Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
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Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ Monday and Wednesday losses to the Nets and Bulls.
Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane left Wednesday’s game against Brooklyn with injuries. Neither player will return.
Ja Morant said the Grizzlies are way ahead of past preseasons in terms of preparation. Memphis will play the Utah Jazz in its regular season opener.
Call it a double do-over. Given the opportunity to second guess their decisions on Kennard and Smart, the Grizzlies have instead chosen a second chance for both.
The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment.
To save you the trouble of sifting through your social media feed or YouTube, here are some of the best quotes from Zach Kleiman, Taylor Jenkins and the Grizzlies projected starting five from Monday’s Media Day. Jaren Jackson Jr. on NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo: ‘He was a genius’Related content:
The Grizzlies didn’t see much of Marcus Smart last season. What will the plan look like when he finally gets on the court with the team’s stars?
Should he remain a starter, or does he serve better as the team’s backup point guard?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go down the list of trade possibilities for the Grizzlies just a few days before the NBA draft.
Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.
The Grizzlies could be without Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart deep into March.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions.
With injuries crippling the season, and with an eye toward both the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline and the offseason to follow, let’s reset the Grizzlies roster. Grizzlies announce signing of Scotty Pippen Jr. Spider-Man and the Defender ‘wear the masks’ in Grizzlies win over Warriors Grizzlies Insider: Defensive ‘dog’ Vince Williams Jr. learns quicklyRelated stories:
Grizzlies hit with another injury, this time to guard Marcus Smart.
A day after Ja Morant was ruled out for the season, Marcus Smart left the game on Tuesday with a finger injury.
The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.Related story:
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip aheadRelated story:
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court.
Marcus Smart, in his first year with the Grizzlies, has not played since he injured left his foot Nov. 14, missing the last 16 games Memphis has played.
Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.
With playoff hopes already fading, the Grizzlies face decisions that extend beyond the current season. Do they Break it Up, bet on a simple Gap Year or Reshuffle the deck? Grizzlies Insider: New signee Jaylen Nowell impresses in limited minutesRelated story:
Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. Related stories:
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