NOVEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 9-7 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Bulls · Sun 1:00AM
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The Grizzlies must make do without Ja Morant in this game against Washington Ja Morant will miss this game against the Washington Wizards.
Grizzlies could be minus Ja Morant vs. youthful Wizards When Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is forced to leave a game with another injury -- the result of his high-flying athleticism -- other as...
NOVEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
John Konchar - Deemed questionable for Friday Konchar (quad) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Washington.
Impact Konchar is in jeopardy of missing his fifth consecutive game due to a right quad contusion. Through three regular-season appearances this year, the 28-year-old has averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks across 19.0 minutes per game while shooting 66.7 percent from the field.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ja Morant - Will not play Friday vs. Wizards Morant is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to right hip soreness.
Impact Morant exited Wednesday's win over the Lakers in the third quarter and didn't return. It seems the Grizzlies will be extremely cautious with their star point guard, given his recent injury history. The absence of Morant means Scotty Pippen could get the start at point guard, especially since Marcus Smart (finger) and Desmond Bane (oblique) are ruled out for Friday's game as well. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Grizzlies' best on-ball defender ready to return from injury Vince Williams Jr., who is expected to be a valuable role player for Memphis, will join practices starting today.
NOVEMBER 7 • SACBEE.COM
Zach Edey atop the NBA Rookie Ladder Two Memphis Grizzlies rookies, Edey and Jaylen Wells, rank first and third on the list of best first-year players.
NOVEMBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM
Luke Kennard - Held under 20 minutes in debut Kennard (foot) logged 18 minutes and finished with six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers.
Impact Sidelined for the Grizzlies' first eight contests of the season with a left foot muscle strain, Kennard made enough progress in his recovery to make his 2024-25 debut Wednesday. He handled a light role off the bench against the Lakers, but his minutes could pick up in the games to come while the Grizzlies are without starting wings Desmond Bane (oblique) and Marcus Smart (ankle) for the foreseeable future. Santi Aldama and rookie second-round pick Jaylen Wells are currently filling in on the top unit, but if the Grizzlies want to prioritize floor spacing, opening up more playing time for Kennard -- a career 43.9 percent three-point shooter -- could help achieve that.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jay Huff - Efficient in victory Huff recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers.
Impact Huff has now scored double-digit points in five of his nine appearances this season while coming off the bench. The 27-year-old big man is averaging 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 15.3 minutes. While Huff will likely come back down to Earth with his outside shooting, he is converting converting 52.9 percent of his 3.8 three-point attempts per contest.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Vince Williams Jr. - Practicing in G League The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Williams (lower leg) has been assigned to the Memphis Hustle of the G League for practice but will be recalled to the NBA immediately after.
Impact Williams has yet to play this season while dealing with a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia. While Williams appears to be ramping up toward a return, he is expected to remain sidelined for a few more weeks.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron James Makes Honest Ja Morant Statement After Lakers-Grizzlies Game On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Grizzlies in Memphis. Despite a strong performance from LeBron James, the...
NOVEMBER 7 • SI.COM
Jake LaRavia - Hands out career-high eight assists LaRavia produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers.
Impact LaRavia was more active than usual in Wednesday's win, setting his career high in assists and matching his season high in shot attempts. Memphis is dealing with injuries, so this type of production from LaRavia will only last so long. Still, fantasy managers should take note. In his 26.4 minutes per game, the third-year forward is averaging a balanced 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron James taunted Ja Morant with the 'too small' celebration (Video) James taunted Morant, but the Grizzlies had the last laugh.
NOVEMBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ja Morant Gave Two Very Personal Reasons Why He Doesn't Like the Lakers Morant made his opinions very clear after the Grizzlies’ win on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Jaren Jackson Jr. - Strong two-way play Wednesday Jackson closed Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers with 20 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 32 minutes.
Impact The Grizzlies have been decimated by injuries in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, but Jackson has been producing when healthy. He's scored in double digits in every game he's played so far while also putting up decent -- yet unspectacular -- numbers in the rebounding and blocking categories. Through six appearances, Jackson is averaging 19.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per contest.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Aldama - Posts double-double Aldama amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Aldama got another start with Desmond Bane (oblique) sidelined, and the Spaniard continues to do what he does best -- rack up stats and fill the boxscore any time he gets decent minutes. Aldama has scored in double digits in five of his seven starts this season, and he's putting up 12.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.6 blocks per game when running with the first unit.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Wells - Scores season-high 20 points Wells contributed 20 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Wells has stepped into a starting role with Desmond Bane (oblique) and Marcus Smart (finger) sidelined, but the rookie out of Washington State is showing he belongs in the league. This 20-point output was a season-high mark for him, and it's worth noting he has scored in double digits in three of his four starts. He's not expected to remain a starter on a long-term basis, but he should continue to enjoy a considerable uptick in fantasy as long as Smart and Bane remain out.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ja Morant Leaves No Doubt About His Opinion on the Lakers Ja Morant did not hold back.
NOVEMBER 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies continue to clash with LeBron James and the Lakers The Memphis Grizzlies have a heated rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, stemming from the Playoff series in 2023, and the beef has not subs...
NOVEMBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM
The Memphis Grizzlies trounce their fierce rivals Los Angeles Lakers in a blowout win The Memphis Grizzlies played their hearts out against the Los Angeles Lakers, convincingly winning the game with well-rounded performances w...
NOVEMBER 7 • SACBEE.COM
Memphis hosts Washington in cross-conference contest
Memphis and Washington play in non-conference actionNOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja Morant's Savage Response After Getting Into It With LeBron James Ja Morant has a message for the Lakers...
NOVEMBER 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
LeBron and Ja battle each other in a showdown between generations
The flurry between LeBron James and Ja Morant had the characteristics of two boxers trading punches with some showmanship added for flavorNOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Despite Ja Morant injury, Grizzlies handle Lakers Ja Morant scored 20 points before leaving the game late in the third quarter with an injury and Jaren Jackson Jr.and Jaylen Wells also contr...
NOVEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ja Morant Picks Up Tech After Getting Into It With LeBron James on Wednesday Morant picked up a tech for an incident with LeBron...
NOVEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ja Morant Highlights vs Los Angeles Lakers
NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE
