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Topic: Ja Morant
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February 2022
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Grizzlies fall in overtime to Philadelphia
Ja Morant’s heroics weren’t enough, and the Grizzlies let an overtime lead slip away to Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers.
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Herrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
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Grizzlies beat Wizards as Ja Morant adds to his highlight reel
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays.
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Calkins: It was a triumphant return for Ja Morant
Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.
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Ja Morant posts 30-point triple-double in Grizzlies win
Newly anointed All-Star Ja Morant added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over the short-handed Jazz.
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Ja Morant named NBA All-Star starter
The Grizzlies point guard will play with the league’s best in the All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Cleveland.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is an All-Star. Here’s why that means so much.
When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that.
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant will watch All-Star announcement with grandmother
Barring a shocking turn, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard is expected to be announced as a starter in the NBA All-Star game during TNT’s NBA Tip-Off show at 6 p.m.
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Grizzlies notebook: Ja Raffe gets a bobblehead, Rising Stars and bird-watching
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.
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Herrington: Rookie Ziaire Williams has been promising, but will he be playoff-ready?
There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.
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Listen to Grizzlies writers give their personal All-Star picks
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.
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Ja Morant on impending All-Star selection: ‘I deserve this. I earned this.’
Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished.
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Again short-handed, Grizzlies hang tough in loss to Bucks
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ‘All Defense’ future is here
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
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Calkins: Did you see that, America? Why you don’t want to mess with the Grizz
Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with.
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Grizzlies put on a show in trouncing Bulls
After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game.
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Grizzlies notebook: MLK Jr. Day game, injuries and Bane’s stats oddity
Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Memphis Grizzlies guard has risen to No. 2 in the NBA All-Star Game fan voting among Western Conference guards, according to the league’s news release on Thursday. -
Grizzlies’ winning streak ends in sloppy show vs. Mavericks
The 11-game run ends with a blowout loss to the Mavericks on Friday night at FedExForum.
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Herrington: A franchise-best winning streak in the books, and by the numbers
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
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Jersey swap: Ditching Steph Curry, Zion Williamson, kids line up to get Ja Morant
The first kid in line for the Grizzlies jersey exchange on Thursday was ready to turn in Steph Curry for Ja Morant.
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Ja Morant rises to second among West guards in All-Star voting
The Grizzlies point guard’s viral week has pushed him to second, ahead of Luka Doncic, in All-Star Game fan voting for Western Conference guards.
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Grizzlies offer tickets, jersey exchange for kids following Morant stare down
Ja Morant wanted a kid to trade in his Steph Curry jersey for one of his own. The Grizzlies are now opening the offer to the first 250 kids 12 and younger.
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Calkins: Grizzlies stare down Steph, the Warriors — and any skeptics who remain
Why did Ja Morant stare down that little kid? Because he was wearing a Golden State jersey. And as the Warriors learned Tuesday night, this Grizzlies team is going to demand your respect.
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