There are 1036 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• February 2021

  • Calkins: Bango! Grizzlies shoot their way to a win

    With their record-setting performance, led by Kyle Anderson, their swagger seems to be back.

    By Geoff Calkins February 11, 2021

  • Grizzlies set franchise 3-point record, end losing streak

    Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.

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    Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’

    Box score: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

    By Drew Hill February 10, 2021

  • Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’

    Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary. 

    By Drew Hill February 10, 2021

  • Grizzlies’ defense needs more intensity, better luck

    Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2021

  • Ja Morant starts strong, but Grizzlies collapse late against Raptors

    Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.

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    Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Bad luck, injuries pile up

    The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2021

  • Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?

    Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.

    By Chris Herrington February 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies lose third straight as Pelicans surge late

    Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2021

  • A much-needed ‘reset’ after back-to-back Grizzlies losses

    It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2021

  • Memphis drops second straight in blowout loss to Houston

    The Rockets made 19 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies’ starters were held to 20 of 55 shooting from the floor. 

    Box score: Houston 115, Memphis 103

    By Drew Hill February 04, 2021

  • Grizzlies raising expectations

    Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 04, 2021

  • Herrington: Dillon Brooks finds the balance, Ja Morant’s All-Star bid needs work

    Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.

    By Chris Herrington February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies win sixth straight, showing no ill effects vs. Spurs

    The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2021

  • Geoff Calkins: Watch out NBA, fourth-quarter Ja Morant is back

    The Grizzlies returned from their 12-day absence with a vengeance. Ja Morant led the way yet again. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 31, 2021

  • Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season

    It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Ja heading to Japan?

    Ja Morant might be a longshot for the Olympics, but don’t count him out just yet. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting

    Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.

    By Chris Herrington January 25, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Decision not to use Melton is perplexing

    Melton is one of the Grizzlies best defenders, so his absence from the floor is strange. But Coach Taylor Jenkins said, “I just wanted to try something different.”

    By Drew Hill January 21, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies’ MLK Day win arrives at a pivot point

    The West is starting to separate into layers of quality. How the Grizzlies fare in the next 10 games will be telling. 

    By Chris Herrington January 19, 2021

  • Grizzlies win fifth straight with victory over Suns

    Grayson Allen and Ja Morant came up clutch inside the final minute to seal the win in a nationally televised game. 

    By Drew Hill January 19, 2021

  • Calkins: Ja Morant and ‘a bunch of hoopers’ save a special day

    It would have been sweeter if 18,000 Memphians had been jammed into FedExForum. But Ja Morant made sure this MLK Day game ended with a win. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 19, 2021

  • Positive vibes: Ja Morant sees Grizzlies’ growth during his absence

    Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies hold on to beat 76ers in Ja Morant’s return

    Morant looked to be in good form with 17 points and six assists after 18 days out of action with an ankle sprain.

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2021

  • Ja Morant returns from ankle injury against 76ers, will start

    Just 18 days after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain, the point guard is back in the lineup.

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja Morant upgraded to questionable

    The team is staying alive in the way-too-early playoff outlook even as it plays without its stars. 

    By Drew Hill January 14, 2021