Herrington: Ja’s fall, JJJ’s touches and other Grizz-Thunder thoughts
The Memphis Grizzlies think they found a formula to combat the Oklahoma City Thunder. But is there any hope of deploying it without Ja Morant?
Topic: Ja Morant
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April 2025
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Ja Morant leaves Game 3 against Oklahoma City with injury
Grizzlies star Ja Morant was undercut by Thunder guard Lu Dort during Thursday’s Game 3 and exited the game with an injury.
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Ja Morant lawsuit dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused the NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game in 2022.
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Take a look: Ja Morant to debut third signature sneaker in playoffs
Ja Morant’s third signature sneaker is bolder than his first two designs. He wanted Nike to “make it different.”
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Grizzlies roll over the Mavericks. But there’s Thunder on the horizon.
Ja Morant played through an ankle injury and helped push the Grizzlies into the playoffs in the NBA’s final play-in game.
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Ja Morant starts vs. Mavericks in play-in game
Ja Morant is active and will play against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Grizzlies podcast: How can Memphis beat Golden State?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington get set for the play-in tournament game between the Grizzlies and Warriors and break down advantages for both teams.
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Calkins: How can the Grizzlies save the season? Just beat the hated Warriors.
The Grizzlies have a massive opportunity when they meet the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. Now all they have to do is win.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Edey surges during playoff race
On this episode, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s rebounding surge, Ja Morant’s celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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Herrington: Wells’ loss, Morant’s grenades and Edey’s reemergence
Whatever happens in the coming weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies will regroup this summer, likely with Zach Edey slotted as a fourth “core” piece alongside the trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Grizzlies throttle Hornets, but lose Jaylen Wells for season
The Grizzlies almost had the spectacularly uneventful game they hoped for, but rookie Jaylen Wells sustained a scary injury.
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Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells leaves game on a stretcher
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Morant scores 28 as the Grizzlies beat Hornets
Memphis guard Jaylen Wells was taken from the court on a stretcher and transported to a hospital.
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Morant was late scratch, but Bane steps up to snag critical win for Grizzlies
Ja Morant was announced as a starter but turned out to be a late scratch on Saturday night. Instead of “calling 12,” Memphis dialed 22, and Desmond Bane secured a much-needed win.
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Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies’ 109-103 victory over Pistons
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Calkins: Morant should lay down his (fake) weapons. But it’s the NBA that misfired.
Ja Morant likes to cast himself as a victim far too often. But in the great — OK, ridiculous — finger-gun controversy of 2025? He may have a point.
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Ja Morant fined by NBA for gesture
The NBA on Friday fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant after the superstar mimicked firing a gun on two occasions against the Miami Heat.
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Morant beats the buzzer to lift Grizzlies past Heat
Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies a win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first victory with the team.
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NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
The NBA is looking into an exchange of gestures between Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield on Tuesday night, according to ESPN.
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March 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Brandon Clarke’s season is over
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ latest injuries and analyze potential playoff scenarios for Memphis.
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Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis eventually limit rotation players?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.
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Ja Morant, Desmond Bane aim to create better AAU experience than their own
Desmond Bane and Ja Morant are pouring time and money into the youth basketball program. They didn’t have the same opportunity, so they hope to provide it for young players from their hometowns and surrounding areas.
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Cavaliers roll over Grizzlies on way to record-making win
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 44 points. But it wasn’t enough to stop Cleveland, whose one-two punch of Evan Mobley and Darius Garland took the Cavs to a franchise-record 16th straight victory.
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Grizzlies podcast: Tony Allen stories, Ja Morant’s surge and a winning streak
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Ja Morant’s recent surge, retell some of the best Tony Allen stories and talk about the Yuki Kawamura phenomenon.
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Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave Utah guard Collin Sexton a thumbs down. Should Memphis get a thumbs up for another close win?
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Herrington: Ja Morant hit the road and brought home a new mood
Basketball players, like other humans, are complex, and maybe Morant more than most. There’s no precise formula to get the best of Morant on the floor with mood, health, on-court approach and on-court outcomes all interrelated.
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‘Psycho’ Spencer earned a fine, but the Suns paid the price
Cam Spencer’s trash talk fueled the Grizzlies and earned a fine. Which Memphis veteran is picking up the bill?
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