Here is why Ja Morant was suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season.
Gilbert McGregor
Morant was suspended for the season's first 25 games. He'll be eligible to return to action Tuesday, Dec. 19, when the Grizzlies play the Pelicans.
David Suggs
It is almost time for All-Star guard Ja Morant to make his return to the Grizzlies.
Kyle Irving
Here's everything we know about Brandon Clarke's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Scott Rafferty
The NBA handed down the punishment after investigating multiple videos posted on social media that featured Morant brandishing guns.
Jordan Greer
The Sporting News has the full rosters for all four participating teams in this year's Salt Lake City NBA Summer League.
Marcus Smart revealed that being traded was a shock to him for multiple reasons.
After spending the first nine years of his career in Boston, Marcus Smart, the Celtics' longest-tenured player is heading to Memphis in a deal that will see Kristaps Porzingis arrive in Boston.
Benyam Kidane
Morant faces an immediate suspension through 25 games into the 2023-24 NBA season after waving a gun on Instagram Live.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Ja Morant's decision-making will cost him a large amount of money.
Sam Jarden
The Sporting News explores the ways in which Memphis will be impacted by Morant's suspension.
The Grizzlies will have to start the 2023-24 season without their best player.
Ja Morant is still awaiting the fallout from an Instagram video in which he was seen flashing a firearm.
Kevin Skiver
Unfortunately for Morant, the Grizzlies and NBA fans, his off-the-court troubles have somewhat overshadowed his on-the-court brilliance in recent months.
Joe Rivera
Redick made it clear that he agrees with some form of discipline surrounding Morant, but also believes that there's something of a witch hunt surrounding the 23-year-old.
After statements from the Grizzlies organization and the NBA, Ja Morant has issued a statement regarding his most recent transgression.
Silver, speaking to Malika Andrews on ESPN ahead of the NBA Draft lottery, was candid in his summation of the video and of his expectations for Morant.
In an Instagram Live video that surfaced on May 13, the Grizzlies guard is briefly seen in a car brandishing a weapon while rapping along to a song playing in the background.
Now that we know Morant missed out on an All-NBA selection, here's what it means for his future earnings.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had Memphis fans worried that he had played his final game for the team.
What's next for Brooks? A very interesting offseason that will see him test the market as an unrestricted free agent.
67 international media members from 19 countries voted on Most Valuable Player, All-International Teams, Best Young Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.
Micah Adams
The Grizzlies came up short of their goal again, falling to the Lakers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
The Grizzlies will be missing yet another key member of their rotation on Friday night.
After LA's Game 5 loss, the four-time Finals MVP didn't exactly hold back when assessing his own performance in the loss.
LeBron James came up clutch with a game-tying layup to force overtime before closing out the Grizzlies in Game 4.
Dillon Brooks hasn't been shy about sharing his thoughts on the matchup with LeBron James.
It took only two games for things to get chippy between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
The NBA opted not to suspend Brooks, according to reports.
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks declined to speak with the media after he was ejected from Game 3 on Saturday. He had plenty to say after practice on Sunday.
After everything that has transpired over the past few days, LeBron James took the high road and showed restraint when speaking on Dillon Brooks' trash talk and flagrant foul in Game 3.
The Sporting News breaks down the play resulting in Dillon Brooks' ejection.
Ja Morant was forced to miss Game 2 against the Lakers after re-aggravating a right hand injury in Game 1.
LeBron James kept his response to Dillon Brooks' comments after Game 2 brief.
The trash talk was flying at FedEx Forum as Dillon Brooks and LeBron James got into it during the Grizzlies' Game 2 win.
Legends are made in the NBA Playoffs. In the Grizzlies' unlikely win over the Lakers in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, it was an unlikely hero that put forth a legendary performance.
Through two playoff games in 2023, Hachimura is averaging 24.5 points on 69.2 percent shooting from the field and 70.0 percent shooting from deep.
The Grizzlies will be without All-Star guard Ja Morant after re-injuring his right hand in Game 1 against the Lakers.
Ja Morant took an awkward fall on his right hand in the fourth quarter of Game 1 vs. the Lakers. He exited the game and did not return.
Troel Embiid was in full force after the 76ers' win on Monday.
Jacob Camenker
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named this season's Defensive Player of the Year over Evan Mobley and Brook Lopez despite playing far fewer minutes.
As impressive as Rui Hachimura was in Game 1, Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane didn't exactly seem concerned about his shooting as the series goes on.
Austin Reaves came up clutch in his NBA Playoffs debut, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to put away the Grizzlies.
In just the sixth playoff game of his career, Rui Hachimura turned in a career performance to help propel the Lakers to a Game 1 victory over the Grizzlies.
The level of vitriol that Brooks gets is every WWE heel's dream.
Stephen Noh
Adams averaged 8.6 points and 11.5 rebounds per game before going down with a knee injury in late January.
Joseph Corr
When the Lakers' coaching staff creates a game plan for how to beat the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, designing a strategy to guard Ja Morant will be at the top of the to-do list.
In the last few years, a beef was born, complete with taunts, trash talk, and altercations involving Hall of Fame NFL tight ends.
Dillon Brooks thinks he has the answer to LeBron James. Now, he'll put the theory to the ultimate test.
Which team will survive what should be an exciting series and advance to the conference semifinals? Let's break down the first-round matchup between the Lakers and Grizzlies.
Adams sustained a knee injury back on Jan. 22 in a loss to the Suns.
The move Morant used for his latest viral dunk has set up some of the most memorable plays of his career.
Here's what you need to know about Steven Adams' injury and status moving forward.
Here is everything you need to know about Ja Morant's return from suspension.
Ja Morant has served his eight-game suspension for what the NBA called "conduct detrimental to the league."
Irving didn't seem interested in accepting Brooks' jersey, turning the swap into a giveaway.
Here's how much Ja Morant's suspension cost him and why his next contract is tied to an All-NBA selection.
There's absolutely no love lost between the Grizzlies and Warriors.
Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games following the gun incident in Colorado, telling ESPN's Jalen Rose that he takes full responsibility for his actions.
How long will Ja Morant be out? Here is what we know about the timeline of his potential return to the Grizzlies' lineup.
Here's everything we know about Ja Morant's situation, including the latest details on his status with the Grizzlies.
The NBA announced Ja Morant will be suspended for eight games without pay "for conduct detrimental to the league."
Ja Morant is currently away from the Grizzlies as the NBA investigates a video of the star guard with what appeared to be a gun on Instagram Live.
Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies got the last word after routing the Warriors by 21 on national TV.
Filling in as a starter for Ja Morant, Tyus Jones went for 22 points and 11 assists to lead the Grizzlies over the Warriors.
The Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant for a couple of games and it's unclear when he'll return.
On the eve of Golden State's first game in Memphis since the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals, Draymond Green took to his podcast to clap back at Dillon Brooks.
Morant filmed himself holding a gun in a night club in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The Lakers will retire Pau Gasol's jersey alongside the likes of Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena.
"He's gonna return, and he's gonna be a better person," Rose said.
In the middle of a Jan. 20 contest in Los Angeles, Grizzlies players and Ja Morant's father, Tee, exchanged words with the Fox Sports personality.
Ja Morant has delivered yet another highlight that has left the basketball world at a loss for words.
Ja Morant put a smile on young Grizzlies fan Ellie Hughes' face after her autographed basketball was stolen at Monday night's game at FedEx Forum.
It took Ja Morant less than one day in 2023 to make the entire year of a young Grizzlies fan.
Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are two of the most electrifying young players in the NBA today, but should Morant have been selected No. 1 over Williamson in 2019?
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
Ja Morant and Draymond Green spoke Warriors vs. Grizzlies on Christmas Day into existence.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about each Christmas Day matchup.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Here's everything we know about Bane's injury and when he may return to the court.
