Melton, Bane lead Morant-less Grizzlies past Bucks, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — De’Anthony Melton had 24 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued to win in the absence of scoring leader Ja Morant, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-102 on Saturday night. Dillon Brooks scored 19 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 and two blocks to help Memphis win its […]
Grizzlies excited on day one of training camp MEMPHIS — “Fun’s back. Grizz are back. Next Gen’s back. Whoop De,” said Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. “I think everyone came in knowing, the band’s back together,” added Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. And with that, the Memphis Grizzlies opened training camp on Tuesday out at FedExForum. Three days as a prelude to the start of a […]
Morant scores career-high 46, Grizzlies beat Bulls … CHICAGO (AP) — Ja Morant scored a career-high 46 points and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls 116-110 on Saturday night. The Grizzlies held on after letting a 17-point lead shrink to one and came away with the win after losing two in a row. They also stopped […]
Bane has 30, Grizzlies rout Pacers 133-103 for playoff … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 30 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead early before coasting to a 133-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 20 points, going 7 of 13 from […]
Steven Adams discusses his history with his new team—and … MEMPHIS — He was part of the many trades made by the Grizzlies this offseason, Steven Adams, an eight year NBA veteran, is coming to Memphis from New Orleans as part of the Jonas Valanciunas trade. So what is Adams, the almost 7-footer out of New Zealand, first impression of his new team? “Everybody’s bloody […]
Morant scores 29, Grizzlies beat Warriors for 10th … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 29 points, including five in the final minute, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 116-108 Tuesday night for their 10th straight win. Ziaire Williams and Tyus Jones had 17 points each for Memphis. Jones keyed a fourth-quarter rally that put the Grizzlies ahead for good. […]
Grizzlies eager for Jaren Jackson Jr.’s healthy season MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters during Grizzlies Media Day the Jonas Valanciunas trade opened up opportunities for other players to really step up, like Jaren Jackson Jr. According to Jackson’s teammates, he is the cornerstone of the team, a key element for a winning season for the Grizzlies. “It […]
Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing … HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 29 points, Christian Wood added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112 on Sunday night to end a 12-game losing streak. Porter scored 19 of his 22 second-half points in the third quarter to help Houston overcome a 10-point halftime deficit. […]
Giannis leads Bucks past short-handed Grizzlies, … MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and Khris Middleton scored 27 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-114 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Memphis, which had won 12 of 13, was without two of its leading scorers in Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane. Brooks, averaging […]
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 […]
Morant making All-Star case heading into third season MEMPHIS — “No one’s asked about Ja. Ja Morant. All-Star this season. Ja, just wait until you see what we have from Ja Morant this season.” Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman making sure he didn’t leave the podium at Media Day Monday without casting his vote. Ja Morant–2022 NBA All-Star. For all the storylines to […]