Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. have special plans for All-Star break
The pressure is on to deliver, but not necessarily on the basketball court.
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 Grizzlies Insider: All-Star break coming at ‘right time’ for Memphis
Ja Morant and Taylor Jenkins said the All-Star break will be a welcomed reset for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis Grizzlies Rising Stars: Grizzlies’ Kenneth Lofton Jr. has ‘inertia,’ ‘immaculate’ touch
Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s Rising Stars teammates said he has physics on his side. The Grizzlies’ two-way player is confident his game is growing.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. voted vice president of NBA players association
Jaren Jackson Jr. was nominated by teammate Steven Adams, and then voted by his peers as an NBPA vice president. He is following the footsteps of his mother, director of operations for the Women’s National Basketball Players Association.
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Memphis GrizzliesMedia day madness: All-Star weekend a high point for Morant-Jackson duo
Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are playing on the NBA’s biggest stage this weekend. Here are all their best quotes from All-Star media day.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. share All-Star game spotlight
In the first All-Star game to feature two Memphis Grizzlies players, the franchise got the moment that it wanted and more.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks vacation, All-Star outfits
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: All-Stars, Ja Raffe and grandmas
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, potential playoff matchups and the annual update to the Grizzlies Glossary.
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Memphis Grizzlies Mount 12Skii: At All-Star weekend, Nike makes Ja Morant center stage
Nike constructed a 30-foot mountain-like sculpture in the heart of Salt Lake City to host a pop-up shop for Ja Morant’s signature shoes and other Morant-themed merchandise.
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Memphis Grizzlies Steven Adams not ready to return as Grizzlies eye regular season close
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Steven Adams has not started 5-on-5 play while he recovers from a knee injury he sustained on Jan. 22. Adams is not expected to play Thursday in Philadelphia.
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As Grizzlies return, the competition is tougher and questions grow
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Examining two national television narratives
The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.
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Memphis Grizzlies 76ers snatch win from Grizzlies in final minute
Memphis led every minute from the 10:38 mark of the first quarter until it slipped away in the final 39 seconds.
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Box score: Philadelphia 110, Memphis 105
Grizzlies Insider: Examining two national television narratives
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Scheduling positions Memphis well for No. 2 seed
The Memphis Grizzlies have the easiest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to opponent win percentage. But the next two weeks will be a tough test for Ja Morant and company.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies updates: Return target for Adams, Aldama’s swag, Kennard’s belt
The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip.
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Grizzlies Insider: Scheduling positions Memphis well for No. 2 seed
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant’s triple-double powers Grizzlies over Lakers
Ja Morant set a franchise record with 28 points in the third quarter and finished with a 39-point triple-double.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant partners with Powerade for new commercial
Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023.
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Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins, Ja Morant speak on NBA probe of Morant acquaintances
A report from The Athletic states that Ja Morant’s acquaintances confronted members of the Pacers’ traveling party near the team’s bus in the loading area of FedExForum after the Grizzlies’ Jan. 29 victory.
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Memphis Grizzlies Xavier Tillman’s play has created a dilemma. Will he go back to sitting out?
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ dominant third quarter beats Rockets, snaps road losing streak
The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish.
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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99
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Xavier Tillman’s play has created a dilemma. Will he go back to sitting out?
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: For Memphis, ‘the real test is on the road’
Can the Grizzlies get a signature road win? Memphis has beaten only three winning teams on the road this season, all before the start of the new year.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: March playoff picture
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the challenging schedule ahead and how the playoff picture looks at the moment for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks sounds off on technical foul leading to suspension
Dillon Brooks said the technical foul issued Friday that will lead to his one-game suspension was unfair and was because “I’m Dillon Brooks.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies teammates say Brandon Clarke injury ‘emotional,’ ‘extremely tough’
The Memphis locker room was emotional after the injury occurred Friday night in Denver.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fade in fourth quarter, fall to Denver Nuggets
The Grizzlies were outscored 33-17 during the fourth quarter in a loss at the Nuggets on Friday night.
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Grizzlies teammates say Brandon Clarke injury ‘emotional,' ‘extremely tough'
Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks sounds off on technical foul leading to suspension
Box score: Nuggets 113, Grizzlies 97
Grizzlies star Ja Morant will wear protective mask for ‘weeks’
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies star Ja Morant will wear protective mask for ‘weeks’
Memphis point guard suffered a nasal fracture going for a steal against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
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