The Grizzlies came up short of their goal again, falling to the Lakers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Kyle Irving
In just two plays, Rui Hachimura showed exactly why the Lakers are so excited about his future with the team.
Joseph Corr
The Grizzlies will be missing yet another key member of their rotation on Friday night.
Jordan Greer
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know in order to tune into Game 6.
Gilbert McGregor
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
After LA's Game 5 loss, the four-time Finals MVP didn't exactly hold back when assessing his own performance in the loss.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 5 between the Lakers and Grizzlies.
Scott Rafferty
Here is the latest news on LeBron's status for Game 5 against the Grizzlies.
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.
Joe Rivera
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.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 4 between Los Angeles and Memphis on Monday night.
Sam Jarden
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.
Benyam Kidane
LeBron James kept his response to Dillon Brooks' comments after Game 2 brief.
Hachimura's big scoring numbers against the Grizzlies aren't a fluke.
Stephen Noh
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.
Here's the latest on Ja Morant's status for Game 2 against the Lakers.
The Grizzlies will be without All-Star guard Ja Morant after re-injuring his right hand in Game 1 against the Lakers.
Here's what you need to know to watch Lakers vs. Grizzlies in Game 2.
Sara Tidwell
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.
Here's what you need to know to watch Grizzlies vs. Lakers in Game 1 of their NBA Playoff series, including start time and TV schedule.
The level of vitriol that Brooks gets is every WWE heel's dream.
Adams averaged 8.6 points and 11.5 rebounds per game before going down with a knee injury in late January.
All you need to know to watch the Grizzlies host the Lakers in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series.
Dan Treacy
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.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The move Morant used for his latest viral dunk has set up some of the most memorable plays of his career.
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant is back to lighting up the NBA with insane poster dunks. Tuesday's dunk over Drew Eubanks was one of his best.
Here's what you need to know about Steven Adams' injury and status moving forward.
The Grizzlies are set to take on the Hawks on Sunday night. Will Ja Morant be available for this contest?
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.
The Grizzlies are set to take on the Mavericks on Monday night. Will Ja Morant be available to make his return for this contest?
There's absolutely no love lost between the Grizzlies and Warriors.
The Grizzlies are set to take on the Warriors on Saturday night. Will Ja Morant be available to make his return for this contest?
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.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
We break down Thursday night's Warriors-Grizzlies matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop for this marquee contest.
Jovan Alford
The Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant for a couple of games and it's unclear when he'll return.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
We break down Sunday afternoon's west-coast showdown between Anthony Davis and the Lakers and Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Warriors. Get odds, picks, predictions, player props, and a DFS lineup ahead of this pivotal game.
Sloan Piva
We break down Sunday afternoon's marquee Western Conference matinee between Kevin Durant and the Suns and Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks. Get odds, picks, predictions, player props, and a DFS lineup ahead of what could be an instant classic.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
"He's gonna return, and he's gonna be a better person," Rose said.
We break down Friday night's marquee Western Conference tilt between the top-seeded Nuggets and the second-seeded Grizzlies. Get odds, picks, predictions, player props, and a DFS lineup ahead of what could be an instant classic.
Two of the NBA's most talented players go head-to-head when Nikola Jokic's Nuggets host Ja Morant's Grizzlies on Friday.
Thanks to Memphis' winning ways and Ja Morant's popularity, a specific line is now the source of a new trend on TikTok.
More details have emerged regarding Ja Morant's alleged assault of a minor during a pickup basketball game at the Grizzlies star's home.
The Grizzlies find themselves at the center of another controversy involving spectators and players.
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.
The Lakers took the first game of the three-game season series against the Grizzlies. They'll be looking to win the season series on Tuesday in Memphis.
Carlan Gay
The Lakers enter in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. Can they claw back into the playoff race with a road win over the Grizzlies?
Micah Adams
Here's the latest on the status of All-Stars LeBron James and Ja Morant ahead of their head-to-head meeting.
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers on Thursday.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Celtics, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Midway through the third quarter of the matchup between Cleveland and Memphis, Brooks appeared to throw a below-the-belt strike at Mitchell after missing a layup attempt.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
"We are distraught to find ourselves dealing with a needless loss of life due to police brutality, and this time it was one of Memphis' own," the team's statement said.
On Wednesday, the Warriors will host the Grizzlies for the second of four meetings between the two teams this season.
