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Memphis is gutted for Ja Morant. Let’s hope he can maintain his joy.
Everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star’s season-ending shoulder injury and its impact on the Grizzlies going forward.Related story:
Drew Hill
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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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant out for season after tear in shoulder
Morant will undergo season-ending surgery and is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Turning the corner? Jackson doesn’t want to ‘jinx’ it
The Memphis Grizzlies are staying humble as they try to climb their way out of the bottom of the West.
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Memphis Grizzlies That’s the formula: Minus Morant, Grizzlies storm back to beat Suns
The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant out with shoulder injury vs. Suns
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant woke up with a sore shoulder following the team’s win over the Lakers.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies pass gut check, pull out late win over Lakers
The Grizzlies stars took turns planting daggers in the fourth quarter against Los Angeles.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja vs. Wemby, play-in hopes on the ropes
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip ahead
Good, sustainable starts are going to be critical for the Grizzlies on an important three-game road trip, according to Desmond Bane.
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Memphis GrizzliesJa Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26.
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Grizzlies comeback falls short against Raptors
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies comeback falls short against Raptors
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short.
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Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
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Memphis GrizzliesRaptors’ Darko Rajakovic on Grizzlies stop: ‘I love the city of Memphis’
Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors.
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Darko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistant
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Memphis Grizzlies No surprise here: Ja Morant gets poster dunk in win over Spurs, Wembanyama
Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama, starting a sequence that put the Spurs away in the fourth quarter on Tuesday.
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Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excuses
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Memphis GrizzliesDarko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistant
Jaren Jackson Jr. said former assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, now with the Raptors, always knew how to motivate him.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis enters opportunistic window for postseason hopes
With Ja Morant questionable due to an illness, the Grizzlies begin a critical stretch of games against likely playoff teams.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excuses
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
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December 2023
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ defense disappoints in third straight loss
The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 49% or better in each of their last three games.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies dominated on glass in loss to Clippers
Illness has smacked Memphis hard over the last few weeks. The Grizzlies were out-rebounded 54-33 in a loss to the Clippers on Friday night.
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Memphis Grizzlies Morant will be available Friday; Kennard and Rose are nearing a return
Ja Morant was not listed on the Grizzlies injury report ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies win streak ends at Denver without Morant
The Denver Nuggets ended the Grizzlies’ four-game winning streak as Ja Morant sat out with an illness.
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Box score: Nuggets 142, Grizzlies 105
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis enters opportunistic window for postseason hopes
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Memphis Grizzlies Marcus Smart helps Grizzlies win thriller over Pelicans
Marcus Smart made critical winning plays in his return from a foot sprain that had sidelined him since mid-November.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pelicans 115 (OT)
Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Ja Morant averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in his first three games this season.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?
Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court.
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Memphis GrizzliesIt takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant makes triumphant return to FedExForum with win over Pacers
In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radio
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