The Early Word: A task force tussle, a Ja shrug and a Michelin guide
October numbers are in from the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration arrests, and SNAP beneficiaries could receive half of their benefits.
Topic: Ja Morant
RSSThere are 1022 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:
-
November 2025
-
-
Grizzlies coach says discussions with Morant to remain ‘internal’
Tuomas Iisalo said he “won’t be discussing any details,” when asked specifically what happened on Friday that preceded Ja Morant’s suspension.
-
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
-
Herrington: After Ja Morant’s ‘quiet quitting’ and postgame display, what’s next for him and the Grizzlies?
The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant were both off to a decent start to the season. Then, on Friday night, things got unexpectedly messy. What was that about, and what’s next?
Related articles
-
Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant
The suspension comes after Ja Morant’s postgame comments Friday night after the Grizzlies' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
-
-
October 2025
-
Morant’s buzzer beater carries Grizzlies over Suns
The teams traded scoreless possessions before Santi Aldama found Morant for the game-deciding bucket with 7.6 seconds remaining.
-
Morant, Caldwell-Pope questionable vs. Miami Heat
The Grizzlies will be shorthanded against the Miami Heat. But just how shorthanded will they be?
-
Calkins: Happy 25th opener, everyone! Because Ja was Ja.
Cedric Coward was perfect and Ja Morant was even better as the Grizzlies opened their 25th season with a win.
-
Grizzlies podcast: The season is here! Amid injuries, how will the Grizzlies navigate it?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies manage the start to the season amid recent injuries.
-
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Related content:
Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
-
Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
The Grizzlies cleared Ja Morant to play in the season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday night, but Ty Jerome will be out at least four weeks.
-
Ja Morant gives update on ankle injury
Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is currently week-to-week after suffering an ankle sprain during a practice Sunday, Oct. 5.
-
One Grizzly said the Ja 3s are ‘the best.’ And it wasn’t Morant.
Memphis Grizzlies teammates heap praise on star guard Ja Morant’s latest signature shoe, the Ja 3s.
-
Ja Morant out of Grizzlies’ preseason opener with new injury
The Grizzlies are also currently without Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke.
-
Grizzlies podcast: Media day reactions, start of camp
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the best quotes from media day and the start of training camp in Nashville.
-
Morant assists, Jackson Jr. teases at Grizzlies open practice
While the rookies danced at Grizzlies open practice, a couple of veterans stole the show.
-
Herrington: In Year 7 together, a new Grizzlies beginning for ‘Ja & Jaren’
This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?
-
Jock Landale wanted a chance. He found it in Memphis next to Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies want to play fast. But can they be fast to gel with a trio of frontcourt injuries?
-
-
September 2025
-
Grizzlies media day: What Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Kleiman had to say
New numbers, roster changes, injuries and beyond. When the Memphis Grizzlies coach, general manager and stars spoke at media day, they issued some quiet confidence.
-
Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard
“I think that’s the shoe you talk about later when you say ... ‘They made four other models and they are still going back to the 3s,’” Phil Morant said of Ja’s new signature sneaker.
Related content:
Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
-
Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant’s detour and subsequent late arrival in Asia were the precursor to what would become a wacky tour filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the best tidbits.
Related content:
Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
-
Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
During a recent trip to Asia, Ja Morant not only taught China about finding joy in basketball; he may have rediscovered it himself.
-
Ja Morant won’t use agent to negotiate next NBA contract. Here’s why.
Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.
-
-
August 2025
-
There’s a new Ja 3 in stores. It’s selling fast.
Nike and Ja Morant released another Ja 3 sneaker in retail stores on Thursday. Several sizes are already sold out.
-
Nike debuts new Morant commercial as Ja 3 sneakers sell out
Both the Ja 1 and Ja 2 sneakers featured a more traditional look. But the Ja 3 is different.
-