"I've preached for the last six and a half years responsibility and accountability and I take full responsibility for what transpired," Sharpe said. "It does not matter what Dillon Brooks said or how many times he said it."
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will take on the surging Kings on Monday.
The trash talk between the Lakers and Grizzlies took a twist that no one expected.
Ja Morant and the team's affinity for music has resulted in a go-to catchphrase following each of the team's wins.
Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in to Ja Morant and the Grizzlies as they look to extend their win streak to 10 games.
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?
Ja Morant and Draymond Green spoke Warriors vs. Grizzlies on Christmas Day into existence.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, The Sporting News has you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
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.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about each Christmas Day matchup.
Here's everything you need to know about Friday's matchup between the Suns and Grizzlies.
Here's everything we know about Bane's injury and when he may return to the court.
It's a battle between two of the Western Conference's best teams as the Nuggets host the Grizzlies. The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into this game.
Ja Morant and his teammates were stunned by the referee's decision.
The Grizzlies took advantage of a rare blowout win vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Two of the most exciting young point guards in the league will go head-to-head when Ja Morant and Trae Young face off on Monday.
The Sporting News had seven members of its NBA Global staff rank their top-five MVP candidates. Here are the results.
Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will go head-to-head on NBA TV on Friday.
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 Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Grizzlies vs. Pelicans on Tuesday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.
Here's the latest on Zion Williamson's injury status and everything you need to know to watch Pelicans vs. Grizzlies.
Three years after going back-to-back in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson and Morant are set to go head-to-head for the fifth time in their careers
The Grizzlies have been without starting power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to start the 2022-23 season.
Will the Timberwolves get on track with a tough road win over the Grizzlies? Or will Memphis defend its home court and keep rolling in the West?
Ja Morant's new move makes him the most unstoppable point guard in the NBA.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
Ja Morant did say he would've "cooked" Michael Jordan, but the quote ESPN used came from a satirical account.
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.
The Salt Lake City Summer League tips off on Tuesday, July 5 with the Jazz, Thunder, Grizzlies, and 76ers in action.
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.
What's the deal with Colorado State forward David Roddy? And what he can bring to his NBA team going forward? Sporting News breaks it down.
David Suggs
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
There are five particular players who are impacted financially by this season's All-NBA results.
Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney showed why they are instrumental to Golden State's championship aspirations in the Warriors' Game 6 victory over Memphis.
While the Warriors look to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, the Grizzlies look to force a decisive Game 7.
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 Warriors have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, looking to advance to the Conference Finals with one more win in Memphis.
FOX13 in Memphis has since announced an investigation into the tweet.
Edward Sutelan
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.
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.
After a dominant showing in Game 3, the Warriors have positioned themselves to take complete command of the Western Conference Semifinals series with the Grizzlies.
Morant suffered an injury that eventually forced him to leave the game. Poole appeared to grab his knee on the play.
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.
The Warriors and Grizzlies head to San Francisco with the series tied at 1-1.
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.
Game 2 between the Grizzlies and Warriors got chippy, and Draymond Green wasn't having it.
Kevin Skiver
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.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Game 2 between Memphis and Golden State.
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.
Here's how to watch NBA Playoff games, plus an updated bracket and broadcast information for the first four games of each series.
Green, who was ejected from Game 1 just before halftime after a hard foul on Brandon Clarke, shared his thoughts on the situation shortly after the game on an emergency episode of his podcast — The Draymond Green Show.
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.
Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies in scoring while Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke each recorded double-doubles.
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.
Here's why the animal rights organization Direct Action Everywhere has been protesting at Timberwolves games this postseason.
With the series tied at two games apiece, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves meet for a pivotal Game 5 in Memphis on Tuesday.
An animal rights protestor that tried to run on the court during Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies was swiftly brought down by security.
The Grizzlies made a statement in Game 3, can they keep up the momentum again in Game 4?
Charles Barkley let the Timberwolves hear it on Thursday after their loss to the Grizzlies.
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
Here's everything you need to know about the first round series between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the matchup between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves.
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.
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.
With Memphis jockeying for positioning among the West's top seeds, it will need Ja Morant at full strength down the season's final stretch.
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.
In addition to the many detractors taking pleasure in the Lakers' abysmal year, there are two NBA franchises that are direct beneficiaries of the Lakers' downfall.
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
