“We have arrived on the NBA scene,” said Dennis O’Connor, the Grizzlies’ vice president of ticket sales and service. “...We have some superstar players, and we are getting more national recognition than we ever have.
Is it a scandal that law enforcement officials didn’t throw themselves into investigating a superstar basketball player whose behavior was plainly over the line? No. It would have been unusual if they had.
Identity of victim revealed in alleged assault in pickup game at Morant’s house last summer. In the past, the victim’s mother sued Memphis-Shelby County Schools over a bullying incident that involved her daughter. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis says keeping Jackson out of foul trouble is team effortRelated story:
The lanky rim protector has played fewer than 30 minutes in three of his last five games because of foul trouble.
The Grizzlies pulled off an improbable comeback in regulation, but went scoreless for the first three minutes of the extra period and turned the ball over four times.Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss potential playoff opponents: Which team would be the best matchup for Memphis? And, is there a team the Grizzlies would like to avoid?
A spin around the Grizzlies locker room is a view of a sprawling ecosystem, rich with different types of players, talent, experience and – most notably – personalities.
Anne Boyd celebrated her 90th birthday with her first Grizzlies game at FedExForum. That says a lot about her. And a lot about what the Grizzlies have come to mean to this city over the past 22 years.
Memphis trailed by five in the fourth quarter, but found a late surge from Desmond Bane to beat the Portland Trail Blazers. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Desmond Bane’s message about the power of community made him an easy choice to be honored as part of TCU’s 150th anniversary celebration. Grizzlies Insider: Next few days key for potential Steven Adams returnRelated story:
On Tuesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their regular season homecourt finale against the Portland Trail Blazers before heading out on a season-concluding three-game road trip.
The Grizzlies’ playoff frontcourt rotation is clear if Steven Adams’ reevaluation goes well and he returns to the court.
The Grizzlies led by 23 points, but crumbled in the second half against Chicago and allowed 31 points off turnovers.Related:
NBA box score for the Sunday, April 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls played at the United Center in Chicago.
The Grizzlies trailed by 20 points in the first quarter, but erased that deficit with big nights from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard.Related stories:
NBA box score for Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers game.
Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 17 games for the Memphis Hustle this season.
Chris Herrington picks the route of the best (theoretical) Ja Morant parade (inside his city). He answers that and other questions in this month’s Grizzlies Mailbag. Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says ‘no pressure’ as playoffs approachRelated story:
Dillon Brooks, embracing his 3 and D role, said there is “no pressure” on him as the team enters the playoffs.
Ja Morant has taken off the mask, and says he’s not worried about the All-NBA team. “My mind is on continuing to win games, finish the regular season off strong and then get ready for the playoffs,”he said. “To start our journey to go win a ring.”
Despite a night off from meaningful players on both sides, the home team had the game’s lone active star in Ja Morant. The visitors had the deeper cast of proven NBA players, and that proved too much. Related story:
NBA box score for the Wednesday, March 29 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones are all listed as doubtful against the Clippers on Wednesday night. Ja Morant is expected to play.