Unhealthy, depleted Grizzlies blasted by Celtics
One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.
The team could have the shooting guard Grayson Allen in the starting lineup Friday despite leaving Wednesday’s game with an ankle sprain.
The Grizzlies point guard is popping up all over town, whether at the zoo or the Edge District. His growing superstardom is making him a collectible value, too.
The four-man bench came up big, with every available Memphis player on the court for at least 19 minutes.
The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones.
The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
The veteran guard has played in 272 NBA games since 2014, and is averaging five points and four assists for his career.
The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half for James, though the bench had another encouraging performance.
While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates.
The Grizzlies should have a chance to compete against an easier schedule this week.
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the latest on the Grizzlies injury report and set expectations for the team as they wait for the stars to return.
Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.
The Cavaliers took advantage of Grizzlies miscues to win a close game between two depleted teams Thursday night. Related Story: Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s game Related Story: Box score: Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90
Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test. Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110
Xavier Tillman Sr. will have an expanded role to fill if Jonas Valanciunas misses time due to health and safety protocols.
When the NBA decided to start its season in late December, the league knew that coronavirus protocols presented a serious challenge to playing games. Some might be postponed. Some might be canceled.
The Grizzlies had a franchise-record 80 points in the paint and outscored Minnesota 38-17 in the final quarter to erase a double-digit deficit.
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins expects the recovery of the team’s star players in this order: Ja Morant, Justise Winslow, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down how the Grizzlies have done it and what to expect from the Memphis rotation moving forward.
The team is staying alive in the way-too-early playoff outlook even as it plays without its stars.
The Grizzlies partnered with FedEx, Feed the Children and the Women’s Foundation to help provide food, household items and school supplies to 1,200 families in need.
The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota.
Just 18 days after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain, the point guard is back in the lineup.
Morant looked to be in good form with 17 points and six assists after 18 days out of action with an ankle sprain.
Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.