The Grizzlies have the worst free-throw percentage in the NBA this season. Their 70.2% hit rate is more than 2% behind the second-worst team in foul shooting, San Antonio. 

This month’s Grizzlies Mailbag includes thoughts on Jaren Jackson Jr.’s chances to be named Defensive Player of the Year and his declining fouls, along with Chris’ favorite Christmas movies.

NBA box score for the Monday, Dec. 12, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.

During their current five-game winning streak, the Grizzlies have positioned themselves as a top 10 team in the NBA in both offensive efficiency and defensive efficiency.

Santi Aldama is trying to teach Steven Adams to speak Spanish. They are both fans of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. 

The Grizzlies star said he hopes his collaboration with Mauna-Kea is just the beginning of his clothing design journey. 

Memphis Grizzlies power forward who led the NBA in blocks last season is averaging 4.0 per game at home this season and that’s a crazy number.

Ja Morant insisted that he is not worried about teammate Desmond Bane’s toe injury after Friday’s win over the Pistons. 

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Detroit Pistons played on Friday, Dec. 9, at FedExForum in Memphis.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 20 points and four blocks in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Detroit Pistons. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Pistons 103

“I feel like we’re about to rally up some wins,” Dillon Brooks said on Monday night after the Grizzlies beat the Heat with seven players unavailable. 

The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”

The Grizzlies still have not played a game with Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks all available. 

Grizzlies star Ja Morant passed Marc Gasol for the most triple-doubles in franchise history during a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Thunder 110

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Oklahoma City Thunder played Wednesday, Dec. 7, at FedExForum in Memphis.

Despite his use of swear words, Steven Adams has made the “Nice List” this year. Santa Claus said so himself. 

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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Memphis’ latest victory, and discuss reasons to believe the Grizzlies could win the West.

Tyus Jones scored 28 points and dished 10 assists in a win for the Grizzlies, who were playing without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 101, Heat 93

NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat played Monday, Dec. 5, at FedExForum in Memphis.

The Grizzlies have a crowded injury report ahead of the game against the Miami Heat on Monday. 

As Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies star Ja Morant will receive a signature shoe. The athletic apparel company also recently put out a casting call for a new commercial featuring Morant. 

The Grizzlies will begin a five-game homestand on Monday and they will also play four games this month — all against playoff contenders — coming off two days of rest.