Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following Orlando’s second day of training camp Wednesday, Bane discussed what he has seen from the veteran center since Vucevic returned to the franchise this offseason. Speaking with the […]
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Among the many free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was Ziaire Williams, a Lancaster, California native who attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside Bronny James. After being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies and heading to the Brooklyn Nets via trade, Williams is back in southern California with a […]
With the start of Portland Trail Blazers training camp, we now have our first glimpse of Ja Morant in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. He switched over from the #12 he wore with the Memphis Grizzlies to #1 in Portland. Ten Blazers have worn the #1 uniform before Morant. They are: Here’s the question: considering […]
The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games. In the postseason, his playing time dwindled from 25.1 minutes per game to 14.3 and he went 2-of-7 beyond the arc. He […]
Zach Edey wants to go. The Grizzlies occasionally need to tell him no. Edey participated in Memphis’ first training camp practice but was limited during the second session of a two-a-day as the Grizzlies continue managing his workload, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. That’s apparently easier said than done. Coach Tuomas Iisalo […]
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D'Angelo Russell was recently released by the Memphis Grizzlies, and has been a member of six NBA teams over the last three years. After all the shuffling around, he has now decided to take his talents to... China. 🚨 D'Angelo Russell has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association DLoading, 30, was a free agent after being released by the Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/0Rg7D70wj7 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 30, 2026 Russell has ...
Dillon Brooks was arrested in Scottsdale for suspicion of driving under the influence on March 6.
San Antonio wasn’t the only team with interest in veteran forward Tobias Harris this offseason, but of his potential suitors, the Spurs were the one he considered the best bet to help him achieve his top remaining goal as a player. “I have one goal that I would love to accomplish through the rest of […]
For years, “go play in China” has been one of the internet’s go-to jokes anytime D’Angelo Russell had an inefficient night. A meme built on his up-and-down NBA career despite flashes of real scoring talent. That joke just became reality. Days after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, Russell reportedly agreed to sign with the […]
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D’Angelo Russell won’t be on an NBA team to start the 2026-27 season. Instead, he’ll be in China after it was announced that he’d be signing with the Shanghai Sharks, according to the team’s Instagram page. It’s a good move for the Sharks, as they get a point guard who can score the ball while […]
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D'Angelo Russell is headed to China after his release from the Memphis Grizzlies.
After being waived last week by the Grizzlies, veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell is reportedly headed overseas to continue his playing career. Russell has signed with the Shanghai Sharks, according to a social media post from the Chinese Basketball Association (Instagram link). Chinese basketball journalist Zhang Duo (Twitter link) initially reported that D-Lo had a […]
It wasn’t a lot of fun for Duke to play against Ty Jerome when he was at Virginia, but that guy was a winner. He understood Tony Bennett’s system perfectly and led his team brilliantly. As it has turned out, he’s become valuable in the NBA too. He’s expected to start for the Memphis Grizzlies, […]
Former NBA All-Star D'Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old guard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA, with this being his first experience outside of the U.S. in his career. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd5vAUxNSY2/ The former Los Angeles Lakers star hit the free agency market after being released by the Memphis Grizzlies last week . Memphis waived Russell as part of a roster-trimming move, clearing the way for the...
Ja Morant admitted he was surprised after the Memphis Grizzlies dealt him to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. Now that he’s here, the two-time All-Star seeks to re-establish himself as one of the NBA’s best guards. During the Portland Trail Blazers’ Media Day, Morant reflected on his adjustment to moving to Oregon this summer [...]
Speaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]
Ja Morant said joining the Portland Trail Blazers has given him a fresh start and a chance to focus on basketball after several difficult seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Morant said the move is beginning to feel real as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches. […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with a changed outlook. Ja Morant’s trade was undoubtedly one of the major shakeups for the franchise. However, now the young team will have rookie Cam Boozer, whom fans have a lot of expectations for. He will be stepping into the NBA as a top-three draft […]
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Grizzlies Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor. The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court activity, and general manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey remains on schedule to be available for the Oct. 21 opener, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. […]
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Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jordan Hawkins looked back at his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during 2026 Media Day (shot 34.8% from three in 174 games played). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I was talking to my college coach (Dan Hurley) the other day actually and he was just telling me like, ‘Going into New Orleans, […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era this season following last year’s deadline trade of Jaren Jackson Jr. and this offseason’s deal involving Ja Morant. This is a rebuilding Grizzlies team, and one of those intriguing young players is Scotty Pippen Jr. Pippen missed most of last season after suffering a toe injury, but […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies hit a hard reset in 2026, trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant to set themselves off into a new era of basketball — with third overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Cameron Boozer now set to lead the team into the future. With that said, many expect the Grizzlies […]
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Asked Monday about the Trail Blazers’ offseason trade for Ja Morant, general manager Joe Cronin said he did extensive background work on the two-time All-Star point guard before making the deal, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. “I’ve studied Ja Morant for a long, long time, and I’m very, very confident he is a […]
Ja Morant indicated on Monday that he would be open to a bench role with the Portland Trail Blazers if that's what the team felt was necessary.
Zach Edey continues to progress along the rehab trajectory that the Grizzlies expected and has been medically cleared for on-court activity, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian (Twitter link). At the team’s media day on Monday, general manager Zach Kleiman said the third-year center is on pace to play in the October 21 […]