Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman expects David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jacob Gilyard and GG Jackson would be available for summer league play.
“Once Ja’s reintegrated into the team environment, he’s at the very least going to be able to participate in individual work, conditioning, medical. I think there’s further dialogue as to other things he potentially can be involved in.” Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, VegasRelated story:
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman spoke firmly about the next steps for Ja Morant following his 25-game suspension. Grizzlies select GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in 2023 NBA draft Grizzlies select Tarik Biberovic with pick No. 56 in 2023 NBA draft Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus SmartRelated stories:
The Grizzlies selected Tarik Biberovic with the No. 56 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft.
The Grizzlies selected South Carolina guard GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in the 2023 NBA draft. Jackson showed flashes of potential but was inconsistent with the Gamecocks last season. Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus SmartRelated story:
“I show my team clips of him playing defense all the time,” said Travis Ford, Marcus Smart’s coach at Oklahoma State. “His ability to guard so many different guys aside from his position and stay in front of people is amazing.”
Smart is both a blast from the past that could have fit among the old Grizzlies’ Grit-and-Grind identity and a meaningful heart-and-soul leader to fit among the new bunch of youngsters.
The case revolves around an alleged fight during a pickup game at Ja Morant’s house.
The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.
The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.
Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Ja Morant suspension and Grizzlies trade rumors.
Should the Grizzlies trade backup point guard Tyus Jones this summer? With starter Ja Morant facing suspension, it might seem an unlikely question. But it’s almost certainly one the Grizzlies are mulling over.
Thoughts on the NBA’s 25-game suspension for Ja Morant, the path forward and the uncertain, potentially complicated ways it could impact the team this summer. Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.Related stories:
Friday may have seemed like the end of a long wait for Memphis fans. But the real suspense starts now. Herrington: Morant’s suspension, the way forward and offseason impact NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 gamesRelated stories:
The National Basketball Players Association has issued a statement following the announcement of Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension, saying, “We will explore all options and next steps.”
Nike says that the company will continue to support Ja Morant “on and off the court” following the news of his NBA suspension.
Morant, team, league respond as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doles out another punishment for Memphis Grizzlies All-Star point guard.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss draft prospects that fit with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies are not one of the NBA teams that releases draft workouts. Here is a list of players to reportedly work out in Memphis ahead of the draft.
But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.
St. Andrews helped conduct the Milwaukee Bucks’ offense during their championship season in 2021.
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
MUS graduate Stephen Pacheco spent hundreds of hours last season capturing the best moments from Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant.
The Raptors are hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as their next head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.