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• December 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

  • 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

  • Box score: Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119

    Dec. 23, 2020: Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119

    By The Associated Press 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

  • Calkins: Grizzlies tip off 20 years — and hopefully 20 more

    There is a lease provision that has to be dealt with, but right now there’s no reason Memphis and its touchstone can’t work things out. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 22, 2020

  • Grizzlies tip off Wednesday, but how many fans will be able to watch on TV?

    Sinclair and streaming services have not been able to reach an agreement, which could leave a large percentage of Memphians without Grizzlies games this season. 

    By Drew Hill December 21, 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

  • Herrington: Preseason Grizzlies notes and what the Giannis deal means for Memphis

    From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2020

  • Grizzlies’ preseason win at home was 282 days in the making

    The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why. 

    Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2020

  • Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks106

    Dec. 17, 2020 (preseason game): Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

    By The Associated Press December 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies notebook: Taylor Jenkins would wear Ja Morant underwear

    Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.

    By Drew Hill December 16, 2020

  • Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota

    Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

    By Drew Hill December 14, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies weigh shooting vs. everything else as quartet of scoring guards vie for role

    The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.

    By Chris Herrington December 14, 2020

  • Good ‘habits’ so far: Jenkins pleased as Grizzlies follow mantra

    Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Grizzlies strong in preseason win over Minnesota

    Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2020