Memphis Grizzlies

Thunder eviscerate Grizzlies by 51 points, flirt with NBA history in Game 1 win

The Memphis Grizzlies were almost on the wrong side of history Sunday afternoon after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 51 points to begin their playoff series.

NBA Playoffs April 16

Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler's hot shooting lead Warriors to play-in win over Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors got a huge help from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler to go over the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.

Memphis Grizzlies April 11

Ex-NBA stars call out Ja Morant over grenade celebration

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant's grenade celebration did not sit well with former NBA players Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Thursday night.

Memphis Grizzlies April 9

Grizzlies' Ja Morant debuts grenade toss celebration after he was fined for gun gesture celebration

The Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant debuted a new grenade toss celebration after he was fined $75,000 by the NBA for celebrations with gun gestures.

Memphis Grizzlies April 8

Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells stretchered off court after falling on head due to hard foul by Hornets player

Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells was stretchered off the court against the Hornets after K.J. Simpson swept his legs during a dunk attempt. Simpson was later ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul.

Ja Morant April 4

Grizzlies' Ja Morant doesn't mind being the NBA's 'villain'

It was the sort of moment that Ja Morant craves: "I feel like I've been the villain for the last two years now."

NBA April 3

NBA issues warning to Ja Morant after Grizzlies star's apparent finger gun gesture toward Warriors: report

The NBA sent a warning to Ja Morant but is not expected to penalize the Memphis Grizzlies star further for what appeared to be a gun-related gesture.

Memphis Grizzlies April 2

NBA investigating Grizzles' Ja Morant, Warriors' Buddy Hield for gun-related gestures on court: report

Ja Morant has yet another gun-related investigation going on, as the league is reportedly looking into a gesture he and Warriors' Buddy Hield made on Tuesday night.

Golden State Warriors April 2

Steph Curry leads Warriors to crucial victory behind 52-point performance

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made 12 3-pointers in the team's crucial win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. He scored 52 points.

Memphis Grizzlies March 28

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins in shocking move as Memphis holds fifth seed in conference

The Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, in a statement on Friday, despite his being the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Memphis Grizzlies March 26

Grizzlies teammates separated from each other after shove during timeout

Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama had to be separated from one another after Bane pushed Aldama during a stoppage of play on Tuesday night.

Memphis Grizzlies February 20

Grizzlies' Ja Morant's home burglarized as part of Chilean crime ring: reports

The Chilean migrants who robbed the homes of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow did the same to Ja Morant's house, according to a report.

Ja Morant December 30

Grizzlies star Ja Morant dealing with sprained shoulder after hard collision

Ja Morant has a sprained right shoulder and will be considered week to week, the Memphis Grizzlies said Monday

Orlando Magic December 18

Janis Timma, former NBA prospect, dead at 32

Former NBA Draft prospect Janis Timma reportedly died by suicide in Russia earlier this week. The Orlando Magic were among those mourning his death.

Memphis Grizzlies November 21

Ja Morant's teammate appears to shoot imaginary gun as three-point celebration; social media reacts

Ja Morant's teammate, Desmond Bane, celebrated a three-pointer by appearing to pretend to shoot a gun, which prompted some jokes on social media.

Golden State Warriors November 16

NBA reviews Draymond Green's trip of Grizzlies' Zach Edey, upgrades foul to flagrant

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was whistled for a foul after his elbow got tangled with Zach Edey's foot before the Grizzlies star tripped over Green's leg.

NBA September 26

Derrick Rose, one-time MVP, announces retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons. The three-time All Star spent last season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies June 26

Purdue star Zach Edey selected ninth overall in NBA Draft to Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies got a dominant presence down low in the NBA Draft on Tuesday, selectin Purdue big man Zach Edey with the ninth selection.

NBA May 6

Ex-NBA guard Darius Morris dead at 33

Former NBA point guard Darius Morris, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and several other teams, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 33.

Memphis Grizzlies April 9, 2024

Ja Morant acted in self-defense during physical altercation with teen, judge rules

A judge in Tennessee ruled that Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant acted in self-defense during his altercation with a then-17-year-old at his house nearly two years ago.

NBA March 21, 2024

Grizzlies-Warriors scuffle involving Draymond Green sends coach Taylor Jenkins stumbling to the ground

A dustup involving Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during Wednesday night's game against the Grizzlies sent Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins tumbling to the ground.

WWE March 16, 2024

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson takes aim at Ja Morant’s gun troubles in WWE SmackDown appearance

Nothing was off limits for Dwayne “The Rock" Johnson during his performance, which turned musical, on WWE SmackDown in Memphis Friday night.

Memphis Grizzlies January 8, 2024

Grizzlies' Ja Morant out for the season with shoulder injury following suspension return

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Monday night that Ja Morant will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to a shoulder injury.

LeBron James January 6, 2024

LeBron James gives blunt assessment of Lakers after Memphis loss: 'We just suck right now'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James offered a blunt assessment of his team after they lost their fourth consecutive game

Memphis Grizzlies January 2, 2024

Marcus Smart's hustle play leads to strange hand injury in Grizzlies-Pelicans game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart admitted that he is dealing with the effects from splinters he got while diving for a loose ball against the New Orleans Pelicans

Denver Nuggets December 29, 2023

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic perfect from the field, matches Wilt Chamberlain’s triple-double feat

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was perfect from the field Thursday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with his 116th regular-season triple-double.

Memphis Grizzlies December 27, 2023

Ex-NBA vets, social media react to Ja Morant's obscure celebration

Ja Morant is balling out since his return from a 25-game suspension, but people are wondering if he learned anything from it after a celebration Tuesday night.

Memphis Grizzlies December 20, 2023

Ja Morant hits game-winner at buzzer in return from 25-game suspension

In his return from a 25-game suspension, Ja Morant dropped 34 points and hit the game-winner at the buzzer to help the Grizzlies overcome a 24-point deficit.