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LeBron James wants fine people of Memphis to know he just hates 1 hotel, not them

Towards the end of the NBA season, LeBron James came under fire for comments he made about the city of Memphis. He specifically cited his displeasure with staying at the Hyatt Centric hotel and said the Grizzlies should relocate to Nashville. As a result, James received criticism for perceived disrespect towards the majority-black city with a […] The post LeBron James wants fine people of Memphis to know he just hates 1 hotel, not them appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ja Morant Trade Proposals: Grizzlies Star Goes To Kings, Bulls, Timberwolves, Heat, Suns

DHJ Quick Take: Morant’s Imminent Departure With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created five trade proposals involving the point guard. Let’s take a look at them: Sacramento Kings Acquire Morant Kings Acquire: Ja Morant Grizzlies Acquire: DeMar DeRozan, De’Andre Hunter, 2030 first-round pick (via MIN; top-10 […]

The Ja Morant Inflection Point: Rebuild Realities, Backroom Pushback and the Looming Summer Market

The NBA offseason hasn’t even officially commenced, but the league’s rumor mill is already operating at a frantic, high-stakes velocity. At the epicenter of the early summer storm is Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. A recent report sent shockwaves through the basketball landscape, explicitly stating that the fractured relationship between the Grizzlies and their former […]

Grizzlies rumors: No. 16 pick trade-up possibilities to be explored for potential Ja Morant replacement

The Memphis Grizzlies made some moves throughout this past year to set themselves up for a rebuild heading into the future, and they’re still not done. They were able to land the No. 3 and No. 16 picks in this year’s draft, and it seems like they’re going with Cam Boozer to be the future […] The post Grizzlies rumors: No. 16 pick trade-up possibilities to be explored for potential Ja Morant replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sources: What Grizzlies should expect for Ja Morant, other veterans on trade block

The Memphis Grizzlies are in a fascinating position this offseason. After trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. within the last year, they hold the third, 16th, and 32nd picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Clearly, Beale Street basketball is pivoting toward a full-scale rebuild. EVP Zach Kleiman still needs to clean house in some […] The post Sources: What Grizzlies should expect for Ja Morant, other veterans on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pre-Draft Workouts: Grizzlies, Warriors, Pistons, Keita

Arizona forward Koa Peat was among the prospects who worked out for the Grizzlies on Monday, league sources tell Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal (Twitter link). Peat is a projected first-round pick, coming in at No. 25 on the latest big board from Jeremy Woo of ESPN and No. 18 on the big […]

NBA rumors: Insiders compare Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer-Caleb Wilson decision to 2022 draft

The basketball gods shined on the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Draft lottery as they jumped up to the No. 3 overall pick after having the sixth best odds at moving up. Landing that pick brings the Grizzlies to a rather favorable conundrum. There are two potential impact players they can land with Caleb […] The post NBA rumors: Insiders compare Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer-Caleb Wilson decision to 2022 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Grizzlies must offer Jaylen Wells over $50 million this summer

There is a particular kind of regret that haunts NBA front offices, and it is not of overpaying a star. It is the regret of a cheap, foundational player walking into a bidding war that could have been avoided. The Memphis Grizzlies are sitting on exactly that sort of asset, a second-round pick who plays […] The post Why Grizzlies must offer Jaylen Wells over $50 million this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA approves sweeping lottery reform intended to curb tanking

The NBA Board of Governors met on May 28 and passed a comprehensive lottery reform intended to stop tanking that will take effect starting with the 2027 draft, the league announced. Only the Memphis Grizzlies voted against the proposal, commonly referred to as the “3-2-1” model, which significantly alters how the lottery will work going […]

Breaking: NBA Passes New Anti-Tanking Rules In 29-1 Vote

 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is tackling tanking, and on Thursday he's overwhelmingly won a vote by the Board of Governors to institute new Anti-Tanking rules. The vote was 29-1 in favor, with only the Memphis Grizzlies voting against.  The new rules will penalize the worst three teams each season by putting them in a "relegation zone", reducing their odds of securing the No. 1 pick.  Breaking: The NBA's Board of Governors has passed new anti-tanking rules that include expandin...

Cam Spencer and Tristen Newton wrap up solid second pro seasons

Cam Spencer (53rd overall) and Tristen Newton (49th overall) were second round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Both have performed well with the opportunities presented to them as less-heralded pro prospects. Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, Spencer saw the floor 25 times in his rookie campaign with eight G League appearances. After signing a […]

NBA Rumors: New lottery rule helps Utah, hurts Grizzlies

New rumors about the upcoming lottery changes have leaked and were reported by Kevin O’Connor. In that reporting, some questions have been answered about changes to different pick streaks, namely: can teams pick 1st in the draft multiple times, and how often can teams pick in the top-5? Here’s what O’Connor reported: “… there is […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/13/26

Globe Weighing pros, cons of Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo Former Celtic Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor Looking back with appreciation on the incredible life of NBA trailblazer Jason Collins Former Celtic Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor Spurs get a big night out of Victor Wembanyama in beating Timberwolves in Game 5 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach Grizzlies ...

Remembering Brandon Clarke: A Gonzaga Legend Gone Too Soon

I was lucky enough to get to visit Memphis last year, and while out playing tourist, somewhere between Graceland and Sun Records, I found myself in the back of an Uber driving past FedExForum. It was one of the rare moments in my life when I wasn’t thinking about Gonzaga basketball at all. Mostly, I […]

NBA clears Bucks of any wrongdoing by shutting down Giannis

On a day of terrible news around the NBA (our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke AND trailblazing center Jason Collins), there is a small bit of good news for Bucks fans. You may recall that, towards the end of the regular season, Giannis Antetokounmpo infamously called on the […]

NBA Playoff Tuesday discussion

First, RIP to Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who recently died in California. There is also one playoff game today. Enjoy the basketball and the constant playing of John Tesh below.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/12/26

Herald Giannis Antetokounmpo to Celtics? Cases for, against acquiring two-time MVP Globe Report: Celtics tried to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at age 29 Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep Donovan Mitchell’s 39-point second half helps Cavaliers even series […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/12/26

Herald Giannis Antetokounmpo to Celtics? Cases for, against acquiring two-time MVP Globe Report: Celtics tried to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at age 29 Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep Donovan Mitchell’s 39-point second half helps Cavaliers even series with Pistons, 112-103 CelticsBlog Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo? (Staff Roundtable) Is t...

Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Passes Away

Sad news today in the NBA as multiple sources are reporting that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at the age of 29. Clarke played college ball at San Jose State and Gonzaga University before being drafted 21st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder traded Clarke […]