Jan. 29, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Washington Wizards at FedExForum.

It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 115, Wizards 95

Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.

Newly anointed All-Star Ja Morant added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over the short-handed Jazz. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Jazz 109

Jan. 28, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.

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Ja Morant posts 30-point triple-double in Grizzlies win

When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that. 

The Grizzlies point guard will play with the league’s best in the All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Cleveland.

Jan 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio.

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Ja Morant scores 41, dedicates win over Spurs to grandmother

Ja Morant scored 41 points, then thanked ESPN for removing the game from national television. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 110

The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.

There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.

Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished. 

Jan. 23, 2022: The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Grizzlies in Dallas. 

The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.

Jan. 21, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.

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Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets

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

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Box score: Grizzlies 122, Nuggets 118

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. 

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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Again short-handed, Grizzlies hang tough in loss to Bucks

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

As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more. 

The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.