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Grizzlies' Ja Morant makes 'fake' admission about Desmond Bane trade to Magic



The Memphis Grizzlies will look a bit different next season following the trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, which Ja Morant barely could believe. Bane, the last pick of the first round in the 2020 draft, had spent the first five seasons of his career in Memphis, playing alongside Morant as the Grizzlies' formidable young backcourt.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphi...orant-fake-admission-desmond-bane-trade-magic
 
Grizzlies, Cam Spencer agree to $6 million contract restructure



The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era of their franchise after a very difficult couple of seasons since breaking out as a Western Conference contender in 2022. Fast-forward a couple of years, the Grizzlies are coming off of getting swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder and trading star guard Desmond Bane as a result. Now, Memphis is looking to pivot and build around the core of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. In order to do so, the Grizzlies will have to find quality role players to put around their two stars either from within the organization or in the draft and free agency. One of those internal players that the Grizzlies are depending on is former UConn standout Cam Spencer.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphi...is-cam-spencer-6-million-contract-restructure
 
The Early Word: Green wants Lee's seat, and Delta stops before it starts



Want more Early Word than this? There's more. Way more. Subscribe now to read the full story . Good morning, Memphis! It's Tuesday, July 15, and Ezekiel Kelly should learn his trial date today . Kelly is accused of killing three people and wounding three others in a citywide shooting spree in 2022. Tonight, the Memphis Grizzlies' Summer League team plays our old archrivals, the Golden State Warriors. New flight to be grounded: Delta Air Lines is launching a new daily nonstop flight between Memphis and New York City this fall, but if you need to take it between next January and May, you're out of luck . RIP, Kwizera: A beloved animal at the Memphis Zoo died Sunday after a brief illness. On down
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Source: https://dailymemphian.com/section/m...-governor-run-delta-pauses-jfk-nonstop-flight
 
Warriors Summer League takeaways: Will Richard leads egalitarian attack vs. Grizzlies



A dozen Warriors players scored in the first half of Tuesday's game against Memphis, a fitting accomplishment for a squad that does not have a singular high-profile prospect on its roster. The Warriors shot 53% from the first half, and used a 11-2 run in the third quarter to build a 10-point lead. The Grizzlies fought back, but the Golden State went on a run of their own in the fourth to secure the 96-84 victory. Jackson Rowe led the Warriors with 14 points, and rookie Will Richard was a two-way standout with 12 points and two steals.
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Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07...ichard-leads-egalitarian-attack-vs-grizzlies/
 
NBA Insiders' Ja Morant Trade Prediction Says Everything About Grizzlies



The Memphis Grizzlies made a huge move at the beginning of the 2025 NBA offseason by sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, cutting their "big three" down to a duo of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. The Grizzlies, even without Bane, should still be set up for a semi-successful 2025-26 season. Acquiring Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Magic, signing Ty Jerome in free agency, and drafting Cedric Coward 11th overall help with their Bane-less backcourt, but they are likely still far from competing in a ruthless Western Conference.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/ne...de-prediction-says-everything-about-grizzlies
 
Zach Edey berated by policewoman for going over 100 mph in new video



Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was scolded by a policewoman for driving over 100 mph during a May traffic stop in Indiana , as seen in State Police body cam footage. The 23-year-old Edey, who said he was on his way to Purdue, his alma mater, was pulled over in Tippecanoe County and accused of going 101 mph in a 55 mph zone. “You know exactly why I pulled you over,” the officer said. “You were going 101!” 4 Grizzlies star Zach Edey was pulled over by Indiana Stat Police for going over 100 mph. Indiana State Trooper 4 Grizzlies star Zach Edey was pulled over by Indiana Stat Police for going over 100 mph. Indiana State Trooper Edey explained that he was speeding up to pass a car in front of
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Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/29/sport...ed-by-police-for-going-over-100-mph-in-video/
 
Why Grizzlies believe Jaylen Wells can replace Desmond Bane immediately



When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane, a homegrown star and one of the NBA's premier shooters, to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a haul of four unprotected first-round picks, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman signaled a profound shift in the team's trajectory. While the return provides immense future flexibility around Ja Morant, it created a glaring, immediate hole on the wing: how do you replace 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, junkyard-dog defense, and elite floor spacing? Well, the entire organization is rallying around Jaylen Wells to handle the job. The Grizzlies are not panicking after being swept out of the NBA Playoffs.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/jaylen-wells-replace-desmond-bane-ja-morant-partner
 
How Grizzlies Can Replace Star Desmond Bane With Promising 22-Year-Old



The Memphis Grizzlies have made some major changes to their franchise over the last couple of months. Right before the end of the regular season, the Grizzlies decided to fire the franchise's all-time winningest head coach in Taylor Jenkins. In addition, following their first-round loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, in which they suffered a record loss in Game 1, the Grizzlies decided they needed to shake up their roster. To do so, they decided to part ways with Desmond Bane, their sharpshooting guard, sending him to the Orlando Magic to help them solidify themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/ne...-bane-with-promising-22-year-old-01k3y4ga8cfr
 
Scotty Pippen Jr. Named Sleeper to Win NBA Award



Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. predicted he would have a big year when TMZ stopped him for an interview at LAX earlier this month. Now, as season previews start to populate the internet, one major outlet believes that Pippen Jr. could be a dark horse candidate for a major NBA award this upcoming season. Last season was Pippen Jr.'s first as a full-time NBA player, as he spent his the previous season in Memphis on a two-way deal and his rookie season in Los Angeles on an Exhibit 10 contract that saw him spend nearly the entire season in the G League. Pippen averaged 12.9 points and 4.7 assists per game in 21 appearances with Memphis on that two-way deal in 2023-24, earning a standard four-year contract in October 2024.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/news/scotty-pippen-jr-named-sleeper-to-win-nba-award
 
Former Lakers Champion Will be the X-Factor for Memphis Grizzlies



The Memphis Grizzlies made a surprising trade this offseason when they sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a haul of first-round draft picks, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Oct 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) passes the ball as Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) defends during the second half at FedExForum.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/ne...e-x-factor-for-memphis-grizzlies-01k412zpe1vn
 
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