Grizzly Bear Blues 10 hours ago
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets Preseason Game Preview
Photo by Donald Page/ Finally, actual NBA competition WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (2-0 in preseason) vs. Charlotte Hornets (0-3 in preseason) WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee WHEN: 7:00 PM CT HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: NBATV/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Jonas Valanciunas (Out, foot soreness), De’Anthony Melton (Out, back) CHARLOTTE: Cody Martin (Out, ankle sprain), Nicolas Batum (Out, Achilles soreness) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. CHARLOTTE: Terry Rozier, Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, P.J....
Grizzly Bear Blues Oct 9, 2019
Ja Morant dazzles in preseason battle against RJ Hampton
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Ja Morant outshines 2020 lottery prospect RJ Hampton Preseason games on Tuesday nights aren’t supposed to be highly anticipated. The overall play is sloppy, the stars are on limited minutes, and it’s a lot of fringe players looking to show they belong in the league. This preseason exhibition in Memphis had a different vibe though. Many NBA scouts and executives were already in town for the University of Memphis Pro Day, but they were also there to get a look at New Zealand Breakers point guard RJ Hampton. Once classified in the Class of 2020, Hampton...
Grizzly Bear Blues Oct 1, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies 2019-2020 Player Previews: Ja Morant
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports The sky is the limit for Ja Morant. But how long will it take for Ja to lift off? The future has arrived for the Memphis Grizzlies...and his name is Ja Morant. The smile, the explosive highlights, the personality and honeymoon stage with Memphis...it is all so fresh and bright and new. That energy is apparent, and quite honestly refreshing. In no way will Morant and his running mate Jaren Jackson Jr. make Grizzlies fans forget about the pairing of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, but that isn’t the point. All parties involved were ready to move on, and thanks to...
Grizzly Bear Blues Oct 1, 2019
Fits with Jaren and Ja: Grayson Allen
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Love him or hate him, the former Blue Devil may stick in Memphis Over the next several weeks, we’ll be breaking down some young players and their fits next to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, while addressing the likelihood of them being on the next Memphis Grizzlies playoff team. So far GBB has covered the fits of Josh Jackson, Kyle Anderson, Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke. Next up — Everyone’s favorite Blue Devil, Grayson Allen. Grayson Allen is only 23 years old, yet it feels like we’ve been watching him play basketball for much longer....
Grizzly Bear Blues Oct 1, 2019
Oh how far Ja Morant will go
Photo by Brandon Dill/NBAE via Embrace the the great and mysterious unknown. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go. While the Memphis Grizzlies may be entering a new era, 2019 media day was nothing out of the ordinary. You could hear all the usual pseudo-truths that are a staple of NBA media days (Jaren Jackson Jr. has put on between 10 and 20 pounds of muscle and between a half-inch and two inches of height depending on...
ClutchPoints Sep 30, 2019
Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant hasn’t played any 5-on-5 yet
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant says he is 100 percent ready for the start of this season’s training camp. However, the former Murray State standout hasn’t played any five-on-five since his knee surgery earlier this summer, according to a report from Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. Ja Morant declares himself 100 percent for the […] The post Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant hasn’t played any 5-on-5 yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 26, 2019
Ja Morant fully recovered from knee surgery, will participate in Grizzlies’ training camp
The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Thursday rookie point guard Ja Morant has fully recovered from his knee surgery and will participate in training camp. Morant had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee in June. He was selected by the Grizzlies with the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Ja didn’t play in the […] The post Ja Morant fully recovered from knee surgery, will participate in Grizzlies’ training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Sep 26, 2019
Brandon Clarke: Jaren and Ja’s Third Man
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via The versatile forward can raise the ceiling of the Grizzlies’ future. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be breaking down some young players and their fits next to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, while addressing the likelihood of them being on the next Memphis Grizzlies playoff team. So far GBB has covered the fits of Josh Jackson, Kyle Anderson, Dillon Brooks, and Bruno Caboclo. Now, we continue with Brandon Clarke. There are always some players that can raise the team’s ceiling if they hit theirs, without necessarily hurting the trajectory if...
Grizzly Bear Blues Sep 23, 2019
Fits with Jaren and Ja: Bruno Caboclo
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Formerly known as a prospect that’s “two years away from being two years away,” Caboclo has a big year 5. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be breaking down some young players and their fits next to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, while addressing the likelihood of them being on the next Memphis Grizzlies playoff team. So far GBB has covered the fits of Josh Jackson, Kyle Anderson, and Dillon Brooks. Now, we continue with Bruno Caboclo. Bruno Caboclo is infamously known for being declared “two years away from being two years away” during...
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2019
Grizzlies news: Tyus Jones embracing mentorship role with Ja Morant
Tyus Jones may only be 23 years old, but he is already embracing a veteran role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Grizzlies this offseason, joined a relatively young Memphis team that is on a rebuild after trading the last piece of its Grit and Grind era […] The post Grizzlies news: Tyus Jones embracing mentorship role with Ja Morant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 17, 2019
Memphis Grizzles: Four Burning Questions ahead of NBA training camp
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the start of the NBA season is on Oct.23 against the Miami Heat. The Grizzlies will be holding their training camp from Oct. 1-3. Despite a disappointing last season, the Grizzlies did end up selecting Ja Morant with the second pick in the NBA Draft. Morant was considered the second best […] The post Memphis Grizzles: Four Burning Questions ahead of NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grizzly Bear Blues Sep 16, 2019
Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Your Official Campaign Headquarters Okay so maybe this isn’t a campaign already — or is it.... The preseason hasn't even started but I would argue that it is never too early to declare a favorite for the award. As a math guy, I typically look to logic and proof in everything, and I believe that there is a logical argument to be made that Ja Morant might run away with the Rookie of the Year award. Could there be a guy that makes it a little closer than expected like Trae Young did for Luka Doncic last year? Sure. There are a number of factors that...
Grizzly Bear Blues Sep 16, 2019
Fits with Jaren and Ja: Dillon Brooks
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The 2017 second round pick is an interesting fit alongside Jaren and Ja. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be breaking down some young players and their fits next to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, while addressing the likelihood of them being on the next Memphis Grizzlies playoff team. So far GBB has covered the fits of Josh Jackson and Kyle Anderson. Next up — Dillon Brooks. Dillon Brooks was arguably the lone bright spot of the 2017-2018 season. As the Grizzlies tanked their way to Jaren Jackson Jr., Dillon Brooks put on a show and proved to be a...
ClutchPoints Sep 14, 2019
Grizzlies news: Taylor Jenkins won’t pressure and rush Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke
Memphis Grizzlies first-year head coach Taylor Jenkins doesn’t want to put any pressure on rookies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke next season. Jenkins says his main goal with Morant and Clarke is for the two Grizzlies youngsters to come in and know what it means to work in the NBA on an everyday basis. “Biggest […] The post Grizzlies news: Taylor Jenkins won’t pressure and rush Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke appeared first on ClutchPoints.
