Memphis’ all-star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. turned his left ankle in the first quarter of Monday’s Grizzlies-Hawks game at FedExForum.

Frustration has built for the Memphis Grizzlies since the All-Star break, and it doesn’t take detective-level work to figure out why the team has taken such a downswing. 

The Associated Press Sports Editors organization recognized several of The Daily Memphian’s sports staff members for their writing and reporting in APSE’s annual journalism awards competition.

The NBA’s 82-game regular season comes with two primary goals: Qualify and position yourself for the playoffs and prepare yourself to compete when you’re there. The Grizzlies seem to approach the season in a manner that seeks to satisfy the first without compromising the second.

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After losing to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Aldama wasn’t the only one who vented. Luke Kennard and Jaren Jackson Jr. also shared their annoyance about the team’s lack of urgency.

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Box score: Spurs 130, Grizzlies 128

Fox broke a tie with 2.6 seconds left for the last of his 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-128 on Saturday night despite 42 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.

Box score for the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs game at FedExForum.

The Knicks made two clutch 3-pointers and Ja Morant’s attempt at the game-winner went wide in a game that was decided in the final seconds. 

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Box score: Knicks 114, Grizzlies 113

Ja Morant’s last shot missed, costing the Grizzlies the game against New York. But he had 25 points and seven assists in this one. It was 29 and eight against Phoenix. It was 21 and 10 in a close loss to Cleveland. And 23 and five in the win at Orlando.

OG Anunoby’s game-winning basket came after the teams exchanged leads in the final two minutes.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at FedExForum.

The Memphis Grizzlies, Gray Media and FanDuel Sports Network announced on Thursday that they will simulcast five upcoming games for free across the Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville TV markets.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.

Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 151, Suns 148 (OT)

Morant’s floater with 1.4 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 137-all. Memphis closed the extra period with a 7-0 run to beat Phoenix.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2024, at FedExForum.

Ja Morant is off social media again. The point guard said he doesn’t want to be online anymore, although he still has the accounts for the purpose of endorsements. 

The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?

After Sunday’s close game at Cleveland, the top team in the East, Chris Herrington looks at a lot of bigger-picture thoughts about the Grizzlies team.

Rebounding doomed the Grizzlies in a loss at Cleveland on Sunday night. Coach Taylor Jenkins believed Memphis played well enough otherwise to win. 

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Box Score: Cavaliers 129, Grizzlies 123

Box score for Sunday’s NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Memphis Grizzlies missed 26 of their 33 3-point attempts, committed 15 turnovers, surrendered a 23-4 run to start the third quarter, but dug down to dig the game out. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Magic 104

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.

Also, an injury to San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanayama could increase Jaren Jackson Jr.’s chances to win Defensive Player of the Year for a second time.