There are 198 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• November 2020

  • Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year

    From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2020

  • Ja, meet Ja: A Grizzlies star meets a baby giraffe

    The point guard went to the Memphis Zoo, met his namesake, held a snake and got his first assist with a tiger. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: Memphis Zoo gets its own Ja — Ja Raffe

    The Memphis Zoo’s chief marketing officer has waited more than a year to name a baby giraffe “Ja Raffe.” It finally happened Thursday.

    By Drew Hill November 19, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: This is one of the reasons why fans love Ja Morant

    For now Ja Morant has time to hang out (on Twitter) with fans. 

    By Drew Hill November 12, 2020

  • Can the Grizzlies ever land a star free agent? Mike Miller believes so

    History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star. 

    By Drew Hill November 08, 2020

• October 2020

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies have four paths to their next star; should they be in a hurry to take them?

    It’s also worth asking if the team actually needs a third big talent to complement Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Chris Herrington October 27, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: Competition is right up Morant’s alley

    Ja Morant hits the bowling alley for his latest ad deal with Wendy’s. It’s not surprise he’s a competitor there too. 

    By Drew Hill October 15, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke are rookies no more. So what’s next?

    What are fair expectations for the two Grizzlies in Year 2?

    By Drew Hill October 13, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: Morant muscles up and moves team brand

    If Ja Morant gained 12 pounds of muscle during the NBA’s initial coronavirus hiatus, how many pounds can he build up during the extended offseason?

    By Drew Hill October 08, 2020

  • Grizzlies growing their brand along with their talent

    Ja Morant’s superstardom has helped the team’s online profile reach a new level. 

    By Drew Hill October 07, 2020

  • Herrington: Marc Gasol’s future, the NBA Finals’ Memphis moment, and more

    We also address developments in jersey designs.

    By Chris Herrington October 05, 2020

  • Ja Morant donates rest and recovery room to Murray State

    The Grizzlies star is donating NBA-approved technology to his alma mater.

    By Drew Hill October 01, 2020

• 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