Grizzlies podcast: Previewing Christmas week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming road trip for the Grizzlies and the bizarre ejection of Ja Morant on Saturday night.
Topic: Ja Morant
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December 2022
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Grizzlies lose to Thunder after bizarre Ja Morant ejection
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.
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Calkins: Ja and Des told Kendric Davis to ‘go be that killer.’ He joyfully obliged.
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.
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Echols: Ja Morant’s game hints at something more. Something sacred.
“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.”
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Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
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Ja Morant nears next step in signature shoe deal with Nike
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.
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Ja Morant fined $35,000 by NBA
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.
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Morant is like Jordan. One of a kind.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers goes there when asked about Memphis Grizzlies star guard’s game.
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November 2022
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Grizzlies podcast: First 20 games breakdown
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.
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Herrington: Twenty games in, Grizzlies look like good bet to win West
Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.
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Morant delivers triple-double in win over Knicks
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.
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Ja Morant gifts jerseys to father, Derrick Rose following triple-double
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.
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Grizzlies unapologetic as ever as they return to ‘rallying cry’ birthplace
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.
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Ja Morant upgraded to questionable ahead of game vs. Kings
Ja Morant, who called himself a cyborg, was a participant in the Grizzlies’ morning shootaround four days after spraining his left ankle.
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Herrington: With Morant, Bane out, time for Grizzlies to win with defense
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?
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Grizzlies Insider: Kennedy Chandler next in line for Memphis
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Grizzlies podcast: Surviving an injury wave
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what is next for the Memphis Grizzlies after Ja Morant’s ankle injury.
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Brooklyn Nets pull away from ailing Memphis Grizzlies
Dillon Brooks kept the Grizzlies in the game for three quarters, but Brooklyn pulled away in the fourth quarter.
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Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle sprain
The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.
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Grizzlies anxiously await details of Ja Morant injury
Memphis awaits imaging on star point guard Ja Morant’s ankle. He was injured while positioning himself to get a rebound in Friday’s win over Oklahoma City.
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Taylor Jenkins: Charles Barkley’s comments on Ja Morant are ‘nonsense’
The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew.
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Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defense
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Herrington: What Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return means for the Grizzlies
A deeper look at what the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. will mean to the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis stayed on track despite Jaren Jackson Jr. absence
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How future superstars Ja, Zion landed on the same AAU team
One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history.
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Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful
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Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful
Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report.
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Without stars, Grizzlies offense struggles in loss to Washington
The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious.
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Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Desmond Bane all doubtful vs. Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return.
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