The best moments of the Grizzlies season: Part I
A wardrobe malfunction, All-Star alley-oops and the origin story of an unlikely new hero are among the best moments of this Grizzlies season, but couldn’t quite make the top 25 cut.
Topic: Ja Morant
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April 2022
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Calkins: It was the happiest regular season in Grizz history. Now who do you want next?
OK, so it wasn’t the winningest Grizzlies regular season ever. But it was one of the most important — and most exhilarating.
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Ja Morant kick-starts Grizzlies in his return
Ja Morant had 21 points, nine assists and a block as the Grizzlies shook off a two-game skid and crushed the Pelicans.
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Calkins: Grizzlies look ‘damn good’ in Morant’s return
Good news, Grizzlies fans. Ja Morant returned to the lineup Saturday. And the Grizzlies celebrated by smashing the Pelicans.
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Ja Morant updated to questionable
The Grizzlies, coming off two straight losses, including a blowout against the Nuggets, could see Morant on the court this weekend.
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Calkins: Remember the kid Ja stared down? The one in the Warriors jersey? He’s a Grizzlies fan now.
After the Grizzlies beat the Warriors in January, Ja Morant stared down a kid in a Golden State jersey. The kid is Maddox Hehn, 8, from Nashville. He was back at FedExForum Monday night. But he sure looked different this time around.
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Grizzlies ‘ready’ for Morant’s return
The Grizzlies, who just dropped two on the road, are encouraged after Ja Morant’s 5-on-5 practice.
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Taylor Jenkins: Ja Morant could play a weekend game
The Grizzlies coach said he’s hoping to see Morant and Dillon Brooks play together for at least one more game before the postseason. There is a chance that could happen.
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Grizzlies podcast: Taylor Jenkins has case for Coach of the Year
The Grizzlies’ win over the Phoenix Suns was a shining example of why coach Taylor Jenkins’ system works.
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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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Grizzlies Insider: Morant ‘doing well’ and hinting at his comeback
Ja Morant is nearing the end of his evaluation period for his knee injury. “He’s doing well,” said Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
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March 2022
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Herrington: What does it mean that the Grizzlies are 18-2 without Ja Morant?
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.
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Grizzlies podcast: Why De’Anthony Melton, Jaren Jackson Jr. are so important this postseason
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.
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Grizzlies podcast: How will Ja Morant’s injury impact Memphis?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest with Ja Morant’s injury and reveal their current MVP ballots.
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Ja Morant injury to be re-evaluated in two weeks as Grizzlies eye playoffs
Coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday’s MRI on Morant’s knee showed no structural damage.
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Ja Morant featured in ‘Spider-Man’ commercial
The Grizzlies point guard gets his second major ad spot.
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Grizzlies rule out Morant, Brooks, Clarke and Tillie vs. Pacers
“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.
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Grizzlies Insider: The ‘real deal’ Grizzlies have grit, grind and swagger
“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.
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Morant won’t play, but gets ‘All Access’ day started for Grizz
Ja Morant tips a hat to the grit-and-grind era to start ESPN’s “All Access” Grizzlies coverage.
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Taylor Jenkins: Medical team ‘diving in’ on Ja Morant’s knee
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant appeared to tweak his knee at a March 18 game and is being evaluated.
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Calkins: We have a civic crisis, Memphis. ESPN is in town.
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?
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The ESPN bonanza is here and the Grizzlies are a ‘Broadway show’
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.
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Kevin Durant invokes names of NBA’s elite when talking about Ja Morant
The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.
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Ja Morant ruled out Wednesday vs. Nets
The absence of the star point guard is a disappointing start to the Grizzlies’ upcoming day of national attention on ESPN.
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Herrington: Sorry Ja, but you might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
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