Grizzlies Insider: Morant not budging on confidence and West comments
Ja Morant still believes the Grizzlies are “fine in the West,” but Memphis clearly needs Steven Adams back on the court.
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Ja Morant still believes the Grizzlies are “fine in the West,” but Memphis clearly needs Steven Adams back on the court.
The Celtics made 21 3-pointers in the game, a mark the Grizzlies have hit just once since 2019. Related story:
NBA box score for the game Sunday, Feb. 12 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics played at TD Garden in Boston.
Ja Morant showcased it all in a 32-point, nine-assist and nine-rebound effort. Desmond Bane added 20 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 15 points and four blocks. Box score: Grizzlies 128, Timberwolves 107 Kleiman says Grizzlies were aggressive at trade deadline With Steph Curry out, Ja Morant is named NBA All-Star starterRelated stories:
NBA box score for the game Friday, Feb. 10 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Memphis’ general manager Zach Kleiman said the Grizzlies’ championship window is open.
Morant was the natural replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds this season.
Notes on what the Memphis Grizzlies did — and didn’t do — at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Get to know new Memphis Grizzlies player Luke Kennard Grizzlies reportedly trade for Clippers’ Kennard, send Green to Houston Grizzlies Insider: Western Conference arms race turns up heatRelated stories:
The Grizzlies plan similar collaborations in the future.
Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting.
Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).
The Grizzlies sent three second-round picks to the Clippers and Danny Green to Houston as part of the three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Related story:
My best sense is that the Grizzlies aren’t desperate to deal. But most of the team’s perimeter reserves have declined of late, in performance and/or in playing time, which suggests a real immediate need as the playoffs loom.
As teams in the West make moves, attention shifts to the Grizzlies. Can they make a deal?
Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.
Dillon Brooks said he’s been booed everywhere, so it’s only right that he is booed in Memphis. Memphis Grizzlies snap skid, rally for win over Bulls Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 Ja Morant says report of Pacers incident is ‘pretty much false’Related stories:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was efficient on offense and dominant on defense in a much-needed victory for the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks unfazed by home-court boos, still working to shake slump Box score: Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 Ja Morant says report of Pacers incident is ‘pretty much false’Related stories:
NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 7 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Ja Morant called The Athletic’s recounting of the events following the Pacers game last month false, and said the Grizzlies are the most hated team in the NBA.
Whether on Thursday’s trade deadline or in July’s free agency period a few months from now, as an ending or a new beginning, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks’ time in Memphis is on a crash course with clarity.
Brandon Clarke said distractions are not the reason the Grizzlies are struggling, and that the team is “all grown.” Grizzlies Insider: If Santi Aldama is ‘Luigi,’ he’s a dang good sidekickRelated story:
Despite the team’s struggles since mid-January, Aldama has stepped up to play some of the best basketball of his career.
The Grizzlies were outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter in their loss to the Raptors. They have lost eight of nine games.Related story:
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies will do their due diligence at the trade deadline, but he and general manager Zach Kleiman “believe in this group.”
Dillon Brooks was suspended one game without pay by the NBA for his flagrant 2 foul on Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell on Thursday night, Feb. 2.