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The biggest shot of Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr.’s career was a 3-pointer. After a bit of a break, he’s heading out to the perimeter again. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in a preseason game at FedExForum 108-102 on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
“Once Ja’s reintegrated into the team environment, he’s at the very least going to be able to participate in individual work, conditioning, medical. I think there’s further dialogue as to other things he potentially can be involved in.” Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, VegasRelated story:
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman spoke firmly about the next steps for Ja Morant following his 25-game suspension. Grizzlies select GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in 2023 NBA draft Grizzlies select Tarik Biberovic with pick No. 56 in 2023 NBA draft Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus SmartRelated stories:
The Grizzlies selected South Carolina guard GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in the 2023 NBA draft. Jackson showed flashes of potential but was inconsistent with the Gamecocks last season. Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus SmartRelated story:
The Grizzlies selected Tarik Biberovic with the No. 56 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft.
The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.
The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league will announce results of Ja Morant investigation after the NBA Finals. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis one of five teams still searching for first Finals tripRelated story:
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:
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 40-point victory in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs handed Memphis its largest playoff defeat in franchise history. Box score: Lakers 125, Grizzlies 85 Grizzlies fan starts Twitter movement, remixes iconic 2016 LeBron James meme Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wants to be better on and off the courtRelated stories:
This Grizzlies season ended early on Friday night in Los Angeles and then it felt like it just kept on ending, over and over again, until the score was finally 125-85 when the buzzer sounded and this Memphis playoff ride was abruptly over.
Ja Morant said his next step as a leader of the Grizzlies is better decision making off the court and leading by example on it. “However I attack any situation, I know my guys will follow,” he said.
The Los Angeles Lakers humiliated Memphis Friday to win their playoff series, 4-2. It could turn out to be a “pivotal” moment for the Grizzlies. But only if they treat it as such.
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs.
It was the Lakers that threw the first punch Friday night to take a 31-20 lead to close the opening quarter — and the Grizzlies haven’t got up since.
“They’re obviously battle-tested way more than we have been,” coach Taylor Jenkins said of the Lakers. “With championship pedigrees and experience. That definitely shows up this time of year, and we’re learning on the fly. Last year, we learned a lot. We carried it over to this season.”
The Grizzlies’ 6-foot-5 sharpshooter had tallied six points on a 2-3 mark from 3-point range in 18 minutes off the bench before the injury.
Memphis jumps out to a 38-24 first-quarter lead and holds on to lead by nine at the half.
Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.
Did the Lakers ease up with a 3-1 lead? Did the Grizzlies change this series for good? Was this ‘give the home fans one last good time’? Time will soon tell, but here are a few reasons to believe.
Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant finally got going at once. The three stars combined for 82 points in the Game 5 victory.Related story:
NBA box score for Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round NBA playoffs matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played Wednesday, April 26 at FedExForum.
Now the Grizzlies try to defy history. Thirteen teams have erased a 3-1 series deficit, while 258 teams have failed. Related story: