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Ja Morant return was a mixed bag for Grizzlies

Ethan J. Skolnick

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15 Hours Ago

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama started in Zach Edey's place and finished with a team-high 22 points, but although Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) and Cam Spencer (24) are helping him get up here, there wasn't enough defense played to avoid an upset loss to Utah.

Edey-less Grizzlies revert back to losing ways as Utah Jazz notch upset

Tony Mejia

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward building case for All-Rookie team

Jeremy Brener

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo plugged Ja Morant back into his starting five, but also had to replace injured center Zach Edey on Friday night against the Utah Jazz.

Memphis Grizzlies shuffle starting lineup while looking to stay hot

Tony Mejia

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Dec 12, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on from the team bench during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Utah Jazz Get Clarity on Ja Morant’s Status vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Jared Koch

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Dec 12, 2025

Dec 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

The need to contain Lauri Markkanen on Friday against the Jazz

Mateo Mayorga

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Dec 12, 2025

Grizzlies give some surprising positive injury news after Zach Edey bummer

Ethan J. Skolnick

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale should start in Zach Edey's place against the Utah Jazz in a contest that will feature the return of star guard Ja Morant, who has been upgraded to probable.

Ja Morant upgraded: How to Watch Memphis Grizzlies-Portland Trail Blazers, Injury Report & More

Tony Mejia

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Dec 12, 2025

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is an intriguing prop target on Friday.

Jazz vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Friday, Dec. 12

Peter Dewey

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant last saw action in Cleveland on Nov. 15 but is set to return from his calf injury on Friday night in a home game against the Utah Jazz.

Another chance to make a first impression arrives as Ja Morant returns

Tony Mejia

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.

Is Ja Morant Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Jazz vs. Grizzlies)

Peter Dewey

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Dec 12, 2025

Dec 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) watches a game against the San Antonio Spurs from the bench at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Ja Morant Update Adds Intrigue to Jazz-Grizzlies Injury Report

Jared Koch

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Dec 12, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells shoots the ball over Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier

Five questions ahead of Jazz vs. Grizzlies matchup

Jeremy Brener

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Dec 12, 2025

Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Grading the Grizzlies in an unlucky season

Austin Dobbins

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Dec 11, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies veterans Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have struggled and now won't have Zach Edey available over the next month due to a stress reaction in his ankle.

Memphis Grizzlies lose the most important player in recent run

Tony Mejia

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Dec 11, 2025

Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss at least four weeks.

Grizzlies Star Zach Edey to Miss Multiple Weeks With Injury Amid Memphis Hot Streak

Madison Williams

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Dec 11, 2025

Jan 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) attempts to block a shot by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

There is one place Ja Morant won't be going

Austin Dobbins

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Dec 11, 2025

Nov 30, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) on the floor after a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

What's eating at Jaren Jackson Jr. this season?

Johnathan C. Smith

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Dec 10, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo has decisions to make regarding Vince Williams Jr. and other guys who have helped fill in during Ja Morant's absence now that the point guard is set to return.

As Ja Morant returns, multiple Grizzlies to lose playing time

Tony Mejia

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Dec 10, 2025

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