The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks.

The severely short-handed Grizzlies lost to the Knicks on Saturday night, but got an impressive effort from rookie GG Jackson

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Box score: Knicks 106, Grizzlies 94

The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to 10 when they travel to the Roundhouse for a matchup with the Shockers Sunday.

Jones becomes the first Memphis Tiger drafted in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Connor Mancell leads the way with 18 points as Saints extend their streak.

The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers on Friday night, but the concern will be on Desmond Bane’s left ankle, which forced him to exit during the third quarter. 

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Box score: Clippers 128, Grizzlies 119

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NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Clippers.

Desmond Bane is the latest Grizzlies player to leave a game due to injury. He cannot return to the game, per NBA rules. 

Masyn Winn, called up from the Redbirds to St. Louis last season, returns to Memphis representing the visiting Cardinals. The players will be at AutoZone Park Friday evening, Jan. 12.

Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.

Here’s what we learned about labrum damage (in easy-to-understand-terms) from a renowned orthopedic surgeon who says, “I spend every day thinking about shoulders.”

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 1A, 2A and 3A football players earned all-state recognition.

Williams made his professional debut on Wednesday for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Nick Owens and Reneiya Brigance were honored for their efforts.

The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. 

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Grizzlies hit with another injury, this time to guard Marcus Smart.

Ja Morant had successful surgery on Thursday. Now it’s time for the Grizzlies point guard to look for the rainbow amid the storm. 

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Quintin Jones took over a week before the first game of the year. And now the Falcons are on the verge of a program milestone.

Memphis survives another nail-biter, this time going to overtime with UTSA. More of these, and it could be a long, bumpy ride.

The Memphis basketball coach had remained publicly supportive of the four-star signee for the better part of nine months after Williams was arrested for allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle.

An elite group of Memphis-area Division 2 football players earned all-state recognition.

Memphis shot over 50% from the floor but failed to defend from just about anywhere on the court — especially from deep.

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Box score: Memphis 107, USTA 101 (OT)

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