Memphis Grizzlies Rumors

Morant is changing how he approaches highlight-reel plays following the injuries he's sustained over the last 18 months, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. "I'm not trying to dunk at all," Morant said after Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. "Y'all think I'm lying. I'm dead serious. Continue to boo me," he added, smiling. "Hey, I got two points. It was still a dunk. It was just not the dunk they wanted to see. But if they boo me off a little rim-grazer, I'm fine with that."

Kennard is viewed as an attractive trade chip ahead of the deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Smart is a name to watch ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Jackson's 0.47 assist-to-turnover ratio is the worst among all players with at least 100 possessions this season.

Edey is averaging just 2.0 fouls in 20.3 minutes across his last six games, after picking up a combined 14 fouls in his first three games of the year.

Pippen is mentioned as one of several role players who could outperform expectations in the 2024-25 season, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic.

LaRavia has been turning heads with his play during the Grizzlies' training camp, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. "He was definitely one of the standouts in training camp," head coach Taylor Jenkins said. "... Everything we're asking, he's doing it."

Jackson suffered a hamstring strain on the first day of training camp Tuesday, but the injury isn't expected to keep him sidelined for the start of the regular season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Konchar has established a goal when it comes to his three-point percentage for the 2024-25 season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Ja Morant believes Edey can win the Rookie of the Year award in the 2024-25 season, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. "Definitely Rookie of the Year," Morant said of his expectations for Edey. "I think easily, too."

Rose is viewed as a candidate for the backup point guard role in Memphis, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Pippen is viewed as a candidate for the backup point guard role in Memphis, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Edey was predicted to win the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Award by a poll of NBA coaches, scouts and executives, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

The Grizzlies might consider handing Aldama a rookie-scale extension, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal speculates.

Aldama set a Spanish national team Olympic record during the 92-80 loss to Australia on Saturday in the 2024 Paris group stage by draining six threes, according to a report from Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Pippen was named to the NBA 2K25 All-Summer League First Team on Monday.

Jackson was named to the NBA 2K25 All-Summer League First Team on Monday.

The Rockets are believed to be considering a trade for Smart and are open to dealing the No. 3 pick to Memphis to get him, Marc Stein of Substackc reports.

Morant continues to rehab from shoulder surgery but seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery process, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Morant seems to be trending in the right direction following several off-court incidents over the past 18 months, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. "From everything we have seen, his development has been very positive," Silver said. "Working with the team and his personal management, having a stronger support team around him seems to be making a difference in his life."

Jackson logged his 65th appearance of the season during the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks on Wednesday, making him eligible to receive any end-of-season awards, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN.com.

Clarke is aiming to begin five-on-five workouts this weekend as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles, and he could be back in the Memphis lineup before the end of the season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Bane has progressed to five-on-five work in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, and he could return to the Grizzlies' lineup as early as this weekend, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Among all players with at least 50 catch-and-shoot attempts this season, Kennard leads the league by knocking down 51.4 percent of his three-point attempts.

Williams was selected as the injury replacement for Dyson Daniels in the 2024 Rising Stars Game. Daniels is overcoming a torn meniscus.