The United States has cruised at the FIBA World Cup so far, but that could soon change. Next up for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Americans are two games against NBA-level centers. 

Should the city move forward with funding for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Of course. But only as part of a larger agreement that keeps the Grizzlies in town. 

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Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.

Even if Ja Morant had played for the United States at the FIBA World Cup, there are other factors influencing his chances to make an Olympic roster.

Morant’s now second NBA suspension, which will cost him the first 25 games of next season, risks an abdication of this conversational throne. 

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To the degree Memphis fans care about national television attention, it could have been so much worse.

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The Grizzlies will open the season Oct. 25 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. 

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league have earned the fans’ faith. But we won’t have a clear picture until November when the players step on the court. 

The NBA announced the in-season tournament schedule on Tuesday, which provides a glimpse at a few upcoming Grizzlies games. 

Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had solid performances for their respective countries on Sunday.

Gasol began his NBA journey with the Grizzlies, and that period is more than a footnote as he enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

Luke Kennard’s first time golfing in Memphis began with a donation to St. Jude.

This week, it’s the Grizzlies’ contender status, Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, last season’s road woes and lots more hoops stuff. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 12 points in the first exhibition game for USA Basketball this summer. 

Morant’s every public appearance (in literal, not marketing terms) is subject to attention and interpretation. 

Desmond Bane donated backpacks and tickets for children of the Boys and Girls Club on Thursday. He also gave an update on his injury recovery and his communications with Ja Morant. 

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As always, questions were accepted on the Memphis Grizzlies, the wider NBA and “there’s more to life than basketball.”

Jake LaRavia, an avid collector, has briefcases of Grizzlies trading cards inside his home. None of them are for sale. 

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