Posts Tagged ‘Memphis Grizzlies’
Memphis Grizzlies exceeding expectations in 2021-22 NBA season
Let’s be honest. When the 2021-NBA season began, the Memphis Grizzlies weren’t at the top of the list of championship contenders. After all, the Milwaukee Bucks are the defending champions and are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. Memphis Grizzlies being overlooked early on Another team that is playing well is the…
Read MoreMemphis set NBA record with 73-point win over Oklahoma City
The Memphis Grizzlies broke the NBA record for margin of victory on Thursday night, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79. The 73-point margin easily topped the previous mark, Cleveland’s 68-point win over Miami. The Cavaliers topped the Heat 148-80 on Dec. 17, 1991. “Tonight is not necessarily who we are,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said.…
Read MoreGrizzlies’ Ja Morant suffers ankle injury in OT win vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Memphis Grizzlies were 0-2 going into their Monday night matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Conversely, the Nets had won two of their first three games and have already boosted their odds as a contender in the Eastern Conference. But without their top two scorers — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving — the Grizzlies squeaked…
Read MoreBrandon Clarke named NBA Summer League MVP
The NBA Summer League capped off an amazing run on Monday night with the Grizzlies edging the Wolves 95-92 to win the crown. Brandon Clarke was named NBA Summer League MVP. He led the Grizzlies with an impressive effort on both ends of the floor with 15 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one 3-pointer, one…
Read MoreSarunas Jasikevicius in the mix for next Grizzlies coaching job
NBA – The Memphis Grizzlies are in the market for a new head coach. They are still in the early stages of their search but word is that 43-year-old Lithuanian Sarunas Jasikevicius is the mix for the gig. He’s a basketball institution to in Lithuanian hoops and has been the head coach of Lithuanian powerhouse…
Read MoreNBA Summer League Semifinals Set
Las Vegas, Nevada – The NBA Summer League is drawing to a close and the semifinals are set to run on Monday, July 16th. The Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Memphis Grizzlies set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA Summer League has been one exciting…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard powers Spurs in the clutch
One of the essential characteristics of a true NBA superstar is the ability to take over a game and deliver the goods for your team when they need it most. That is exactly what Kawhi Leonard did for the Spurs, allowing them to prevail over the Memphis Grizzlies, 103-96. San Antonio Spurs 103 – Memphis…
Read MoreHouston Rockets eliminate Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into game five with win-or-go-home on their minds. They were not able to escape Houston as they lost to the Rockets 105-99. James Harden led the Rockets with 37 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. However, he had a pedestrian shooting night going 8-of-25 from the field and 2-of-13 from…
Read MoreVince Carter Wants 20-year NBA Career
Relentless, fearless, and fiercely in love with the game of basketball; Vince Carter does not want to call it quits. Not just yet. Not even anytime soon. While future Hall-of-Famers Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan have closed the chapters on their NBA careers; Carter, who will be turning 40 this 2016-17, wants to play two…
Read MoreLeBron James to Opt Out of Contract July 1st
On July 1 LeBron James will be opting out of the final year of his current contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and become an unrestricted free agent. His decision comes as no surprise. He will be leaving $21.6 million on the table as part of a plan to take advantage of a restructuring of the…
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