Lakers pull away from Grizzlies in Gasol’s return
The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
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The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones.
One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.
Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game. Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury
Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center.
Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score
The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition.
For the first time in 282 days, FedExForum will welcome Grizzlies fans back.
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.
Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game.
Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.
Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane.
It’s ‘one day at a time,’ and the first preseason game is just three days away in Minnesota.
Here are some comparisons to how other top point guards did in Year 2, and what Morant’s trajectory might look like.
Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting.
De’Anthony Melton said his first purchase after signing was cars for his sisters and mother.
But there are other issues to confront, among them safety during a pandemic, and an uncomfortably close tax line.
When the No. 30 draft choice put pen to paper on his rookie contract, he was already wearing a custom “Memphis 901” hat.
Raman has gotten the highlights of the city. Now it’s time to get her eye on the team.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said his new assistants are actively analyzing the NBA playoffs to learn how to take the team to the next level.
But the team still has a puncher’s chance with a cheat sheet — the Bucks won't have a certain big player.
After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Grizzlies' trip to Disney appears to be nearing the end. But one more great ride remains.
Fans, take heart: All is not lost. But ...
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.
Yes, the Grizzlies are 0-4 in Orlando. But meniscus tears are common, the team is upbeat about the future and, mathematically, the Grizzlies are still in the hunt.