The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.

Jackson’s “double triple” in the game — three 3-pointers and three blocks — remains an unusual feat, just not so much for him. He did it six times last season alone, in a year where he shot poorly. 

Memphis awaits imaging on star point guard Ja Morant’s ankle. He was injured while positioning himself to get a rebound in Friday’s win over Oklahoma City. 

The superstar guard appeared to turn his ankle while positioning himself for a rebound in the fourth quarter. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Thunder 110

NBA box score for the Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder played at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities. 

The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew. 

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“The biggest takeaway from the last two games for us is the 3-point line,” Danny Green said. “We haven’t guarded it as well as we should have, but also teams have just been shooting it well. It’s a combination of both.”

Taylor Jenkins said ball movement will be important to replacing Desmond Bane as he recovers from a toe sprain. 

The Grizzlies fell to the Pelicans on Tuesday night despite Ja Morant’s 36 points. 

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Jaren Jackson Jr.: Goal is to be instant boost for Grizzlies on defense

Desmond Bane to miss multiple weeks with toe sprain

NBA box score for Tuesday, Nov. 15, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans from New Orleans.

Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense. 

The injury interrupts what had been a breakout season for Bane, who is averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds a game, putting him firmly in the early All-Star conversation. 

One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history. 

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Despite playing without Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, the Grizzlies are right on pace to make the playoffs again. 

The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious. 

NBA box score for the Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return. 

This rematch of last spring’s first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was, for Grizzlies fans, an opportunity for gratitude.

Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 103

NBA box score for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Danny Green said on his podcast “Inside the Green Room” that he could see himself in Memphis for a couple more years if the Grizzlies would allow it.