Today marks the 13-year anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers trading former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a blockbuster deal for Pau Gasol. And after 13 years, Stephen A. Smith still remembers exactly how he felt about Brown back then. Taking to Twitter this morning, the ESPN […]
Read MoreGrizzlies Star Ja Morant Will Return From Injury Saturday Evening
Memphis Grizzlies’ electric young star Ja Morant suffered what appeared to be a severe injury less than three weeks ago. The second-year player out of Murray State contested a shot by Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot in a game on Dec. 28. In the process of doing so, Morant’s left foot landed on Luwawu-Cabarrot’s foot. Morant immediately […]
Read MoreJa Morant Posts Message After His Injury News
The NBA world collectively held its breath on Monday night when Ja Morant had to leave the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Brooklyn Nets on a wheelchair. Morant was off to an incredible start in his second season, averaging 36 points and eight assists in Memphis’ first two games. Unfortunately he’ll be out of action […]
Read MoreBreaking: Grizzlies Announce Injury Diagnosis For Ja Morant
All things considered, the Memphis Grizzlies got pretty good news on the injury front regarding star point guard Ja Morant. Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in last night’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. He had to hobble off the court and was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair. This evening, the Grizzlies […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Star Grizzlies PG Ja Morant
Earlier: Memphis Grizzlies fans–and fans of the NBA in general–are holding their breath hoping for good news regarding point guard Ja Morant. Morant, the Grizzlies’ electrifying second-year floor general, went down moments ago in a game against the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared to injure his left leg when he landed after contesting a shot by […]
Read MoreJa Morant Posts 1-Word Message After Opening Night Loss
Ja Morant tried to carry the Memphis Grizzlies to a victory in their season opener, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough. The reigning Rookie of the Year finished the game with 44 points and nine assists. Memphis trailed by double digits heading into halftime against San Antonio. That deficit proved to be too much to overcome […]
Read MoreCeltics, Grizzlies, Blazers Reportedly Agree To Three-Team Trade
As the NBA offseason rages on, more big names are moving teams on Friday afternoon. The Celtics, Grizzlies and Blazers executed a very intriguing deal, sending three players and a future draft pick to different organizations. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Portland, Boston and Memphis engaged in a three-way trade on Friday. The […]
Read MoreNBA Writer Reveals Why He Didn’t Vote For Ja Morant
Ja Morant ran away with this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year award after a tremendous rookie campaign. But one NBA writer didn’t think Morant was deserving of the award. Morant was the easy choice by players and analysts for the prestigious award this season. No rookie was more impactful for his team. Even Zion […]
Read MoreJa Morant Names 2 Snubs From The All-NBA Teams
The NBA announced the 2020 All-NBA teams this afternoon, as we near the NBA Finals. Ja Morant, one of the league’s most exciting rookies, thinks there were two major snubs. LeBron James, who earned a record 16th total selection, and Giannis Antetokounmpo were unanimous selections as members of the first team. They’re joined by James’ […]
Read MoreVideo: Refs Are Getting Crushed For This Foul Call On Grayson Allen
Basketball fans usually don’t side with Grayson Allen, but it appears they’ll make an exception after what just transpired in Orlando. With the Memphis Grizzlies’ playoff hopes on the line, the Duke product received a technical foul for arguing a previous call. Damian Lillard was driving to the rim when he lost control of the […]
Read MoreGrizzlies Announce Injury Update For Jaren Jackson Jr.
