There are 1034 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• May 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Bucks assistant joins coaching candidate list, Marc Gasol is Finals bound

    The NBA Finals is set, with a Memphis connection or two, while the Grizzlies continue to look for a new head coach. Here are some notes from the weekend.

    By Chris Herrington May 27, 2019

  • Ja Morant vs. RJ Barrett: Who should the Grizzlies pick in June’s NBA draft?

    The Grizzlies have a big decision to make in June's NBA draft. Duke's RJ Barrett or Murray State's Ja Morant at No. 2? Here's a breakdown of the two prospects from every angle. 

    By Chris Herrington May 24, 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the 50x4 Club, Ja Morant’s first Grizzlies game and more

    Some stray notes from an otherwise quiet day NBA day in Memphis.

    By Chris Herrington May 23, 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Another coaching candidate, Ja Morant speaks and more

    A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend. 

    By Chris Herrington May 22, 2019

  • Calkins: A five-star week for two teams and our city

    Precious Achiuwa is coming to Memphis, which puts an exclamation point on one of the best weeks in the city's basketball history

    By Geoff Calkins May 17, 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: A Morant report, a Jonas Valanciunas interview and more post-lottery reactions

    The draft lottery is over, and the NBA focus – at least for the 26 teams no longer playing – has remained in Chicago, where the NBA’s pre-draft combine is ongoing. Here’s a look at some post-lottery reactions, a Ja Morant report, and more. 

    By Chris Herrington May 16, 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Surveying the post-lottery landscape

    It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape. 

    By Chris Herrington May 15, 2019

  • Calkins: Memorable night for the Grizzlies as they land No. 2 pick

    No, the Grizzlies didn't get the No. 1 pick and Zion Williamson. But No. 2 and Ja Morant could transform the trajectory of the franchise.

    By Geoff Calkins May 15, 2019

  • Movin’ on up: Grizzlies jump to No. 2 in NBA draft lottery

    The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2019