The Raptors are hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as their next head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all of the most relevant offseason storylines. 

“First and foremost, we are going to focus on him as a young man developing as a better person and someone who is more responsible, particularly when it comes to guns,” Silver said.

Grizzlies teammate Santi Aldama is also likely to participate for the Spanish national team. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. said Morant is “good” and “people will come back around.”

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league will announce results of Ja Morant investigation after the NBA Finals. 

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Let’s take a spin around the NBA and Grizzlies world in the early stages of the offseason.

Incarnate Word coach Shane Heirman has a special relationship with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s family. He believes “this is just the beginning” for the Grizzlies big man. 

As Memphis embarks on the NBA offseason, it does so with once-unexpected notes of both certainty and uncertainty.

The suit comes from a July 2022 incident at the Memphis Grizzlies star’s home in Eads, where a pickup basketball game turned sour and allegedly resulted in an altercation between Morant and his guest, Joshua Holloway.

Incarnate Word coach Shane Heirman’s connection to Jaren Jackson Jr. helped to lure his father, Jaren Jackson Sr., back to his old stomping grounds in San Antonio.

“To me, it didn’t sound like a farewell to social media. It sounded like someone in pain. ... Maybe the better question isn’t what the NBA will hand down, but how the league will help Morant go forward from here.”

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Deputies conduct wellness check on Ja Morant

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Daily Memphian deputies conducted a wellness check on Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant on Wednesday after social media posts raised concern.

Every NBA team must find its way. These are models that fit the Grizzlies: be patient with a strong core and coach but be restless and aggressive at finding the supporting pieces to elevate them.

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star partners with Miami company for release of Block Panther Energy Gummies.

Tony Allen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, according to court documents. 

Debbie Jones, the mother of Memphis Grizzlies player Tyus Jones and San Antonio Spurs player Tre Jones, spent her fair share of hours in the gym when her sons were growing up.

“Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”

As the Grizzlies move through the offseason, here are a few Memphis tidbits you may have missed.

Tanya Powell-May is a CPA and CEO, with a college basketball background of her own. With a son like Memphis Grizzlies’ big man Xavier Tillman Sr., she knew success was coming.

Chris Herrington sounds off on Ja Morant’s most recent troubles.