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Rather than having stars in their early 20s on rookie-scale contracts, the Grizzlies will be built on stars entering their mid-20s now on sizable deals. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.Related story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. thought he should have won Defensive Player of the Year last season. He responded by taking his game to an undeniable level.
If Ja Morant’s injury wasn’t the story of the outcome of Game 1, it’s still the lead story for the rest-of-series outlook. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘disappointed,’ ‘p----- off,’ by Game 1 effortRelated story:
If most things went poorly for the Grizzlies in their 128-112 Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the one thing that went the most right has particular meaning for that future: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s game-high 31 points in more than 37 minutes.
As the Memphis Grizzlies prep for the playoffs, here is part two of a look back to the best moments from the 2022-23 season. The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies' season: Nos. 50-26 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponentRelated story:
Part 1 of the top moments from this year’s season.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s rise in offensive production, the close All-NBA race among guards and how Luke Kennard quickly became a fan favorite in Memphis.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
For a team many expected to slide, the month of March has belonged to Jaren Jackson Jr., who’s led the team at 23 points per game on 53% shooting, as the Grizzlies have reclaimed their spot at second in the conference. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis teammates describe passion of Dillon BrooksRelated story:
A funny thing happened in Morant’s absence, or maybe didn’t happen: While Morant’s season was sidetracked, the team’s was not.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the recent success of David Roddy, and where he fits with the Grizzlies moving forward.
Last season, Jackson led the NBA in blocks and combined blocks and steals. After missing the first month of the season, he’s not quite there yet, but is within striking range.
Opinion: Jaren Jackson Jr. has already made blocking shots cool. In fact, he’s probably taken it to a level very few could have seen coming.
The Memphis Grizzlies next play the Lakers in Los Angeles.
On this bonus edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, Chris Herrington is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney.
Dillon Brooks channels “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Old Town Road songwriter — and Memphian — Jozzy releases an EP.
In the first All-Star game to feature two Memphis Grizzlies players, the franchise got the moment that it wanted and more.Related:
Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are playing on the NBA’s biggest stage this weekend. Here are all their best quotes from All-Star media day. Jaren Jackson Jr. voted vice president of NBA players associationRelated story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was nominated by teammate Steven Adams, and then voted by his peers as an NBPA vice president. He is following the footsteps of his mother, director of operations for the Women’s National Basketball Players Association.
The pressure is on to deliver, but not necessarily on the basketball court.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies will do their due diligence at the trade deadline, but he and general manager Zach Kleiman “believe in this group.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share thoughts about the Grizzlies positioning ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Ja Morant is averaging 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds this season for the Grizzlies. This is his second All-Star selection. This is Jackson’s first selection.
The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington breaks down Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s on-court relationship during Sunday’s Grizzlies game, plus other notable moments that caught his attention. Grizzlies Insider: Thoughts on trades, drama and Danny Green after Sunday winRelated story:
Ja Morant had 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds in win over Indiana and went toe-to-toe with Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, jawing like a boxing promo. Related stories: