Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James complimented Ja Morant’s incredible chasedown block that aided their win. In their marvelous 127-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies brought the heat to L.A., pushing the Lakers to perfectly execute on every shot. And even on perfectly-executed shots, the
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The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers played on Sunday night, though I was not among those who tuned in. I was watching a movie instead. It was not
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Raiders fans already trying to recruit Davante Adams on Twitter by Scott Rogust NFL Twitter freaks out at Chargers comeback to force OT vs. Raiders by Alicia de Artola Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant pulled off a two-handed block against the Lakers that appeared to
More than one basketball lifetime separates the birth of LeBron James and Ja Morant. In sharing this time and space, they give us the best of both worlds. Ja Morant is a lot of fun right now. Ja Morant is likely to be fun for a while. There is a Paul Rudd uncorking a bottle
It’s uncommon for an NBA team to play its best basketball after losing its best player, yet the Memphis Grizzlies have taken off since Ja Morant’s injury. Plus: A look at the Timberwolves’ surprisingly stingy defense. It’s uncommon for an NBA team to play its best basketball immediately after losing its best player and offensive
The Oklahoma City Thunder were humbled and humiliated when they lost in record-setting fashion against the Memphis Grizzlies. Well, the state of Oklahoma is having an interesting week. Between the way a wild Bedlam ended, the tumultuous and controversial departure of Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley, and now the Oklahoma City Thunder finding a
Nov 22, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts to a play late in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox projected starting rotation after signing Michael Wacha by Ethan Lee LeBron James fined for ‘obscene gesture’ in
Oct 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looking to pass against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Michael Vick congratulates Braves on reaching World Series by Scott Rogust NFL Twitter wants Jimmy Garoppolo benched after
With Kawhi Leonard out for most, if not all, of the season, can Paul George step into a primary role and keep the Clippers in the playoffs? The Clippers are in a certain kind of NBA limbo, though not one of their own making. Kawhi Leonard’s torn ACL may have dashed the franchise’s championship hopes
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Memphis Grizzlies have planned jersey retirement ceremonies this season for both Tony Allen and Zach Randolph. These two jersey retirements, and the
Ja Morant is not here for any of the trade rumors involving his Memphis Grizzlies teammates, Dillon Brooks or Kyle Anderson. It’s that time of year where we’re seeing some trade rumors fly across the NBA. For the Memphis Grizzlies, the latest reports have suggested that they could end up sending either Dillion Brooks or
As the Memphis Grizzlies weigh a move over the next couple weeks, Gorgui Dieng has surfaced as a name to watch. Coming out of the All-Star break, the Memphis Grizzlies are a .500 team (16-16) and within range of a playoff spot in the Western Conference (10th place). The question they have to ask themselves
Desmond Bane was regarded as an NBA-ready prospect without high-level upside. Weeks into his career, his ceiling is looking much, much higher. In the months leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft, Desmond Bane out of TCU quickly became one of the more thoroughly discussed prospects. Bane was widely regarded as a second-round prospect through
Trae Young called out Grayson Allen on Twitter for allegedly tripping him during Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks-Memphis Grizzlies game. During the NBA preseason, Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young got acquainted with Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen. And by acquainted, we mean that Young shoved Allen and created a brief scuffle between both teams. The
Joe Harris could help out several contenders this offseason. Some might derisively call Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris a one-trick pony, but his one trick is so impressive that it’s allowed to be a reliable scoring presence on a team that has made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Harris will be
Ja Morant, the second-overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, has won the league’s Rookie of the Year Award. The NBA has now fully entered the second-round of the playoffs. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, the league has been announcing their award winners of the 2019-20 season from inside the Walt Disney World bubble.
Morant is a beast in more ways than one. Even though the Memphis Grizzlies have struggled in the NBA bubble, rookie Ja Morant has been playing like a seasoned pro. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Morant revealed that he has been playing with a broken thumb on his shooting hand after the Grizzlies lost the
MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 23: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on November 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of
Ja Morant (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) Ja Morant has an idea for a new jersey amid the NBA’s new policy allowing player to promote social issues. A new NBA policy that will reportedly allow players to support a social justice cause of their choosing is expected to be enacted next season, and
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Ja Morant speaks to the media ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York on June 19, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms