Ja Morant News Archive
News -- May 2022 (84)
- 5/25 HoopsWire: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic Lead All-NBA Teams: Former back-to-back NBA MVP and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and current back-to-back MVP and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic...
- 5/25 HoopsRumors: 2021/2022 All-NBA Teams Announced: The 2021/22 All-NBA teams have officially been announced by the NBA. For the fourth straight season, Bucks All-Star forward Giannis...
- 5/25 HoopsRumors: Southwest Notes: Grizzlies, Hunt, Mavericks, Hardaway: Beyond an obviously forthcoming contract extension for All-NBA Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Memphis will have to make several...
- 5/21 Prime Time Sports Talk: NBA Playoffs: Studs and Duds of Round 2: In an exciting and interesting second round of the NBA postseason, some players stepped up in a big way while others were forced...
- 5/21 The Cold Wire: 3 Potential Selections For The Pacers At No. 6 Overall: The Indiana Pacers‘ possible selections at No. 6 in the 2022 NBA Draft present intriguing scenarios. Although Indy...
- 5/21 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 21, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 21, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Heat vs. Celtics ECF Game 3 and many...
- 5/20 Swarm and Sting: Hornets: Memphis Grizzlies players to target in NBA free agency: As a part of our ongoing series detailing which players the Charlotte Hornets should target in NBA free agency, our attention...
- 5/20 HoopsRumors: Southwest Notes: Brooks, Doncic, Rockets, Pelicans: The Grizzlies will face an offseason decision on what to do with forward Dillon Brooks, writes Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial...
- 5/20 The Cold Wire: We Haven’t Seen The Best Of The Warriors Yet: The Golden State Warriors appear to be gradually building towards what could be a run at their fourth NBA championship...
- 5/19 The Lead: Sixers Neglect Constellations in Search for Stars: Somehow this feels more hopeless than the last three playoff exits. It took a miracle shot by the eventual NBA champions to beat...
- 5/17 Overtime Heroics: Takeaways From Round 2: Warriors – Grizzlies: After a long, hard-fought six games, Golden State finally has Memphis out of its way once and for all. Game six was yet another...
- 5/17 FortyEightMinutes: Injury Notes: Williams, Grizzlies, Green, Warriors, Lowry: Celtics big man Robert Williams (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Friday’s Game 6 against the Bucks as...
- 5/16 HoopsRumors: Grizzlies Notes: Jones, Offseason, Clarke: Although he said it’s not the “end all, be all” for him, Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones admitted in his end-of-season...
- 5/16 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors Beat Memphis Grizzlies and Return to West Finals: The series that started with back-to-back ejections ends with the Grizzlies being ejected from the playoffs. The Golden State...
- 5/16 HoopsRumors: Western Notes: Griffin, Williamson, Morant, Grizzlies, Wolves: Pelicans star Zion Williamson is eligible to sign a contract extension with the team this summer, but executive vice president...
- 5/16 Clocker Sports: Triple Zeros – ‘Before Jerry West Was on My Socks’: This episode of Triple Zeros starts off picking winners for the two Game 7s taking place on Sunday before covering the latest...
- 5/16 HoopsRumors: Warriors Won’t Rule Out Gary Payton II For Conference Finals: Warriors guard Gary Payton II suffered a fractured left elbow in the team’s second-round series against the Grizzlies, but...
- 5/15 Cleveland Daily: Cavs Owner Comments On Koby Altman Losing Out On Award: Members of the Cavaliers’ team, coaching staff, and front office are beginning to resemble The Shawshank Redemption at...
- 5/14 Swarm and Sting: Charlotte Hornets: Memphis Grizzlies players to target in free agency: As a part of our ongoing series detailing which players the Charlotte Hornets should target during free agency, our attention...
- 5/14 The Cold Wire: Steph Curry Has Nothing But Praise For The Grizzlies: It’s all over now for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Golden State Warriors took down the Grizz with a 110-96 Game 6 victory...
