Williams might sail an eye-popping pass through the defense for a lay-up no-one else could see was possible, or he might swipe a reporter’s pen.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the team’s trip overseas and the trade conversation around Ja Morant.
“Memphis is still with you. But now we’re asking you to be fully with us too. We don’t need a superhero. We just need Ja Morant. Present, accountable, and all in.”
The funding comes as Memphis and Shelby County continue to negotiate with the Grizzlies for a new, long-term lease and the city tries to find a way to renovate AutoZone Park.
Chris Herrington weighs in on the latest of everything Ja Morant-related after Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic in London.
Ja Morant said those who know him know he is loyal. He has a Grizzlies tattoo, and that should tell you he doesn’t want to be traded. Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic in LondonRelated content:
Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Orlando Magic at 02 Arena in London on Sunday, Jan. 18.
The Grizzlies got the full London experience before Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Nike is capitalizing on the presence of the Memphis stars.
In London, Morant could play his first Grizzlies game in weeks. Could it also be his last?
Ja Morant went through Grizzlies practice Saturday, and his availability in London looks more promising than in Berlin.
The game, which sold out minutes after tickets released months ago — 14,500 strong — was the first regular-season contest ever played in Germany. NBA hopes Ja Morant can play against Magic in London on SundayRelated content:
Saturday is the most likely date the Grizzlies would reveal some sort of decision about Morant’s availability for the London game.
Memphis regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t stop an Orlando surge in the final minutes.
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday Jan. 15, 2026.
Ja Morant’s answers were brief in Berlin, but at least one of them was telling. Grizzlies provide injury updates on Clarke, Edey, Pippen Jr.Related content:
Ja Morant practiced and talked with the media Wednesday in Berlin, but will not play in the Grizzlies’ game Thursday against the Orlando Magic.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington sort through the reasons Memphis may be interested in trading Ja Morant and the upcoming week of international games.
Starting center Zach Edey will continue to miss significant time for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant did his first media interview since trade rumors began last week. He was standoffish and answered with short responses to each question.Related content:
Although James Posey wasn’t technically a single-season player for the Memphis Grizzlies, he’s the best single-season story in franchise history.
Memphis star point guard Ja Morant practiced Tuesday in Berlin, yet his availability for Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic is still a mystery.
The NBA wants Berlin (and London) to get an authentic Memphis experience, and what is a Grizzlies game without Grizz?
Desmond Bane acknowledged it won’t be the same when he finally gets his return game in FedExForum next season.
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over the Brooklyn Nets as the Ja Morant trade watch continues. Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98Related content:
Sunday may have been Ja Morant’s last appearance at FedExForum as a Grizzly. If so, it was a fittingly disappointing end.
Jock Landale added 16 points and nine rebounds, and Santi Aldama had 15 points and eight rebounds in the Grizzlies' last game before their two-game series in Berlin and London.
Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Nets at FedExForum on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?