Ja Morant is ‘fine,’ taking a social media break, police say after welfare check due to cryptic post
May 24, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee conducted a welfare check Wednesday on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say “he is fine” after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later deleted.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane had surgery Tuesday on his right big toe after initially breaking a bone during a game Nov. 11 against Minnesota.
Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram, the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving the two-time All-Star guard.
AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Brooks
May 2, 2023 GMTThe Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.
Young Grizzlies must grow up after early exit from playoffs
April 29, 2023 GMTThe Memphis Grizzlies must prove the NBA's second-youngest team can learn the league's toughest lesson that the playoffs are nothing like the regular season.
Lakers obliterate Grizzlies 125-85, advance to 2nd round
April 29, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James made sure the Lakers had the appropriate urgency for a closeout playoff game. Their raucous fans constantly urged them to end an infuriating decade without a postseason celebration on the Lakers' home court.
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers’ playoff game
April 29, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack is back.
Los Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was watching at courtside for the first time in nearly two years Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Davis and the Lakers look to clinch series against Memphis
April 28, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -4.5; over/under is 219.5
Memphis visits Milwaukee after Jackson’s 40-point game
April 27, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (50-30, second in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (58-22, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaren Jackson Jr.
Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
April 27, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies' stars finally played well together in the same game, and Desmond Bane already is planning to be back for another tipoff Sunday in Memphis.
Even with Game 6 looming Friday night in Los Angeles, where the Grizzlies have yet to win this season or in this series.
Bucks, Grizzlies, Cavs hope home helps stave off elimination
April 25, 2023 GMTThe Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping there's truly no place like home.
The teams that earned home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs risk having their seasons end Wednesday night on their home floors.
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead
April 25, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — When LeBron James got back to the Los Angeles locker room after Game 4, his fellow Lakers greeted him with a symphony of bleats.
They were simply saluting the G.O.A.T. in his own language to celebrate a performance that was anything but old — and a gritty win that put the Lakers on the brink of the second round.
Lakers try to secure series win over the Grizzlies
April 25, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -3.5; over/under is 219.5
Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blow
April 24, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Memphis agitator Dillon Brooks believes his image as an NBA villain contributed to the decision to eject him from Game 3 of the Grizzlies' playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers after he struck LeBron James in the groin.
Heat, Lakers have chance to take 3-1 first-round leads
April 23, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Win Game 1, lose Game 2, win Game 3.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have followed the same path to 2-1 leads in their respective first-round series — and on Monday night, both will hope to break that win-one-lose-one trend and grab command of their matchups.
LeBron’s Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series lead
April 23, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and the Lakers came out in front of this franchise's first sellout playoff crowd in a decade and immediately produced one of the greatest first quarters in team history.
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks tossed for blow to LeBron in Game 3
April 23, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dillon Brooks delivered the most painful blow yet in his ongoing battle with LeBron James to a particularly sensitive area Saturday night.
James shook it off and led the Lakers to another victory.
Los Angeles hosts Memphis with 2-1 series lead
April 23, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -4.5; over/under is 221
LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3
April 22, 2023 GMTEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James has seemed wise beyond his years since the start of his basketball journey, and he wasn't about to drop down to Dillon Brooks' level of discourse heading into a pivotal game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles, Memphis tied 1-1 heading to game 3
April 21, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -4.5; over/under is 220.5
No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
April 20, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies learned about an hour before tipoff they wouldn't have their two-time All-Star point guard, with Ja Morant's bruised right hand aching too much to take the court.
Grizzlies’ 2-time All-Star Morant out for Game 2 vs Lakers
April 19, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant sat out with an injured right hand Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies tried to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Morant game-time decision for Grizzlies in Game 2 vs. Lakers
April 18, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered no ligament damage to his right hand in Memphis’ opening playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a game-time decision Wednesday night for Game 2.
Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday
April 18, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.
Lakers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Grizzlies
April 18, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -1; over/under is 226.5
Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason
April 17, 2023 GMTBucks coach Mike Budenholzer expressed cautious optimism regarding the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo after the two-time MVP left Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference playoff opener with a bruised lower back.
Hachimura’s big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1
April 16, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers made an early statement in the wide-open Western Conference playoffs.
Hachimura scored a playoff career-best 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and James added 21 points and 11 rebounds as the seventh-seeded Lakers beat the No.
LeBron, Lakers back in playoffs against Ja Morant, Grizzlies
April 15, 2023 GMTLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA postseason, and the league's all-time leading scorer couldn't be more ready.
James and the Lakers missed last year's playoffs, and Phoenix bounced the then-defending champs in just six games in 2021.
Grizzlies start playoffs against the Lakers
April 15, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -3.5; over/under is 228
Mann’s triple-double leads Thunder past Grizzlies in finale
April 9, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tre Mann notched his first career triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 115-100 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Mann finished with 24 points, career highs of 12 rebounds and 12 assists and an extended postgame dousing from his jubilant teammates.
