Grizzlies Insider: Morant will watch All-Star announcement with grandmother
Barring a shocking turn, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard is expected to be announced as a starter in the NBA All-Star game during TNT’s NBA Tip-Off show at 6 p.m.
Barring a shocking turn, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard is expected to be announced as a starter in the NBA All-Star game during TNT’s NBA Tip-Off show at 6 p.m.
Jan 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. Ja Morant scores 41, dedicates win over Spurs to grandmotherRelated story:
Ja Morant scored 41 points, then thanked ESPN for removing the game from national television. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.
There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.
The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of statistics that jump off the page.
Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished.
Jan. 23, 2022: The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Grizzlies in Dallas.
The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.
Jan. 21, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.Related story:
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Chris Herrington and former Grizzlies executive John Hollinger discuss the Grizzlies’ jump into contender status, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr., the pro prospects of Memphis Tiger players and more.
Fan voting for the game ends on Jan. 22, with the starters announced on Jan. 27.
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.Related story:
Jan. 19, 2022: The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Grizzlies in Milwaukee.Related story:
After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with.
Jan. 17, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum.
After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies are large favorites against the depleted Chicago Bulls in the 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
Jan. 14, 2022: The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related story:
Grizzlies’ winning streak ends in sloppy show vs. Mavericks