DESMOND BANE NEWS

Lands career-high seven triples Bane ended Wednesday's 123-119 loss to the Trail Blazers with 30 points (9-19 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact Bane was one of only three Grizzlies players to score in double figures during Wednesday's disappointing loss. He erupted from beyond the perimeter, nailing a career-high seven triples. Bane has been a revelation this season, from both a reality and a fantasy perspective. Despite being available toward the backend of most drafts, he has been a solid midround performer all the way. He has established himself as a key piece in the rotation and should be able to maintain his current production, despite the impending return of Dillon Brooks.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers overcome Morant's 44 points, beat Grizzlies 123-119

Jusuf Nurkic had 32 points and eight rebounds, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and six assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame Ja Morant's 44-point game and beat the Memphi...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis takes on Portland, seeks 5th straight home win

Memphis enters a matchup against Portland after winning four straight home games

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 25 with four steals Bane logged 25 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The 2020 first-round pick continues to look like one of the bigger draft steals of the last few years. He had a pair of down games in wins over Orlando and the Clippers earlier in the week, but Bane has now scored 22 and 25 points, respectively, over the last two contests. On the year, he's up to 17.8 points and 2.8 made threes per game with a fantastic 46/42/90 shooting line.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies hold off late rally by Hornets to win 5th straight

Ja Morant scored 26 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Charlotte Hornets 125-118 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes from darkness Bane chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 132-107 win over the Pistons.

Impact Bane emerged from an ugly drought Thursday, returning to his strong scoring ways. In three games prior, Bane had connected on just nine of 39 shots (23.1 percent). Recent struggles aside, Memphis is on a four-game win streak and Bane is set to compete in the upcoming All-Star Three-Point Contest. The 23-year-old continues to be a revelation for the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant, Adams lead Grizzlies to 132-107 rout of Pistons

Ja Morant scored 23 points, Steven Adams added 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Detroit Pistons 132-107

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant tallies 30 points again as Grizzlies rout Clippers.

Ja Morant had 30 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies continually extended their lead Tuesday night before defeating the...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Bane to participate in 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Saturday Night ' Memphis Grizzlies The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies wing Desmond Bane was selected to participate in the 2022 MTN Dew 3-Point Contest on Saturday...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • NBA.COM

Antetokounmpo teams with brothers in All-Star Saturday event

Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant, Memphis set for matchup against Orlando

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup with Orlando averaging 26.3 points per game

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inefficient, but productive Bane logged 13 points (4-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 120-108 win over the Knicks.

Impact Bane struggled with his shot after exploding for a career-high 34 points during Monday's overtime loss to Philadelphia. Despite the inefficient shooting, the second-year wing still made multiple threes for a fourth straight game. He also registered multiple steals and blocks in the same contest for the first time this season. Bane is in the midst of the breakout season and is averaging 18.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.2 minutes. He'll look to continue his strong play Saturday in Orlando.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson, Morant lead Grizzlies past Knicks, 120-108

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 23 points and nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks 120-108

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Bane selected to participate in 2022 NBA Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend ' Memphis Grizzlies The NBA announced today that Memphis Grizzlies second-year wing Desmond Bane was selected to play in the 2022 NBA Rising Stars.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • NBA.COM

Goes for career-high 34 Bane amassed 34 points (12-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals over 39 minutes during Monday's 122-119 overtime loss to Philadelphia.

Impact While the Grizzlies couldn't pull through in overtime on the road, it was another stellar night for Bane, who continues to look like a monster steal late in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. In four games since returning from COVID-19 protocols, Bane is up to 22.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.5 threes in 32.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus Embiid

Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead for good, and the 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 w...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers meet in Philadelphia-Memphis matchup

Joel Embiid and Ja Morant meet in a matchup of two of the league's top scorers when Philadelphia and Memphis hit the court

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95

Ja Morant scored 34 points, his sixth straight game of at least 30 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead in a 115-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-Star Morant has triple-double, Grizzlies beat Jazz

Ja Morant had 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 119-109

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action with 20 points Bane (COVID-19 protocols) registered 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-110 win over the Spurs...

Impact Bane was listed as questionable heading into the contest after missing the Grizzlies' previous three contests while in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he was cleared to rejoin the starting five Wednesday and handled a relatively normal role. The second-year wing has taken full advantage of Dillon Brooks (ankle) missing extensive time this season, emerging as a key complement in the backcourt to point guard Ja Morant. Over 46 contests, Bane is averaging 17.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He's also largely played mistake-free basketball, averaging only 1.5 turnovers per game.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE