MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES NEWS

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

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz live updates, score The Memphis Grizzlies have a chance to increase their lead for the Western Conference's No. 3 seed

JANUARY 29, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

MikeCheck: Morant's rise amid Grizzlies breakout season garners starting role as NBA All-Star ' Memphis Grizzlies The prospect of Morant returning to Cleveland a month later as an NBA All-Star was palpable. Now, it’s promised.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • NBA.COM

Ja Morant named starter for 2022 NBA All-Star Game ' Memphis Grizzlies The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was voted as a starter for the 71st NBA All-Star Game.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • NBA.COM

James, 1st-timers Morant, Wiggins named All-Star starters

LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there as first-time selections

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA odds: Championship futures for every team after Anthony Davis' return

With Anthony Davis returning from an injury, the Lakers hope to shorten their title odds. Let's take a look at the futures for every team.

JANUARY 27, 2022

Brandon Clarke - Fills up categories in return Clarke (back) played 20 minutes off the bench and contributed eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's 118-110 win over the Spurs.

Impact After sitting out the Grizzlies' previous game Sunday in Dallas with a sore back, Clarke looked good in his return to action, ticking off nearly every statistical category except three-pointers. The third-year big man has held a consistent role over his last seven outings, playing between 20 and 26 minutes each time out while averaging 11.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 66.7 percent from the field and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ziaire Williams - Continues stint as starter Williams recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 118-110 victory over the Spurs.

Impact The Grizzlies are utilizing the rookie to fill the gap left by Dillon Brooks (ankle). With Brooks out until mid-February, Willams figures to continue as the team's best option at small forward. Kyle Anderson (COVID-19) is also out, making Williams an intriguing fantasy streaming option in the coming week.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane - 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

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Flirts with double-double Jackson ended with 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-7 FT), nine rebounds and six blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-110 win over the Spurs.

Impact Johnson recorded six blocks in the win, matching a season-high for the former Michigan State standout. Jackson also kept the ball rolling in the scoring column after posting a season-high 29 points in the previous game. The Grizzlies extended their win streak to seven games with Wednesday's victory, and excellent interior performances from Jackson are a crucial part of that effort.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Dynamic with 41 points Morant contributed 41 points (15-28 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-110 win over the Spurs.

Impact Morant matched his season-high scoring total in an extremely fast-paced affair. The Grizzlies were aided by standout performances all over the roster, but Morant was the glue holding it all together. His performance capped an insane four-game run where he averaged a whopping 36,8 points per game alongside 8.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant leads Memphis against Utah after 41-point game

Memphis faces the Utah Jazz after Ja Morant scored 41 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 118-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant, Grizzlies grind out 118-110 win over Spurs ' Memphis Grizzlies Get the full recap, highlights, and photos from the Grizzlies game against the Spurs on January 26, 2022 that took place at AT&T Center in S...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • NBA.COM

Morant, Grizzlies spoil Murray's record, top Spurs 118-110

Ja Morant matched a season high with 41 points and the Memphis Grizzlies spoiled Dejounte Murray’s 14th career triple-double that tied a Spurs franchise record by beating San Anton...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Konchar - Moves to bench Konchar will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact With Desmond Bane (COVID-19 protocols) back in the lineup after a three-game absence, Konchar will shift back to his usual bench role. The 25-year-old is averaging 4.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.0 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Clarke - Available Wednesday Clarke (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Clarke missed one game with a sore back and will return to action Wednesday after being labeled questionable. He's averaged 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 blocks in 22.6 minutes over his past five games, one of which was a start. Clarke will presumably come off the bench in San Antonio.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE