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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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has roster moves ahead, some more challenging than others

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

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

The Grizzlies bench scored 58 points to help Memphis defeat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Mavericks 94

Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.

The Grizzlies won a home game for the first time in 218 days Wednesday. So when the streamers fell, people scrambled to collect them as if they had never seen them before. On a night of joy and relief at FedExForum. Which will just have to do, for now.

The Memphis Grizzlies ended their home losing streak on Wednesday night with a 14-point win over the Utah Jazz. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Jazz 91

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz at FedExForum on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.