With Chris Herrington in Memphis and Drew Hill on the road with the team in Los Angeles, this Grizzlies Podcast reacts to one of the busiest periods of Grizzlies news in recent memory, and an unprecedented moment for the franchise.
The NBA also is investigating a video that appeared to show the Memphis Grizzlies guard with a firearm inside of a nightclub Saturday morning. Herrington: Thoughts on Ja Morant’s absence, and Brandon Clarke’s Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr., other teammates voice support for Ja MorantRelated stories:
The magnitude of the Morant news has overshadowed a gutting injury to Brandon Clarke, who suffered a torn Achilles at Denver on Friday night.
After closing the regular season with seven straight wins, Coach Katrina Merriweather’s Tigers are three victories away from their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998.
The Memphis Grizzlies next play the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Coach Wes Shappley’s Panthers will look to dictate tempo and push the pace against Region 1-4A champion Sevier County in Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on March 5, 2023.Related:
Without Ja Morant, Memphis collapsed in the fourth quarter in a loss Sunday night at Los Angeles. Taylor Jenkins’ team was outscored 38-17 over the last 12 minutes. Related:
Memphis coach addresses Morant’s absence before the Grizzlies’ road against Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.
It was a magnificent day for Memphis basketball. Right up until Houston hit the winning shot. On a day when Tiger basketball conjured that magical feeling once again.
A potential re-match with Houston in next Sunday’s AAC Championship is on Kendric Davis’ mind.
The University of Memphis Tigers lost to the University of Houston Cougars, 67-65, on March 5.
Despite a valiant effort, the Tigers came up just short of upset victory. Box score: Houston 67, Memphis 65 Kendric Davis, Tigers ready to face Cougars again after latest lossRelated:
It’s easy to be skeptical about Ja Morant’s statement of apology. But it represents an important first. He never before has accepted responsibility for his actions. Now maybe there’s a shot he will change. Calkins: It’s time to put down the gun, Ja. And to put down the act.Related stories:
Surviving members of Memphis State’s 1972-73 basketball team that reached the NCAA Tournament championship game are being honored when the Tigers face No. 1 Houston on Sunday, March 5, at FedExForum.
Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.
The Memphis guard’s college career has at times been turbulent. He decided to stay for a fifth season anyway. Now, starting with Senior Day on Sunday, it’s winding down.
Nike produced a Ja Morant shoe because he is “a real leader” for “the NBA, for basketball and for the city of Memphis.” Morant’s latest Instagram live video makes a mockery of those words. It is time for Morant to put down the gun and put down the tough-guy act. Here’s hoping he realizes that, at long last.
Memphis big man Brandon Clarke tore an Achilles tendon in Friday night’s loss at Denver, March 3.
Ja Morant will not be on the court for the Grizzlies until at least their next home game, Thursday against the Golden State.
The Memphis Grizzlies star was shown in a nightclub on Instagram Live.
Tigers fans have admired the grit that’s allowed Kendric Davis to fight through a series of painful ankle injuries — but that’s nothing compared to the larger battle he’s had to fight to get where he is now.Related stories:
The Memphis locker room was emotional after the injury occurred Friday night in Denver.
Dillon Brooks said the technical foul issued Friday that will lead to his one-game suspension was unfair and was because “I’m Dillon Brooks.”
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, March 3, 2023.