There are 1091 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• January 2022

  • Winning moments show Grizzlies’ culture is more than just cliché

    Unbeknownst to each other, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant each called the Grizzlies “a team full of underdogs.”

    By Drew Hill January 09, 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Cast a vote for a basketball image, a picture of a home, or a photo of a steaming bowl of Vietnamese soup. It’s your choice.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 08, 2022

  • Adams enters health and safety protocols; Morant doubtful against Clippers

    The Grizzlies will be without their starting center on the two-game Los Angeles trip.

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2022

  • Grizzlies hammer Pistons for seventh straight win

    With the win over Detroit, the Grizzlies are off to their best start through 40 games since the 2014-15 season. 

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    Listen to Grizzlies writers break down the team’s latest winning streak

    Box score: Grizzlies 118, Pistons 88

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2022

  • Calkins: Morant makes Memphis magic

    It was a quiet Thursday at FedExForum. But Ja Morant is so incandescent, he makes every night a memory.

    By Geoff Calkins January 07, 2022

  • Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: Ja Morant’s ‘Rose year’ has team on the rise

    Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.

    By Chris Herrington January 05, 2022

  • Ja Morant’s late heroics help Grizzlies beat Cavaliers

    The Grizzlies win their sixth game in a row.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 110, Cavaliers 106

    By Drew Hill January 04, 2022

  • Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies in big win over Nets

    The depleted Grizzlies were able to thwart another of the league’s elite, outrebounding the Nets 62-33.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 118, Nets 104

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2022

  • Ja Morant wins NBA Western Conference Player of the Week

    Ja Morant won his first NBA Player of the Week honor after scoring 30-plus points in three Grizzlies wins last week. 

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2022

  • Grizzlies Insider: When healthy, can Grizzlies find the right balance?

    The Grizzlies are still searching for the right balance with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks available. They should be reunited soon. 

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2022

  • Ja Morant stars again in Grizzlies win over Spurs

    Ja Morant became the fourth Grizzlies player to score 30-plus points in three straight games. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 105

    By Drew Hill January 01, 2022

• December 2021

  • Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Ja Morant’s great week

    The Grizzlies can play short-handed, but how will they look when everyone is healthy?

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2021

  • Ja Morant scores 41, outduels LeBron James in Grizzlies win over Lakers

    The Grizzlies’ star took over the fourth quarter and outdueled LeBron James in a signature performance.

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    Box score: Memphis 104, Lakers 99

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2021

  • Ja Morant’s game winner should end All-Star debate

    The point guard’s timing couldn’t have been better with his shot that beat the Suns and the start of All-Star voting. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2021

  • Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater

    The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 114, Suns 113

    By Chris Herrington December 27, 2021

  • Social Club: Fans talk Ja Morant’s return; Memphians react to Music Fest lineup

    Grizzlies fans show Ja Morant support and Memphians react to the initial 2022 Beale Street Music Festival lineup.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 24, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Can Grizzlies keep shaking Golden State’s dominance?

    Will the Grizzlies’ holidays be happy? We’ll see. A challenging three-game schedule starts when they face the Warriors on Thursday night, Dec. 23.

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2021

  • Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the reintegration of Ja Morant

    Can a win at Golden State or Phoenix bring Morant out of his somber spell? Just how long will it take to reintegrate their star?

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Don’t mind hecklers, Ja. Best version of Grizzlies needs you at the wheel

    It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2021

  • The Early Word: Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands

    Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2021

  • Ja Morant shares frustration with fans’ comments after loss

    In his first game back from his knee injury, Morant said “the remarks from the fans actually hurt.”

    By Drew Hill December 21, 2021

  • Thunder get revenge, spoil Ja Morant’s return to Grizzlies

    Ja Morant scored 16 points in his return, but the Memphis offense didn’t do enough to take care of business against one of the Western Conference’s worst teams.

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2021

  • Grizzlies star Ja Morant upgraded to questionable against Thunder

    The point guard could make his return on Monday night against Oklahoma City. 

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2021

  • Ja Morant back on Grizzlies sideline, testing out knee

    Coach Taylor Jenkins would not set a firm date for a Ja Morant return, but said the point guard is ‘really close.’

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2021

  • Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s winning formula during its dominant month

    The Grizzlies have played the best defense in the NBA this month. Can they keep it up when Ja Morant returns?

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 15, 2021