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Dillon Brooks says Lakers’ Anthony Davis will win Defensive Player of the Year
The Los Angeles Lakers knew they were acquiring a two-way superstars when they traded for Anthony Davis this past summer. But Davis has been so good, he has helped transform L.A.’s team defense. Davis is averaging 2.5 blocks and 1.6 steals per game, showing tremendous versatility for a big man while also posing as an […] The post Dillon Brooks says Lakers’ Anthony Davis will win Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 21, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Preview
Photo by Brandon Dill/ This is going to be great. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (28-27, 12-14 away) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (41-12, 18-7 home) WHEN: 9:30 PM CT WHERE: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis SPREAD AND OVER/UNDER: Lakers -11.5, 233 INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Justise Winslow (out, back), Grayson Allen (out, hip) L.A. LAKERS: DeMarcus Cousins (out, knee) PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas L.A. LAKERS: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James,...
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 20, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Game Preview
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Grizzlies look to tip off road trip with a win WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (28-26, 12-13 away) vs. Sacramento Kings (21-33, 11-15 home) WHEN: 9:00 PM CT WHERE: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS- Grayson Allen (Out, hip), Justise Winslow (Out, back) SACRAMENTO- Alex Len (Out, hip), Jabari Parker (Questionable, shoulder), Marvin Bagley III (Out, foot), Richaun Holmes (Out, shoulder) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS- Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson, Jaren Jackson...
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 14, 2020
Lineups to watch post All-Star Break: Part 1
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via The sample size is small, but the production is so intriguing and worth taking a look at. The Memphis Grizzlies, for the first time in years, have a collection of players where the lineup combinations seem infinite. Want to go big? Put Ja Morant out there with Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jonas Valanciunas. Want to switch everything? Stick De’Anthony Melton, Anderson, Brandon Clarke, and Jaren Jackson Jr. with any point guard, and it’s game over. Want to go small? Run Clarke at the 5 with Tyus Jones, Melton, Josh Jackson, and...
ClutchPoints Feb 10, 2020
Heat’s Andre Iguodala channels Marshawn Lynch, gives advice to Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks
Andre Iguodala, now of the Miami Heat, shared some advice to Memphis Grizzlies young studs Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. Taking a page out of Marshawn Lynch’s book, Iguodala told them to take care of their chicken and their mentals. For the three-time champion and former Finals MVP, Morant will be crowned Rookie of the […] The post Heat’s Andre Iguodala channels Marshawn Lynch, gives advice to Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 10, 2020
Heat’s Andre Iguodala speaks on Stephen Curry defending him against Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks
Prior to getting traded and signing a two-year extension with the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala was dealing with his then-teammates Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant throwing barbs at him as the trade deadline neared. Stephen Curry was quick to silence them with a photo of Iguodala’s last of three Larry O’Brien trophies — demanding respect […] The post Heat’s Andre Iguodala speaks on Stephen Curry defending him against Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 10, 2020
Dillon Brooks deserves this
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports DB is finally cashing in Dillon Brooks’ career year coinciding with a surprisingly ahead-of-schedule season from the Grizzlies this year is no stroke of luck. As Brooks has gone this season, so has the Grizzlies. Memphis currently is 17-1 when Dillon scores at least 20 points. Given his resurgent year - and an especially torrid January, where he averaged 20.5 ppg - the Grizzlies rewarded Brooks for his efforts by signing him to a three year, $35 million extension this past week. Brooks would have entered restricted free agency at the end of the season, and...
ClutchPoints Feb 6, 2020
Heat’s Andre Iguodala responds to criticism from Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks
Miami Heat newcomer Andre Iguodala barked back at his former “teammates” Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies, who were happy to welcome Justise Winslow in a trade for the veteran on Wednesday. Brooks had been critical of Iguodala’s refusal of being with the team this season, noting he’ll be glad once he’s […] The post Heat’s Andre Iguodala responds to criticism from Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 6, 2020
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks takes another shot at Andre Iguodala after trade to Heat
Andre Iguodala’s beef with the Memphis Grizzlies and their young core of players was well-publicized this week. It apparently hasn’t ended yet, as Dillon Brooks continued to take shots at Iguodala even after he was traded to Miami Heat on Wednesday. After the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, Brooks pulled no punches when talking […] The post Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks takes another shot at Andre Iguodala after trade to Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 6, 2020
Breaking: Dillon Brooks Gets 3 Year Extension
Photo by Elsa/ A Pleasant Surprise During Woj Season The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to an extension with their breakout scoring guard Dillon Brooks: Memphis has agreed to a three-year, $35M extension with Dillon Brooks, league sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020 Just hours before the NBA Trade Deadline and a few hours after Woj announced the trade of Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat, this was a surprising announcement in the midst of trade season. Brooks has had a breakout season following his injury-riddled sophomore season with averages of 16.1...
ClutchPoints Feb 5, 2020
Report: Dillon Brooks agrees to 3-year extension with Grizzlies
Dillon Brooks has signed a three-year extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The extension is worth $35 million: Memphis has agreed to a three-year, $35M extension with Dillon Brooks, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2020 The Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday by a […] The post Report: Dillon Brooks agrees to 3-year extension with Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Feb 4, 2020
Dillon Brooks And Ja Morant Chime In On Andre Iguodala’s Trade Demands
Expectations for the Memphis Grizzlies had them finishing near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference. Thanks to fantastic play from their young core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Dillon Brooks, they now find themselves in the midst of the playoff hunt. This has made the situation of what to do with veteran Andre Iguodala more complicated than initially anticipated. Iguodala was acquired by the team this summer from the Golden State Warriors, who were trying to free up some salary-cap space. Although healthy, he has yet to report to the organization or play a single...
ClutchPoints Feb 3, 2020
Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks can’t wait for Grizzlies to trade Andre Iguodala so they can play him
Safe to say Memphis Grizzlies guards Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks heard the latest Andre Iguodala trade rumor. Iguodala is prepared to sit out the rest of this season if the Grizzlies don’t trade him to one of the agreed-upon teams he designated by Thursday’s trade deadline. After the Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons on […] The post Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks can’t wait for Grizzlies to trade Andre Iguodala so they can play him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 3, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies defeat the short-handed Pistons
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via The Memphis Grizzlies start February with a dub. The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off of a short-handed loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, were back in FedExForum to take on a Detroit Pistons that would be short handed themselves. Detroit, who was coming off of a big victory in Denver Sunday night, was looking to continue their winning ways. Which team would prevail? Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Jonas Valanciunas and Dillon Brooks would come out the gate aggressive for the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter. The pair...
Grizzly Bear Blues Feb 3, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons Game Preview
Photo by Dave Reginek/ This doesn’t feel fair...but we will take it. WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (24-25, 14-13 home) vs. Detroit Pistons (18-33, 8-16 away) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Fox Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS- Bruno Caboclo (Out, knee), Grayson Allen (Out, hip) DETROIT- Derrick Rose (Doubtful, groin), Markieff Morris (Day to Day, hip) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS- Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas Valanciunas DETROIT: Reggie Jackson, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Tony...
