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Grizzlies will use new 'confidence' with Ja Morant humming vs HawksJa 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...

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring listHouston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.,Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans. That increased his career point total...

Ja Morant expresses desire to remain in Memphis after strong returnAfter making a strong impact in his return from a six-game absence in Sunday's 126-109 win over the Orlando Magic, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made it clear he wants to stay with Memphis.,"I've got a (Grizzlies) logo on my back, so that should tell you exactly where I want to be," Morant said after th...

Reports: Grant Udinski, 30, to have 2nd interview with Browns

The Cleveland Browns requested a second interview with Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their available head coaching position, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,It is slated to be an in-person interview for Udinski, who also spoke to the Browns on Saturday.,Udinski...

Grizzlies star G Ja Morant to return vs. Magic in London

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is available to return from a six-game absence in Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic in London.,The subject of trade rumors, Morant has been sidelined since Jan. 2 with a right calf contusion.,Morant's contract -- a five-year, $197 million deal -- expires ...

Lakers' Luka Doncic (groin) out; Blazers' Deni Avdija (back) questionable

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their top scorer and the Trail Blazers might be, too, when the teams meet Saturday night in Portland.,Lakers star Luka Doncic was ruled out due to left groin soreness, while Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was listed as doubtful because of a lower back strain.,D...

Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija (back) could miss third straight game

Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija played in each of the team's first 40 games but is now in jeopardy of missing his third straight contest due to a lower-back strain.,Avdija is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The All-Star candidate sat out Tues...

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...