The ESPN bonanza is here and the Grizzlies are a ‘Broadway show’
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Topic: Ja Morant
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March 2022
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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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Ja Morant ruled out against the Houston Rockets
Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games.
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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.
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Ja Morant status upgraded to questionable for Hawks game
The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.
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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.
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Ja Morant doubtful vs. Pacers Tuesday
The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social Club: Ja Morant makes history and Memphians show support for Ukraine
Lights for Ukraine and flights for Ja Morant
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 2022
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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