analysis Network / April 27

Memphis Grizzlies must avoid key Jaren Jackson Jr mistake to start inevitable rebuild

The Memphis Grizzlies proved that they are still several pieces away from competing in the Western Conference. Looking at the Western Conference standings, it’s hard to imagine the Memphis Grizzlies, as they are currently contending, rivaling any of the teams ahead of them in the standings.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 27

Former Spartan Struggles in Playoff Series Sweep

Former Michigan State Spartans center Jaren Jackson Jr. went back to the NBA playoffs for the fourth time in his six-year career with the Memphis Grizzlies, but it was a short-lived stint in the postseason.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / NBA Analysis Network / April 27

Jaren Jackson Jr accepts blame for Memphis Grizzlies elimination, says they ‘honestly’ could have beaten OKC

A season filled with ups and downs is finally in the books for the Memphis Grizzlies. The curtain has dropped for the Memphis Grizzlies in this 2024-25 campaign, as they were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first-round series.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 26

Grizzlies Coach Sends Blunt Message Regarding Future With Team

The Memphis Grizzlies were the second seed in the Western Conference heading into the All-Star break, with All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way and Ja Morant battling injuries.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Why Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey hold keys to potential comeback vs. Thunder

It’s too late in the season to get cute with the scouting reports. The best shot at winning a postseason game and Tuomas Iisalo securing the full-time Memphis Grizzlies job is by granting Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 24

Former Michigan State Star In a Must-Win Scenario

Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. is in a must-win situation as the Memphis Grizzlies are down 2-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Thunder's Big Three lead OKC to commanding Game 2 win over Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were the stars in another big Thunder win.

Watch: Ja Morant goes viral for sweet gravity-defying block in Game 2

Pascal Siakam gets the last laugh in Pacers' Game 2 win over Bucks

Watch: Fan trolls Giannis Antetokounmpo with 'free-throw clock'

Watch: Bucks-Pacers Game 2 gets heated after hard foul to Pascal Siakam

Doc Rivers has stern message after Bucks go down 0-2 to Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. drains 3 off beautiful Ja Morant behind-the-back pass

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are facing an uphill battle amid their first-round series in the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the heavily favored and No.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 22

Ja Morant's Message to Jaren Jackson Jr. Before Grizzlies-Thunder Game 2

It is hard for many teams to recover from a 51-point loss, especially when it comes in Game 1 of a grueling seven-game series against the best team in the NBA.

NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 22

Former Spartan Must Have Bounce-Back Game in NBA Playoffs

Former Michigan State Spartans power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. recently suffered his worst offensive performance of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies in game one of the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 22

Memphis Grizzlies: ESPN Analyst Absolutely Disses Jaren Jackson Jr. Ahead of Game 2 Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had a poor performance in the team’s 131-80 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder last Sunday, prompting ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to go on a rant about him.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 21

ESPN Star Bashes Memphis Grizzlies All-Star

While teams like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers enjoyed their wins on Sunday, there's no doubt that the Memphis Grizzlies are going to want to erase the thought of what happened to them on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 19

Jaren Jackson Jr. lauds Memphis Grizzlies player who played key role in play-in win against Mavericks, ‘We ask for a lot from him…’

The Memphis Grizzlies made use of their second chance to qualify for the playoffs as they secured a dominant 120-106 win against the Dallas Mavericks. It was a great game from start to end for the Memphis Grizzlies, a complete opposite to their earlier loss against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19

Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. light up Mavs in play-in win

Grizzlies' Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. light up Mavericks in play-in win

The win gave the Grizzlies the No. 8 seed and a first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Watch: Grizzlies' Ja Morant goes airborne for ridiculous putback dunk vs. Mavs

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 17

Green Gets Better of Jackson Jr. in Spartan Playoff Clash

A pair of former Michigan State Spartans met in the opening matchup of the NBA Playoffs as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Grizzlies Notes: Play-In, Morant, Jackson, First-Round Pick

The Grizzlies had a 35-16 record at the trade deadline, but finished the season on a 13-18 run and lost their first play-in game on Tuesday vs. Golden State.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 16

Warriors hold off Grizzlies, nab West's No. 7 seed

Jimmy Butler III scored 38 points and Stephen Curry added 37 and the Golden State Warriors earned the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in round on Tuesday night at San Francisco.

Warriors benefit from yet another postseason ankle sprain

Watch: Ja Morant passes to himself off the backboard

Jimmy Butler pulls cold move on Zach Edey during play-in game

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 15

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Addresses Criticism Before Warriors-Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies kick off the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night in San Francisco, as both teams will see this as a must-win opportunity to not only avoid a second game but avoid a first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The 'Active NBA players with 100-block seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to record 100 or more blocks in a single season can you name in six five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2

Massive Curry performance lifts Warriors to fifth place in West

Massive Stephen Curry performance lifts Warriors to fifth place in West

The Golden State Warriors could have finished Tuesday night in fifth place with a win, or fallen all the way to eighth with a loss. Stephen Curry simply refused to let them lose.

Pacers officially clinch postseason berth without even playing

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