At 23 heading into this season, the 2018 first-round NBA Draft pick remained a bundle of tantalizing attributes still trying to become a fully formed player for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Memphis’ latest victory, and discuss reasons to believe the Grizzlies could win the West.

Tyus Jones scored 28 points and dished 10 assists in a win for the Grizzlies, who were playing without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 101, Heat 93

NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat played Monday, Dec. 5, at FedExForum in Memphis.

The Grizzlies have a crowded injury report ahead of the game against the Miami Heat on Monday. 

As Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies star Ja Morant will receive a signature shoe. The athletic apparel company also recently put out a casting call for a new commercial featuring Morant. 

The Grizzlies will begin a five-game homestand on Monday and they will also play four games this month — all against playoff contenders — coming off two days of rest. 

The Memphis Grizzlies played the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Ja Morant scored 33 points and delivered a bundle of highlights in Memphis’ win over the Pistons.

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Box score: Grizzlies 122, Pistons 112

Morant was fined for his actions in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies' 109-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 30 at Target Center.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers goes there when asked about Memphis Grizzlies star guard’s game.

Joel Embiid and Ja Morant finished second and seventh, respectively, in last season’s MVP race, and they both were in rare form, and against notable, novel opposition. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 117, 76ers 109

NBA box score for the Friday, Dec. 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers played at FedExForum in Memphis.

Melton will make his first visit to FedExForum since the trade on Friday night, when his new team, the Philadelphia 76ers, are in town.

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“We are big fans,” Fadi Assaf said. “I don’t think we miss a Grizzlies game.”

The Grizzlies’ 27 turnovers were the most by the team since Nov. 3, 2007. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks were ejected in the loss. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 109, Grizzlies 101

NBA box score for Wednesday, Nov. 30 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves played at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For the first time since becoming a pro, all four of David Roddy’s brothers will be in Minneapolis to watch the rookie take on the Timberwolves. 

The Memphis Grizzlies guard is growing rapidly in popularity. 

Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.

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Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies’ mindset is “everybody eats.” When the team tallies at least 30 assists, they are 20-1 since the start of last season. 

The Memphis Grizzlies played the New York Knicks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 at Madison Square Garden.

Last season in Madison Square Garden, Ja Morant formed a rallying cry for the Grizzlies. It rings true one season later. Sunday, the Grizzlies return to New York.