Martin: Uncomfortable conversations coming for Memphis basketball
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time for John Martin’s annual list of Memphis sports predictions for the new year.
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time for John Martin’s annual list of Memphis sports predictions for the new year.
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s positive trajectory and the options on the table for the Grizzlies this trade deadline.
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia. Related content:
VJ Edgecombe carried Philadelphia in the fourth quarter, and shot the winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime.
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends.
Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112. Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 daysRelated content:
The Wizards outrebounded the Grizzlies 54-42 and overcame 19 turnovers.
Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28.
With Morant back at the wheel the Grizzlies offense generated 26 fastbreak points, the second most of the season. Related content:
Memphis beat Milwaukee for the eighth straight time, all of them by double digits.
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?
A once heralded prep prospect, O.J. Mayo arrived in the NBA with a compact, high-elevation jumper that’s among the smoothest FedExForum has ever seen.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season.
Memphis shot 56% from the field and never trailed during the first half.
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.
Against Oklahoma City, the margin for error is thin. That is especially true for a Grizzlies roster missing eight players. Box score: Thunder 119, Grizzlies 103 Jaren Jackson Jr. named Western Conference Player of the WeekRelated content:
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, Friday, Dec. 22, 2025.
The two-time NBA All-Star joins Zach Randolph, Ja Morant, Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol as a multi-time Grizzlies honoree.
Clarke was injured Saturday after playing in only his second game of the 2025-26 season.
Grizzlies add a big man on a 10-day contract to help with a lack of centers due to injuries to Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke.
As a junior in high school, Cam Spencer created a recruiting profile for himself. His self-belief may be his biggest strength.
The Wizards snapped a seven-game losing streak in Memphis, where they hadn’t won since Jan. 5, 2018. Santi Aldama led Memphis with a career-high 37 points and 10 rebounds. Related content:
NBA box score for the game between the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies played Saturday, Dec. 20, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has struggled this season but found offensive success in wins over the Clippers and Timberwolves. Will this version of the All-Star stick around?
The Grizzlies reached to the bottom of the depth chart, with two-way players Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Jahmai Mashack rounding out the rotation. And then they went out and scratched out a win. Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against MinnesotaRelated content: