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What Happened to Jalen Brunson? Freaky Moment in Grizzlies Clash Leaves MSG Shattered

The New York Knicks almost had a heart attack when Jalen Brunson had a scary injury fall in the Memphis Grizzlies clash tonight.

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February 07, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks

“He’s a Hall of Fame Player”: Knicks HC Gives Derrick Rose His Flowers as Ex-MVP Returns to Old Stomping Grounds

Knicks Coach Thibodeau on Derrick Rose, "The thing that stood out in his entire career, to me he’s a hall of fame, was probably his humility."

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February 07, 2024

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies

“He Was the Heart and Soul”: Jayson Tatum Serenades Marcus Smart After TD Garden’s Overwhelming Love Upon Return

Following the blowout win against the Grizzlies, Jayson Tatum expressed his love and respect to his former teammate Marcus Smart.

Shahul Hameed

February 05, 2024

NBA: Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors

Clippers Injury Report: Big News on Ivica Zubac Ahead of Sunday’s Game vs Miami Heat

From "out" to "questionable", the Clippers released their injury report and Ivica Zubac may make an earlier-than-expected appearance

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February 04, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets

Jonathan Kuminga Scorches 16YO Warriors Record

Jonathan Kuminga enters Stephen Curry's predecessor's league following his 8th straight 20+ points game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shahul Hameed

February 03, 2024

NBA: Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Takes a Blow to the Head, Warriors HC Infuriated at Referee’s Next Move

Following a no call on Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr gets penalised for his bizarre reaction at the officials.

Shahul Hameed

February 03, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors

Lakers vs Celtics: LeBron James and Anthony Davis Missing Out Highly Anticipated Game Brings Forth NBA’s Horrid Problem

As LeBron James and his trusty sidekick is sidelined for the Celtics clash, a glaring hole in the NBA's scheduling presents itself.

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February 01, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks

Heat Injury Update: Will Jaime Jaquez Jr. Play Tonight vs Knicks After Missing 6 Previous Games?

After missing six games, the Heat's rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is set to make a comeback tonight against the Knicks

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January 27, 2024

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat

Ja Morant Joins in on MVP Chants for Lamar Jackson after Brilliance vs Texans

Following a shoutout from LeBron James, Ja Morant took to his social media and joined the MVP chants for Lamar Jackson's brilliance.

Shahul Hameed

January 21, 2024

Ja Morant, Lamar Jackson

“Seen Somebody do it in All-Star Game”: Anthony Ewards’ Honest Reaction to his Egregious Dunk vs Grizzlies

Following the impressive win over the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed the inspiration behind the putback dunk.

Shahul Hameed

January 19, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves

Ahead of Paris Olympics Selection, Anthony Edwards Credits Time With Team USA in FIBA WC for Evolution

With the Paris Olympics 2024 selections upcoming, Anthony Edwards gives props to his time at the FIBA WC for the evolution of his game.

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

January 19, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves

“He’s Gonna Be in the Lakers Uniform”: Ex-NBA Champion Predicts Bronny James’ Future, Days After Father LeBron’s “Embarrassing” Claim

With the 2024 draft season looming in the distance, many are prediction the son of LeBron James, Bronny, to be in a Lakers uniform.

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January 16, 2024

Injured Ja Morant Celebrates 19YO Teammate’s Historic Feat in Joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s Elite Co

After the win against the Dubs, Ja Morant celebrated his 19YO teammate's special feat joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant in an elite club

Shahul Hameed

January 16, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans

Stephen Curry Angrily Questions Legitimacy of 40 Grizzlies Free Throws: “Don’t Want to be Mike Brown Up Here..”

Following the disappointing loss against the short-handed Grizzlies, Stephen Curry took it out during the post-game press conference.

Shahul Hameed

January 16, 2024

NBA: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers

Draymond Green Cannot Solve Warriors’ Woes vs Severely Shorthanded Grizzlies

Return of Draymond Green after the indefinite suspension didn't seem to help the struggling Warriors as they lose to shorthanded Grizzlies.

