Perception indeed might be reality when it comes to the Grizzlies’ attacking point guard and whether he gets the calls.

Don’t stress about 0-2. Just enjoy Ja Morant’s magic as we await the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and for the Memphis Grizzlies bench to step up.

Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center. 

Trae Young and Ja Morant are two of eight players in NBA history to average 17 points and seven assists before the age of 21. 

If only we could all do all right the same way Ja Morant “did all right” in the Memphis Grizzlies regular season opener Wednesday night. 

Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget. 

Dec. 23, 2020: Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119

Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

Sinclair and streaming services have not been able to reach an agreement, which could leave a large percentage of Memphians without Grizzlies games this season. 

How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.

Notable developments include Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are skeptical.

With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials. 

The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

Dec. 17, 2020 (preseason game): Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why. 

Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.

Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.

Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.