Grizzlies notebook: Morant’s redemption, and Jackson’s growing potential
Monday night overtime win over the Timberwolves showed why the Grizzlies believe in Jaren Jackson Jr. is the center of their future.
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November 2021
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja sings Kirk Franklin, Jackson gets in the hot tub
The Grizzlies will see if their relaxation will pay off against the Timberwolves on Monday night.
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Calkins: Happy 20th anniversary, Grizzlies! From Memphis, with love.
It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!
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Herrington: Can a returning Dillon Brooks make the Grizzlies’ defense hungry again?
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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When Morant’s on the bench, Grizzlies have to find way to keep ball moving
After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. delivers in Grizzlies win over Nuggets
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.
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October 2021
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Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
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The most important factor to Ja Morant’s All-Star campaign: Winning
Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.
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Herrington: Ja Morant is electric, elastic and headed home
Morant makes the magic happen in multiple ways.
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Ja Morant pushes Grizzlies to overtime win over Warriors
Morant “woke up” in the third quarter, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Grizzlies rallied from a 19-point deficit.
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Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s incredible start
Ja Morant set the NBA world ablaze with his stunning play in the first three games of the regular season.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s major Leap, Steven Adams’ passing, and other early Grizzlies observations
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Ja Morant’s 40-point night ends with heartbreak
With 40 points and 10 assists, Ja Morant nearly carried the Grizzlies to overtime against the Lakers.
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With impressive opening, Grizzlies’ backcourt shows it’s ‘growing up’
With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
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Calkins: For Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, it was an eye-popping opener
By the time Ja Morant was finished for the evening, fans at FedExForum were chanting, “MVP! MVP!” On this night, Morant looked like a true superstar. The new season could be a whole lot of fun.
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Ja Morant still full of surprises in Grizzlies’ opening win over Cavaliers
Ja Morant started the season in heroic form with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and some jaw-dropping highlights.
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Herrington: At Grizz opener, getting in the building almost as smooth as Bane and Melton on the floor
Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.
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Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss JJJ, make predictions
Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season.
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Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
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Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points.
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Grizzlies Insider: Expect to see the stars in final preseason game
All of the Memphis rotation players, except for injured Dillon Brooks, are expected to play in the final preseason game on Friday night in Chicago.
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Grizzlies notebook: Bring a flashlight, Memphis
Ja Morant’s midrange jumper looks smooth, and how much can Jaren Jackson Jr. grow (physically, as well as his game)?
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Ja Morant makes his own noise in blowout victory over Pistons
Ja Morant had 24 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had a promising game with 20 points and eight rebounds.
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Herrington: Two years later, Ja & Jaren remain a Grizzlies mystery
Various factors have kept the two from developing their rhythm together. Now is the time to see if their games mesh.
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. discuss NBA GM survey
Ja Morant said if Jaren Jackson Jr. stays healthy, he will be the league’s biggest breakout player.
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