Morant will be available Friday; Kennard and Rose are nearing a return
Ja Morant was not listed on the Grizzlies injury report ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.
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December 2023
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Ja Morant named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Ja Morant averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in his first three games this season.
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It takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
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Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s instantly transformed the Grizzlies’ offense
The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is back — and the Grizzlies are, too
Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.
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Ja Morant makes triumphant return to FedExForum with win over Pacers
In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win.
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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radio
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Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s historic return
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return game against the Pelicans and what his presence means for the rest of the season.
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‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radio
Tee Morant shared how he believes people should view his son, Ja, with the show hosts.
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Calkins: Only in the movies and in Memphis? It was that kind of night
Yes, Ja Morant really did that. He really did score 34 points — and the winning bucket — in his return to NBA basketball. It was a night already part of Grizzlies lore. And it should give Memphians real hope.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s ‘perfect ending to a perfect day.’
“Morant used a hesitation dribble and spin move to get the ball into the lane and over New Orleans’ Herb Jones, one of the NBA’s best defenders. Right at the buzzer. Welcome back.”
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Ja Morant makes history, hits game-winner in return
Ja Morant said he wasn’t going for a historic performance in his return on Tuesday night. He did one better than that.
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Herrington: With Ja Morant’s return, Grizzlies’ long road back starts with fun
“Ja Morant will return to the Grizzlies and with that, a new project begins: Restoration, both of his place among the brightest young stars in the NBA constellation and his team’s place as a young contender.”
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This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in the game, and we’ve got games for you
Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council wraps up for the year, and the Memphis Tigers play top-ranked UVA.
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Grizzlies podcast: Brooks boos, Morant in court and on court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant.
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Calkins: Morant says he’s been ‘counting the days’ — just like the rest of us
Ja Morant spoke to the media Friday. It wasn’t some raw apology press conference. But he said all the right things. He said he is learning to “protect his peace.” If the man can do that, good things will surely follow.
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Ja Morant talks about his return
The NBA All-Star point guard feels guilty for the poor start the Grizzlies have had this season. He is excited to get back on the court with his teammates.
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Morant hearing: Trainer says high school player was mad he was losing
In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video.
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Follow the third day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings.
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‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings
Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight
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Follow the first day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the first day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Follow the second day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the second day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings
Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight
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Herrington: In praise of Desmond Bane, the one constant in a so-far turbulent Grizzlies season
Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins says Grizzlies fans deserve better
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Calkins: Will Ja win in court? Is a basketball a lethal weapon? Also, what in the world is going on?
It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.
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Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight
“He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game.
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