As the daily countdown to the NBA trade deadline begins, let’s return again to an annual parlor game, contemplating potential trades that mostly and perhaps entirely won’t be taken. 

A single loss has to be pretty bad to wipe away the good vibes of a six-game winning streak.

The showcase of top first- and second-year players and NBA G League standouts will take place at Chase Center in San Francisco in February. 

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After falling in the ugliest defeat of the season to New York on Monday night, doubts have continued to swirl about the Grizzlies’ competitiveness against some of the best teams in the NBA. 

The Grizzlies played a complete clunker on Monday night against New York. Memphis’ turnover problems continue to bite. 

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Zach Edey isn’t afraid of a fight. He continued to earn the respect of his teammates by defending Ja Morant on Saturday night. 

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Grizzlies’ win over Jazz makes sixth straight

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and five blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz.

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NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, Jan. 25 at FedExForum.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126

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New Orleans pulled within six points early in the fourth, but Memphis went on a 15-5 run to grab its largest lead of the game at that point.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at FedExForum.

NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick East and West All-Stars for the 2024-25 NBA season. Will Jaren Jackson Jr. get in?

The team’s announcement means that FedExForum will remain the name of the Grizzlies’ home arena, as it has been since the arena opened in 2004. 

In the first half, the Memphis Grizzlies tied their season high with 78 points. In the second half, they gave up 72 points to the Charlotte Hornets.

Memphis was up 13 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Hornets 40-23 in the second. It was enough to easily weather a 12-0 run by Charlotte to close the period.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at FedExForum.

GG Jackson spoke for the first time Wednesday since returning from foot surgery. In a serious tone, he explained why he believes he has a lot to prove. 

The Grizzlies have hit the midpoint of the NBA season, so it is time for the mid-season check-in. Are the Grizzlies a contender? How are the stars and supporting cast? How’s the system?

The Grizzlies already have one closer in superstar Ja Morant, but Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be another clutch-time piece. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Timberwolves 106

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Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Monday.

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Timberwolves 106

NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves.