Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26. Grizzlies comeback falls short against RaptorsRelated content:
Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short. Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticismRelated stories:
Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors. Darko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistantRelated story:
Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama, starting a sequence that put the Spurs away in the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excusesRelated stories:
Jaren Jackson Jr. said former assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, now with the Raptors, always knew how to motivate him.
With Ja Morant questionable due to an illness, the Grizzlies begin a critical stretch of games against likely playoff teams.
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 49% or better in each of their last three games. Related story:
Illness has smacked Memphis hard over the last few weeks. The Grizzlies were out-rebounded 54-33 in a loss to the Clippers on Friday night. Related story:
Ja Morant was not listed on the Grizzlies injury report ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.
The Denver Nuggets ended the Grizzlies’ four-game winning streak as Ja Morant sat out with an illness. Box score: Nuggets 142, Grizzlies 105 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis enters opportunistic window for postseason hopesRelated stories:
Marcus Smart made critical winning plays in his return from a foot sprain that had sidelined him since mid-November. Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pelicans 115 (OT) Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?Related stories:
Ja Morant averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in his first three games this season.
Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court.
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points. Related story:
In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win. Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103 Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup ‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radioRelated stories:
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return game against the Pelicans and what his presence means for the rest of the season.
Ja Morant said he wasn’t going for a historic performance in his return on Tuesday night. He did one better than that. Related story:
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
Young Oscar Tshiebwe was selling bricks to provide for his family when he was discovered at Bismack Biyombo’s basketball camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Next week, they’ll share the court together.
Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and hit a 3-point dagger to bury the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter on Friday. Related story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant.
The NBA All-Star point guard feels guilty for the poor start the Grizzlies have had this season. He is excited to get back on the court with his teammates.