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Blazers acquire Ja Morant in 3-player deal with Grizzlies
Ja Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in a trade that ended his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Trail Blazers acquired the two-time All-Star in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers also were rumored to be in discussions to deal for Boston Celtics All-St...
Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers
Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.,Pending NBA approval and physicals, the teams agreed to a swap that sends Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers we...
Grizzlies will use new 'confidence' with Ja Morant humming vs Hawks
Ja Morant wasted no time reminding the NBA he remains one of the league's premier players., ,Now the question will be: Can the two-time Memphis Grizzlies NBA All-Star somehow avoid injuries that have limited him this season as they have in his recent past?,He'll have a chance to prove that Wednesday...
Ja Morant denies rift, will 'live with' trade if Memphis pulls trigger
Ja Morant is with the Memphis Grizzlies for their European trip, but his name continues to surface in trade rumors ahead of the NBA's deadline next month.,Morant said Wednesday he will "live with it" should the Grizzlies decide to move him as reports surfaced he prefers the Miami Heat as a destinati...
Ja Morant hits winner in final seconds as Grizzlies edge Suns
Ja Morant had 28 points including the winning basket with 7.6 seconds remaining, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the host Phoenix Suns 114-113 to extend the Suns' losing streak to four.,Cedric Coward and Santi Aldama had 14 points apiece off the bench and Kentavious C...
Grizzlies star PG Ja Morant (hip) doubtful for Game 4 vs. OKC
Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is listed as doubtful for Game 4 of the first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.,Morant sustained a contusion on his left hip after a fall with 3:15 left in the first half of Thursday's Game 3. He missed both free throws, then exi...
Grizzlies uncertain Ja Morant (hip) will be set for Game 4
The Memphis Grizzlies will try to stave off a first-round playoff sweep against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and they might have to do it without their star guard.,Ja Morant sustained a left hip injury with 3:15 left in the second quarter of Game 3 on Thursday in Memphis. He left ...
Grizzlies star PG Ja Morant (ankle) playing vs. Mavericks
Memphis star point guard Ja Morant was cleared to play in the Grizzlies' Friday play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks about 30 minutes before the scheduled tipoff.,Morant sprained his right ankle on Tuesday in Memphis' 121-116 road loss against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,Morant ...
Grizzlies G Ja Morant (ankle) game-time decision vs. Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is a game-time decision for Friday night's play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks due to his injured right ankle.,Morant was hurt during Tuesday night's 121-116 road loss against the host Golden State Warriors when he landed on the foot of Golden State...
NBA fines Ja Morant $75K for 'finger gun' gestures
The NBA followed through on its warning and fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant $75,000 on Friday for making "finger gun" gestures on two occasions.,"Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light," read the memo from NBA head of baske...
After reported warning, Grizzlies' Ja Morant makes gun gesture again
On the same day he reportedly received a warning from the NBA against making a "finger gun" gesture on the court, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant broke out the same celebration Thursday night.,After sinking a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' game against the Miami Heat, Morant turn...
Report: NBA lets Grizzlies' Ja Morant off with a warning
The NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for their "finger gun" gestures during Tuesday's game, ESPN reported Thursday.,The league determined their celebration moves were not intended to be violent in nature but...
Grizzlies standout Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) out week-to-week
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday.,Jackson was injured in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' 132-130 home loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He was hurt while trying t...
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant (shoulder) misses second straight game
Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is out for Sunday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to right shoulder soreness.,It marks the second straight game that Morant has missed. He also sat out Thursday's 120-119 home win over the Houston Rockets.,Morant sustained the injury durin...
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant has mild ankle sprain
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has a mild left ankle sprain, coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.,Jenkins said an MRI exam detected the seriousness.,Jenkins said the team will be cautious with Morant but is hopeful he will be available for the season opener against the host Utah Jazz on Oct...
15 most memorable men's March Madness moments since 2000
With March Madness approaching, we are entering the best time of year to be a college basketball fan. To usher in a new year of upsets, stellar performances and champions, here are 15 moments from 2000 to now that are some of the most memorable moments in March Madness history. ...
Vince Carter spilled the beans on a $1 million dunk contest
Many of the festivities were up for discussion following the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, with none more talked about than the slam dunk contest. Former dunk champion and current TNT NBA analyst, Vince Carter, appeared on “Run it Back” on Fanduel TV and confirmed a legendary rumor. Carter said he was app...
Here are some of the athletes who could never get away with what Travis Kelce did to Andy Reid at the Super Bowl
Sports evict emotions, it’s why we love them. And if you’ve ever been on a team, like a real team that was actually good and won something of importance, you understand that things can get heated in the huddle, in the locker room, or at practice. Competition and the will to win aren’t passive traits...
The NBA needs to check on Ja Morant during his absence
The 2023-24 NBA season is over for Ja Morant and, quite frankly, it barely got started. He began the season with a 25-game suspension for a second offense of inappropriate use of a firearm on social media. Morant played all of nine games before suffering a shoulder injury that the Memphis Grizzlies ...
Youth is wasted on the young, unless you are these NBA teams
So, who has the hottest young talent in the league? We’re analyzing the five teams who have built the best through the draft across positions and skill sets. No room for wannabes here – gotta be 25 or below to even join the party. We’re also looking for impact players, not DNPs, with dreams bigger t...