Spurs spoil career night for Ja Morant in Grizzlies season-opening loss
Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score
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December 2020
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The Grizzlies’ plan now: Follow their ‘North Star’
At one time, there were people who didn’t want the NBA in Memphis. Now they have Ja Morant.
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Grizzlies 20: From ‘Beat L.A.’ to Ja Morant, the greatest regular-season games
This is the first of our series honoring the 20th season of the Grizzlies in Memphis. We play no favorites ranking these games — well, except one.
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Herrington: Enjoy what’s likely the last Morant-era season without playoff expectations
How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.
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Takeaways from the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason
Notable developments include Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are skeptical.
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Grizzlies drop final preseason game to Hawks
With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.
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The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?
The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition.
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Herrington: Preseason Grizzlies notes and what the Giannis deal means for Memphis
From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.
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Grizzlies’ preseason win at home was 282 days in the making
The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why.
Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.
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Grizzlies Insider: The boys are back in town
For the first time in 282 days, FedExForum will welcome Grizzlies fans back.
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Grizzlies notebook: Taylor Jenkins would wear Ja Morant underwear
Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.
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Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota
Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game.
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Good ‘habits’ so far: Jenkins pleased as Grizzlies follow mantra
Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.
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Ja Morant, Grizzlies strong in preseason win over Minnesota
Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane.
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Herrington: What should expectations be for Ja Morant’s second season?
Here are some comparisons to how other top point guards did in Year 2, and what Morant’s trajectory might look like.
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Desmond Bane’s rise to the NBA is no surprise, especially at TCU
The Memphis rookie, like Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, went from zero-star recruit to first-round pick and ready to prove he belongs.
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‘Hooting and hollering': Grizzlies open practice knowing there’s no time to waste
Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting.
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From ‘everything’ to 3-point shooting: What individual Grizzlies keyed on
Players describe the specific areas they worked on during a truncated NBA offseason.
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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant apologizes for not wearing mask at Hickory Hill party
Morant acknowledged he did not wear a mask the entire time at the All Black Affair, which drew hundreds of attendees.
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Grizzlies are united on their expectations: Bet on it
Ja Morant has seen the preseason predictions, which only reinforce his goal: “Proving everyone wrong.”
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November 2020
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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