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1 day, 18 hours ago

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Los Angeles. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference with 15.9 fast break points per game led by Norman Powell averaging 4.8. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Brooklyn looking to prolong its six-game home winning streak. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording 38.0 rebounds per game led by Nic Claxton averaging 7.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 9-1, averaging 126.7 points, 46.9 rebounds, …

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Staton and the Wright State Raiders visit conference foe Oakland

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Wright State Raiders at Oakland Golden Grizzlies Auburn Hills, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland hosts Wright State in a matchup of Horizon teams. Oakland’s average of 5.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than …

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Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies face Indiana. The Grizzlies’ 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Pacers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging …

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Oakland Golden Grizzlies square off against the Richmond Spiders

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Richmond Spiders vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Daytona Beach, Florida; Friday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond and Oakland play at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Oakland’s average of 5.3 made 3-pointers per game is 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Warriors take on Memphis. Golden State went 46-36 overall and 26-26 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Warriors averaged 29.3 assists per …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Memphis

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Memphis aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Los Angeles finished 47-35 overall, 27-25 in Western Conference action and 28-14 at home during the 2023-24 season. Memphis finished 27-55 overall and 14-37 in Western Conference action during the 2023-24 season. The Grizzlies …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

JJ Redick rips Lakers’ effort as loss to Grizzlies closes their 1-4 road trip

New York Times

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Short-handed and undersized, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t afford many mistakes in their road trip finale at Memphis. The defeat concluded a disastrous 1-4 road trip for the Lakers, which dropped them to 4-4 overall and sapped the good vibes and positivity from their 3-0 start under new coach JJ Redick. And I just wanted to see …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: A Battle of Two Conference Contenders

Associated Press

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will clash in a Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Memphis, coming off a 27-55 record in Western Conference games and a 9-32 record at home, will be looking to bounce back against the Lakers, who finished with a 47-35 record overall and 27-25 in Western Conference games. The Grizzlies will be without …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: Three teams you might have forgotten who could challenge the Lakers

LA Times

The Kings landing DeMar DeRozan this summer was a bit of a puzzler. We’re inching our way toward training camp at the end of September, the roster still looking the same, the coaching staff almost fully assembled and, well, not a lot to talk about, right? Since then, nothing else really has gone right for the Grizzlies, a team that’s …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Victor Wembanyama had 18 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists, Julian Champagnie added 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rode a third-quarter outburst to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. “We came out and picked up our defense.” Whether it was the Spurs’ defense or poor shooting, Memphis made only …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jackson leads Memphis against Milwaukee after 40-point showing

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -13; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points in the Grizzlies’ 110-108 win against the Detroit Pistons. TOP PERFORMERS: Brook Lopez is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 5.2 rebounds for the Bucks. LAST …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers take on the Grizzlies for cross-conference matchup

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -5; over/under is 209.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers score 117.0 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 112.6 the Grizzlies give up. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 5-5, averaging 109.1 points, 41.5 rebounds, 25.8 …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings take on the Grizzlies, seek 4th straight victory

Associated Press

Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -8; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Memphis. Sacramento is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 50.9 points per game in the paint led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 14.3. The Grizzlies average …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hollinger: The Oklahoma City Thunder have arrived. Now what? + Memphis’ math and more

New York Times

Go back in time nearly a dozen years, to June 2012. The Oklahoma City Thunder had a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals and were preparing to host Game 2, and the future couldn’t have been brighter. The Thunder are 29th in defensive rebounding and are badly undersized any time Holmgren leaves the court, playing long stretches with the 6-foot-5 …

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1 year ago

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension

New York Times

NEW ORLEANS — A few moments before Tuesday night’s Grizzlies–Pelicans matchup — Ja Morant’s first time back on an NBA court in nearly eight months — the 24-year-old All-Star guard leaned against the wall inside the tunnel to collect his thoughts. “Y’all know what time it is.” GO DEEPER Ja Morant returns to safe space with Grizzlies — comfort, teammates …

