Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was a full participant in a non-contact practice on Friday and he will be listed as questionable with a hand injury for Game 3 on Saturday. 

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Mikey Williams’ legal situation and what that means for Memphis, Malcolm Dandridge’s possible return and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley.

LeBron James spoke to the media Friday, April 21, for the first time since Dillon Brooks dismissed James as “old” during an interview after Game 2.

With home games played at refurbished Gagliano Field, the Lynx seemed poised to make a strong postseason run.

Freshman Pippa Rhodes is recognized after scoring eight goals in a victory over Arlington.

In Luke Kennard’s hometown of Franklin, Ohio, he is more than the player that once passed LeBron James in high school scoring. He was the kid that dominated at King’s Island amusement park, and a godsend for one local business. 

Memphis has options heading into Game 3 of its first-round NBA playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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In Franklin, Ohio, Luke Kennard is more than the player who once surpassed LeBron James

Williams appeared virtually in court in El Cajon, California, Thursday, April 20.

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The funding, which is part of Gov. Bill Lee’s budget for the coming year, was approved with an amendment to allow the cash to be used for all city-owned stadiums.

Here’s what to watch when Memphis holds is annual Friday Night Stripes football game at 7 p.m. Friday.

Memphis will head to College Station, Texas, to take on Texas A&M in December.

“I think this is a testament to the coaching staff, really,” Roddy said. “They prepare us for any situation. They prepare us for the adversities that come during the regular season and they do a good job of connecting that to playoff basketball.”

The Grizzlies didn’t have Ja Morant against the Lakers Wednesday. But they had John Konchar. And Xavier Tillman Sr. And a roster of players who did not wish to go quietly into the good night. So now, through sheer force of will, the series is tied at 1-1. 

Xavier Tillman started five games in the G League this season. Barring the unexpected, he will start at least five playoff games this spring. One imagines no one else in the NBA, and certainly no one multiple seasons into his pro career, will be able to make such a claim. 

Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old” and said he is not the same player he was when he was winning championships in Cleveland and Miami. 

Xavier Tillman Sr. led all Grizzlies players with 22 points in the win. And, after the game, Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old.”

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NBA box score for Game 2 of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers first-round series played Wednesday, April 19, at FedExForum in Memphis.

Game 2 Halftime report: Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers are playing Wednesday, April 19 in Game 2 of their NBA playoffs series. The Lakers lead the series 1-0, but Memphis leads 59-44 at Game 2 halftime.

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Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not play on Wednesday night against the Lakers in Game 2. He re-aggravated a right hand injury in Game 1. 

New receivers coach Larry Smith recently pointed out that he was coaching at Jacksonville State at the same time defensive line coach Kyle Pope was an athlete.

Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at FedExForum. 

Meeting with reporters for the first time Wednesday since the Tigers’ season ended last month, Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway addressed several subjects.

The Dragons scored four in the second inning, and pitchers Ari Bethea and Keaton Baird made sure it held up.

Will Ja Morant play in Game 2? That’s the mystery of the moment. But however it turns out, there is fresh reason for hope.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 1 loss and what Memphis will need to do to even the series with Los Angeles.