Shahul Hameed

January 16, 2024

NBA: Playoffs-Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings

NBA Injury Report: Is Anthony Edwards Playing Tonight vs James Harden and Co? Wolves Face Streaking Clippers

The latest report on Wolves star, Anthony Edwards has been released as they go against the fourth-seeded LA Clippers tonight.

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

January 14, 2024

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves

“Why Y’all Looking at Instagram?”: Kawhi Leonard Seals Shaquille O’Neal-Wilt Chamberlain Debate in Hilarious Fashion

Following the triumphant win against the Grizzlies, Kawhi Leonard settled a Shaquille O'Neal-Wilt Chamberlain debate.

Shahul Hameed

January 13, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers-Media Day

“Never Lost the Sight”: Paul George on Clippers’ Early Struggle With James Harden

Following a triumphant win against the Grizzlies, Paul George addressed the rocky start that Clippers had after the James Harden trade.

Shahul Hameed

January 13, 2024

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Left Stranded as Luka Doncic Receives Worrying Update Ahead of Knicks Clash

After a dismal failure at the hands of the Grizzlies, it looks like the Mavs could face another loss as an update on Luka Doncic is revealed.

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

January 10, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks

Despite Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic’s 64-point Effort, Grizzlies Blowout Mavs in 1st Game Without Ja Morant

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's efforts went in vain as the Ja Morant-less Grizzlies produced a blow-out win against the Mavs.

Shahul Hameed

January 10, 2024

NBA: Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks

What Happened to Marcus Smart? Grizzlies Mortified With Another Injury Scare After Ja Morant News

Following the heartbreaking update about Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies have another shocking update with Marcus Smart on Tuesday.

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January 10, 2024

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies

Jamal Crawford and Candace Parker Suggest Key for Grizzlies to Keep Ja Morant Happy and Healthy in Recovery

Following the heart breaking news about the season-ending surgery, Jamal Crawford and Candace Parker offer an advice for Ja Morant.

Shahul Hameed

January 10, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers

Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane Reveals Ja Morant’s Message for the Team after Season-Ending Injury

In the wake of a season-ending shoulder injury that will keep Ja Morant out for the rest of the games, Desmond Bane relays his message.

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

January 10, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans

Ja Morant Expresses Sorrow on Season Ending Injury With 2 Words

Ja Morant had just taken his position on the team after a lengthy absence and it looks like he is in for another, as he shares his sorrow on X

Geisha Pulimoottil Don

January 09, 2024

NBA: Sacramento Kings at Memphis Grizzlies

What is a Labrum Tear? Expert’s Opinion on Ja Morant’s Season Ending Shoulder Subluxation

As the update about Ja Morant's season-ending injury sunk in with the NBA world, let's find out more about the 'Labrum Tear' from an expert.

Shahul Hameed

January 09, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant Press Conference

Ja Morant Reaction to Season Ending Injury Has Fans Deeply Saddened: “This Sh** Ain’t Real Man”

Following the breaking news about the season-ending injury, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant reacted with a simple post on X.

Shahul Hameed

January 09, 2024

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans
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Memphis Grizzlies 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Memphis Grizzlies compete in the NBA as a part of the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are the only major professional North American sports team to hold their base in the city of Memphis.?

The team has perfectly designed their logo to complement the ?Grizzlies? name. The latest design contains a more subtly colored bear whose eyes are tinted with a shade of yellow to display the team's ferocious style.?

The team?s name is placed below the design, and the city?s name is given more weightage in the logo, which makes it captivating.?

The Grizzlies? home arena is FedExForum, which they share with the University of Memphis. The franchise moved into the arena in 2004 after previously playing their home games at the ?Memphis Pyramid.??

Who owns the Memphis Grizzlies??

Robert Pera, the founder of Ubiquiti Networks, owns the controlling rights of the Memphis Grizzlies. He became the majority owner of the franchise after purchasing it in 2012 for a rough sum of $350 million.?

Pera achieved incredible success as a businessman, and Forbes estimates his value at $11.4 billion. After taking over the Grizzlies, he enjoyed striking success, something the franchise had never done before. The franchise?s most recent valuation stood at $1.3 billion.?

