There are 1022 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• March 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington March 24, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill March 21, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Don Wade March 19, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Don Wade March 17, 2020

  • 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. 

     

    By Chris Herrington March 08, 2020

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington March 05, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington March 02, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington March 01, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Don Wade March 01, 2020

• February 2020

  • 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.

    By Don Wade February 26, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington February 19, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington February 18, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Don Wade February 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies punctuate playoff race with signature win over Blazers

    The Grizzlies held off the playoff-race-rival Portland Trail Blazers behind 20 points from Ja Morant and strong bench play that included 27 from Brandon Clarke. 

    By Chris Herrington February 12, 2020

  • Education, guts and humility fuel rise of Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman

    Educated at Duke Law School, known for its ties to pro sports, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman was ready for his front office rise. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Ja Morant triple-doubles in win over Wizards

    Rookie Ja Morant notched his first career triple-double in carrying the Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Washington Wizards. 

    By Chris Herrington February 09, 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant takes on Steph Curry — as the Grizzlies take on the world

    Ja Morant is a killer — on and off the court.

    By Geoff Calkins February 04, 2020

  • The Early Word: Same-day deliveries to become standard; Memphian makes the Super Bowl

    It's Feb. 3, and today is the last day citizens who are not already registered to vote can do so in time to participate in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries. Plus, some friendly competition, high-powered advocates and how to stave off the plague.

    By Mary Cashiola February 03, 2020

  • Herrington: Morant, Zion complete unlikely journey from teen teammates to playoff-race competitors

    On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one. 

    By Chris Herrington February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant wants to dunk on Brandon Clarke (again)

    Three Grizzlies are Rising Stars and their head coach is in search of sausages. Notes from New Orleans. 

    By Chris Herrington January 31, 2020

  • Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case

    De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?

    By Chris Herrington January 27, 2020

  • Grizzlies youth movement comes together to put away Pistons

    The Grizzlies closed strong with an all-under-24 lineup to beat the Pistons in Detroit and half a two-game losing skid. 

    By Chris Herrington January 24, 2020

  • New eatery has opening gambit; snake-wearing Bar-Kay gets a surprise

    It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 22, 2020

  • The Natural: Why Ja Morant might be a point guard we haven’t seen before

    Halfway through his rookie season, Ja Morant looks like an instant star. Perhaps nobody has seen him more and understood him better than Grizzlies broadcasters Elliot Perry and Brevin, both former NBA point guards. 

    By Chris Herrington January 22, 2020

  • Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Grizzlies in MLK Day showcase

    The Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak ended in a furious but failed comeback against the hot-shooting New Orleans Pelicans. 

    By Chris Herrington January 21, 2020