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Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Read full article: Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injuryCavaliers forward Dean Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee.
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems
Read full article: Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problemsBen Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Starโs season has ended early because of back problems.
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Read full article: Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case droppedCourt documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of โinsufficient evidence."
Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. LouisBoston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit.
Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery
Read full article: Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgeryJa Morantโs season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder.
Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis
Read full article: Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to MemphisLeBron James didnโt sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games.
Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 win
Read full article: Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 winJa Morant had 26 points, 10 assists and a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, Desmond Bane added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half spurt to beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-98 on Tuesday night.
Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism
Read full article: Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimismJa Morant is quickly re-establishing himself as one of the NBA's best players upon his return from a 25-game suspension and the Memphis Grizzlies are reaping the benefits.
Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over Pelicans
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over PelicansJa Morant capped a stirring, 34-point season debut with a spinning dribble in the lane to set up a game-winning floater as time expired in the Memphis Grizzliesโ 115-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspensionMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant says his game-winning shot at the end of a 34-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans as โthe perfect endingโ to a โperfect day.โ.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned
Read full article: No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learnedTwo-time All-Star Ja Morant says being suspended by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for the first 25 games this season has been tough with โsome horrible days.โ.
Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension
Read full article: Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspensionJa Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Starโs 25-game suspension ends.
Report: Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren expected to miss 2 weeks after spraining ankle
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren expected to miss 2 weeks after spraining ankleDetroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren is expected to miss two weeks after he suffered a sprained ankle during their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach says
Read full article: Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach saysMemphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant โis pushing every buttonโ in preparing to return to the team after his 25-game suspension ends in mid-December.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating
Read full article: Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiatingMemphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his teamโs loss to Utah.
Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgery
Read full article: Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgeryKhris Middleton wonโt play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks as the Milwaukee Bucks monitor his workload in the three-time All-Star forwardโs return from offseason knee surgery.
Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja Morant
Read full article: Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart want to win, not babysit Grizzlies' All-Star Ja MorantFormer NBA MVP Derrick Rose and 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart made clear Monday theyโre no babysitters for new teammate Ja Morant.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham dominates scrimmage against Team USA
Read full article: Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham dominates scrimmage against Team USAIt has been a while since Detroit Pistons fans have seen former No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham on a basketball court. After suffering a season-ending stress fracture in his left shin just 12 games into the 2022-2023 season, people forgot about him. But last Friday against Team USA, he reminded us who he is.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton among undrafted players shining in summer league
Read full article: Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton among undrafted players shining in summer leagueMemphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. is among several undrafted players making an impact in the Las Vegas summer league.
Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player's home in 2022
Read full article: Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player's home in 2022Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the playerโs home last year.
Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM says
Read full article: Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM saysGrizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says the 25-game suspension the NBA slapped guard Ja Morant with โwas appropriate."
Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA players
Read full article: Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA playersJa Morant's 25-game suspension Friday and his second since March ranks among the longest the NBA has handed out for behavior on or off the court.
Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the court
Read full article: Notable moments of Ja Morant's Grizzlies career, both on and off the courtA timeline of some of the notable of moments on and off of Ja Morant's career from the time the Memphis Grizzlies made him the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2019 to his 25-game suspension announced Friday by the league.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
Read full article: NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gunMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for a second social media video in which he flashed a gun.
Ja Morant is 'fine,' taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic post
Read full article: Ja Morant is 'fine,' taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic postPolice in Tennessee have conducted a welfare check on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say โhe is fineโ after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later deleted.
Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
Read full article: Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social mediaMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the Grizzlies after another social media video in which he appears to be holding a gun.
Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks fined $25K for not talking to media
Read full article: Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks fined $25K for not talking to mediaGrizzlies sparkplug Dillon Brooks is being fined $25,000 for not talking to the media after some of Memphis' losses in its first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff game
Read full article: Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff gameLos Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was back at courtside Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
Read full article: Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99Desmond Bane had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 31 points and 10 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination, beating the Lakers 116-99 to force their first-round Western Conference series back to Los Angeles.
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead
Read full article: LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 leadLeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blow
Read full article: Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blowMemphis agitator Dillon Brooks believes his image as an NBA villain contributed to the decision to eject him from Game 3 of the Grizzliesโ playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers after he struck LeBron James in the groin.
LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series leadLeBron James finished with 25 points after Dillon Brooks was ejected for striking him in the groin, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Ja Morantโs 24-point fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
Read full article: No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 with two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand.
Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers
Read full article: Grizzlies' 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs LakersJa Morant sat out with an injured right hand Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies tried to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday
Read full article: Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into WednesdayThe Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies arenโt saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.
Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. Lakers
Read full article: Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. LakersGrizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered no ligament damage to his right hand in Memphis' Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a game-time decision Wednesday night for Game 2.
Hachimura's big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1
Read full article: Hachimura's big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-112 in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teen
Read full article: Grizzlies guard Ja Morant files countersuit against teenGrizzlies point guard Ja Morant has filed a countersuit against the Memphis teenager suing the two-time All-Star, accusing the teen of slander, battery and assault over a pickup basketball game at Morantโs home last July.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
Read full article: Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of RocketsLuke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for Grizzlies
Read full article: Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for GrizzliesTwo-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games โ eight because of an NBA suspension.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club
Read full article: NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in clubThe NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was โconduct detrimental to the league.โ.
Grizzlies stay mum on return of Morant beyond next game
Read full article: Grizzlies stay mum on return of Morant beyond next gameThe Memphis Grizzlies arenโt saying when star point guard Ja Morant will return with one game remaining in a four-game sabbatical the team said he needed to deal with personal issues.
Grizzlies tried to address Morant's actions before gun video
Read full article: Grizzlies tried to address Morant's actions before gun videoMemphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says members of the organization had spoken to All-Star guard Ja Morant about his off-the-court conduct before he posted a video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103
Read full article: Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schrรถder added 17 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant says he'll get help after video shows apparent gun
Read full article: Ja Morant says he'll get help after video shows apparent gunJa Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games and is promising to get help after livestreaming himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub.
NBA suspends Brooks, fines Mitchell for Grizz-Cavs scuffle
Read full article: NBA suspends Brooks, fines Mitchell for Grizz-Cavs scuffleMemphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks was suspended one game without pay by the NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell fined $20,000 for their roles in an on-court incident on Thursday night.
Cavs All-Star Mitchell ejected after tussle with Grizzlies
Read full article: Cavs All-Star Mitchell ejected after tussle with GrizzliesCleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was ejected in the third quarter against Memphis for throwing the ball at Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks after the players tangled under the basket.
Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies
Read full article: Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past GrizzliesJordan Poole made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State Warriors fought back to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night.
Sharpe apologizes for actions during Grizzlies-Lakers game
Read full article: Sharpe apologizes for actions during Grizzlies-Lakers gameHall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe apologized after getting into a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morantโs father during Fridayโs game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies' winning streak at 11 games
Read full article: Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies' winning streak at 11 gamesDennis Schrรถder completed a three-point play with 7.6 seconds left after a steal, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past Memphis 122-121 to snap the Grizzliesโ winning streak at 11 games.
Shannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Morant at half
Read full article: Shannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Morant at halfHall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe had a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morantโs father at the end of the first half in a nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat Grizzlies
Read full article: With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat GrizzliesJordan Poole scored 32 points โ highlighted by emphatic one-handed slam off a pass from Draymond Green in the third โ to outduel Ja Morant before being ejected, and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Sunday night in a rematch of the Western Conference semifinals won by Golden State.
Jokic's latest triple-double leads Nuggets past Grizzlies
Read full article: Jokic's latest triple-double leads Nuggets past GrizzliesNikola Jokic had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91 in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference.
Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies
Read full article: Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat GrizzliesKyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 127-115.
Holmgren shines in Salt Lake City Summer League debut
Read full article: Holmgren shines in Salt Lake City Summer League debutNo. 2 pick Chet Holmgren shined in his debut, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter to help the Thunder build an early 20-point lead en route to a 98-77 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Warriors welcome back coach Steve Kerr from COVID protocols
Read full article: Warriors welcome back coach Steve Kerr from COVID protocolsSteve Kerr is out of the NBA health and safety protocols and preparing to coach the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals after missing the last three games of the semifinal round against Memphis with COVID-19.
Splash Brothers send Warriors to Western Conference Finals
Read full article: Splash Brothers send Warriors to Western Conference FinalsStephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are cherishing this playoff run a little more given they spent the past two years watching the postseason instead of their familiar position chasing championships.
Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finals
Read full article: Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finalsKlay Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six 3s, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6.
Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6
Read full article: Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination and force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal.
Ja Morant doubtful for rest of NBA playoffs with bone bruise
Read full article: Ja Morant doubtful for rest of NBA playoffs with bone bruiseThe Memphis Grizzlies say All-Star guard Ja Morant is doubtful for the remainder of the postseason after an MRI and further evaluation revealed a bone bruise in his injured right knee.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr out with COVID-19, Brown steps in
Read full article: Warriors coach Steve Kerr out with COVID-19, Brown steps inWarriors coach Steve Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 and will be replaced by associate head coach Mike Brown on the bench for Golden State in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4
Read full article: Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is unlikely to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Golden State on Monday night after injuring his right knee on a play with Jordan Poole that the teams are debating from Memphisโ 142-112 defeat Saturday night.
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112
Read full article: Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and the Golden State Warriors shut down Ja Morantโs supporting cast to embarrass the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semis
Read full article: Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semisStephen Curry had a message for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after the Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apiece
Read full article: Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apieceJa Morant scored 47 points to match his postseason high and carry the Memphis Grizzlies into a tie in the Western Conference semifinals with a 106-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Grizzlies' top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2
Read full article: Grizzlies' top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2Memphis forward Dillon Brooks has been ejected for a hard foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton in the opening minutes of Game 2 in their Western Conference semifinal.