Grizzlies podcast: Brooks boos, Morant in court and on court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant.
Topic: Ja Morant
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December 2023
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Calkins: Morant says he’s been ‘counting the days’ — just like the rest of us
Ja Morant spoke to the media Friday. It wasn’t some raw apology press conference. But he said all the right things. He said he is learning to “protect his peace.” If the man can do that, good things will surely follow.
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Ja Morant talks about his return
The NBA All-Star point guard feels guilty for the poor start the Grizzlies have had this season. He is excited to get back on the court with his teammates.
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Morant hearing: Trainer says high school player was mad he was losing
In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video.
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Follow the third day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings.
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‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings
Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight
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Follow the first day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the first day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Follow the second day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the second day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings
Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight
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Herrington: In praise of Desmond Bane, the one constant in a so-far turbulent Grizzlies season
Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins says Grizzlies fans deserve better
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Calkins: Will Ja win in court? Is a basketball a lethal weapon? Also, what in the world is going on?
It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.
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Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight
“He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game.
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Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season.
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Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
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Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis roster shuffle incoming
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.
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November 2023
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What is wrong with the Grizzlies? It’s not what you think
An examination of the NBA’s tracking data shows responsibility for the Grizzlies 3-13 start can’t be placed on one person’s shoulders.
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Jenkins throws Morant ‘in the fire’ as his return gets closer
Taylor Jenkins said he threw Ja Morant into the fire with the first and second teams on Tuesday at practice. Morant’s return is three weeks away.
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Grizzlies schedule updates; pick up games vs. Detroit, Minnesota
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Assault charges dropped against Ja Morant’s friend Davonte Pack
The charge stemmed from a fight involving him, Morant and college basketball player Joshua Holloway in July 2022. The fight was allegedly over a pickup game of basketball at a house Morant owns in Eads.
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This Week in Memphis: Two years since Young Dolph’s death; City Council runoffs are here
Also happening this week: A verdict is expected on whether Ja Morant can use the state’s self-defense immunity statute in a lawsuit over a fight at a pickup basketball game.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis snaps losing streak
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies secured their first win of the season on Sunday night.
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October 2023
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Zion Williamson: Ja Morant will come back from suspension ‘better than ever’
“I don’t have anything negative to say about Ja — I never will,” Pelicans star Zion Williamson said of Ja Morant. “That’s my brother. We all live and we learn. And I can’t wait to see him back on the court.”
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NBPA, league ‘moving forward’ with Morant suspension still at 25 games
After the NBPA released an initial statement in June that claimed the suspension was “excessive and inappropriate,” both sides appear to be moving forward with the number already in place.
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Grizzlies frontcourt extremely thin for season opener vs. Pelicans
The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama when the season begins.
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Herrington: As season opens, shaken Grizzlies must reinvent themselves on the fly
When the Grizzlies take the court Wednesday, it will do so without three of what would have been its top seven players, together accounting for $60 million of the team’s $150 million in player salary. How will the team refashion themselves on the fly?
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Grizzlies Insider: Despite Ja Morant suspension, ticket sales still on the rise for Memphis
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Poll results: If not Ja Morant, who is Memphis’ biggest star?
The Daily Memphian polled readers on its site and on social media about who should be considered our biggest star.
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Who do you think is the biggest Memphis star since Elvis?
Who is the biggest star Memphis has had since Elvis? Weigh in.
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