- 5/14 HoopsRumors: Grizzlies Notes: Green, Curry, Bane, Morant, Offseason: The Warriors are moving on to the Western Conference finals but they anticipate the Grizzlies will be making plenty of deep playoff...
- 5/14 Cleveland Daily: Should Koby Altman Have Won Executive Of The Year?: On Thursday, the NBA announced that Zach Kleiman, the executive in charge of the Memphis Grizzlies, had won this season’s...
- 5/13 Zone Coverage: Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 5/13: Locks NBA (0.25 Unit) Boston Celtics/Milwaukee Bucks Over 210.5 (-110): 6:30 PM CT on ESPN Okay, fine, I’ll admit it: I have no...
- 5/13 Last Word on Sports: Five Adjustments to Make After the Golden State Warriors Lost Game Five: If you thought the last game was ugly…the Warriors lost game five in the first half. Possibly the first quarter. It’s conceivable...
- 5/13 Blue Man Hoop: What is wrong with the Golden State Warriors?: The word "embarrassing" is what is heard on all the podcasts and social media, and no one seems satisfied despite the fact that...
- 5/13 HoopsRumors: Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Anderson, Brooks, Jackson: Taking into account both regular season games and postseason contests, the Grizzlies now have a 21-6 record without Ja Morant...
- 5/13 The Cold Wire: The Grizzlies Continue To Show They’re More Than A One-Man Team: In their Game 3 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Memphis Grizzlies lost superstar Ja Morant to what was later...
- 5/12 All U Can Heat: Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler Has Been A Top 2 Player In 2022 NBA Playoffs: The Miami Heat have the chance to end their series in a Game 6 matchup on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Coming off three games...
- 5/12 HoopsWire: Grizzlies GM Zach Kleinman Named NBA Executive of Year: Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations and general manager Zach Kleinman has been named NBA Executive of the Year for...
- 5/12 The Cold Wire: Grizzlies Made NBA History In A Shocking Blowout Win: The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night; they embarrassed them. Memphis...
- 5/12 HoopsRumors: Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman Wins Executive Of The Year Award: Grizzlies general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman has been voted the 2021/22 NBA Executive...
- 5/12 HoopsRumors: Southwest Notes: Doncic, Morant, Grizzlies, Pelicans: The Mavericks will need a vintage performance from Luka Doncic to avoid elimination Thursday night, writes Brad Townsend of The...
- 5/12 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 11, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 11, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Bucks vs. Celtics Game 5 and many MLB...
- 5/12 HoopsRumors: Nikola Jokic Repeats As Most Valuable Player: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has won his second straight Most Valuable Player Award, topping the Sixers‘ Joel Embiid and...
- 5/11 The Cold Wire: Stats Prove Why Grizzlies Are Doomed Without Ja Morant: When Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies went down in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, fans were terrified that...
- 5/11 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 11, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 11, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Bucks vs. Celtics Game 5 and many MLB...
- 5/11 Belly Up Sports: The 5 Biggest Surprises of the 2021-22 NBA Season: The NBA is full of drama. There’s a new story, a new highlight, and a new controversy in every matchup. And that is what...
- 5/11 SFBay: After sloppy start, Warriors solve turnover woes, bash Grizzlies in blowout: After a season-high, 14 first-half turnovers, the Warriors in the second half Saturday started taking care of the ball, and with...
- 5/11 SFBay: Warriors 4th quarter surge, Curry free throws secure 3-1 series lead: Stephen Curry put up 18 of his 32 in the final frame and Golden State absolutely needed every, single one of them. The post Warriors...
- 5/11 HoopsRumors: Ja Morant Suffers Bone Bruise, Doubtful For Rest Of Playoffs: The Grizzlies have announced in a press release that All-Star point guard Ja Morant has suffered a bone bruise in his right knee...
- 5/10 The Cold Wire: Grizzlies Continue To Stand Behind Dillon Brooks: Monday night wasn’t good for the Memphis Grizzlies. The team entered Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors down...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: How the Golden State Warriors Won Game Four: This was ugly. This was physical, full of mistakes, missed shots, and miscues. The game plan couldn’t have resembled how the Warriors...
- 5/10 Cleveland Daily: Should J.B. Bickerstaff Have Received More Votes For Coach Of The Year?: Another day, another member of the Cleveland Cavaliers missing out on individual awards. This time, it wasn’t a player,...
- 5/10 The Cold Wire: Grizzlies Finally Showing Cracks Without Ja Morant: The Memphis Grizzlies are really missing Ja Morant right now. Of course, they are always missing him when he’s gone...
- 5/10 HoopsRumors: Morant Out For Game 4; Kerr Enters Protocols: Ja Morant will miss Game 4 of the Grizzlies’ series against the Warriors on Monday, coach Taylor Jenkins told ESPN’s...
- 5/10 HoopsRumors: Dillon Brooks Remorseful For Foul On Payton: Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks expressed remorse for injuring Warriors guard Gary Payton II during Game 2 of their teams’...
- 5/9 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 9, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 9, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Warriors-Grizzlies, Bucks-Celtics, &...
- 5/9 Zone Coverage: Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 5/09: Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Boston Celtics @ Milwaukee Bucks -1 (-110): 6:30 PM CT on TNT An odd final minute in Saturday’s Game 3 between...
- 5/9 HoopsRumors: Western Notes: Paul, Warriors, Grizzlies, Wolves, Ayton: Suns star Chris Paul‘s mother and wife were involved in an altercation during Game 4, Dave McMenamin of ESPN tweets. A source...
- 5/9 HoopsRumors: Ja Morant Likely To Miss Game 4: Grizzlies star Ja Morant will likely miss Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday, head coach Taylor Jenkins said, according to...
- 5/9 HoopsRumors: Jordan Poole Won’t Face Punishment Following Game 3: Warriors guard Jordan Poole won’t face any discipline for the apparent role he played in Ja Morant‘s injury during...
- 5/8 HoopsRumors: Southwest Notes: Morant-Poole, Adams, Pelicans, Doncic: When Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks committed a hard foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II, in an eventual 106-101 Game 2 Memphis...
- 5/8 HoopsRumors: Warriors Notes: Poole, Porter, Kuminga, Wiggins: Before the controversy over Ja Morant‘s injured knee that dominated the postgame talk after Saturday’s Grizzlies–Warriors...
- 5/8 HoopsRumors: Ja Morant Hurts Knee In Game 3 Loss: Grizzlies star Ja Morant limped out of the arena after hurting his right knee late in tonight’s game, tweets Jared Greenberg...
- 5/7 Cleveland Daily: 2 Players Who Should Be Trade Targets For The Cavs This Summer: It would be such a feel good story for the Cleveland Cavaliers, wouldn’t it? And for the fans, too, right? All respect...
- 5/7 Overtime Heroics: Warriors Drop Game Two, Head Back to San Francisco: Golden State held a 99-98 lead with 2:06 left to go but on Tuesday night in Memphis, Ja Morant was the best player on the floor....
- 5/7 The Cold Wire: Recent Incidents Prove Today’s NBA Isn’t Soft: A common refrain and complaint that many have about the National Basketball Association in recent years is that it is “too...
- 5/7 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 7, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 7, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Grizzlies, &...
- 5/6 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors: Three Adjustments to Make After Game Two Loss: The Golden State Warriors lost Game Two to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. The contest was gut-wrenching for a number of...
- 5/6 Cleveland Daily: Brian Windhorst: Cavs Should Pay Darius Garland Max Deal This Summer: Former Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer and current ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thinks the Cavs should pay Darius Garland....
- 5/6 The Cold Wire: Skip Bayless Offers Confusing Take On Dillion Brooks’ Suspension: Everyone has an opinion about Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies being suspended for one game due to a flagrant foul...
- 5/6 Zone Coverage: Jordan McLaughlin Is Minnesota’s Perfect Throwback Point Guard: Not much about today’s NBA would be recognizable to those who played the game 50 years ago. Today teams rain threes from all over...