On Tuesday afternoon, one of the team’s in contention for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference received some tough news. The Memphis Grizzlies announced star forward Jaren Jackson is done for the rest of the year. Jackson reportedly suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. As a result of the injury, the […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Names His Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year
Last night, the NBA had its two best rookies on display in Ja Morant and Zion Williamson. Following the thrilling matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans, FS1 radio host Colin Cowherd gave his pick for Rookie of the Year. Morant is considered by many to be the favorite for the award. He’s […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Names Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year
NBA legend Magic Johnson named his pick for the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year on Tuesday. There are two major contenders for the Rookie of the Year award this season. Zion Williamson entered his rookie season as the clear favorite. But injuries forced him to play in just 19 games this season – the […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Names His Pick For NBA Coach Of The Year
Magic Johnson may not have a front office position with his beloved Los Angeles Lakers anymore, but he’s still keeping close tabs on the NBA. Magic usually disseminates his opinions on the game from his famous Twitter account. Earlier today, he advocated for Lakers superstar LeBron James to win league MVP. He didn’t stop there, […]
Read MoreJa Morant Getting Praised For Comment On NBA Bubble
Plenty of NBA players have spent the last few days complaining about the conditions in the NBA’s Orlando bubble. Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant is tired of hearing the complaints. The Memphis rookie has had a terrific season, averaging 17.6 points 6.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds per contest. Morant has emerged as the favorite to win […]
Read MoreJa Morant Releases Statement On His NSFW Jersey Suggestion
Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has released a statement in response his back-of-jersey customization idea, which included graphic language directed at the police force. The NBA is reportedly considering allowing players to customize the back of jerseys for the season resumption in Orlando. The idea would allow players to make statements on ongoing social issues, including […]
Read MorePhoto: Ja Morant Has A NSFW Jersey Name Suggestion
The NBA is reportedly considering letting players customize the back of their uniforms during the restart games in Orlando. Oklahoma City point guard Chris Paul, the president of the National Basketball Players Association, told ESPN that it’s something the league is considering. According to ESPN’s The Undefeated, “the players’ union and the league are collaborating […]
Read MoreNBA Players Reportedly Have A Deadline For Orlando Decision
The NBA is set to resume its season, with the 22 potential playoff teams preparing to play in Orlando. Not everyone is totally on board with the situation. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is concerned that a return to play could obfuscate the nationwide push for social justice. He’s not alone. Other big-name players like […]
Read MoreThe NBA Reportedly Has New Target Date For Season Resuming
The NBA is making steps towards a return to play. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current target date for the season restart is now July 30. That is a slight bump up from the original proposal, which had a return date of July 31. It is not a huge change, but right now we’ll […]
Read MoreNBA Execs Think 1 Young Star Is Best Player To Build Around
Rising stars like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are starting to emerge in the NBA. But Luka Doncic can already be classified as a basketball superstar. And if NBA executives had to choose just one young player to build a team around, Doncic would be the overwhelming favorite. In a recent ESPN poll, NBA executives […]
Read MoreVince Carter Addresses Possibility Of His NBA Career Being Over
When NBA legend Vince Carter announced that the 2019-20 season would be his last, he probably thought he’d get the chance for a sendoff at some point late in the season. But with the NBA suspending the season, that may not be in the cards. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Carter called Wednesday’s abrupt suspension […]
Read MoreLeBron Reacts To Ja Morant’s Performance vs. Lakers
LeBron James and the Lakers were stifled last night by a stellar Memphis Grizzlies team led by rookie sensation Ja Morant. The former No. 2 overall pick had a game-leading 27 points and 14 assists in a 105-88 win over the Lakers. After the game, LeBron had high praise for the Rookie of the Year […]
Read MoreLakers Fans Are Hyped For Alex Caruso’s First Start Of Season Tonight
Lakers fans can finally rejoice. Alex Caruso will be in the starting lineup for Los Angeles tonight when it takes on the Memphis Grizzlies. Caruso started simply as a fan-favorite, but has evolved into a quality bench player. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Texas A&M has always been an intense defender – and his improved […]
Read MoreJa Morant Has Blunt Response To NBA Dunk Contest
The 2019 NBA Draft class has been as good as advertised since the rookies took to the court this season. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and others have all thrived as first-year players, and the future looks bright for them. So it should come as no surprise that many fans are eager to see […]
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