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.

Yes, the Grizzlies are 0-4 in Orlando. But meniscus tears are common, the team is upbeat about the future and, mathematically, the Grizzlies are still in the hunt.

The severity of Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meniscus tear has not been revealed, but Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins noted it will be a “monthly” recovery process for the promising youngster. 

No, this isn't what the Grizzlies expected. There have been setbacks in Orlando they didn't foresee. But this year of all years, maybe y'all know how that feels. 

Utah made timely 3-pointers to keep Memphis winless since the NBA season restarted.

They are still looking to gain that postseason berth — but now they have to do it without Jaren Jackson Jr., who on Tuesday was ruled out for the season after an MRI revealed a meniscus tear in his left knee.

The second-year forward was leading the team in scoring since the league's restart. 

Amid an 0-3 start in Orlando, young Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have shown both how good they can be and the work they still need to do. Plus: The Dillon Brooks dilemma, the backup point guard mess and more. 

The Grizzlies gave their employees the first opportunity to cheer on the team virtually from the NBA's Orlando bubble. 

The Grizzlies are 0-2 so far in the Orlando bubble, and slow starts to games have hurt them. But the confidence of young stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is as strong as ever. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. nailed the tying 3-pointer, but a pair of free throws by San Antonio in the final seconds dropped the Grizzlies to 0-2 in seeding games Sunday. 

Following a loss to Portland, a win against San Antonio is critical for the Grizzlies if they want to hold on to the No. 8 seed. 

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.

Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there. 

The Memphis Grizzlies are in Orlando and playing an 'away' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's what's happening. 

Rudy Gobert, the first known NBA player to contract the coronavirus, scored the opening basket of the league's restart Thursday evening.

The Grizzlies normally save growl towels for the playoffs. But in this strangest of NBA seasons, the next eight games may be the closest thing. 

Taylor Jenkins wanted to pause and realize that life and freedom are more than just about basketball.

"(Being the underdog) is something that we’re just used to now," power forward Brandon Clarke said last week. 

Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season. 

Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster. 

Drew Hill explains the coronavirus safety protocols he has to follow as he covers the Grizzlies in Orlando.

The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando. 

Injury has pushed Kyle Anderson back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup. A strong weekend — and perhaps the healing hands of time — suggests reason for optimism.