Head Coach and Top Executives?

Taylor Jenkins has been serving as the coach of the Grizzlies since 2019. The Texas native replaced J. B. Bickerstaff to become the 13th Head Coach of the franchise. He almost enjoyed a winning start in his first season at the team as the Grizzlies finished with a 34-39 record in the 2019/20 regular season.?

Prior to taking up the HC job at Memphis, Jenkins gained plenty of experience by assisting the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks. Jenkins served as an assistant coach to Mike Budenholzer for six years and later took up a bigger responsibility.?

The Grizzlies named Jason Wexler as the President of Business Operations back in 2019. This came as a huge announcement, as Wexler was promoted from his post as CEO, a position he had held since 2013.?

History

The Grizzles were founded in 1995 as an expansion team by the NBA. The team initially was assigned the city of Vancouver as their base. At that time, the Raptors and the Grizzlies were the only Canadian-based teams in the association.?

But following the 2000-01 season, the franchise moved back to the US and relocated to Memphis. They only made the playoffs twice in their first two years in the league. A part of that fortune changed when they traded in Pau Gasol during the 2001 draft.?

Gasol became the first foreign player to win the Rookie of the Year award, and he powered the franchise to their first playoff appearance in 2004. However, Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers in 2008, for which they got his brother Marc in return.?

Marc Gasol stood as a defensive rock and vastly improved his game to stand out as one of the league?s best defenders. The 2012-13 season really shone light on his talent as Gasol won the DPOY and also played a crucial role in guiding the team to their first-ever conference finals.?

Gasol anchored the defense and helped the Grizzlies seal successive playoff berths. The team had to find another superstar to carry them after Gasol was traded to the Toronto Raptors. That?s when they used their prized #2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Murray State guard Ja Morant with their top order pick, and the youngster did not fail to deliver. Morant won the NBA?s Rookie of the Year award to boost the expectations fans had on him. In the 2021-22 season, he is single-handedly carrying the Grizzlies, and they are within the top-3 in the West.

Memphis Grizzlies: Mascot and Uniform

Since the team?s logo represents a bear, one can easily figure out how their mascot would be. His name is ?Grizz? and he has been the official mascot of the Memphis Grizzlies since 1995. The furry fan favorite was also named the NBA Mascot of the Year in 2011!?

The franchise?s main colors have always remained blue, gray, and gold, and they encompass these shades in their uniforms as well. Their recent ?Icon? edition was in navy blue, while the ?Statement? edition is a light blue shade.?

Team?s Sponsors?

Multinational delivery services company FedEx is the main sponsor of the Grizzlies. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and FedEx signed a multi-year jersey deal with the franchise in 2018.?

Besides FedEx, the franchise has several tie-ups and sponsorships with other companies- FanDuel, Waste Pro, and Valvoline.?

Achievements and History

Founded?

1995
Conference

Western

Division?

Southwest
President

Jason Wexler

Head Coach?

Taylor Jenkins
Arena?

FedExForum

Championships (0)

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Conference Titles (0)

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Division Titles (0)

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Website

www.nba.com/grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies 2021-22 roster

3Tyrell TerryPG6-2160September 28, 2000
1Kyle AndersonPF6-9230September 20, 1993
22Desmond BaneSG6-5215June 25, 1998
24Dillon BrooksSF6-7225January 22, 1996
15Brandon ClarkePF6-8215September 19, 1996
5Yves PonsSF6-6215May 7, 1999
23Jarrett CulverSG6-6195February 20, 1999
13Jaren Jackson Jr.C6-11242September 15, 1999
21Tyus JonesPG6-0196May 10, 1996
46John KoncharSG6-5210March 22, 1996
25Sam MerrillSG6-4205May 15, 1996
0De'Anthony MeltonPG6-2200May 28, 1998
12Ja MorantPG6-3174August 10, 1999
4Steven AdamsC6-11265July 20, 1993
35Killian TillieC6-9220March 5, 1998
2Xavier Tillman Sr.PF6-8245January 12, 1999
7Santi AldamaPF6-11224January 10, 2001
8Ziaire WilliamsSF6-8215September 12, 2001