The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the second day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season. 

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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins says Grizzlies fans deserve better

“We have to come out and create our own energy,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “We can’t have other teams come in here (and win), regardless of what our roster is or who is playing. You have to protect home court.”

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, but the Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks on Monday night. 

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Box Score: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 113

NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks played at FedExForum.

It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.

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“He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game. 

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The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the first day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

The Minnesota Timberwolves brought the NBA’s best record and No. 1 defense into FedExForum, overpowering the smaller Grizzlies on the glass 54-28.

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Box score: Timberwolves 127, Grizzlies 103

The NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Chris Herrington answers readers’ questions including speculation about Vince Williams’ nickname, plus shares his thoughts on Christmas music.

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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’

In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.

Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.

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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pistons 102

NBA box score for the Wednesday, Dec. 6 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.

When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true. 

What do the Grizzlies do with their roster regarding Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.?

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Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.

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Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium deal

Keep those fingers crossed. If all goes well, Memphis could be as close to full strength as they will get this season just in time for Christmas. 

The U of M has said that the city can’t have seats on the foundation board, setting up a potential showdown over the vote Tuesday to transfer ownership of the city-owned stadium.

Nowell is averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in five games for the Grizzlies this season. 

The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push. 

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Box score: Suns 116, Grizzlies 109