Tag: Ja Morant
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Spurs
Thunder
Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 36 points, and what do you know, the Thunder have won five straight after downing the mighty Celtics...
NBA Power Rankings: December 25
1. Timberwolves: The most pleasant surprise and best story in the NBA in the early season.
2. Celtics: Look better and more balanced than 2022...
Sixers signing Kenneth Lofton Jr. to two-way contract
It didn't take long for power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to find another team. In fact, it was about 48 hours.
Lofton, 21, is 6-foot-7...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers, Knicks
76ers
All-Star center Joel Embiid is averaging 38.3 points over the last 12 games, including a season-high 51 in Wednesday's home win over the Timberwolves.
“I...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Mavs, Luka Doncic, Grizzlies
Nuggets
A three-game skid is now ancient history for the defending champions, as the Nuggets built a big lead, then held off the charging Hawks...
West Notes: Wolves, Rudy Gobert, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Rockets
Timberwolves
Don't look now, but no less than the Timberwolves (16-4) have the best record in the NBA. The reasons are many -- from shooting...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant increasing practice reps, working toward return
The Memphis Grizzlies just haven't been close to the same without star point guard Ja Morant, suspended by the NBA for the first 25...
Jaren Jackson Jr on Grizzlies’ early woes: ‘Be a grown man about it’
Last year, the Memphis Grizzlies won the Southeast Division and finished as the No. 2 overall seed in the Western Conference.
Then they lost point...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Desmond Bane, Timberwolves, Suns
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are just trying to stay afloat until Ja Morant returns from his 25-game suspension. But they've lost three of four after Wednesday's...
Marcus Smart: Not Worried About Grizzlies’ Early Struggles
Guard Marcus Smart suggested he's not overly concerned with the Grizzlies' rocky start, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.
“I’ll tell it like this. When I...
West Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis Update, Suns, Bradley Beal, Grizzlies
Lakers
Big man Anthony Davis is listed as questionable with a left adductor/hip spasm for Wednesday's road game vs. the Rockets.
Davis suffered the injury...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Grizzlies, Blazers, Scoot Henderson
Pelicans
In what seemed like a rare occurrence last season, the Pelicans got a look at a full lineup in their opening road win over...
Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies Seeking Help, Frontcourt Addition a Possibility
It's safe to say the Grizzlies are hurting a bit -- OK, a lot -- in the frontcourt this season.
Forward Brandon Clarke was already...
Grizzlies Rumors: Steven Adams, Possible Center Targets, Brandon Clarke
The Grizzlies aren't expected to make a big, splashy move and take on a large contract to try to replace center Steven Adams, out...
