Jenkins signs multi-year contract with the Grizzlies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins is extending his stay in Grind City with a new multi-year contract, the organization said in a press release. “Taylor has done an outstanding job leading our team and this extension is well-deserved,” Grizzlies EVP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Zachary Z. Kleiman said in a […]
Grizzlies have assets and options as the NBA Draft … MEMPHIS – After what was arguably the best season in franchise history and with one of the top young cores in the NBA, led of course, by second team All-NBA guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies are in position to add even more talent to the roster in a few weeks with the NBA Draft now […]
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman wants to keep Morant, core … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The mantra this season was next man up or ‘we deep’ as the Grizzlies say. Now, it’s how can the Grizzlies front office keep this dynamic group together. Zach Kleiman, the Grizzlies general manager and EVP of basketball operations, told the media he will do everything to make that happen. “We’re […]
Grizzlies plan to be mentally refreshed heading into … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The Grizzlies are back in the Bay looking to do something they haven’t done yet this series and that’s get a win inside of Chase Center. Taylor Jenkins addressed the media Thursday evening and provided an update on Ja Morant. Jenkins told us Morant is still doubtful for the remainder for […]
Grizzlies dodge playoff elimination with 39-point … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The message for the Grizzlies going into Game 5 against the Warriors was just to just focus on getting a win, taking it one possession at a time. Even without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies were able to take down the Warriors 134-95 in an elimination game to survive to a Game 6, […]
Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination and force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal. Dillon Brooks added 12 points for Memphis. Ziaire Williams and Brandon Clarke had […]
Grizzlies battle but lose late to Golden State, giving … SAN FRANCISCO — They led for over 47 minutes, playing without star guard Ja Morant. Yet the Grizzlies lose late in San Francisco and now trail the Warriors 3-1 and one loss away from elimination. Steph Curry scored 32 points including eight free throws in the final minute of a 101-98, Game 4 win. Curry […]
With Morant doubtful, Grizzlies hope to remain resilient … SAN FRANCISCO – He showed up to shootaround, still limping and in slippers. So unless this is all some ruse by the Grizzlies, don’t look for Ja Morant to play tonight at Chase Center as the Warriors try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in this Western Conference Semifinal. Morant doing very little at […]
Jenkins: Morant doubtful for Game 4 after knee injury SAN FRANCISCO, Cali. (WREG) — Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant is likely not playing in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Jenkins said the injury to Morant was triggered after his knee was pulled by Warriors guard Jordan Poole as they fought for a loose ball late in the Warriors’ 142-112 […]
Grizzlies fall in Game 3, Morant suffers knee injury SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Now, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are calling out the Golden State Warriors for causing unnecessary injury. Morant re-injured his troublesome right knee late in the game when Jordan Poole grabbed it as they fought for a loose ball late in the Warriors’ 142-112 victory that embarrassed the Grizzlies on […]
Steven Adams returns after being in health & safety … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Steven Adams is back after missing three games while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Adams didn’t play much in the Timberwolves series, but his teammates said the energy he brings is contagious. “I’m glad Steve is back,” said Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. “He looks great. He dunked it. […]