Grizzlies vocal on ‘inconsistent’ officiating MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WREG) — The series is tied 2-2 after a tough one-point loss Saturday night in Game 4. The Grizzlies, of course, aren’t happy with their execution in the last two games of the series, but Saturday night they made it known that the officiating was a problem. “Yes, some things we have to […]
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 […]
Morant’s near triple-double helps Grizzlies top Timberwolves … MEMPHIS — Ja Morant had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Desmond Bane added 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead through the fourth quarter and coasted to a 128-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Santi Aldama finished with 18 points, while Jaren Jackson added 15 points and […]
Steven Adams surpasses Randolph’s offensive rebound … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Steven Adams grabbed his third offensive rebound in the second half to set a new single-season franchise record. He passed Zach Randolph who had 330 offensive boards in 2009-10. “Yeah, it’s good, but I would prefer not to get as many because that means we’re missing too many bloody shots mate. […]
Grizzlies beat Bucks 137-114, secure No. 2 seed in … MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaren Jackson had 36 points, Luke Kennard added 19 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 137-114 on Friday night to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive season. Memphis entered the game with a two-game lead over Sacramento for second place in […]
NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing … MIAMI (AP) — Ja Morant will be back with the Memphis Grizzlies next week, after the NBA handed the All-Star guard an eight-game suspension without pay Wednesday and saying his displaying a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant missed his sixth consecutive game when […]
Grizzlies-Suns set to lose some of its luster MEMPHIS – It is the top two teams in the NBA going head to head Friday night at FedExForum. On paper anyway. When the Phoenix Suns come to town to take on the Grizzlies, the Grizz are likely to be without five of their best players. Thursday, the team listed Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren […]
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 […]
Playoff prep begins for Grizzlies MEMPHIS – When asked if everyone left practice healthy on Tuesday, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said absolutely. Thankfully. Warriors and Mavericks fans only wish their coach had the same response with Steph Curry and Luka Doncic both dealing with injuries heading into the start of the playoffs. No such issues for the Grizz as they […]
Jokic’s latest triple-double leads Nuggets past Grizzlies DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91 on Tuesday night in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Jokic followed up his 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist performance Sunday night with his […]
Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies’ winning streak at … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham had seen his squad on the wrong end of close losses for the past week. On Friday night, Ham saw his team’s mettle and resolve pay off. Dennis Schröder completed a three-point play with 7.6 seconds after a steal, and Los Angeles rallied past Memphis 122-121 to […]