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1 year ago

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder are contenders; holiday wish list for all 30 teams

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Key Stats Record 16-10 Offensive Rating 118.4 Defensive Rating 116.9 Net Rating 1.5 Rank over time Wins Lakers 127-125 at Blazers 131-120 Losses Wolves 119-101 at Nuggets 130-104 Western Tier 3 - Playoff Teams Tier 4 - Play-In Tournament Teams Or Better 13 Los Angeles Lakers 8 Last Rank Holiday …

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1 year ago

Memphis hosts Utah on home skid

Associated Press

Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks to end its eight-game home skid with a victory against Utah. The Grizzlies score 105.6 points per game, 15.0 fewer points than the 120.6 the Jazz allow. The Jazz average 114.2 points per game, 0.1 more than the 114.1 the Grizzlies allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Utah faces Memphis, aims to stop road losing streak

Associated Press

Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Grizzlies -6 BOTTOM LINE: Utah will look to end its five-game road losing streak when the Jazz face Memphis. The Grizzlies averaged 8.3 steals, 5.8 blocks and 12.9 turnovers per game last season. The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals, 5.2 blocks and 14.9 turnovers per game …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Mavs among early playoff contenders; Harden trade lifts Clippers

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Key Stats Record 3-1 Offensive Rating 111.1 Defensive Rating 111.7 Net Rating -0.6 Wins at Bulls 124-104 at Cavs 108-105 Pistons 124-112 Losses Nuggets 128-95 Western Tier 3 - Playoff Teams 13 New York Knicks 10 Last Rank First impression: Three kind of tough games for the Knicks, and they …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Zion Williamson’s return, Victor Wembanyama’s arrival: Previewing the Southwest Division

New York Times

By Tim Cato, William Guillory and Kelly Iko The NBA’s Southwest Division endured a disappointing 2022-23 season. To break down the division’s offseason and look ahead to the 2023-24 regular season, The Athletic has assembled three writers who have extensive experience covering the division: Tim Cato, William Guillory and Kelly Iko. The San Antonio Spurs’ addition of Victor Wembanyama via …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Houston Rockets 'agree to add Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and trade for Patty Mills'

Daily Mail

Brooks agreed to a four-year $80million deal and is coming via sign-and-trade The Houston Rockets have agreed to a four-year $80million contract with shooting guard Dillon Brooks and also have reached terms on a four-year $32million deal with Jock Landale, according to ESPN,. Houston is also finalizing a trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire veteran point guard Patty Mills, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

Associated Press

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. The deal also includes the Grizzlies acquiring Smart, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, from Boston in exchange for …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics

New York Times

MIAMI — The NBA fined Heat star Jimmy Butler $25,000 for refusing to speak to reporters after Miami’s 128-102 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, the league announced Tuesday. The league requires all players who participate in a game — and were not hurt or ejected — to be available for questions after …

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Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Staton and the Wright State Raiders visit conference foe Oakland

Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win

Oakland Golden Grizzlies square off against the Richmond Spiders

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Memphis

JJ Redick rips Lakers’ effort as loss to Grizzlies closes their 1-4 road trip

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: A Battle of Two Conference Contenders

Lakers newsletter: Three teams you might have forgotten who could challenge the Lakers

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Jackson leads Memphis against Milwaukee after 40-point showing

76ers take on the Grizzlies for cross-conference matchup

Kings take on the Grizzlies, seek 4th straight victory

Hollinger: The Oklahoma City Thunder have arrived. Now what? + Memphis’ math and more

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder are contenders; holiday wish list for all 30 teams

Memphis hosts Utah on home skid

Utah faces Memphis, aims to stop road losing streak

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Mavs among early playoff contenders; Harden trade lifts Clippers

Zion Williamson’s return, Victor Wembanyama’s arrival: Previewing the Southwest Division

Houston Rockets 'agree to add Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and trade for Patty Mills'

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics