Morant outduels Young as Grizzlies sweep Hawks
Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win.
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March 2020
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Ja Morant vs. Trae Young can make Grizzlies-Hawks a real rivalry
The battle between Trae Young and Ja Morant could fuel years of highlight-reel plays and a rivalry between the Hawks and Grizzlies.
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Grizz Week: With winnable games on tap, no time to wait for reinforcements
It's a must-get-a-win (or two) week for the Grizzlies as they try to maintain their playoff-race lead amid injuries.
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Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
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Wade: Morant steals the show from LeBron and Lakers
With 27 points, 14 assists, and much swagger, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies to a 105-88 victory over the Lakers and earns high praise from LeBron James.
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February 2020
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Grizzlies’ front office likely to get protective — and that’s good
With the season winding down and injuries mounting, now is the time for the Grizzlies front office to return to its original focus.
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Grizzlies’ rebuild enters new phase as the playoff race takes off
In this third-of-a-season sprint, the Grizzlies have playoff and Rookie of the Year races to win, new players to work into the mix and a long-term goal to keep in mind.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: The NBA history Jaren & Ja are on pace to make NBA history
Topics in this week's Grizzlies Mailbag include some history on the horizon, a trip down memory lane and speculation about new addition Justise Winslow and the team' summer plans.
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Grizzlies upset Lakers in playoffs? Stranger things have happened
All great team upsets have a leader with faith and fearlessness. The Grizzlies have point guard Ja Morant that could make a potential showdown with the Lakers more interesting than most think.
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Grizzlies punctuate playoff race with signature win over Blazers
The Grizzlies held off the playoff-race-rival Portland Trail Blazers behind 20 points from Ja Morant and strong bench play that included 27 from Brandon Clarke.
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Education, guts and humility fuel rise of Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman
Educated at Duke Law School, known for its ties to pro sports, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman was ready for his front office rise.
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Ja Morant triple-doubles in win over Wizards
Rookie Ja Morant notched his first career triple-double in carrying the Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Washington Wizards.
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Calkins: Ja Morant takes on Steph Curry — as the Grizzlies take on the world
Ja Morant is a killer — on and off the court.
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The Early Word: Same-day deliveries to become standard; Memphian makes the Super Bowl
It's Feb. 3, and today is the last day citizens who are not already registered to vote can do so in time to participate in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries. Plus, some friendly competition, high-powered advocates and how to stave off the plague.
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Herrington: Morant, Zion complete unlikely journey from teen teammates to playoff-race competitors
On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one.
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January 2020
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Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant wants to dunk on Brandon Clarke (again)
Three Grizzlies are Rising Stars and their head coach is in search of sausages. Notes from New Orleans.
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Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case
De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?
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Grizzlies youth movement comes together to put away Pistons
The Grizzlies closed strong with an all-under-24 lineup to beat the Pistons in Detroit and half a two-game losing skid.
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New eatery has opening gambit; snake-wearing Bar-Kay gets a surprise
It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day.
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The Natural: Why Ja Morant might be a point guard we haven’t seen before
Halfway through his rookie season, Ja Morant looks like an instant star. Perhaps nobody has seen him more and understood him better than Grizzlies broadcasters Elliot Perry and Brevin, both former NBA point guards.
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Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Grizzlies in MLK Day showcase
The Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak ended in a furious but failed comeback against the hot-shooting New Orleans Pelicans.
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Grizz Week: The audacity of Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks’ hot streak and more
Midway through his rookie season, Ja Morant's flirtations with the impossible have changed the notion of what constitutes a "highlight play" in the NBA.
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Grizzlies’ ‘veterans’ provide wind beneath young stars’ wings
Young stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. get the hype, but the Grizzlies' youngish veterans - most notably Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill - have provided a winning influence.
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Morant’s burst helps Grizz down Cavs, extend winning streak
The Grizzlies improved to 20-22 and extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-109 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Report: Morant makes decision on slam dunk contest
Former NBA great Tracy McGray says Ja Morant will be an MVP and a lot of national talking heads are taking notice of the young Grizzlies. So, what happens next?
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