Ja Morant continues to impress, both on and off the court
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June 2020
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How Ja Morant came to ask Murray, Ky., to tear down a Confederate statue
Ja Morant wrote a letter to the judge executive in Murray, Kentucky, asking that a Confederate statue be taken down. Here's the story of how that letter happened — and what might come next.
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Five-star point guard Kennedy Chandler finds ‘big bro’ in Grizzlies star Ja Morant
Kennedy Chandler met Ja Morant at the secret Memphis hoop sessions. Now the Grizzlies star is taking the high school senior under his wing.
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There’s a secret basketball hideout in Memphis. It’s a sight to behold
The hideout is where players like Ja Morant, Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, Kennedy Chandler and Moussa Cisse are preparing for next season.
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Memphis basketball notebook: Tigers have important summer ahead
A few important decisions in the coming months could play a major role in the future of the program.
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Building a bubble is complicated, but Ja Morant is ready
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill talk about the questions the NBA and the Grizzlies do still have to answer in this week’s Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast, as well as about Hill’s feature this week on rookie forward Brandon Clarke.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Roster questions grow, Ja Morant takes flight and more
With the NBA season headed to a start in Orlando, questions linger on the Grizzlies roster, injuries and the steps to clearing those questions.
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Return of NBA will feed our sports (fast food) obsession until it doesn’t
Have the last few challenging months changed our appetite for the NBA season, especially playing out in a “bubble” laboratory in Orlando? Will fans in Memphis and across the country treat the return of the NBA on TV as a chance to gorge, or will they get their fill sooner than expected?
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The NBA is on the road to return
With the Grizzlies returning, so does the Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast, with columnist Chris Herrington and new Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill discussing the way the NBA is coming back, the potential pitfalls along the path and what it all means for the Grizzlies.
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May 2020
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Will the NBA finish the 2019-2020 season? Ja Morant votes yes
With hints of restarting the NBA season, questions still remain on how to get the league up and going after the hiatus from the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 2020
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The 50 best moments of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season (Nos. 25-1)
From game-winning layups to buzzer-beating setups, Ja-dropping dunks landed or just missed, Ja Morant's personal highlight reel dominates our list of the best moments of the Grizzlies' season.
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The 50 best moments of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season (Nos. 50-26)
From irritating "King James" to dunking on the "Greek Freak," the Grizzlies proved a surprise to the rest of the league this season. Here are the first 25 of the 50 best moments from a young team ahead of schedule.
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March 2020
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Grizzlies final report: Ja Morant and the rest of the team’s guards
A good year for the backcourt: The Grizzlies found a star in Ja Morant and keepers in Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton.
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When boredom strikes: Life without the ‘heartbeat’ of Memphis, sports
Right now, more so than any other time, every smile, laugh and life update from sports heroes go a long way.
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The NBA might not be back soon, but these Grizzlies are here for the long haul
Increasingly, hopes of the NBA season resuming look slim. If the season is done – and for all it costs the league, teams and individual players – the Grizzlies' future should be just fine.
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If NBA resumes, don’t assume games with fans in FedExForum
The NBA is bracing for a longer shutdown due to the coronavirus, sources telling ESPN resuming play in June might be a best-case scenario.
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Morant outduels Young as Grizzlies sweep Hawks
Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win.
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Ja Morant vs. Trae Young can make Grizzlies-Hawks a real rivalry
The battle between Trae Young and Ja Morant could fuel years of highlight-reel plays and a rivalry between the Hawks and Grizzlies.
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Grizz Week: With winnable games on tap, no time to wait for reinforcements
It's a must-get-a-win (or two) week for the Grizzlies as they try to maintain their playoff-race lead amid injuries.
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Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
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Wade: Morant steals the show from LeBron and Lakers
With 27 points, 14 assists, and much swagger, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies to a 105-88 victory over the Lakers and earns high praise from LeBron James.
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February 2020
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Grizzlies’ front office likely to get protective — and that’s good
With the season winding down and injuries mounting, now is the time for the Grizzlies front office to return to its original focus.
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Grizzlies’ rebuild enters new phase as the playoff race takes off
In this third-of-a-season sprint, the Grizzlies have playoff and Rookie of the Year races to win, new players to work into the mix and a long-term goal to keep in mind.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: The NBA history Jaren & Ja are on pace to make NBA history
Topics in this week's Grizzlies Mailbag include some history on the horizon, a trip down memory lane and speculation about new addition Justise Winslow and the team' summer plans.
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Grizzlies upset Lakers in playoffs? Stranger things have happened
All great team upsets have a leader with faith and fearlessness. The Grizzlies have point guard Ja Morant that could make a potential showdown with the Lakers more interesting than most think.
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