With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads. 

The season sweep by the Lakers will sting, but the immediate worry for Memphis is the health of its budding rookie Cedric Coward.

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Box Score: Lakers 120, Grizzlies 114

Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Jan. 4, at Crypto.com Arena. 

Former Grizzlies Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart made clutch plays for Los Angeles as the Lakers pulled away from Memphis during the fourth quarter. 

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Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 121

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Jan. 2 in Los Angeles.

Koloko averaged 2.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes across five games for the Grizzlies this season. 

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time for John Martin’s annual list of Memphis sports predictions for the new year.

The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s positive trajectory and the options on the table for the Grizzlies this trade deadline. 

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia. 

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Philadelphia edges Memphis in tight overtime game

Box score: 76ers 139, Grizzlies 136 (OT)

VJ Edgecombe carried Philadelphia in the fourth quarter, and shot the winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends. 

Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112. 

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Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 days

Box Score: Wizards 116, Grizzlies 112

The Wizards outrebounded the Grizzlies 54-42 and overcame 19 turnovers.

Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28.

With Morant back at the wheel the Grizzlies offense generated 26 fastbreak points, the second most of the season. 

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Grizzlies romp over Bucks in Morant’s return

Box score: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104

Memphis beat Milwaukee for the eighth straight time, all of them by double digits.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?

A once heralded prep prospect, O.J. Mayo arrived in the NBA with a compact, high-elevation jumper that’s among the smoothest FedExForum has ever seen. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season. 

Memphis shot 56% from the field and never trailed during the first half.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.