Center Jay Huff has been a revelation for the Grizzlies this season. But he’s only the second-most talented person in his household. 

Star point guard Ja Morant shared his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers after a dominant win on Wednesday. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 131, Lakers 114

Ja Morant, rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points each for the Grizzlies, but the star point guard left the game with a hamstring injury.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers played on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at FedExForum.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is excited he no longer has homework, but he’s showing his intelligence as Marcus Smart’s understudy.

Zach Edey is trying to be forgiving with himself as he adjusts to a brand-new style of basketball in the NBA. 

Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.

Zach Edey became the first rookie to finish with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks on 90% shooting since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984. 

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Box score: Nets 106, Grizzlies 104

Ja Morant scored 25 points and rookie Zach Edey had season-highs of 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies, but it was not enough to win in Brooklyn.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

It took Casi Spear 40-plus hours to knit her Grizzlies jersey, but she’s prepared to do it all over again for Jaren Jackson Jr. 

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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 27 points in Grizzlies’ win over 76ers

Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis to a victory in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Jay Huff added 20 points, and Ja Morant had 18. The Grizzlies have won two straight road games to improve to 4-3.

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Memphis Grizzlies have updated the injury status of starters Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr. and Cam Spencer.

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Temetrius Jamel “Ja” Morant gave fans a bunch of Halloween treats at FedExForum Thursday night, with 26 points on 9-16 shooting, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in less than 29 minutes.

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LaRavia was drafted in 2022 with the 19th overall pick. The 6-foot-7 forward out of Wake Forest was averaging 6.8 points and six rebounds before Thursday’s victory against Milwaukee.

Memphis came out hot, shooting 51% in the first half and holding the Bucks to 42%. The lead reached 31 early in the fourth quarter.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at FedExForum.

Through five games, the Grizzlies rank eighth in the NBA in scoring offense and 27th in scoring defense. 

A few thoughts from Chris Herrington the morning after the Grizzlies’ 119-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Taylor Jenkins and Scotty Pippen Jr. voice frustration over defense. Ja Morant and Jared Jackson Jr. react to negative social media on players missing games. It’s been that kind of week.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 30 points, connecting on 10 of 12 shots, including all three of his 3-pointers.

This the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at FedExForum.