Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. Finding Rhythm Again and the Grizzlies Are Starting to Settle

Leonard Ellis
Jaren Jackson Jr. is starting to look like himself again, and Memphis can feel it. After a shaky opening stretch, his last few outings have been steadier on both ends of the floor. The shots are falling in rhythm, and the defensive presence is back to setting a tone. When Jaren is comfortable, everything settles. Rotations make more sense. The paint feels protected. The offense breathes easier knowing there is
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Desmond Bane’s Message to Memphis: Ja Morant Is as Loyal as They Come

JayWill Coleman
Let’s keep it real. Nobody rides for Ja Morant like the people who actually know him. Desmond Bane reminded everybody of that this week on The Pivot podcast. While the national media keeps trying to manufacture a narrative, Bane just spoke from lived experience when he said Ja is extremely loyal. That is the part that never seems to make the headlines. It was not a soundbite for clicks. It
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Why Memphis Looks Like a Different Team When Their Bench Shows Up

Jon Carter
I’ve been watching Memphis basketball long enough to know this truth: when the bench is alive, the whole building feels different. Lately, the Grizzlies have looked like themselves again, not because of one superstar run, but because the second unit has been giving real minutes with real purpose. Role players have swung games quietly this month. Extra rebounds. Timely cuts. Defensive stops that do not make highlights but flip momentum.
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Desmond Bane Vouches for Ja: ‘Extremely Loyal’ Guard Quietly Holding Memphis Together

JayWill Coleman
Every few months, somebody online tries to rewrite the Ja Morant story. They chase clicks, twist headlines, and act like the city forgot who built the energy in Memphis. Then Desmond Bane hopped on a mic and set the record straight. “Ja’s extremely loyal,” Bane said. “He’s been that way since day one.” And that’s the part people keep missing. The flashy plays and viral clips are cool, but behind
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The Side of Ja Morant Nobody Talks About: Leading, Lifting, and Locked In for Memphis

Berry Winn
Everywhere you look, people have something to say about Ja Morant. The headlines love the drama. The internet feeds off the noise. But if you were watching the Grizzlies last night or any night - really watching - you saw the version of Ja that doesn’t make the rounds on social media. The leader. The teacher. The one who lifts the people around him without needing a spotlight. Morant wasn’t
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Memphis Cannot Wait to See Ja Morant Back on the Court Again

Leonard Ellis
The city just moves different when Ja Morant is playing. You can feel it in the air, from Beale Street to FedExForum. When 12 is active, the whole vibe changes. The pace picks up, the crowd gets louder, and suddenly every possession feels like something big might happen. Memphis basketball is built on grit, but Ja brings that flash that makes it feel alive. The anticipation right now is real.
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Memphis at Full Strength Is a Problem the League Has Not Seen Yet This Year

JayWill Coleman
Everybody better enjoy their wins over Memphis right now, because when this squad is healthy, it’s over. The Grizzlies with their full core? That’s a different animal. The pace, the pressure, the defense, it all hits another level. When Ja is flying, Jaren is anchoring, and the rest of the crew is feeding off that energy, the whole league feels it. This team was built for chaos. Fast breaks, traps,
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The Promise Is Still There: Jaylen Wells Showing Flashes Memphis Should Not Ignore

Leonard Ellis
Jaylen Wells is not all the way there yet, but you can see it coming. Every game there is a play, a smooth jumper, a confident drive, a poised finish, that reminds you why Memphis took the chance. The tools are real. The touch, the size, the patience with the ball. He looks like a young player still figuring out when to go and when to trust the rhythm, but
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KCP Accepts the Bench Role and Elevates It: Veteran Poise Keeping Memphis Steady

Brandon Wagner
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope isn’t worried about titles or starting spots. He’s worried about winning. When Memphis asked him to come off the bench, he didn’t blink. He adjusted, adapted, and immediately started making the second unit better. That’s what pros do. KCP brings a veteran calm that you can feel the moment he checks in. He talks on defense, settles the offense, and hits big shots when the game needs a
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