Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting.
The Grizzlies sent three second-round picks to the Clippers and Danny Green to Houston as part of the three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Related story:
As teams in the West make moves, attention shifts to the Grizzlies. Can they make a deal?
My best sense is that the Grizzlies aren’t desperate to deal. But most of the team’s perimeter reserves have declined of late, in performance and/or in playing time, which suggests a real immediate need as the playoffs loom.
Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.
Dillon Brooks said he’s been booed everywhere, so it’s only right that he is booed in Memphis. Memphis Grizzlies snap skid, rally for win over Bulls Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 Ja Morant says report of Pacers incident is ‘pretty much false’Related stories:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was efficient on offense and dominant on defense in a much-needed victory for the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks unfazed by home-court boos, still working to shake slump Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 Ja Morant says report of Pacers incident is ‘pretty much false’Related stories:
NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 7 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Ja Morant called The Athletic’s recounting of the events following the Pacers game last month false, and said the Grizzlies are the most hated team in the NBA.
Whether on Thursday’s trade deadline or in July’s free agency period a few months from now, as an ending or a new beginning, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks’ time in Memphis is on a crash course with clarity.
Brandon Clarke said distractions are not the reason the Grizzlies are struggling, and that the team is “all grown.” Grizzlies Insider: If Santi Aldama is ‘Luigi,’ he’s a dang good sidekickRelated story:
Despite the team’s struggles since mid-January, Aldama has stepped up to play some of the best basketball of his career.
The Grizzlies were outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter in their loss to the Raptors. They have lost eight of nine games.Related story:
NBA box score for the Sunday, Feb. 5 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Ja Morant would be better off if he asked his friends and family to let him flourish in the spotlight he has earned.
A report from The Athletic states that Ja Morant’s acquaintances confronted members of the Pacers’ traveling party near the team’s bus in the loading area of FedExForum after the Grizzlies’ Jan. 29 victory.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies will do their due diligence at the trade deadline, but he and general manager Zach Kleiman “believe in this group.”
Dillon Brooks was suspended one game without pay by the NBA for his flagrant 2 foul on Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell on Thursday night, Feb. 2.
The Grizzlies security team has been quick to break up skirmishes and protests. Thursday night they showed how it's done yet again. Dillon Brooks suspended one game for scuffle with Donovan Mitchell Herrington: As Grizzlies approach trade deadline, they should focus on a 3-year windowRelated stories:
“Big picture, what’s the worst-case scenario for an already highly functioning team built around a currently 23-year-old Ja Morant, 23-year-old Jaren Jackson Jr. and 24-year-old Desmond Bane?”
Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell were ejected following a skirmish in the third quarter. The Grizzlies went on to lose for the seventh time in eight games. Box score: Cavaliers 128, Grizzlies 113 Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. make NBA All-Star team Ja has the ‘holy grail': How Nike and Morant created signature Ja 1 sneakers Grizzlies Insider: Time for a Memphis Grizzlies vibe check. Everything good?Related stories:
NBA box score for the Thursday, Feb. 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ja Morant is averaging 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds this season for the Grizzlies. This is his second All-Star selection. This is Jackson’s first selection.
While some fans have grown anxious about the team’s potential this season, the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to keep calm in the face of adversity.
“The offers came through, but I told my fam and my agency that Nike was always my choice,” Morant said.