Grizzlies sign Lofton to bolster front-court depth
April 8, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies signed forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a multiyear contract on Saturday to bolster their front-court depth in the absence of Brandon Clarke, who suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon in early March.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder to host Morant and the Grizzlies
April 8, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (51-30, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-42, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference action.
Grizzlies beat Bucks 137-114, secure No. 2 seed in West
April 8, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaren Jackson had 36 points, Luke Kennard added 19 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 137-114 on Friday night to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive season.
Bucks won’t have most key players Friday vs. Grizzlies
April 7, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other notable players Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies, who can take the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a victory.
Pelicans top Grizzlies 138-131 in OT, earn play-in spot
April 6, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — While Herbert Jones makes his living as the Pelicans’ top defender, he can also punish opponents who underestimate his shot.
Jones highlighted a career-high, 35-point performance with five 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-131 in overtime Wednesday night and clinch a play-in spot.
Memphis visits Milwaukee after Jackson’s 40-point game
April 6, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (50-30, second in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (58-22, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaren Jackson Jr.
Bane’s late burst leads Grizzlies past Trail Blazers 119-109
April 5, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 30 points and keyed a fourth-quarter rally, Ja Morant added 23 points and nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 119-109 on Tuesday night.
Memphis takes on New Orleans for conference showdown
April 5, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (50-29, second in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (40-39, eighth in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pelicans -5; over/under is 232.5
Lillard and the Trail Blazers take on conference foe Memphis
April 3, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (33-45, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (49-29, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
LaVine, DeRozan lead surge as Bulls rally to beat Grizzlies
April 3, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies looked as though they were well on their way to yet another win. The Chicago Bulls had other ideas.
Zach LaVine scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan added 31 and the Bulls used a huge second half to beat the Grizzlies 128-107 and overcome Ja Morant's triple-double Sunday.
Memphis visits Chicago, aims for 50th win this season
April 1, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (49-28, second in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (37-40, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to earn its 50th victory this season when the Grizzlies visit the Chicago Bulls.
Bane, Kennard help Grizzlies rally to beat Clippers 108-94
April 1, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 22 points and Luke Kennard had 17 as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 20-point first-half deficit and beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-94 on Friday night.
Morant, Grizzlies square off against the Clippers
March 30, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (41-36, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-28, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in Western Conference action.
Westbrook has season-high 36 points, Clippers beat Grizzlies
March 30, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Russell Westbrook had a season-high 36 points, Robert Covington also had a season best with 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-132 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set.
Grizzlies face the Clippers on 7-game win streak
March 29, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (40-36, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -4.5
Bane’s 31 points, late free throws lead Grizzlies over Magic
March 29, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 31 points and made 8 of 10 free throws down the stretch as the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Orlando Magic 113-108 on Tuesday night.
Bane's free throws thwarted a last-minute rush by the Magic, led by Franz Wagner, who ended up with 25 points, including nine in the final 1:10.
Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Orlando
March 27, 2023 GMTOrlando Magic (32-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (47-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its 11-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies play Orlando.
Morant’s 27 points help streaking Grizzlies hold off Hawks
March 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hidden in the Memphis Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak is a potentially more important number for the team’s postseason hopes — two straight road wins.
Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return to the Memphis starting lineup and the Grizzlies held off the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 on Sunday night to extend the NBA's longest active winning streak.
Memphis plays Atlanta on 5-game win streak
March 26, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (46-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -2.5
Grizzlies earn playoff berth as Kennard makes 10 3-pointers
March 25, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
March 25, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Grizzlies face the Rockets on 4-game win streak
March 23, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-55, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (45-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis aims to keep its four-game win streak going when the Grizzlies take on Houston.
Morant returns, Jackson helps Grizzlies clinch division
March 23, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 17 points and five assists in his return from an NBA suspension, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with a season-high 37 points and 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 130-125 on Wednesday night.
Morant back, Grizzlies top Rockets, clinch 1st in Southwest
March 23, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant finished with 17 points and five assists in his return to action after a league-imposed suspension and Jaren Jackson Jr.
NBA suspends Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks for 18th technical
March 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks for one game without pay for his 18th technical foul this season.
Joe Dumars, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the suspension Tuesday.
Grizzlies’ Morant gets standing ovation after NBA suspension
March 21, 2023 GMTJa Morant received a standing ovation from the Memphis crowd when he arrived courtside just before tip-off Monday night in his return from an eight-game NBA suspension.
Memphis plays Houston, aims for 4th straight win
March 21, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-54, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Houston.
Jackson scores 28 as Grizzlies rally late to defeat Mavs
March 21, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including a key layup with 17 seconds left as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-108 on Monday night in Ja Morant's first game back with the team after an eight-game league suspension.
Memphis takes home win streak into matchup with Dallas
March 19, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (36-35, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (43-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Dallas.
Jackson scores 31 as Grizzlies defeat the Warriors 133-119
March 19, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies used a fourth-quarter push to defeat the Golden State Warriors 133-119 on Saturday night.
Desmond Bane added 26 points for Memphis and Dillon Brooks finished with 18 points while shooting 7 of 10, including all four of his 3-point attempts.