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Victor Oladipo and three other second-round draft picks are expected to trade Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets for Victor Oladipo and three other second-round draft picks, three months after the New Zealand center underwent season-ending knee surgery.'
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February 1, 2024
Victor Oladipo, center Steven Adams, and three second-round picks have been negotiated between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets. Memphis will gain more salary flexibility and draft capital for the 2024 season as they try to recruit talent around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane. Adams is out for the season after undergoing right knee surgery a few months ago.
Despite his ferociousness, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins loses IT when LeBron James appears to elbow Jaren Jackson Jr. while fighting for a loose ball
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January 6, 2024
Coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies lost his temper during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night after LeBron James appeared to lash out at Jaren Jackson Jr. with an elbow. As the Lakers legend threw an elbow in the Grizzlies' direction in the middle of the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena, James and Jackson were apparently fighting it out for a loose ball on the floor. A tumultuous Jenkins stepped out to demand a foul but only for his marches to fall on deaf ears as LeBron avoided any punishment from the authorities.
Despite Morant's sitting, the Grizzlies tied up their first-round match with the Lakers at 1-1
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April 20, 2023
Xavier Tillman, a career-high 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 on Wednesday night, with All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand. No. Memphis sat Morant, a second seed, since the right hand was tested in a win over Milwaukee and aggravated driving to the basket in the first loss to the Lakers on April 7. He had more tests on the hand before being declared inactive and watched from the bench with his hand bandaged.
Desmond Bane not happy at having to break 'unwritten rule' to wear LeBron James' shoe against him
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April 19, 2023
With the Grizzlies facing LeBron James' Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, Desmond Bane is breaking an 'unwritten rule' of basketball by wearing the signature sneakers of an opponent. Bane had worn Paul George's shoes earlier this season and had also used Kyrie Irving's signature Nikes the year before. According to ESPN, he was forced to find a shoe with a stiff bottom when the Grizzlies sprained his big right toe on November 11.
In his return to the starting lineup, Ja Morant leads Memphis to his sixth straight victory
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March 27, 2023
Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return to the Memphis starting lineup, and the Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 on Sunday night to snap the NBA's longest active winning streak. After Atlanta pulled Atlanta closer to one, Desmond Bane added 25 points for Memphis, twice delivering fourth-quarter baskets. Despite a 15-22 road record, Memphis (47-27) is second in the Western Conference for second place. The Grizzlies are expected to win back-to-back victories away from Memphis, proving that the Grizzlies are gaining vital late-season energy in road games.
Dennis Smith Jr. hits the dagger as the Grizzlies clinch a playoff spot against the Rockets
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March 25, 2023
Luke Kennard scored 30 points to reach his career high, Desmond Bane added 25 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Kennard, who was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade deadline shooter on Feb. 9, scored 10 of 11 shots from outside the arc, making him the second player in NBA history to score 30 points all on 3-pointers. Memphis made 25 3-pointers to set a franchise record, with 5 of 7 out of 7 from 3-point range. 'I start feeling it a little bit when you first hit a couple in a row, usually about three for me.' "It's the sort of thing where once it leaves your hand, you'll be sure it's going in." Well, it was fun.'
Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies to their third straight victory, while Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks
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March 2, 2023
Desmond Bane had 30 points, Ja Morant 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies cruised by Houston 113-99 on Wednesday night, dropping the Rockets to their 11th straight loss. Morant wasn't nearly as strong against Houston as he was against him in the third quarter of a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, scoring 28 of his 39 points. According to a police report, he reportedly flashed a pistol at a 17-year-old boy after punching him in the head and attacking a member of mall security staff last summer.
