San Antonio Spurs, De’Aaron Fox agree to four-year, $228M extension, AP source says
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs, De’Aaron Fox agree to four-year, $228M extension, AP source saysSan Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $228 million contract extension, an AP source has confirmed.
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris
Read full article: Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and ParisThe NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic this season.
Tuomas Iisalo hired as Grizzlies coach after taking over the team near the end of the season
Read full article: Tuomas Iisalo hired as Grizzlies coach after taking over the team near the end of the seasonTuomas Iisalo, who was appointed interim coach of the Memphis Grizzlies in the waning days of the regular season, was named the team’s coach for next season.
Thunder get time to rest after sweeping Grizzlies to become first team to reach 2nd round
Read full article: Thunder get time to rest after sweeping Grizzlies to become first team to reach 2nd roundAs the first team to move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder get some time off.
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
Read full article: Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victoryShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals Saturday by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 to complete a four-game sweep.
Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs
Read full article: Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffsMemphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3.
Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hip
Read full article: Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hipMemphis guard Ja Morant is doubtful to play Saturday when the Grizzlies face elimination in Game 4 of their Western Conference series against Oklahoma City because of a bruised hip.
Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top Grizzlies for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top Grizzlies for 3-0 series leadChet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 29-point deficit after Ja Morant left the game with a hip injury and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall
Read full article: Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fallMemphis guard Ja Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series leadShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening wins
Read full article: Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening winsThe Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid complacency when they return to action on Tuesday after dominating their first-round playoff series openers.
Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history
Read full article: Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason historyThe Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder
Read full article: Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the ThunderJa Morant shrugged off a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 on Friday night to advance to the NBA playoffs.
Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs
Read full article: Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffsJimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that feat
Read full article: Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that featNikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star the third player in NBA history to pull off such a feat.
Morant changes 3-point celebration to pretend grenade toss in light of league fines and warnings
Read full article: Morant changes 3-point celebration to pretend grenade toss in light of league fines and warningsJa Morant got in trouble again for aiming an imaginary gun to celebrate 3-pointers, so he has gone to a different make-believe violent way to mark a long-distance shot.
Timberwolves watch their playoff position tumble after blowing huge lead in 4th quarter
Read full article: Timberwolves watch their playoff position tumble after blowing huge lead in 4th quarterRegular-season defeats don’t get much more brutal than the one the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered Tuesday.
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells breaks his wrist on hard landing that sent rookie to the hospital
Read full article: Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells breaks his wrist on hard landing that sent rookie to the hospitalMemphis starting guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist on a hard fall on his arm and head from a midair collision at the end of a fast-break dunk during a victory over Charlotte.
Morant beats the buzzer for a game-winner, lifts Grizzlies past Heat 110-108
Read full article: Morant beats the buzzer for a game-winner, lifts Grizzlies past Heat 110-108Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-108 win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first victory with the team.
Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125
Read full article: Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125Stephen Curry had 52 points, including 12 3-pointers, as the Golden State Warriors held on for a 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Celtics beat Grizzlies 117-103 and complete the first 6-0 trip in franchise history
Read full article: Celtics beat Grizzlies 117-103 and complete the first 6-0 trip in franchise historyJayson Tatum had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Al Horford scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics swept a six-game road trip for the first time in franchise history with a 117-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coach
Read full article: Memphis Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coachThe Memphis Grizzlies have fired coach Taylor Jenkins with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.
Ja Morant has no comment on report that says group targeting pro athletes burglarized his home
Read full article: Ja Morant has no comment on report that says group targeting pro athletes burglarized his homeTwo-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is not talking about the published report that says he is the Memphis player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent athletes around the country.
Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calf
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calfGiannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.
Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game
Read full article: Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th gameJa Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA’s postseason awards after missing his 18th game of the season.
Morant hits tiebreaking shot with 18 seconds left as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 127-125
Read full article: Morant hits tiebreaking shot with 18 seconds left as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 127-125Ja Morant made a tiebreaking jumper with 18 seconds left, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Saturday night in a game that was tight from start to finish.
LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
Read full article: LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injuryLeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break.
Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1
Read full article: Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1Golden State forward Draymond Green’s foul against Memphis’ Zach Edey in the third quarter of the Warriors’ victory over the Grizzlies has been upgraded to a category-one flagrant.
LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over GrizzliesLeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night.
Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Read full article: Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injuryCavaliers forward Dean Wade made his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee.
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems
Read full article: Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problemsBen Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems.
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Read full article: Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case droppedCourt documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of “insufficient evidence."
Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. LouisBoston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit.
Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery
Read full article: Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgeryJa Morant’s season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder.
Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 win
Read full article: Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 winJa Morant had 26 points, 10 assists and a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, Desmond Bane added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half spurt to beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-98 on Tuesday night.
Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism
Read full article: Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimismJa Morant is quickly re-establishing himself as one of the NBA's best players upon his return from a 25-game suspension and the Memphis Grizzlies are reaping the benefits.
Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over Pelicans
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over PelicansJa Morant capped a stirring, 34-point season debut with a spinning dribble in the lane to set up a game-winning floater as time expired in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 115-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspensionMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant says his game-winning shot at the end of a 34-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans as “the perfect ending” to a “perfect day.”.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned
Read full article: No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learnedTwo-time All-Star Ja Morant says being suspended by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for the first 25 games this season has been tough with “some horrible days.”.
Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspensionJa Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Star’s 25-game suspension ends.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach says
Read full article: Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach saysMemphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant “is pushing every button” in preparing to return to the team after his 25-game suspension ends in mid-December.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating
Read full article: Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiatingMemphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his team’s loss to Utah.
Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgery
Read full article: Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgeryKhris Middleton won’t play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks as the Milwaukee Bucks monitor his workload in the three-time All-Star forward’s return from offseason knee surgery.
Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja Morant
Read full article: Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja MorantFormer NBA MVP Derrick Rose and 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart made clear Monday they’re no babysitters for new teammate Ja Morant.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton among undrafted players shining in summer league
Read full article: Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton among undrafted players shining in summer leagueMemphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. is among several undrafted players making an impact in the Las Vegas summer league.
Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player's home in 2022
Read full article: Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player's home in 2022Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year.
Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM says
Read full article: Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM saysGrizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says the 25-game suspension the NBA slapped guard Ja Morant with “was appropriate."
Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA players
Read full article: Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA playersJa Morant's 25-game suspension Friday and his second since March ranks among the longest the NBA has handed out for behavior on or off the court.
Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the court
Read full article: Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the courtA timeline of some of the notable of moments on and off of Ja Morant's career from the time the Memphis Grizzlies made him the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2019 to his 25-game suspension announced Friday by the league.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
Read full article: NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gunMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for a second social media video in which he flashed a gun.
Ja Morant is ‘fine,’ taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic post
Read full article: Ja Morant is ‘fine,’ taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic postPolice in Tennessee have conducted a welfare check on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say “he is fine” after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later deleted.
Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
Read full article: Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social mediaMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the Grizzlies after another social media video in which he appears to be holding a gun.
Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks fined $25K for not talking to media
Read full article: Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks fined $25K for not talking to mediaGrizzlies sparkplug Dillon Brooks is being fined $25,000 for not talking to the media after some of Memphis' losses in its first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff game
Read full article: Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff gameLos Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was back at courtside Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
Read full article: Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99Desmond Bane had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 31 points and 10 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination, beating the Lakers 116-99 to force their first-round Western Conference series back to Los Angeles.
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead
Read full article: LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 leadLeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blow
Read full article: Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blowMemphis agitator Dillon Brooks believes his image as an NBA villain contributed to the decision to eject him from Game 3 of the Grizzlies’ playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers after he struck LeBron James in the groin.
LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series leadLeBron James finished with 25 points after Dillon Brooks was ejected for striking him in the groin, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Ja Morant’s 24-point fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
Read full article: No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 with two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand.
Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers
Read full article: Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs LakersJa Morant sat out with an injured right hand Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies tried to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday
Read full article: Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into WednesdayThe Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.
Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. Lakers
Read full article: Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. LakersGrizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered no ligament damage to his right hand in Memphis' Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a game-time decision Wednesday night for Game 2.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teen
Read full article: Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teenGrizzlies point guard Ja Morant has filed a countersuit against the Memphis teenager suing the two-time All-Star, accusing the teen of slander, battery and assault over a pickup basketball game at Morant’s home last July.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
Read full article: Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of RocketsLuke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for Grizzlies
Read full article: Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for GrizzliesTwo-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club
Read full article: NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in clubThe NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.”.
Grizzlies tried to address Morant's actions before gun video
Read full article: Grizzlies tried to address Morant's actions before gun videoMemphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says members of the organization had spoken to All-Star guard Ja Morant about his off-the-court conduct before he posted a video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103
Read full article: Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant says he'll get 'help'; video shows apparent gun
Read full article: Ja Morant says he'll get 'help'; video shows apparent gunJa Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games and is promising to get help after livestreaming himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub.
