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Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said he loves that Grizzlies star Ja Morant received his own signature Nike shoe, and he might wear a pair of Morant’s sneakers on the sideline to represent.
The Grizzlies got whole over Christmas, putting their starting five together for the first time since April. It should have been the week the Grizzlies found their answer. Instead, they bring this full team home with more questions.
The Grizzlies point guard will debut his new sneaker, the “Ja 1,” on Christmas, the same day Memphis visits Golden State.
“I’ve been waiting for this game since the schedule came out,” Dillon Brooks said. “I’m happy to play on Christmas. I’ve always wanted to play on Christmas. ... Everyone as a collective group has been waiting for this game.”
Morant and Bane offer their thoughts on Bane’s return and where the Grizzlies stand in the West.
Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim.
Before this holiday-season stretch commences, let’s stop to unwrap the most prominent present each main-roster member of the top-seeded Grizzlies has given us in this opening third of the season.Related story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming road trip for the Grizzlies and the bizarre ejection of Ja Morant on Saturday night.
A seven-game winning streak ended with a perplexing road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were playing without stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey.Related story:
Memphis Tigers point guard Kendric Davis got a text from Ja Morant and Desmond Bane before Saturday’s game telling him to “go be that killer you are.” Davis didn’t have to be told twice, evidently. He scored 27 points as Memphis knocked off unbeaten Auburn.
“Each of us has a particular history, personality, community, set of strengths and weaknesses – and most importantly – heart full of loves. All of these are useful as we sort out how we might fit into Memphis.”
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
As Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies star Ja Morant will receive a signature shoe. The athletic apparel company also recently put out a casting call for a new commercial featuring Morant.
Morant was fined for his actions in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies' 109-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 30 at Target Center.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers goes there when asked about Memphis Grizzlies star guard’s game.
Where do the Grizzlies stand 20 games into the regular season? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington like their chances moving forward in the Western Conference.
Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.Related story:
Ja Morant had a triple-double and tied his career high for assists with 14 in a win Sunday night over the New York Knicks.
Ja Morant planned to give his jersey to Derrick Rose after the game. But following his triple-double in a Memphis win, his father, Tee Morant, asked his son for the game-used jersey, too. Related stories:
Last season in Madison Square Garden, Ja Morant formed a rallying cry for the Grizzlies. It rings true one season later. Sunday, the Grizzlies return to New York.
Ja Morant, who called himself a cyborg, was a participant in the Grizzlies’ morning shootaround four days after spraining his left ankle.
Starting Tuesday night at the FedExForum against the red-hot, high-scoring Sacramento Kings, the Grizzlies are beginning a stretch in which they’ll likely be without Morant/Bane but have Brooks/Jackson. Can they flip the script, and win with defense now? Grizzlies Insider: Kennedy Chandler next in line for MemphisRelated story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what is next for the Memphis Grizzlies after Ja Morant’s ankle injury.
Dillon Brooks kept the Grizzlies in the game for three quarters, but Brooklyn pulled away in the fourth quarter. Related stories:
The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.