There are 186 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• September 2020

  • Ja Morant finds the one who got away

    The NBA released the voting results, and now we know who didn’t pick the Memphis Grizzlies star as rookie of the year. 

    By Drew Hill September 19, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke named to NBA’s All-Rookie first team

    The future is bright for the Memphis Grizzlies. “Very bright,” as Ja Morant noted. 

    By Drew Hill September 15, 2020

  • Herrington: What shake-ups in Houston, OKC might mean for the Grizzlies

    A quiet offseason for Memphis. Shake-ups likely at Houston and Oklahoma City. This might be the Grizzlies’ opportunity to leapfrog into playoff contention.

    By Chris Herrington September 15, 2020

  • Memphis Grizzlies checklist: Here’s what to look for when league dates are set

    This offseason could be uneventful, and that just might be a good thing. 

    By Drew Hill September 10, 2020

  • How did NBA 2K21 get the Grizzlies’ ratings so wrong?

    There clearly are some numbers that don’t match up to reality.

    By Drew Hill September 08, 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant has a message for the low-down coward who didn’t vote for him as Rookie of the Year

    One misguided voter kept Ja Morant from being a unanimous selection as Rookie of the Year. Morant has something he wants to say to that guy. 

    'Sky's the limit' for rookie of the year Ja Morant

    Murray St. coach to Ja: Don't ever change

    By Geoff Calkins September 03, 2020

  • ‘Sky is the limit’ for rookie of the year Ja Morant

    Unapologetic underdog Ja Morant is graduating to the big stage. 

    By Drew Hill September 03, 2020

  • Murray State coach has advice to Ja, rookie of the year: Don’t ever change

    Rookie of the Year Ja Morant's college coach, a fan like any other, has witnessed the magic and joy firsthand.

    By Drew Hill September 03, 2020

• August 2020

  • ‘Please let my baby be OK’

    The Grizzlies star and the mother of his daughter, Kaari, are bringing awareness to a serious, sometimes fatal, pregnancy disorder.

    By Drew Hill August 31, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: ‘The Process’ still has runway in Memphis

    Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.

    By Don Wade August 30, 2020

  • Grizzlies exec Kleiman addresses injuries, pride in culture building in season wrapup

    The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

  • Feelin’ lucky? What’s at stake for Grizzlies in draft lottery

    The balls will have to fall perfectly if they hope to hold on to their first-round pick. 

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

  • Calkins: Grizzlies don’t need a lottery miracle — they already got Ja Morant

    Elliot Perry will be representing the team in the draft again, just like he did last year. But there's no anxiety this time around. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 18, 2020

  • Herrington: A bubble wrap-up as Ja Morant and the Grizzlies leave Orlando

    "It’s hard to imagine a season-ending loss ultimately being so satisfying. ... The Memphis Grizzlies did everything they needed to win except lock up CJ McCollum at the end."

    By Chris Herrington August 16, 2020

  • NBA restart: Handing out Memphis Grizzlies bubble awards

    Before the NBA hands out regular-season awards, let's give the Grizzlies some bubble accolades.

    By Drew Hill August 16, 2020

  • Calkins: For Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, this is what makes the future magnificent

    The season ended with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday. But the rookie showed the country why this will be remembered as one of the most important seasons in the history of the franchise. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 15, 2020

  • Ja Morant dazzles, but Grizzlies’ season ends in play-in loss to Portland

    The rookie was the superhero the Grizzlies needed him to be, but they came up just short. 

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2020

  • Ja Morant reveals he has fractured thumb after season-ending loss

    The presumptive rookie of the year kept his injury a secret even as he scored a career high Saturday.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2020

  • The young Grizz make the play-in

    Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ chances against the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA play-in series that begins today.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington August 15, 2020

  • Grizzlies make history in must-win, clinch play-in berth

    Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas had triple-doubles against the Bucks. They'll play the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m.

    By Drew Hill August 14, 2020

  • Calkins: There’s one last thing for the Grizzlies to do at Disney

    After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Grizzlies' trip to Disney appears to be nearing the end. But one more great ride remains.

    By Geoff Calkins August 11, 2020

  • Celtics crush struggling Grizzlies

    Ja Morant played well, but it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to keep pace with the Celtics.

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2020

  • Grizzlies foiled by Raptors, still searching for play-in berth

    The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2020

  • Grizzlies got first win out of the way. Now they have to win one more

    It’s amazing how many smiling faces an important, relieving 30-point blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder can produce — from street signs to the sideline.

    By Drew Hill August 08, 2020

  • Grizzlies smack Thunder for first bubble victory

    Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.

    By Drew Hill August 08, 2020