Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
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November 2021
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Social Club: Memphians share ‘says who’ responses; ‘Walking in Memphis’ gets remake
The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake.
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Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts
Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season.
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Ja Morant: Nike commercial is message about self-belief
The Grizzlies star said the ad spot “describes me, my background, the city of Memphis.”
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‘Says who?’: Ja Morant featured in Nike basketball commercial
The Grizzlies star, with Memphis scenery, adds to his portfolio of appearances.
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Honesty hour: Grizzlies hold meeting before rallying to win at Utah
An embarrassing loss to the Timberwolves prompted a “heart-to-heart” talk.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. drills 3-point shot to beat Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. won the tip and made the clutch 3 for a feel-good win after a brutal loss two nights ago.
Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 119, Jazz 118
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Herrington: Jackson Jr. is the skeleton key that could unlock the Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season.
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Herrington: Ja vs. Zion signaled new era of Southern hoops, but it’s been a dream deferred
Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.
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Hornets beat Grizzlies, spoil Dillon Brooks’ return
Dillon Brooks made his return from a broken hand, scoring 20 points, including four 3-pointers.
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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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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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