Friday’s matchup promises some fireworks when Ja Morant and Zach Edey go up against Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets.

Did the Grizzlies find the future of the franchise in Standish, Maine? Memphis is the latest NBA team to take a big chance at hitting the NCAA Division III jackpot. 

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The Memphis Grizzlies announced that two of their courts will recognize late basketball operations president Jerry West.

Nike is bringing a Ja 2 pop-up truck to Memphis and hosting a community block party in coming days.

Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.

Santi Aldama said he wasn’t worried about a contract extension. He backed up his words with his actions after a Grizzlies win on Wednesday. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 126, Jazz 124

Ja Morant had 22 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in his return to power the Memphis Grizzlies over the Utah Jazz. Santi Aldama led with 27 points, followed by Desmond Bane with 24.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City.

FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.

Richard Smith was as surprised as anyone when Fred Smith, his father, decided the family would give $50 million to help renovate the stadium. Here’s Smith on crime, Ja Morant, conference realignment and how that gift came to be.

Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted. 

This season has the potential to be a redemption song for both Ja Morant and his team, and those stories are very much entwined.

Although his hamstring injury is progressing well, the Grizzlies are choosing to hold out Jaren Jackson Jr. from the season opener while being mindful of his conditioning. 

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Ja Morant said the Grizzlies are way ahead of past preseasons in terms of preparation. Memphis will play the Utah Jazz in its regular season opener. 

From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.

The Grizzlies had a two-way roster spot open up after signing point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a standard contract earlier this week.

Ja Morant returned to the FedExForum court on Friday, and he reminded Grizzlies fans why they missed him so much. 

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This is the box score for the NBA preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.

Ja Morant is working through an ankle sprain, while Marcus Smart has some knee soreness. Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to recover from a hamstring strain.

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Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said.

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“All coaches and players are talking about buying them dinner and buying them gifts, all that stuff,” Pippen said. “It’s been good fun.”

The “Little General” was one of 11 inductees into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, and Ja Morant has an ankle sprain. Plus, the Grizzlies have added Luke Kennard to the injury list. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the order of finish in the East and West ahead of a new NBA season.