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March 2023
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Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant returns to Memphis Grizzlies
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Calkins: On an emotional night at FedExForum, Ja Morant starts his journey back
Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night.
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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant returns to cheers in win over Rockets
After an eight-game suspension and one more on the sideline, Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant dropped in 17 points with five assists in a 130-125 Grizzlies victory that clinched the Southwest division title.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is back. But he’s ‘uncomfortable’ in his return.
Ja Morant may be back — but he’s not exactly himself. Given everything that has happened in his life lately, isn’t that a good thing?
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Ja Morant discusses mental health ahead of return
The superstar guard stepped behind a microphone for the first time since rejoining the Memphis Grizzlies following a suspension for conduct detrimental to the league.
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Herrington: Morant is set to return, but the Grizzlies weren’t just waiting around
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Ja Morant’s back, and his teammates show the love
Dillon Brooks said Ja Morant offered to come off the bench because his teammates are grooving so well in his absence. Brooks told him that isn’t happening.
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Dominant fourth quarter completes Grizzlies comeback over Mavs
Box score: Grizzlies 112, Mavericks 108
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis not concerned with playoff seeding
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Morant to return; Grizzlies held steady without him
A funny thing happened in Morant’s absence, or maybe didn’t happen: While Morant’s season was sidetracked, the team’s was not.
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Wherever it goes from here, Ja Morant’s story is only beginning
While Ja Morant’s image has taken a hit, experts say a forgiving public when it comes to sports figures gives him plenty of opportunity to change the narrative.
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Grizzlies announce that Ja Morant will not play Monday
Morant is eligible to return to the team on Monday, March 20, after serving an eight-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league, but the team announced that he will not play against the Mavericks.
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Social Club: Basketball fans show support for Ja Morant
Bill Nye dances to a song from a Memphis rapper and another debuts an Apple Music short documentary.
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Conaway: Ja not the first to pay price fame demands
“Few of us, and certainly not this writer, can truly know the gift of immense talent and the impact of fame and mountains of money at age 23.”
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Morant expresses regret to family, team in full ESPN interview
In the full interview, Ja Morant said the negative publicity has been tough on him because he knows that his parents raised him right.
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Ja Morant expresses remorse in ESPN interview, return plans in place
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addresses what’s next for the team’s star point guard.
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Ja Morant suspended eight games by NBA, can return to team March 20
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Herrington: Morant’s coming back. Let’s hope he’s ready.
This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis.
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Ja Morant suspended eight games by NBA, can return to team March 20
The NBA’s investigation did not conclude that the weapon belonged to Morant, nor was it brought by him into the nightclub or displayed by him “beyond a brief period.”
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Grizzlies podcast: David Roddy on the rise
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the recent success of David Roddy, and where he fits with the Grizzlies moving forward.
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Report: With his return still undecided, Ja Morant enters counseling program
The timeline for star point guard Ja Morant’s return to the Grizzlies remains in question.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Reacting to Ja Morant’s ‘suspension,’ Brandon Clarke’s injury
With Chris Herrington in Memphis and Drew Hill on the road with the team in Los Angeles, this Grizzlies Podcast reacts to one of the busiest periods of Grizzlies news in recent memory, and an unprecedented moment for the franchise.
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Jenkins: Morant issue ‘came to a head’ in Denver
“We’ve had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,” said Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins.
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Colorado police: No charges on Ja Morant video incident
The Glendale PD investigated the incident and “was not able to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of any charges,” the department said.
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Ja Morant ‘to remain away’ for next four games, Grizzlies say
The Memphis Grizzlies point guard has been away from the team since Saturday, March 4.
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Danny Green comments on Grizzlies' handling of Ja Morant situation
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Sanford: This heartbroken Ja Morant fan is hopeful for an all-star comeback
Memphis needs a feel-good story, a redemption story, of overcoming stumbles, our pain and our negative national image. We need Ja Morant to bring his moves back to the Grindhouse soon and break ankles — not hearts.
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Danny Green comments on Grizzlies’ handling of Ja Morant situation
Danny Green, who was traded from Memphis to Houston last month, discussed the situation Wednesday.
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Report: Colorado police investigating Ja Morant video
The NBA also is investigating a video that appeared to show the Memphis Grizzlies guard with a firearm inside of a nightclub Saturday morning.
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Herrington: Thoughts on Ja Morant’s absence, and Brandon Clarke’s
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr., other teammates voice support for Ja Morant
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