Ja Morant expresses remorse in ESPN interview, return plans in place
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March 2023
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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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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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Calkins: It’s time to put down the gun, Ja. And to put down the act.
Nike produced a Ja Morant shoe because he is “a real leader” for “the NBA, for basketball and for the city of Memphis.” Morant’s latest Instagram live video makes a mockery of those words. It is time for Morant to put down the gun and put down the tough-guy act. Here’s hoping he realizes that, at long last.
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Grizzlies announce Ja Morant will be ‘away from team’ for at least two games
Ja Morant will not be on the court for the Grizzlies until at least their next home game, Thursday against the Golden State.
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Ja Morant apologizes for gun video amid NBA inquiry
The Memphis Grizzlies star was shown in a nightclub on Instagram Live.
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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke out for the season
Memphis big man Brandon Clarke tore an Achilles tendon in Friday night’s loss at Denver, March 3.
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February 2023
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Grizzlies demolish conference-leading Nuggets
This battle between the West’s two top teams evened the season series 1-1, with a third and final (for now) meeting coming next Friday in Denver.
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January 2023
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Opinion: ‘No conspiracy’ with Grizzlies stats crew
The Memphis Grizzlies stats crew is one of the best in the NBA, but leave it to Reddit and Twitter trolls to create a controversy, says a former Memphis stats keeper.
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Grizzlies’ Danny Green announces plan to return
Green, 35, has been out for eight months after he tore the anterior and lateral cruciate ligaments in his left knee while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs last May.
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DA’s office not pursuing criminal charges in alleged Ja Morant assault
However, a civil lawsuit has been filed against the star point guard.
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How Ja Morant made a kid’s year on the first day of 2023
A young Memphis Grizzlies fan was thrilled to be on the receiving end of the new Ja 1.
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December 2022
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Ja Morant unveils the Ja 1, his signature Nike shoe
The Grizzlies point guard will debut his new sneaker, the “Ja 1,” on Christmas, the same day Memphis visits Golden State.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. celebrates launch of collab with Italian fashion brand
The Grizzlies star said he hopes his collaboration with Mauna-Kea is just the beginning of his clothing design journey.
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Herrington: In Year 5, Jaren Jackson Jr. is coming into focus
At 23 heading into this season, the 2018 first-round NBA Draft pick remained a bundle of tantalizing attributes still trying to become a fully formed player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Get in line: Desmond Bane’s profile is on ‘skyrocket trajectory’
The Memphis Grizzlies guard is growing rapidly in popularity.
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November 2022
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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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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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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 pay tribute to Isaac Hayes, Stax Records with ‘Soul City’ uniforms
The additional design gives the team five uniforms to feature this season.
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This Veterans Day, Jake LaRavia celebrates his brother, a former Marine
Grizzlies rookie said he looks up to his older sibling and feels especially thankful for him this Veterans Day.
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October 2022
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Winning time: Why Grizzlies star Ja Morant might be the NBA’s best closer
Ja Morant’s fearlessness, athleticism and leadership have made him one of the NBA’s most clutch players. The numbers suggest he might just be the best in the league.
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Herrington: NBA preview, with notes and predictions for every team
Chris Herrington offers his fast thoughts and record forecast for all 30 NBA teams. And, he predicts which teams from the East and West advance to the playoffs.
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September 2022
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Danny Green is here to stay in Memphis. And that could be a great thing for him and the Grizzlies
When the Grizzlies acquired Green in a late-June trade that sent De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, there was speculation that the team would look to trade Green for a younger, healthier player. But, now, it seems as if the Grizzlies and Green have realized the value of their pairing.
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