Memphis Grizzlies Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Ja Morant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Looking To Move All-Star https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ja-morant-trade-rumors-grizzlies-not-looking-to-move-all-star/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365310 The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly not interested in trading star guard Ja Morant, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Memphis, however, could potentially make Morant available amid coaching drama, a calf strain injury, and 4-10 start to its season. Grizzlies Have Yet To Make Ja Morant Available For Trade The Grizzlies announced Monday that Morant will […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Out At Least 2 Weeks With Calf Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-ja-morant-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-calf-strain/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:11:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365271 Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks after suffering a Grade 1 right calf strain in the first quarter of Saturday’s road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced Monday. Ja Morant Has Dealt With Injuries, Suspensions Morant, 26, had been dealing with right ankle soreness prior to the […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Expected To Return From Knee Injury In 6-9 Weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-brandon-clarke-expected-to-return-from-knee-injury-in-6-9-weeks/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:24:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365034 Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke is “progressing well” in his rehabilitation from an arthroscopic procedure to address right knee synovitis, the team announced Tuesday. Brandon Clarke Could Return In Late December The Grizzlies added in their news release that Clarke has been cleared to start ramping up to basketball activities and is expected to return […]

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]]> Timberwolves ‘Checked In’ With Grizzlies About Ja Morant Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/timberwolves-checked-in-with-grizzlies-about-ja-morant-trade/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:39:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364998 The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly “checked in” with the Memphis Grizzlies about a potential Ja Morant trade, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski said in a recent appearance on SiriusXM Radio. Timberwolves Remain Interested In Ja Morant Trade Krawczynski described the conversation as exploratory, stating Minnesota is “testing the waters a little bit” to see if a deal […]

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]]> Ex-Grizzlies Star Tony Allen Arrested For Drug Possession In Arkansas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-grizzlies-star-tony-allen-arrested-for-drug-possession-in-arkansas/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364822 Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen was arrested during a traffic stop on drug charges Wednesday in Poinsett County, Arkansas, according to WMC Action News 5. Arkansas Deputies Discovered Marijuana, Cocaine In Vehicle Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said deputies were driving northbound on Interstate 555 near Payneway when they initiated a traffic stop on […]

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]]> Grizzlies Sign Charles Bassey Via Hardship Exception https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-sign-charles-bassey-via-hardship-exception/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:50:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364319 The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly signing free agent center Charles Bassey via the hardship exception, sources close to the team told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday night. Grizzlies Add Charles Bassey With Four Players Sidelined A hardship exception allows a team to temporarily add a 16th man if there are at least four players on […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome Out At Least 4 Weeks With Calf Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-ty-jerome-out-at-least-4-weeks-with-calf-strain/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:52:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364083 Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced Monday in a press release. Jerome sustained the injury in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Heat. Grizzlies To Qualify For 10-Day Hardship Exception In July, the Grizzlies signed Jerome […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Out At Least 12 Weeks With Toe Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-scotty-pippen-jr-out-at-least-12-weeks-with-toe-injury/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:53:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364044 Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Sprains Ankle in Practice, Considered Week-to-Week https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-ja-morant-sprains-ankle-in-practice-considered-week-to-week/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:12:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363473 Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in practice on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson announced Monday. Ja Morant Could Miss Beginning Of 2025-26 Season Since the Grizzlies begin their season at home Oct. 22 against the New Orleans Pelicans, a week-to-week designation leaves some doubt as […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke To Miss 6 Weeks After Knee Procedure https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-brandon-clarke-to-miss-6-weeks-after-knee-procedure/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:33:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363134 Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address knee synovitis, which he suffered during offseason training, the team announced Friday. Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Expected To Return In November According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, sources close to the team told the network that Clarke is expected to be reevaluated in six weeks. […]

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]]> Rudy Gay Says Grizzlies Would Have Beaten Heat In 2013 Finals If Not For Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rudy-gay-says-grizzlies-would-have-beaten-heat-in-2013-finals-if-not-for-trade/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:43:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362177 Former NBA player Rudy Gay believes the Memphis Grizzlies would have prevented LeBron James and the Miami Heat from winning back-to-back titles in 2013 had Memphis never traded him. Rudy Gay Says Grizzlies Would Have Defeated Heat During an appearance on the “Out The Mud” podcast, Gay said the Grizzlies would have beaten the Heat […]

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]]> Grizzlies Sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Two-Way Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-sign-olivier-maxence-prosper-to-two-way-contract/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:37:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362164 The Memphis Grizzlies have signed free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract, Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta of Life Sports Agency told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Grizzlies Were Interested In Olivier-Maxence Prosper The Grizzlies were among several teams interested in trading for Prosper this offseason before the Dallas Mavericks decided to waive […]

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]]> Zach Edey Traffic Stop Video Shows Cop Scolding Grizzlies Star https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/zach-edey-traffic-stop-video-shows-cop-scolding-grizzlies-star/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:28:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361952 Memphis Grizzlies star center Zach Edey got a mouthful from a cop after he was busted for speeding earlier this year, as the newly released police body cam video shows an officer berating the 23-year-old for allegedly driving over 100 mph on a roadway. Zach Edey Clocked Driving 101 Mph In 55-Mph Zone Per TMZ […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Awarded $365K In The Wing Guru Lawsuit https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-ja-morant-awarded-365k-in-the-wing-guru-lawsuit/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:32:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361564 A Shelby County Chancery Court has ordered Memphis restaurant The Wing Guru to pay Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant over $300,000 in damages and interest after the 26-year-old sued them for breach of contract. The Wing Guru Stopped Paying Ja Morant For NIL Per Fox 13 Memphis, Morant had agreed to a contract to […]

