Jan 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Anthony Edwards said it was "super exciting" to compete against Ja Morant after Morant missed most of last season.
Charles Barkley wants Grizzlies star Ja Morant to make a key adjustment in his playing style in order to avoid injuries
The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday afternoon. Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Morant is dealing with right foot soreness and did not play in the Grizzlies’ 140-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Before Monday's tipoff against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Hall of Fame power forward revealed that his biggest "concern" about Morant is the star point guard's aggressiveness attacking the rim. Barkley believes that Morant must "quit trying to dunk on people," as it may attribute to injuries.
The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant didn't care that he dunked on Victor Wembanyama after being asked about it postgame.
The return of Ja Morant from a shoulder injury could be very soon for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant has been out since Dec. 27, when he injured his shoulder in a game against the Pelicans.
The Memphis Grizzlies continue finding ways to win, storming back from a 16-point deficit to take down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Grizzlies have now four of their last five games, two being against Minnesota, as they sit in third place in the West at 28-15.
The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been one of the NBA's highest scoring players in the fourth quarter, and he showed why again on Monday night.