Grizzlies hold off Nets for first home win of the season
Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test. Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test. Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110
The Cavaliers took advantage of Grizzlies miscues to win a close game between two depleted teams Thursday night. Related Story: Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s game Related Story: Box score: Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90
Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the latest on the Grizzlies injury report and set expectations for the team as they wait for the stars to return.
The Grizzlies should have a chance to compete against an easier schedule this week.
While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates.
The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half for James, though the bench had another encouraging performance.
The veteran guard has played in 272 NBA games since 2014, and is averaging five points and four assists for his career.
The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones.
The four-man bench came up big, with every available Memphis player on the court for at least 19 minutes.
The Grizzlies point guard is popping up all over town, whether at the zoo or the Edge District. His growing superstardom is making him a collectible value, too.
The team could have the shooting guard Grayson Allen in the starting lineup Friday despite leaving Wednesday’s game with an ankle sprain.
One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.
Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Anderson’s impact moving forward and how much the Morant injury will mean to Memphis over the course of the regular season.
The Grizzlies are now without three starters as the regular season ramps up.
Perception indeed might be reality when it comes to the Grizzlies’ attacking point guard and whether he gets the calls.
Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game. Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury
Ja Morant was unable to put weight on his left ankle after landing awkwardly in the second quarter Monday night.
Trae Young accused Grayson Allen of tripping. The Grizzlies don’t agree.
Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center.
Trae Young and Ja Morant are two of eight players in NBA history to average 17 points and seven assists before the age of 21.
If only we could all do all right the same way Ja Morant “did all right” in the Memphis Grizzlies regular season opener Wednesday night.
Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score
At one time, there were people who didn’t want the NBA in Memphis. Now they have Ja Morant.