Mirror, mirror: Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says offseason is for reflection
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said he’s proud of the steps Ja Morant has taken since March. He also discussed the upcoming offseason and plans for injured players.
Topic: Ja Morant
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April 2023
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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wants to be better on and off the court
Ja Morant said his next step as a leader of the Grizzlies is better decision making off the court and leading by example on it. “However I attack any situation, I know my guys will follow,” he said.
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Calkins: Lakers teach a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn?
The Los Angeles Lakers humiliated Memphis Friday to win their playoff series, 4-2. It could turn out to be a “pivotal” moment for the Grizzlies. But only if they treat it as such.
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Grizzlies fan starts Twitter movement, remixes iconic 2016 LeBron James meme
A Grizzlies fan on Twitter has put a Memphis spin on an iconic NBA meme.
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Calkins: Desmond Bane says the Grizz are ‘going to be back’ for Game 7. Who are we to doubt?
Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.
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Morant says Memphis not frustrated by Game 3
“It’s a lot of positive things we can get out of that performance. We fought back! That’s the No. 1 thing. We are a very resilient group. We always bounce back after a tough loss or a tough game,” Morant said.
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Ja Morant announced as starter in Game 3
Ja Morant’s availability for Game 3 in the Memphis Grizzlies playoff series is updated.
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Ja Morant improving, will be questionable for Game 3
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was a full participant in a non-contact practice on Friday and he will be listed as questionable with a hand injury for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis has uphill fight against Lakers
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 1 loss and what Memphis will need to do to even the series with Los Angeles.
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Ja Morant out for Game 2 vs. Lakers
Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not play on Wednesday night against the Lakers in Game 2. He re-aggravated a right hand injury in Game 1.
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Calkins: Will Ja Morant play? Maybe! Here’s the reason for hope, either way.
Will Ja Morant play in Game 2? That’s the mystery of the moment. But however it turns out, there is fresh reason for hope.
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Ja Morant’s status: Grizzlies will make Lakers play guessing game
The Grizzlies did not have definitive answers on Ja Morant’s availability for Game 2. They would rather make the Lakers guess. If Morant is out, Tyus Jones will be ready.
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Herrington: With Ja Morant a question and Anthony Davis dominating, Grizzlies face tough Game 2 test
If Ja Morant’s injury wasn’t the story of the outcome of Game 1, it’s still the lead story for the rest-of-series outlook.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘disappointed,’ ‘p----- off,’ by Game 1 effort
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Calkins: Morant says Game 2 ‘in jeopardy.’ Game 1 was a total loss.
The Grizzlies lost the game and they lost Ja Morant. On a no good, very bad day at FedExForum.
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Ja Morant leaves game with hand injury
Ja Morant left Game 1 of the Grizzlies’ playoff series with the Lakers with a hand injury.
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Nike announces Ja 1 release date
“It’s a shoe for underdogs who have the dog in them, kicks for anyone who has been underrated or overlooked, who’s been told they’re too small or their dreams too big,” Ja Morant said.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows Lakers respect, but series is destined to heat up
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Calkins: Morant won’t find redemption in a lawsuit. He’ll find it on the court.
Ja Morant filed a countersuit against Joshua Holloway. Which is certainly his legal right. But if he wants his reputation, he doesn’t need more lawyers. He just needs to beat LeBron James.
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Herrington: The Lakers bring bigger stars to this series, the Grizzlies meet them with more
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Ja Morant files countersuit against teenager
In new court filings, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he is the victim of slander, battery and assault after an alleged fight at his home with a teenager during a pickup basketball game. Morant said the teenager, who previously sued him, could have ended his career by throwing a basketball at his face.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies have an unprecedented opportunity before them. They just have to beat LeBron.
Dillon Brooks said he “wouldn’t mind” playing LeBron James in a seven-game series. Well, duh. The Grizzlies have a chance to bounce James from the playoffs and redefine themselves in the process. Who wouldn’t mind doing that?
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The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies’ season: Nos. 25-1
As the Memphis Grizzlies prep for the playoffs, here is part two of a look back to the best moments from the 2022-23 season.
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The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies' season: Nos. 50-26
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponent
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The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies’ season: Nos. 50-26
Part 1 of the top moments from this year’s season.
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Calkins: Memphis law enforcement has real problems. Not one of them is Ja Morant.
Is it a scandal that law enforcement officials didn’t throw themselves into investigating a superstar basketball player whose behavior was plainly over the line? No. It would have been unusual if they had.
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Taylor Jenkins: ‘We shouldn’t have any concerns’ about Morant injury
Grizz fans were concerned Friday night when the superstar point guard went to the locker room early in the first quarter with an apparent hand injury.
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Amended suit revives complaints against Ja Morant
Identity of victim revealed in alleged assault in pickup game at Morant’s house last summer. In the past, the victim’s mother sued Memphis-Shelby County Schools over a bullying incident that involved her daughter.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis says keeping Jackson out of foul trouble is team effort
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March 2023
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Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s offense and All-NBA stakes
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s rise in offensive production, the close All-NBA race among guards and how Luke Kennard quickly became a fan favorite in Memphis.
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