Morant was the natural replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds this season. 

Memphis’ general manager Zach Kleiman said the Grizzlies’ championship window is open. 

The Grizzlies plan similar collaborations in the future.

Notes on what the Memphis Grizzlies did — and didn’t do — at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

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Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).

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.

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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. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89

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Jaren Jackson Jr. was efficient on offense and dominant on defense in a much-needed victory for the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. 

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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.”

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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.

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NBA box score for the Sunday, Feb. 5 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors played at FedExForum in Memphis.

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. 

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