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]]> Ex-Grizzlies Star Zach Randolph Sells Los Angeles Home For $7.4M https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-grizzlies-star-zach-randolph-sells-los-angeles-home-for-7-4m/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:56:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361333 Former Memphis Grizzlies star Zach Randolph has finally sold his Los Angeles home for $7.4 million, 11 months after listing the property for $8.5 million, according to Kelsi Karruli of Realtor.com. Zach Randolph Relisted His Los Angeles Home For $7.4 Million Randolph, 44, first decided to put his 8,500-square-foot home up for sale in September […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Magic, Pistons, Bucks, Grizzlies, Wolves https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-magic-pistons-bucks-grizzlies-wolves/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:31:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360460 As we continue our offseason grades series, it’s time to dig into five teams with very different narratives entering the 2025-26 season. To start off, the Orlando Magic are a young team trying to take that next step into title contention status, or at least conference contender. The Detroit Pistons are determined to show their […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Reaches Plea Deal In Reckless Driving Case https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-zach-edey-reaches-plea-deal-in-reckless-driving-case/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:31:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360656 Memphis Grizzlies star center Zach Edey reportedly cut a deal with prosecutors on Wednesday to close out his reckless driving case, according to multiple reports. Zach Edey Settles Reckless Driving Case Per court records TMZ Sports obtained, Edey admitted to a speeding infraction and agreed to pay $639.50, and in exchange, officials dropped the misdemeanor […]

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]]> Grizzlies Hire Darnell Lazare As New Assistant Coach https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-hire-darnell-lazare-as-new-assistant-coach/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:38:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360628 The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Darnell Lazare as an assistant coach, according to multiple reports. Lazare previously worked as a video coordinator with the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. Darnell Lazare To Become Grizzlies’ Third Assistant Coach Lazare is the third assistant hired by Memphis under new coach Tuomas Iisalo. The Grizzlies also added Brian […]

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]]> Victor Oladipo Seeking NBA Comeback After 2 Years Missed From Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/victor-oladipo-seeking-nba-comeback-after-2-years-missed-from-injury/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:19:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360217 Former NBA star Victor Oladipo is working toward a return to the league after not playing since 2023, and he reportedly impressed scouts during a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas. Victor Oladipo Last Appeared In An NBA Game In The 2023 Playoffs According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, multiple attendees “came away impressed, with […]

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]]> Grizzlies Re-Sign Cam Spencer to Four-Year, $10.5M Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-re-sign-cam-spencer-to-four-year-10-5m-contract/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:04:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360157 The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed guard Cam Spencer to a four-year, $10.5 million contract, Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of Priority Sports informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Grizzlies, Cam Spencer Agree To Restructured Deal Spencer previously agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million deal last month, but the Grizzlies were able to restructure it after […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. To Undergo Surgery On Turf Toe https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-jaren-jackson-jr-to-undergo-surgery-on-turf-toe/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:22:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359679 Memphis Grizzlies star center Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a turf toe injury in his right foot that will require a procedure to repair, the team announced late Tuesday. Jackson sustained the injury during an off-site open basketball session. He is expected to make a full recovery, but Memphis did not immediately release a timeline for […]

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]]> Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. Agree To Five-Year, $240 Million Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/memphis-grizzlies-jaren-jackson-jr-agree-to-five-year-240-million-extension/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:55:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359569 The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension with Jaren Jackson Jr. The final year of the deal in 2029-30 is expected to be a player option. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first on the news. It’s also been reported Memphis is negotiating a contract buyout with recently acquired guard Cole Anthony. […]

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]]> Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Former MVP https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-trade-rumors-grizzlies-not-interested-in-former-mvp/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:38:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358764 The Memphis Grizzlies received four first-round picks from the Orlando Magic after trading Desmond Bane earlier this week, but the Western Conference contender is still not pursuing Kevin Durant. Grizzlies Are Not Targeting Kevin Durant Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday that Memphis has no desire to trade for the Phoenix Suns superstar […]

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]]> Raptors Emerge As Favorites To Trade For Ja Morant Over Kings, Nets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-emerge-as-favorites-to-trade-for-ja-morant-over-kings-nets/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:34:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358568 The Toronto Raptors are the favorites to land Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant this offseason, according to Bovada. The two-time All-Star is set to enter the third season of his five-year, $197.23 million contract in 2025-26. Morant, who turns 26 in August, is slated to make $39.44 million next season. Raptors Can Offer Multiple […]

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]]> Lakers Trade Rumors: ‘No Chance’ L.A. Gets Jaren Jackson Jr. https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-trade-rumors-no-chance-l-a-gets-jaren-jackson-jr/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:10:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358543 The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to pursue Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Jaren Jackson Jr. this offseason, but one NBA insider believes L.A. has no shot at acquiring the big man. “No chance. No chance. Absolutely not worth a discussion,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Look, I think Jaren Jackson is now in position to sign […]

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