Johnathan Lawson’s transfer portal entry leaves Memphis with just two guaranteed returnees from its 2022-23 team.

Rose says he’s ready to tackle the high expectations of one of the state’s top programs.

The Grizzlies have a long way to go now as they return home for Wednesday night’s Game 5, where they will face elimination at the hands of the lower-seeded but more experienced, healthier and seemingly more composed Lakers.

The Grizzlies have a lot of growing up to do. That’s obvious now. Sure, they played better in Game 4. But the old man — LeBron James — is showing them what grown-up playoff basketball looks like.

Now the Grizzlies try to defy history. Thirteen teams have erased a 3-1 series deficit, while 258 teams have failed. 

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NBA box score for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round NBA playoffs matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played Monday, April 24, in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Connor McKnatt goes the distance while striking out 10 for the Northpoint Trojans.

Grizzlies trail Lakers by 2 at halftime of Game 4.

Johnson — a 6-foot Newark, New Jersey, native — intially committed to coach Penny Hardaway in November.

“It’s a lot of positive things we can get out of that performance. We fought back! That’s the No. 1 thing. We are a very resilient group. We always bounce back after a tough loss or a tough game,” Morant said. 

The Memphis Tigers guard has entered the transfer portal, father Keelon Lawson confirmed to The Daily Memphian on Monday.

Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Saturday, April 22 meets.

Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series Monday, April 24, at 9 p.m. CT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The former Florida State and Houston guard hopes to take the next step in his game at Memphis.

Standouts from Bartlett, Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Lausanne, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

The Grizzlies talk too much and win too little. That’s the prevailing theory now, right? But there is an easy way to start to change that narrative: Beat the Lakers in Game 4.

If there’s good news for the Grizzlies in this history, it’s that the overwhelmed Game 3s didn’t hold.

Brooks makes his first remarks since being tossed from Saturday’s Game 3 for hitting LeBron James in the groin.

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After missing Game 2 for a hand injury, Morant’s strong performance in Game 3 gives hope for what’s possible in the games ahead.

Desmond Bane and Ja Morant said they both believe Dillon Brooks should not be suspended for Game 4 after his ejection on Saturday night. 

Dillon Brooks said LeBron James is getting old. But you know what’s getting old? The antics of Brooks. 

NBA box score for Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played Saturday, April 22 in Los Angeles.

Ja Morant returned and scored 45 points, but the Grizzlies’ disastrous first quarter was too much to overcome. 

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Box score: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101

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Dillon Brooks was forced to leave Game 3 after a foul on LeBron James during the third quarter.

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