The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center in Houston on March 1, 2023.

Memphis will hope to use Thursday’s game against SMU to build momentum heading into this weekend’s matchup with top-ranked Houston.

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Morant and up to nine people came to the mall after the mother of someone in Morant’s group was involved in a verbal confrontation with a Finish Line employee, according to the police report. Mall security asked Morant to leave the parking lot, and the incident escalated.

“The best thing about that is now I’m not just helping myself. I’m able to give back and help my mom a little more. Able to help my dad,” University of Memphis Tiger Alex Lomax said during a panel about name, image and likeness opportunities. 

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury. 

Memphis and Southern Miss have faced off 63 times but haven’t played each other since the 2012 season. 

The matchup in 2027 will be the first game between the two schools since the Tigers won a home game against Southern Miss 42-24 in 2012.

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Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023. 

The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Wolverines outlast Collierville in a thriller; Mustangs use a strong defensive effort to eliminate Whitehaven.

Ja Morant set a franchise record with 28 points in the third quarter and finished with a 39-point triple-double. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Lakers 109

NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played at FedExForum in Memphis.

The TSSAA, the state’s governing body for high school athletics, also has fined Raleigh-Egypt and Wooddale.

Wiseman should see consistent playing time with the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.

Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.

The Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a foot injury Sunday against Dallas.

The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip.

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The Memphis Grizzlies have the easiest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to opponent win percentage. But the next two weeks will be a tough test for Ja Morant and company. 

Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Fayette-Ware, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week. 

Ladarian Paulk played in nine games while logging eight starts for the University of Memphis Tigers. 

Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.

Sunday’s win marks the first 18-win season for the Tigers since the 2015-16 season. Also, Memphis has 10 road wins for the first time since 1985.

When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

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Box score: Memphis 76, Cincinnati 73

NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Sunday, Feb. 26, game between the Memphis Tigers and Cincinnati Bearcats played at FedExForum in Memphis.