Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 122, Nuggets 118

The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”

Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II recap Penny Hardaway’s explosive postgame rant after the Tigers’ latest loss to SMU.

Collierville High School named Shawn Taggart as its interim boys basketball coach following the resignation of Cedric Henderson.

I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot. 

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Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62

Penny Hardaway blames youth and injuries for the current mess. However, the AAC has another team that is dealing with injuries — but is winning.

The Memphis Tigers coach blasted the local media after another dispiriting result.

Jan. 20, 2022: The SMU Mustangs defeat the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum.

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Box score: SMU 70, Memphis 62

AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.

JaSteven Walker was runaway boys winner; Kennedy Claybrooks helped her team to 4-0 run last week.

Alex Lomax will come off the bench, but Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams remain sidelined.

Tipton-Rosemark players boasts two leaders: Senior guard Tyler Byrd claims the top spot for boys, Raven Sims the girls.

The former LSU transfer leaves the University of Memphis after starting in one game during the 2021 season. 

Seagrist joins former Indy Eleven teammate Rece Buckmaster in Memphis. Boyce arrives after success in USL League One.

Chris Herrington and former Grizzlies executive John Hollinger discuss the Grizzlies’ jump into contender status, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr., the pro prospects of Memphis Tiger players and more. 

Twenty-six players from the Shelby-Metro area named among the state’s best for 2021 by Tennessee Sports Writers.

The Lions, ranked third in the state in Class A, continue their winning ways this week. There are also standouts in girls basketball; bowling, and wrestling.

Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.

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Box score: Bucks 126, Grizzlies 114

Jan. 19, 2022: The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Grizzlies in Milwaukee.

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This season was supposed to be smooth sailing, an NCAA Tournament berth no longer in question. The missteps have proven otherwise.

Another task that Memphis faces: Containing top scorer Kendric Davis.

USL Championship veteran set single-game saves record against Birmingham last year before season-ending Achilles injury.

After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.