There are 980 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• March 2022

  • Ja Morant ruled out against the Houston Rockets

    Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 19, 2022

  • Social Club: Pacers throw shade at the Grizzlies and Memphians throw salt on new Elvis biopic

    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. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 19, 2022

  • Ja Morant status upgraded to questionable for Hawks game

    The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.

    By Frank Bonner II March 17, 2022

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. says Grizzlies are just ‘bleeping’ good. That’s all.

    His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.

    By Drew Hill March 16, 2022

  • Ja Morant doubtful vs. Pacers Tuesday

    The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable. 

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2022

  • Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. come to rescue vs. Knicks

    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. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 118, Knicks 114

    By Drew Hill March 11, 2022

  • Herrington: With playoff race heating up, Grizzlies need Dillon Brooks

    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.

    By Chris Herrington March 10, 2022

  • Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises

    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. 

    By Drew Hill March 09, 2022

  • Former Murray State teammates recall Ja Morant’s March Madness rise

    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. 

    By Drew Hill March 06, 2022

  • Defense picks back up as Grizzlies handle Magic

    Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2022

  • Social Club: Ja Morant makes history and Memphians show support for Ukraine

    Lights for Ukraine and flights for Ja Morant

    By Jasmine McCraven March 05, 2022

  • Ja Morant: Grizzlies are ‘must-see TV,’ unfazed by Cowherd comments

    Ja Morant said TNT was wise to flex the Grizzlies-Celtics game to national television, and dismissed the views of a sports talking head.

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2022

  • Ja Morant highlight breaks NBA social media record

    Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater against San Antonio is the most-viewed NBA Instagram video of all time. 

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2022

  • Listen to Grizzlies writers break down Ja Morant’s MVP chances

    Can Ja Morant win the MVP this season? His chances are increasing by the game. 

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2022

  • Calkins: 52 for history! A magical night for Memphis, Morant

    On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.

    By Geoff Calkins March 02, 2022

  • Morant’s fireworks draw comparisons to extraordinary legend

    As the Grizzlies star has transformed into a national phenomenon, he brings to mind Allen Iverson, a Hall of Fame guard who also possessed the ability to take over a game at a moment’s notice.

    By Drew Hill March 01, 2022

  • Ja Morant scores 52, makes history in win over Spurs

    Ja Morant made Grizzlies history and another highlight reel with a 52-point performance Monday night. 

    Related story:

    Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 105

    By Drew Hill March 01, 2022

• February 2022

  • Bulls just latest victims of Ja Morant’s response to naysayers

    Ja Morant called Saturday’s win an “important” night to carry the Grizzlies’ momentum home.

    By Drew Hill February 27, 2022

  • Morant scores 46, says cheers in Grizzlies win over Bulls

    Grizzlies lose 17-point lead, but Kyle Anderson came up with the game-winning steal in the closing seconds. 

    By Drew Hill February 27, 2022

  • Timberwolves spoil gutsy performance from Ja Morant

    Ja Morant gutted out an apparent injury to keep the Grizzlies in the game, but D’Angelo Russell’s 37-point night lifted Minnesota over Memphis.

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    Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 114

    By Drew Hill February 24, 2022

  • Calkins: A starry celebration for Memphis and Morant

    It was a memorable weekend for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at the NBA All-Star festivities. And that was before Morant threw down his eye-popping dunk.

    By Geoff Calkins February 20, 2022

  • Ja Morant delivers some show-stopping moves in first All-Star Game

    The Grizzlies guard delivered two dunks that had the television announcers in awe.

    By Drew Hill February 20, 2022

  • Box score: Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160

    Feb. 20, 2022: Team LeBron defeats Team Durant at the NBA All Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio.

    By The Associated Press February 20, 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip had a great week, capturing a few of the faces that fill the Memphis area. Cast a ballot for your favorite.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 19, 2022

  • Ja Morant’s first All-Star Game is something worth celebrating

    When it hit the Grizzlies’ point guard that he was an All-Star, he said his celebration felt only right. 

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2022