With the win over Detroit, the Grizzlies are off to their best start through 40 games since the 2014-15 season. Listen to Grizzlies writers break down the team’s latest winning streakRelated stories:
There are also questions (and answers) regarding Santi Aldama, De’Anthony Melton and “Whoomp!” protocol.
Fan votes will account for 50% in determining the game’s starters, while voting from the media and fellow players will make up 25% each.
Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.
Brooks and Melton could make their return against the Pistons, but Desmond Bane is unlikely to play.
Unbeknownst to each other, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant each called the Grizzlies “a team full of underdogs.”
Jan. 4, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.Related story:
The Grizzlies win their sixth game in a row.Related story:
Taylor Jenkins coached the Grizzlies to the most wins in the NBA in December.
Jan. 3, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Related story:
The depleted Grizzlies were able to thwart another of the league’s elite, outrebounding the Nets 62-33.Related story:
Ja Morant won his first NBA Player of the Week honor after scoring 30-plus points in three Grizzlies wins last week.
The Grizzlies are still searching for the right balance with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks available. They should be reunited soon.
Anderson is the latest Grizzlies player to be entered in health and safety protocols.
Memphis makes former two-way player part of solidified roster; Sam Merrill has been waived.
Dec. 31, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum.Related story:
Ja Morant became the fourth Grizzlies player to score 30-plus points in three straight games. Related story:
If there was a redraft, where would Bane be taken? Some comps also can give an indication of how he’s doing and where he might be trending.
The Grizzlies will have seven players out when they play the Spurs on Friday night.
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Dec. 29, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Ja Morant scores 41, outduels LeBron James in Grizzlies win over LakersRelated story:
The Grizzlies’ star took over the fourth quarter and outdueled LeBron James in a signature performance.Related story:
The Grizzlies will be forced to play without any of their usual rotation wings when they take on the Lakers on Wednesday night at FedExForum.
The point guard’s timing couldn’t have been better with his shot that beat the Suns and the start of All-Star voting.
Dec. 27, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Related story: