Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense. 

The injury interrupts what had been a breakout season for Bane, who is averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds a game, putting him firmly in the early All-Star conversation. 

One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history. 

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Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report. 

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Despite playing without Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, the Grizzlies are right on pace to make the playoffs again. 

The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious. 

NBA box score for the Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return. 

This rematch of last spring’s first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was, for Grizzlies fans, an opportunity for gratitude.

Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 103

NBA box score for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Danny Green said on his podcast “Inside the Green Room” that he could see himself in Memphis for a couple more years if the Grizzlies would allow it. 

The NBA is trying to grow the game in Africa and the Memphis Grizzlies are part of the league’s primetime plans.

Brandon Clarke called the Memphis Grizzlies “icy.” The franchise’s creative team is bringing that look to the floor with their new City Edition uniforms. 

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The Grizzlies won a close game on Wednesday night over San Antonio, and got help from Bally Sports broadcasters Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight in overtime. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 124, Spurs 122 (OT)

NBA box score for the Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs played in San Antonio, Texas.

The first Grizzlies Mailbag of the season includes questions on the respectively recent and looming returns of Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr., a back-up big problem, the rookies we’re getting to know and much more.

The Grizzlies made a push in the second half, but fell just short while playing without Steven Adams. 

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Box score: Celtics 109, Grizzlies 106

NBA box score for Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 game between the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Grizzlies vs. Celtics will feature an individual matchup between superstar point guard Ja Morant and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. 

Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns. 

The Grizzlies gave up a 23-point lead, but managed to escape with a win over the Wizards on Sunday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies, 103; Wizards, 97

NBA box score for Sunday’s game at FedExForum between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards.