Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return, but Houston’s Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Rockets over the Grizzlies 119-115.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at FedExForum.

“It’s kind of empowering,” Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells said of continuing to carry out Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision. 

Steven Adams discussed his return to the court at FedExForum and threw a funny jab at his old friend and former teammate Santi Aldama.

The Grizzlies made changes to the injury report on Wednesday, and it signaled that good news is soon on the way for the franchise. 

Lawyers for Ja Morant and Joshua Holloway gave closing arguments Wednesday, Dec. 8, in a yearlong civil immunity hearing that will determine whether the Memphis Grizzlies point guard is immune from suit.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates. 

An independent arbitrator ruled the restaurant owes Ja Morant money for breaching a deal it had with the basketball star.

The ball is finding Jaren Jackson Jr. more often, and that’s great news for the Memphis Grizzlies.

If the first half of this test-yourself-against-the-West stretch hasn’t told us much about the Grizzlies, Chris Herrington has found a few potential lessons learned.

The Memphis big man has reached a new chapter in his career. Jackson has the power to play solo star when the Grizzlies need it. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Mavericks 104

Both teams were without their starting backcourts due to injuries. Guards Ja Morant and Desmond Bane were out for the Memphis Grizzlies, and Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were out for the Dallas Mavericks.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at FedExForum.

“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”

No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.

The Grizzlies kept the game close throughout but couldn’t overcome the hot 3-point shooting of Golden State. They finished their five-game road trip 2-3. 

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NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Derrick Rose, the 36-year-old former Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies guard, will become just the fifth Bulls player to have his jersey hang in the United Center rafters.

Hey, Memphians. It’s time to resolve to have fun again in 2025. Go to a Tigers game. Go to a Grizzlies game. Get off your couch and do something.

Memphis rookie and Sacramento native Jaylen Wells scored a career-high 30 points, but the Grizzlies came up six points short against the Kings in a wild, competitive fourth quarter.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Will Saturday be the first time brothers Cam Spencer and Pat Spencer play against each other in the NBA?

In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.

The Grizzlies’ two available stars, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, combined for 69 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its road trip.

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.