Grizzlies exec Kleiman addresses injuries, pride in culture building in season wrapup
The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.
The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Elliot Perry will be representing the team in the draft again, just like he did last year. But there's no anxiety this time around.
Hopefully Ja Morant's spectacular performance in the playoff game is enough to hold Grizzlies fans over until next season, whenever that might be.
"It’s hard to imagine a season-ending loss ultimately being so satisfying. ... The Memphis Grizzlies did everything they needed to win except lock up CJ McCollum at the end."
Before the NBA hands out regular-season awards, let's give the Grizzlies some bubble accolades.
Some doctors have sounded the alarm about the effects after recovering from COVID-19; it's not too early to consider alternate NCAA basketball tournament formats; and Christian Brothers University has shut down some fall sports until Jan. 1
The season ended with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday. But the rookie showed the country why this will be remembered as one of the most important seasons in the history of the franchise.
The presumptive rookie of the year kept his injury a secret even as he scored a career high Saturday.
The rookie was the superhero the Grizzlies needed him to be, but they came up just short.
Memphis took Portland to overtime in their bubble opener, but Jaren Jackson Jr. isn't available this time.
Memphis' triumph against the Bucks gave them a spot in the playoff play-in series against the Trail Blazers. It was the ending this unlikely regular season deserved.
Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas had triple-doubles against the Bucks. They'll play the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas both get triple-doubles, while Dillon Brooks has the hot hand. It all came down to the final day of seeding games in the Orlando bubble.
Finally, a Memphis opponent is using its head.
But the team still has a puncher’s chance with a cheat sheet — the Bucks won't have a certain big player.
After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Grizzlies' trip to Disney appears to be nearing the end. But one more great ride remains.
Fans, take heart: All is not lost. But ...
Ja Morant played well, but it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to keep pace with the Celtics.
This is just a casual game for Boston, which has the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference locked up. For Memphis? A lot more is riding on this game.
Grayson Allen, sidelined in late January because of a hip injury, has scored 15 points or more off the bench in four of his past five games.
The race for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and positioning for a playoff play-in is down to the wire.
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
Live tweets from the Bubble: Things didn't go so well when the Grizz met up with the Raptors.
It’s amazing how many smiling faces an important, relieving 30-point blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder can produce — from street signs to the sideline.
Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.