- 5/6 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Series Recap: It only took 5 games, but the Golden State Warriors are moving on in the 2022 playoffs. A series full of highs and low, it was...
- 5/5 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 5, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 5, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with STL Cardinals vs. SF Giants and many...
- 5/5 Zone Coverage: Anthony Edwards Needs To Refine His Midrange Game: The Minnesota Timberwolves need to build off their success last year if they want to be a factor in the postseason next year....
- 5/5 HoopsRumors: Gary Payton II Out 3-5 Weeks With Fractured Left Elbow: Warriors guard Gary Payton II will miss three-to-five weeks with his fractured left elbow, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo...
- 5/4 The Cold Wire: Ja Morant Is Outplaying A Legendary Duo On His Own: In a move that surprises no one, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is dominating in the second round of the playoffs....
- 5/4 The Cold Wire: Ja Morant Reacts To His Latest Playoff Feat: The Memphis Grizzlies won Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night and evened the series, 1-1. It was...
- 5/4 HoopsRumors: Grizzlies/Warriors Notes: Morant, Iguodala, Brooks, Green: Despite having his vision affected after he was poked in the eye in the third quarter, star guard Ja Morant had one of the most...
- 5/4 nbainfo.data.blog: The Three-Pointer: Morant Drops 47, Tyler Herro Wins Sixth Man of the Year: Wow! Two super excited playoff games, plus an NBA award announced. Let’s recap: Grizzlies win Game Two Ja Morant...
- 5/3 Zone Coverage: What Can We Expect from Ant and Jaden Next Season?: Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels showed out in Game 6 of the playoffs. Although it was in a losing effort, they ended the season...
- 5/3 Fantasy Six Pack: NBA DFS 5-3-22 Yahoo Breakdown: Cody Cook aka @DProdiogy here breaking down the Yahoo NBA DFS 5-3-22 two-game NBA Playoffs slate! The Milwaukee Bucks look to...
- 5/3 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors: Three Takeaways from Game One Win: The Golden State Warriors won Game One of their second-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. The visiting team eked out...
- 5/3 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 3, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 3, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Grizzlies-Warriors, Bucks-Celtics, &...
- 5/3 Nugg Love: Denver Nuggets: 'Bones and Boogie' is a bench duo to fear: The Denver Nuggets lost Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors but despite the plethora of injuries, the Nuggets fought for...
- 5/2 Last Word on Sports: Ten Best Playoff Players Left in the NBA Postseason: A thrilling first round of the playoffs is complete, and it’s a great time to take stock of where each team stands as the second...
- 5/1 Last Word on Sports: Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Series Recap: The Memphis Grizzlies finished the Timberwolves’ season last night in yet another impressive fourth-quarter comeback. It...
- 5/1 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Series Preview: The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors are set to battle it out in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. In the regular...
- 5/1 HoopsRumors: Southwest Notes: Hardaway, Brunson, Zion, Grizzlies: Mavericks swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. continues to recover from the surgically repaired fractured left foot that caused him the...
- 5/1 Overtime Heroics: Warriors and Grizzlies Series Preview and Prediction: It’s no secret that Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies had Golden State’s number in the regular season. The postseason...
- 5/1 Prime Time Sports Talk: NBA Playoff Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies: This time last year, when the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors and the timid Memphis Grizzlies didn’t know they would face...
- 5/1 Pro Sports Outlook: What’s Happening in Sports: May 1, 2022: See what's happening in sports on May 1, 2022 ft. updates, highlights, facts, & more with Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies, and...
- 5/1 Beale Street Bears: How far can Taylor Jenkins guide the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs?: Who is Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins? There’s a quote that comes to mind when thinking about Memphis Grizzlies...
- 5/1 HoopsRumors: Warriors Notes: Starting Lineup, Payton, Second Round: Warriors coach Steve Kerr used a small-ball starting lineup to close out the Nuggets Wednesday night, but he hasn’t decided...
News -- April 2022 (95)