Grizzlies list Brooks doubtful, Morant out vs. Jazz
Ja Morant, Killian Tillie and Tyrell Terry will all miss Tuesday’s game against the Jazz. Dillon Brooks is doubtful. But Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. will all return.
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Ja Morant, Killian Tillie and Tyrell Terry will all miss Tuesday’s game against the Jazz. Dillon Brooks is doubtful. But Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. will all return.
Ja Morant is nearing the end of his evaluation period for his knee injury. “He’s doing well,” said Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
Two common observations are that this success is a tribute to the quality of the roster and also that the team has been fortunate Morant’s absences have aligned with weaker stretches of the schedule.
De’Anthony Melton and Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the most important players for the Grizzlies in a playoff series. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington explain why.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest with Ja Morant’s injury and reveal their current MVP ballots.
Coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday’s MRI on Morant’s knee showed no structural damage.
The Grizzlies point guard gets his second major ad spot.
“It doesn’t worry me a lot, we just have to get the group whole and build that chemistry as quick as possible,” coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.
“We still got the grit, and we still got the grind, and we got a lot of swagger to us,” Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks told a reporter after the Memphis NBA team’s defeat of the Brooklyn Nets.
Ja Morant tips a hat to the grit-and-grind era to start ESPN’s “All Access” Grizzlies coverage.
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant appeared to tweak his knee at a March 18 game and is being evaluated.
ESPN is spending the entire day in Memphis. Which is great, sure. But how are we going to keep that chip on our shoulder now?
ESPN’s Michael Wilbon can understand why Memphians are excited about the media giant’s presence, but he thinks it’s time they embrace a new kind of attitude. Related story:
The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.
The absence of the star point guard is a disappointing start to the Grizzlies’ upcoming day of national attention on ESPN.
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games.
The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on their court Sunday, March 13 and came out with a win 125-118. But the game had a delayed start due to a simple wardrobe mistake.
The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable.
Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Related story:
It may well be that the Grizzlies haven’t been quite as good as their record suggests this season. But it’s also possible that with Brooks back they will be.
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Ja Morant’s stardom exploded following his triple-double during the NCAA Tournament three years ago. But he has even higher hopes for the current Murray State team.