There are 1106 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• October 2021

  • Ja Morant still full of surprises in Grizzlies’ opening win over Cavaliers

    Ja Morant started the season in heroic form with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and some jaw-dropping highlights.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 132, Cavaliers 121 

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2021

  • Herrington: At Grizz opener, getting in the building almost as smooth as Bane and Melton on the floor

    Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.

    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss JJJ, make predictions

    Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington October 18, 2021

  • Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey

    This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.

    By Chris Herrington October 17, 2021

  • Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit

    Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points. 

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    Box score: Bulls 118, Grizzlies 105

    By Drew Hill October 15, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Expect to see the stars in final preseason game

    All of the Memphis rotation players, except for injured Dillon Brooks, are expected to play in the final preseason game on Friday night in Chicago. 

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Bring a flashlight, Memphis

    Ja Morant’s midrange jumper looks smooth, and how much can Jaren Jackson Jr. grow (physically, as well as his game)?

    By Drew Hill October 12, 2021

  • Ja Morant makes his own noise in blowout victory over Pistons

    Ja Morant had 24 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had a promising game with 20 points and eight rebounds.

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    Box score: Memphis 127, Detroit 92

    By Drew Hill October 11, 2021

  • Herrington: Two years later, Ja & Jaren remain a Grizzlies mystery

    Various factors have kept the two from developing their rhythm together. Now is the time to see if their games mesh.

    By Chris Herrington October 07, 2021

  • Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. discuss NBA GM survey

    Ja Morant said if Jaren Jackson Jr. stays healthy, he will be the league’s biggest breakout player. 

    By Drew Hill October 05, 2021

  • Ja Morant, Ziaire Williams dazzle at open practice with dunks and dance moves

    Ziaire Williams won the rookie dance contest, according to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. 

    By Drew Hill October 03, 2021

• September 2021

  • Grizzlies shooting guards won’t be backing away from healthy camp competition

    De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane are friends. But in training camp, they figure to be consistent competitors. 

    By Drew Hill September 29, 2021

  • Young daughter, old coach help Grizzlies move ‘towards 100%’ on COVID vaccination

    Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front. 

    By Chris Herrington September 27, 2021

  • Calkins: The Grizzlies are back. And so is the joy!

    It may have been the happiest Grizzlies media day in the history of the franchise. And there was good reason for that.

    By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2021

  • Stay tuned: Ja emerges from the dark, and revelations await

    Ja Morant is ready to flex his new muscles as the Grizzlies anticipate giving him a new label: All-Star.

    By Drew Hill September 27, 2021

  • Calkins: Want to see Ja? Get the jab.

    It’s a no-brainer to require proof of vaccination at FedExForum. And the Grizzlies and Tigers aren’t dumb. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 23, 2021

• August 2021

  • Did Grizzlies’ busy summer amount to much?

    On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, columnist Chris Herrington answers reader/listener questions there wasn’t space for in this week’s Grizzlies Mailbag column. 

    By Chris Herrington August 31, 2021

  • Grizzlies preseason picture: From most important to least safe

    Jaren Jackson Jr. has a particularly important season in front of him, even if he does get an extension from the Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill August 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant wants your help

    Ja Morant wants to know what color he should dye his hair, so he asked Instagram. 

    By Drew Hill August 27, 2021

  • Grizzlies: Five things to think about before training camp

    Are you willing to pay $23 a month to cut the cord and get the Grizzlies on television? And will Memphis get an additional alternate uniform this season? 

    By Drew Hill August 23, 2021

• July 2021

  • Morant’s team: Former Tiger, House of Athlete help train Grizzlies star

    Former Memphis Tigers player Trey Draper and prominent trainer Mo Wells are partnering to expand the NBA offshoot of a new training facility. Their most prominent basketball client: Ja Morant. 

    By Drew Hill July 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss offseason updates

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason plans for Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow and Ja Morant. 

    By Drew Hill July 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja jerseys, Justise, Jaren and more

    Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2021

  • Should Ja Morant be an Olympics replacement player?

    Team USA’s COVID-19 complications raise the question of whether the Grizzlies guard should get (or want) a late call to play.

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes

    Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said. 

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2021