There are 1036 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• January 2021

  • Grizz find ways to win

    Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down how the Grizzlies have done it and what to expect from the Memphis rotation moving forward.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 14, 2021

  • A year to forget? Here are 20 good things we’ll remember about 2020

    Clever restaurateurs, fearless city planners and far-sighted entrepreneurs didn’t let 2020 slow them down. And if we needed reasons to cheer, we had Ja Morant and Brady White. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 14, 2021

  • Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.: Injuries can’t dull their enthusiasm, towel waving, high-fiving

    While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2021

  • Grizzlies shift strategies, find success without star players

    The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones. 

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2021

  • Ja Morant the player and cultural phenom: Larger than life

    The Grizzlies point guard is popping up all over town, whether at the zoo or the Edge District. His growing superstardom is making him a collectible value, too.

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2021

• December 2020

  • Ja Morant is hurt. Now what?

    Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Anderson’s impact moving forward and how much the Morant injury will mean to Memphis over the course of the regular season.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 30, 2020

  • Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to miss 3-5 weeks with ankle sprain

    The Grizzlies are now without three starters as the regular season ramps up. 

    By Drew Hill December 30, 2020

  • Herrington: Four takes on Morant’s injury and what it means for the Grizzlies

    Regardless of how long the point guard is out because of his ankle injury, the season is not lost.

    By Chris Herrington December 29, 2020

  • Ja Morant’s fouls predicament: What do the numbers say?

    Perception indeed might be reality when it comes to the Grizzlies’ attacking point guard and whether he gets the calls.

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat Nets in overtime, but lose Morant to injury

    Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game.

    Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle

    Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2020

  • Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle

    Ja Morant was unable to put weight on his left ankle after landing awkwardly in the second quarter Monday night. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2020

  • Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury

    Ja Morant left the Grizzlies game in a wheelchair with a sprained ankle. The tweets say it all.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 28, 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    When the guard left the court in a wheelchair Monday night, Grizzlies fans reacted with all the horror you’d expect.

    By Geoff Calkins December 28, 2020

  • Hawks outlast Grizzlies, and Ja Morant is steamed

    Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2020

  • Herrington: Savor Ja Morant in motion amid rough Grizzlies start

    Don’t stress about 0-2. Just enjoy Ja Morant’s magic as we await the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and for the Memphis Grizzlies bench to step up.

    By Chris Herrington December 28, 2020

  • It may not be Christmas, but Grizzlies-Hawks features plenty of star power

    Trae Young and Ja Morant are two of eight players in NBA history to average 17 points and seven assists before the age of 21. 

    By Drew Hill December 26, 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant and Brady White made it a memorable Memphis night

    Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 24, 2020

  • Opinion: A year of despair and dissension still gave us bright spots

    With so much tragedy, dissension and despair, it’s difficult to find many positives about 2020. But they do exist.

    By Otis Sanford December 24, 2020

  • Spurs spoil career night for Ja Morant in Grizzlies season-opening loss

    Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2020

  • The Grizzlies’ plan now: Follow their ‘North Star’

    At one time, there were people who didn’t want the NBA in Memphis. Now they have Ja Morant.

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2020

  • Grizzlies 20: From ‘Beat L.A.’ to Ja Morant, the greatest regular-season games

    This is the first of our series honoring the 20th season of the Grizzlies in Memphis. We play no favorites ranking these games — well, except one.

    By Chris Herrington December 23, 2020

  • Herrington: Enjoy what’s likely the last Morant-era season without playoff expectations

    How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2020

  • Takeaways from the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason

    Notable developments include Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are skeptical.

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2020

  • Grizzlies drop final preseason game to Hawks

    With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2020

  • The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?

    The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

    By Drew Hill December 18, 2020