There are 923 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies dominate Sixers with 45-point third quarter

    Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

    By Drew Hill April 04, 2021

  • Grizzlies rain 3-pointers, pull away from Wolves in team effort

    Minnesota’s two-man show was no match for Memphis’ 10-man rotation. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 120, Timberwolves 108

    By Chris Herrington April 02, 2021

• March 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe

    Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?

    By Drew Hill March 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies fall just short against NBA-best Jazz despite furious rally

    Ja Morant was sensational with 32 points and 11 assists; Dillon Brooks has 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas with 18 rebounds.

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    Grizzlies waive backup center Gorgui Dieng

    Box score: Jazz 117, Grizzlies 114

    By Chris Herrington March 26, 2021

  • Morant hits 100 games! Let’s celebrate with 100 great moments

    Here’s everything from jaw-dropping moves to a baby giraffe.

    By Drew Hill March 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Keeping Morant’s momentum for gauntlet ahead

    The Grizzlies are 10th in the West, and they have a bear of a schedule the next two weeks.

    By Drew Hill March 23, 2021

  • Brooks, Morant power Grizzlies past Celtics in overtime

    Dillon Brooks was the star of overtime with five points and two assists, and Morant had 29 points and nine assists in 41 minutes.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 132, Celtics 126 (OT)

    By Drew Hill March 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Morant’s highs/lows, Melton’s impact and a shifting rotation

    The De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society continues to collect evidence that his swing plays are what make him so valuable.

    By Chris Herrington March 18, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Hello, operator, can you give us number 12?

    Ja Morant answered the call Wednesday night instead of sending Grizzlies fans to voicemail. 

    By Drew Hill March 18, 2021

  • Ja Morant scores the basket that ends Grizzlies’ three-game losing streak

    Grizzlies didn’t fall into the fourth-quarter trap, using 10 3-pointers and clutch rebounding to beat the Heat.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 89, Heat 85

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2021

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies are Team Floater. Is that a good thing?

    The statistics reveal a great deal about a shot, and shot attempts, that is taken in the “short mid-range.”

    By Chris Herrington March 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies fall to hot-shooting Thunder

    The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2021

  • Valanciunas roars in Grizzlies win over Wizards

    Valanciunas had 29 points and 20 rebounds, and the Grizzlies had six players score in double figures.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 127, Wizards 112

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2021

  • NBA skips Mike Conley, who’s still searching for first All-Star selection

    Former Grizzlies star is a 14-year veteran; Ja Morant also not picked.

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2021

  • Late-game heroics push Bucks past Grizzlies

    Ja Morant was almost the hero Thursday night, but Bucks guard Jrue Holiday spoiled his moment.

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    Box score: Bucks 112, Grizzlies 111

     

    By Drew Hill March 05, 2021

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies’ first-half MVP? Maybe not who you think

    The best win? Worst loss? And here is an assessment of what the biggest disappointment was.

    By Chris Herrington March 05, 2021

  • What now for De’Anthony Melton?

    The guard has scored 50 points in his last three games. What is his future in Taylor Jenkins’ rotation? 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 04, 2021

  • Morant, Clarke still NBA’s Rising Stars, even if there’s no game

    A roster was chosen, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the NBA has restricted events at All-Star Weekend.

    By Drew Hill March 03, 2021

  • Morant, Melton deliver in Grizzlies’ win over Wizards

    Ja Morant had 35 points and 10 assists, and De’Anthony Melton had six 3-pointers.

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    Pandemic isn’t stopping Ja Morant from jersey swap

    Box score: Grizzlies 125, Wizards 111

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2021

  • Pandemic isn’t stopping Ja Morant from jersey swap

    Most recent transaction was with WNBA’s Taurasi, Diggins-Smith: “I feel like women deserve a lot more respect for what they do.”

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2021

  • Ja Morant, Kyler Murray debut new BODYARMOR campaign

    Ja Morant is one of five NBA players to become a brand ambassador for BODYARMOR. 

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2021

• February 2021

  • Grizzlies’ momentum comes to end as Clippers regain form

    Memphis couldn’t replicate the form of their Thursday matchup, dropping the second game of the back-to-back.

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    Box score: Clippers 119, Grizzlies 99

    By Chris Herrington February 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant will keep shooting

    Ja Morant said he doesn’t care about his 3-point statistics. He’s going to let the shots fly: “I’m going to shoot the ball, make or miss.”

    By Drew Hill February 25, 2021

  • What is wrong with the Grizzlies’ three-point defense?

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies can correct defensive problems.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 23, 2021

  • Herrington: The three strikes against Ja Morant’s All-Star bid

    Plus: Justise Winslow’s debut and why the second-half schedule could be a problem for the Memphis Grizzlies.

    By Chris Herrington February 21, 2021