The Memphis locker room was emotional after the injury occurred Friday night in Denver. 

Dillon Brooks said the technical foul issued Friday that will lead to his one-game suspension was unfair and was because “I’m Dillon Brooks.”

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, March 3, 2023.

The Grizzlies were outscored 33-17 during the fourth quarter in a loss at the Nuggets on Friday night.

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Box score: Nuggets 113, Grizzlies 97

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Clothing designers Immortal Ink and Rowdy Dept. joined forces and debuted their new, exclusive Grizzlies merchandise Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the home game against the Lakers.

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The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish. 

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center in Houston on March 1, 2023.

Morant and up to nine people came to the mall after the mother of someone in Morant’s group was involved in a verbal confrontation with a Finish Line employee, according to the police report. Mall security asked Morant to leave the parking lot, and the incident escalated.

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury. 

Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023. 

The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Ja Morant set a franchise record with 28 points in the third quarter and finished with a 39-point triple-double. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Lakers 109

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The Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a foot injury Sunday against Dallas.

The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip.

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum with 18,302 in attendance.

Memphis led every minute from the 10:38 mark of the first quarter until it slipped away in the final 39 seconds.

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Memphis Grizzlies fall to Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.