The Grizzlies took advantage of a rare blowout win vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
The Sporting News had seven members of its NBA Global staff rank their top-five MVP candidates. Here are the results.
Here's everything we know about Morant's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
How ridiculous was Morant's latest acrobatic finish? Let's break it down.
The Grizzlies have been without starting power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to start the 2022-23 season.
Ja Morant's new move makes him the most unstoppable point guard in the NBA.
Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being a superstar at a young age.
Just two games into his fourth season in the league, Morant has wowed with his playmaking, athleticism and scoring ability, reminding us all that he's the definition of a showman, even when the play doesn't count.
In addition to lifting the Grizzlies into title contention, Kevin Durant would add another dynamic to one of the NBA's most entertaining new rivalries.
If you were wondering how confident Ja Morant is in himself, here's your answer.
Top-five picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray have made their mark on Summer League so far.
Ja Morant has signed a five-year, $193 million designated rookie max contract extension with the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Kendrick Perkins was in full effect during the 2022 NBA Draft.
After trolling Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, Draymond Green is now getting into a back-and-forth with Ja Morant.
Klay Thompson never forgot about Jaren Jackson Jr.'s mocking tweet of the Warriors.
Ananth Pandian
Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney showed why they are instrumental to Golden State's championship aspirations in the Warriors' Game 6 victory over Memphis.
Steph Curry's words came back to haunt him as the Grizzlies won big in Memphis to extend this series to a sicth game in San Francisco.
Nick Metallinos
It's not often that you see such a lopsided victory in the playoffs, but it has happened before. Here is where Memphis' win stacks up among the most dominant postseason victories in NBA history.
The Grizzlies announced that Ja Morant is doubtful to return this postseason with a bone bruise in his knee.
The spirit of Craig Sager propelled Stephen Curry to a huge fourth quarter performance to lead Golden State past Memphis in Game 4.
Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to hit 500 3-pointers in the playoffs.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the league's health and safety protocols, missing Game 4 vs. the Grizzlies.
Morant suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3, with the Grizzlies sweating on the health of their All-Star point guard.
The Grizzlies have more to worry about than their 30-point loss to the Warriors in Game 3 on Saturday night. Ja Morant exited the game late in the fourth quarter limping badly to the locker room.
Morant suffered an injury that eventually forced him to leave the game. Poole appeared to grab his knee on the play.
Edward Sutelan
Five short years after winning a high school national title, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jordan Poole find themselves going head-to-head on an even bigger stage.
Klay Thompson is still a knockdown shooter, but there are parts of his game that have changed since suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries.
In Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks was ejected after committing a Flagrant 2 on Warriors guard Gary Payton II, who suffered a fractured elbow.
Here is the latest news on Gary Payton II, who left Game 2 of Golden State's second-round series with an elbow injury.
At just 22 years old and in the midst of his third season, Morant has the rare opportunity to skip steps on his way to superstardom.
Ja Morant's amazing Game 2 performance put him in some rare company.
The second-round matchup between the Grizzlies and Warriors has been chippy all series long.
Early on in Game 2, Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green exited the game after he was on the receiving end of an errant elbow to the face.
Confused about the rules regarding Flagrant 1 and Flagrant 2 fouls? This breakdown will help explain everything.
Warriors fans itching to watch games with a playoff atmosphere can attend "Thrive City," the Chase Center's outdoor watch party.
Green appeared on Inside the NBA, discussing his Game 1 ejection and his outlook on the series vs. the Grizzlies.
Draymond Green's Flagrant 2 foul in Game 1 against the Grizzlies will not be downgraded, the NBA announced.
The "Splash Brothers" are usually known for their offense, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson came up clutch on the defensive end in Game 1.
Draymond Green was ejected from the series opener on Sunday after being assessed a flagrant-2 foul in the second quarter.
Two of the NBA's best point guards will go head-to-head in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Warriors and Grizzlies managed to escape their first-round series against the Nuggets and Timberwolves, respectively, setting the stage for a No. 2 vs. No. 3 battle.
The Grizzlies and Timberwolves delivered a highlight-packed, thrilling Game 5 that came all the way down to the final shot.
Ja Morant has been a walking highlight reel this season and he added to his collection with the poster dunk of the playoffs so far against the Timberwolves.
With the series tied at two games apiece, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves meet for a pivotal Game 5 in Memphis on Tuesday.
The Grizzlies made a statement in Game 3, can they keep that momentum going in Game 4?
The Timberwolves looked like they were going to cruise to a Game 3 victory at home until the Grizzlies flipped the script in the fourth quarter to complete a 26-point comeback.
Tee Morant took the bragging rights on Tuesday night
Karl-Anthony Towns and Ja Morant are two of the NBA's most charismatic players but during Game 1 between Minnesota and Memphis, fans learned that these All-Stars got some of their charisma from their dads.
Beverley's history with Memphis has added an extra bit of intrigue to the Western Conference series.
The Timberwolves stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1. Can Memphis bounce back and level the series?
Edwards' 36 points are the most points ever scored by a Timberwolves player in their playoff debut as they stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1.
Young, fast and teeming with attitude, the Grizzlies could be ready to take the next step in these NBA Playoffs.
Sergio Rabinal
Steven Adams not only embodies Memphis' Grit N Grind ethos, he also gets the best out of all the point guards he's played alongside.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the matchup between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves.
Here's everything you need to know about the first round series between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves.
The reigning MVP makes NBA history in Denver's playoff-clinching victory over Memphis on Thursday.
The crunch-time heroics of Chris Paul and Devin Booker could be the key to the Suns not only making it back to the Finals but winning it all.
The No. 2 in the Western Conference is still up for the grabs as the Grizzlies and Warriors face off for one final time in the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Ja Mortant may be injured but the Grizzlies know how to win without the superstar services of their point guard.
The Grizzlies are being cautious with their star guard Ja Morant, who will miss two weeks of action due to a tweaked knee.
Kevin Durant is operating under different rules than LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he could still lead the league in scoring this season.
Ja Morant has ascended to superstardom this season and despite being just 22 years old, Kevin Durant says the Grizzlies point guard is destined to become one of the game's greats.
The Grizzlies and Thunder both took to the court rocking their white uniforms, causing plenty of confusion at tip-off.
As the top two picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will always be linked to one another, but don't let Morant's successes make you forget just how good Williamson is.
On a nightly basis, Ja Morant is a threat to turn in the highlight of the night, whether it's a gravity-defying dunk, an ankle-shattering crossover or an algorithm-altering buzzer-beater.
Ja Morant somehow managed to fit in a season's worth of highlights into one explosive evening. His ridiculous dunk on Jakob Poeltl was followed up by a freakish at the buzzer shot to end the first half for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant turned in yet another electric performance, dropping a career-high 46 points on the Bulls, as he continues to show why he's the most box office player in the league.
Midway through the third quarter, Grizzlies All-Star point guard returned to the locker room for what looked like a serious hip injury. However, he returned to play the entire fourth quarter. Postgame, he and head coach Taylor Jenkins provided an update on his condition.
Yash Matange
While the Suns have been the league's most dominant team by far, there's been something of a power struggle elsewhere, as hot and cold streaks have completely altered the standings – and our latest power rankings.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a dominant win over the Magic with 33 points in three quarters. His last bucket put an exclamation point on his performance.
Courtesy of a rough shooting night, Morant's 30-point streak came to an end but the Grizzlies still prevailed over the Knicks, who have now lost seven of their last nine.
This was just Philadelphia's fourth victory without Joel Embiid this season, but it was an impressive outing against one of the West's best teams in the Grizzlies.
A lot of Desmond Bane's value is hidden, and we’re exposing it today.
Both young star points guards put on a show, with all-round 30-point games but in the end, the Mavericks defence had the final say.
Midway through the season, several members of NBA.com staff submitted their candidate for each of the six main end-of-season awards.
With the time difference, nearly every NBA game is played while Indians are switching off their alarms and getting ready for the working day ahead. The only opportunity that they get to watch live rivetting NBA action with their feet up in over the weekend. Saturday's slate has the potential for some spectacular basketball. So, here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch these games.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Behind 25 points apiece from Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies routed the Bulls 119-106 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Everything you need to know for Monday's 12-game slate.
NBA.com Staff
Given their connections to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the cities of Atlanta and Memphis have hosted an NBA game on MLK Day nearly every year since 1994 and 2003, respectively.
Luka Doncic notched his 40th career triple-double as the Mavericks ended the Grizzlies 11-game winning streak in Memphis. Doncic finished the game with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Grizzlies own the league's longest active win streak after defeating the Timberwolves to make it 11 straight victories.
NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one key stat driving Ja Morant's leap into stardom this season.
The standout guards for Memphis and Toronto claim the honors for Week 13.
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The Grizzlies extend their win streak to six games after a thrilling 110-106 win over the Cavaliers.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Ja Morant took flight at Barclays Center, adding to his already outrageous 2021-22 highlight-reel with another emphatic dunk.
The star guards for Memphis and Chicago claim the honors for Week 11.
There are several players in each conference who deserve consideration as a first-time NBA All-Star.
Devin Booker buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with under 10 seconds to play, seemingly giving the Suns the edge over the Grizzlies. Ja Morant had other ideas though.
De'Aaron Fox threw down a vicious dunk on the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday night.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors extended their home record to 16-2 this season after a 113-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry finished with a game-high 46 points.
The 6-foot-3 point guard suffered his knee sprain nearly a month ago, on Nov. 26, when the Grizzlies hosted the Hawks. Since then, Memphis has 10 of their 12 games.
Without Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies have been able to win 10 out of 12 games. How have they done it?
Kane Pitman
An exciting nine-game NBA slate on Saturday morning begins the weekend in India. Here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch.
Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham connected on a game-winner at the buzzer from the opposite 3-point line against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it the craziest ever? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.
Zach Randolph was one of the pioneers of the Grizzlies' successful "Grit-and-Grind" era in the 2010s. He was honored by the franchise on Saturday when his jersey was lifted into the rafters.
Two weeks ago, Anthony Davis felt like the Lakers could go on a 10-game winning streak. Now, he says they have to stop taking steps back if they are to salvage this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have surprised the NBA world by winning their last four straight games without star point guard Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder by 73 points on Thursday, the largest margin of victory in NBA history.
The last time Ja Morant and Trae Young faced each other in Memphis, we saw a classic duel between two rising star point guards. Young finished with 36 points and nine assists while Morant had 28 points and seven assists.
Nine games on Saturday night included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.
Just six games on Thursday night but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.
Ja Morant is off to a roaring start to the 2021-22 season, earning comparisons to the youngest MVP in league history by his peers.
A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.
Saturday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Friday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
Against the Warriors, over the fourth quarter and overtime, Memphis outscored their opponents 31-22 with just five points from Morant, who nailed the eventual game-winning dagger for the Grizzlies' second straight overtime win at the Chase Center.
The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!
Ja Morant entered this season with plenty of confidence, boldly claiming he was a top five point guard. After the first week of the season, he looks every bit the part as he continues to elevate the Grizzlies into one of the best shows in the league.
The Lakers pick up their first win of the season, while the Charlotte Hornets made it a 3-0 start for the first time in franchise history. We've got you covered with all the action from Sunday's six-game slate.
An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.
The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.
While Ja Morant raised his ceiling in the second year as both a player and franchise leader, there are still some strides that he needs to make before he can be selected for the end-of-season recognitions such as All-Star and All-NBA Teams, which he has listed among his goals for the season.
Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.
Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.
The Celtics, Hawks and Knicks picked up wins on Saturday's three-game preseason slate. Catch up on all the key storylines, stats and highlights from Day 7 right here.
As the 2021-22 season nears, take a team-by-team look at the contenders, playoff teams and more in the Western Conference.
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