NBA: LeBron James is out with sickness as LeBron James misses, but Giannis returns
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March 1, 2023
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated Los Angeles 121-109 in the Lakers' first game since LeBron James sustained his right foot in 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, as Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, as well as 10 assists and ten rebounds. Morant shot ten of 12 shots in the highest-scoring quarter ever by a Grizzlies player. 'I was just feeling it,' Morant said. 'I got going and was able to keep it going and put us in a good spot to win the game,'
LeBron James wins by the thinnest of margins as the Lakers beat the All-Time Record
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February 3, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers threw the Indiana Pacers 112-111 on Thursday night, LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, bringing him within 63 points shy of becoming the NBA's career scoring leader. James has 38,325 points, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holding the record at 38,387. "I just knew my game was more on the interior tonight," James said. "Needed to get some rebounds," says the author, "I felt like we were attacking, particularly in the fourth quarter."
The Lakers win their second game in a tense match against the Grizzlies, with Irving scoring 48 points
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January 21, 2023
Dennis Schroeder led the Las Angeles Lakers to defeat Memphis 122-121 on Friday night, snapping the Grizzlies' winning streak at 11. The Lakers trailed 114-107 before defeating the Grizzlies 15-7 the rest of the way. Schroeder, a 19-point scorer, took the ball from Desmond Bane near halfcourt and made a layup while being fouled by Bane to tie the score at 120. Schoeder made a free throw for the lead.
Russell Westbrook of the Lakers sets a record for the most triple-doubles off the bench in NBA history
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December 28, 2022
LeBron James scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak, defeating the Orlando Magic 129-110 on Tuesday night. In 31 minutes, James had seven rebounds and five assists. In each of his last seven games, the four-time NBA MVP had scored at least 30 points. 'It was a good victory for us,' James said. They're doing really well.' They won eight of their last nine games and then defeated Boston twice.'
The Memphis Grizzlies' inaugural Christmas game in 27 seasons
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December 25, 2022
The Memphis Grizzlies have slowly broken off a string of franchise milestones since their debut in 1995-96. The 2003-04 season was their first winning season (50-32) while the first topped 55 games nine years ago. The team also finished second in the Western Conference last year, earning their first division title.
NBA: Despite Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's huge success, the Brooklyn Nets lose AGAIN
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October 25, 2022
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's big guns combined could not prevent the Nets from falling 134-124 in the NBA to the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant and Irving dropped 37 points apiece on Monday night, while Australian Ben Simmons (seven points, three rebounds, eight assists) and Patty Mills (six points) had less contributions in the Tennessee loss, their second in three years. As the hosts trailed 69-64, Ja Morant led all scorers at halftime with 24 points. He was 38, as well as Desmond Bane, who fired 14 of 21, including 8 of 11 from three-point range.
NBA ROUNDUP: Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving all starred, and the Boston Celtics beat the Boston Celtics in the championship game
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October 22, 2022
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets by 129-122 on Friday night. Ja Morant scored 49 points and five 3-pointers. Morant led the team on a night when Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones suffered. Jones was 4 for 13 with 11 points on the bane, making only 3 of 16 shots for 14 points, while Jones was 4 for 13 with 11 points. Morant had a great game in the opener, leading Memphis to a 115-112 overtime victory over the Knicks after scoring 34 points in the opener.
NBA ROUND-UP: Knicks lose, Raptors overcome Mitchell's 31 points and Banchero records first poster
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October 20, 2022
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New York Knicks 115-112 in overtime on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams, with Ja Morant having 34 points and nine assists. Paolo Banchero, the first draft pick, was released for Orlando Magic. Memphis' Santi Aldama had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Desmond Bane had 16 points on the floor. Julius Randle led the Knicks with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while reserve Cam Reddish added 22 points, making 9 of 15 shots from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points and eight rebounds.
Kevin Durant, a Brooklyn Nets 'inteed, may have five first-round picks,' according to Memphis Grizzlies.'
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August 22, 2022
The Western Conference semifinalist Memphis Grizzlies are the new team to qualify, with a large number of young budding stars and numerous first round picks. Memphis is a possible trade partner with Brooklyn, according to The Athletic.