Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.
There are 943 article(s) tagged Grizzlies:
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.
Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.
It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well.
Ja Morant didn’t just sign a rich new contract to stay with the Grizzlies. He committed to Memphis as “home.” That’s a credit to him and to the Grizzlies front office. Here’s how that came to pass.
LaRavia splashed a pair of 3-pointers in the first quarter, and rookie Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a game-high 18 points in Memphis’ loss to the Clippers in Las Vegas Summer League.
The Grizzlies reportedly signed John Konchar to an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season.
Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.
The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers.
The Grizzlies have functioned with the patience of an organization that believes time is on its side and is willing to risk year-to-year slippage to stay on a positive long-term trajectory.
The Grizzlies and superstar point guard Ja Morant have agreed to the most lucrative contract in franchise history. Herrington: A wild night for the Grizzlies started before free agency began Jaren Jackson Jr. to miss 4 to 6 months following stress fracture surgery Tyus Jones returns to Grizzlies on reported two-year, $30 million dealRelated stories:
Tyus Jones has played a crucial role as backup to Ja Morant.
Right before the free-agency period began, the Grizzlies revealed a big injury report.
The beginning of NBA free agency delivered big news for the Grizzlies, and two of those jolts came before the clock even started.
And one approach starts with Tyus Jones.
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes was surprised Kennedy Chandler slipped into the second round. He wants his former point guard to prove his doubters wrong.
David Roddy and Jake LaRavia’s college coaches relive the moment their players were drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies.
The newest Memphis Grizzlies said they are ready to fit in with the trash-talking, confident group that achieved the second-best record in the NBA last season.
The Grizzlies selected 6-foot-8 forward Jake LaRavia at No. 19, sending their picks No. 22 and 29 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Other NBA draft stories: Memphis center Jalen Duren taken at No. 13, moved to Pistons in three-team trade In Grizzlies’ third trade, Kennedy Chandler will stay home Grizzlies take VCU’s Vince Williams with 47th pick Grizzlies trade De’Anthony Melton to 76ers for No. 23 pick, Danny Green Tigers’ Lester Quinones signs two-way contract with Warriors
The real action might commence with the free-agency portion of the offseason.
Williams is the fourth selection for the Grizzlies in the 2022 NBA draft.
The former Briarcrest star was the Grizzlies’ 38th pick after a deal with the Spurs.
The NBA Finals aren’t quite over, but the NBA trade season has begun. Related story:
With two first-round picks, the Grizzlies are in a prime position for a fun NBA draft night on Thursday.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss six questions surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a passion for fashion. The big man is spending some time in Italy this summer promoting a stylish project outside of basketball.