With the team’s stars sitting, second-year forward Santi Aldama and a large rookie class led the Grizzlies to a comeback win in their preseason debut in Milwaukee.

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Steven Adams, Grizzlies agree to contract extension

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a two-year, $25.2 million extension with starting center Steven Adams. 

The Grizzlies made a few tweaks to their “Statement Edition” uniforms ahead of the new season. 

Taylor Jenkins said it is “to be determined” if he will use his typical starters in the first preseason game on Saturday night. 

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Grizzlies Insider: Danny Green sees similarities between Memphis and San Antonio

On Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled the Big River Steel Edge, an open, renovated space overlooking FedExForum’s main lobby at one end and the basketball court on the other. 

With Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. presumed starters whenever available, here’s a look at each of the other candidates in the team’s frontcourt mix.

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Green was traded to the Grizzlies on draft night. For now, it sounds as if the Memphis front office would like to hold onto him. He already pointed out the similarities between Memphis and his former Texas home. 

Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time. 

Dillon Brooks acknowledged at media day that he is going into a contract year. If he plays more efficiently, he will be costly to whichever team signs him next.

Heavy reliance on a single creator has tended to stall out at the highest levels, and that’s even more true for teams relying on smaller guards. 

When the Grizzlies acquired Green in a late-June trade that sent De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, there was speculation that the team would look to trade Green for a younger, healthier player. But, now, it seems as if the Grizzlies and Green have realized the value of their pairing.

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies assembled at FedExForum for media day. It’s the team’s 22nd season in Memphis. And it should be a blast. 

There was the discussion of Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s injury and timetable for return, the status of Brandon Clarke’s potential contract extension and the next step for Ja Morant as he continues to be one of the faces of the NBA. Read what was said at Media Day.

John Konchar might be the least glamorous player in the NBA. But he could also be a terrific return on investment for the Grizzlies, who need him to play well this season. 

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Grizzlies report on Jaren Jackson availability

General Manager Zach Kleiman offers an update on when the player, who underwent successful surgery to address a stress fracture in his right foot, will return. 

Days before the Grizzlies report to training camp, a trio of the team’s rookies basked in the warm reception they got at the Memphis Redbirds’ Grizzlies’ Night at AutoZone Park.

The Grizzlies assistant who works with Ja Morant on his shooting made 276 3-point shots and 95% of his free throws while at Missouri State. Plus, he knows how to “push the right buttons and mess with you in the best way.” Sounds like the perfect coach to work with Morant.

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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant lands at No. 9 in ESPN’s NBArank series

Ja Morant’s No. 9 ranking in ESPN’s top 100 players puts him on the heels of Kevin Durant and LeBron James. 

The Grizzlies gather on Monday for the annual pre-training camp and like every NBA team, they have some questions.

On this Daily Memphian Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the release of the NBA top 100 players lists from ESPN and CBS. 

For two shows, Pete Pranica will transform into Mark Twain. Call him Big Twain, maybe? It’s all for the benefit of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company. And it’s just the latest evidence that Pranica is a great Memphian. 

Ja Morant is setting the bar extremely high for himself this season. In order to reach his goals, the star knows he will need to stay healthy. 

The Grizzlies will begin training camp later this month and play in their first preseason game on Saturday, Oct. 1.

As the Jazz likely continue to clean house, many Memphis fans have publicly wondered if Jordan Clarkson could be a trade candidate.

Ja Morant questioned a report that he has a signature shoe on the way, but the point guard should be at the top of the list for Nike if they indeed separate from Kyrie Irving.