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Jaylen Brown shoves Vince Williams Jr. in heated moment vs. Grizzlies

Emotions flared during a preseason game between the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday when Celtics star Jaylen Brown shoved Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr.

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Why Grizzlies’ GG Jackson is looking for ‘payback’ in bounce-back third season

In the NBA, motivation can come from many places. For some, it is a championship ring. For others, an All-Star nod and a max contract. Practically every player keeps certain slights in mind as fuel to the fire though.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opens up about finding ‘purpose’ ahead of Year 13

For some NBA players, basketball is a job. For a cool customer like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it remains a lifelong love affair that began in childhood and continues to grow stronger with each passing season.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

How Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward origin story channels Kobe Bryant’s spirit

The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant.

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The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

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Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 7

With Ja Morant's Injury, Grizzlies Now Have $478 Million Sitting on Bench

The Memphis Grizzlies' disastrous end to the 2024-2025 season has now snowballed into a devastating injury problem that threatens to derail their 2025-26 campaign before it even begins.

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

Cam Spencer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

How Grizzlies’ Cam Spencer used golf, poker to lay foundation for Year 2

For most NBA players, the offseason is a time for rest, individual skill work, and preparing for the grind ahead. For beloved Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer, that preparation included a unique and meaningful trip back to his roots.

Ja Morant News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Ja Morant’s Ankle Injury Adds to Memphis Grizzlies’ Growing Injury Nightmare Upon the 2025-26 Season Starting

The Memphis Grizzlies can’t catch a break. Just when fans thought this season might be different, their electrifying point guard, Ja Morant, went down with a sprained left ankle during practice, leaving everyone wondering if the injury bug would ever stop haunting this franchise.

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Grizzlies Rookie Stays Optimistic After Struggling in NBA Debut vs Pistons

The Memphis Grizzlies opened their 2025 preseason against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, picking up a 128-112 loss in front of their home crowd.

Ja Morant News / NBA Analysis Network / October 7

Ja Morant fails his Memphis Grizzlies goal after six days thanks to latest injury setback

Ja Morant may have jinxed himself on Memphis Grizzlies media day by saying his goal was to play 82 games next season. Ja Morant has gone from being one of the most exciting prospects in the NBA to a frustrating star for fans of the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 7

Preseason opener hints at Grizzlies' bombs-away approach to early season

With Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Zach Edey all out to start the season, bombing away from long range might be a temporary fix for the Grizzlies offense.

Grizzlies' injuries approaching critical mass

The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

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Victor Oladipo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Watch Victor Oladipo’s ‘smooth’ game with Guangzhou Loong-Lions

Victor Oladipo had a great performance during a preseason matchup between the Guangzhou Loong-Lions and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Oladipo’s last presence on a roster was with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 campaign.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 6

Memphis Grizzlies Coach Announces Ja Morant Injury Update

Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo welcomed the questions. Those asking weren't pleased with the answers. After the team announced that Ja Morant suffered a left ankle sprain in practice, Iisalo confirmed that the star point guard's status is "week-to-week." "It was just a basketball play," the coach said.

Ty Jerome News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Another Grizzlies player does a gun celebration during game

One of the newest Memphis Grizzlies players is already getting in on the meme. Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome went viral for his interesting celebration during his team’s preseason game against the Detroit Pistons.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama helping push NBA’s Europe agenda while eyeing Desmond Bane rematch

The NBA’s push toward global expansion has slowly moved from aspiration to reality. Commissioner Adam Silver has long championed international growth, and now teams are experiencing what that vision looks like in practice.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Kendrick Perkins vents frustrations with Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s career fall off

Former NBA center and analyst Kendrick Perkins reminded everyone of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s All-Star years, when he was projected to be the face of the association.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / October 6

Grizzlies' injuries approaching critical mass

The Grizzlies were already facing a big challenge in the Western Conference with two starters out to begin the season. Now, that number is likely up to three.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama impressive in team's preseason opener

Draymond Green is in midseason form — but not in a good way

Questions the Warriors must answer heading into a 'Last Dance' season

Lakers HC shares one change he made in the offseason

Thunder’s Nikola Topic will have to wait a little longer to make NBA debut

Hawks would be foolish to let this defensive stalwart slip away

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / October 6