Can the NBA playoffs compete with the start of the NFL season? (1:20)
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2020 Schedule
32-33, 3rd in Southwest
Ja Morant or Zion Williamson: Who is poised to win Rookie of the Year? (1:54)
Sorry, Zion, the Rookie of the Year race is still a one-man show
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Will NBA players get full salaries past April 1? (1:02)
How is the NBA gauging its potential return? (0:55)
Silver lays out NBA's timetable to return (1:57)
Woj: NBA teams hoping players stay in their home cities (1:09)
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Morant creates his own player intro on TikTok (0:32)
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Woj details doomsday pay provision in CBA (1:15)
Vince Carter's been half man, half amazing throughout his NBA career (1:00)
BKN--Magic-Grizzlies
Terrence Ross scored 24 points, including fueling a rally with 18 in the fourth quarter, as the Orlando Magic defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 120-115 on Tuesday night.
Jackson's series of slick moves fool the Magic (0:30)
Melton smothers Fultz's shot attempt (0:24)
Take a look back at Ja and Zion's first meeting (1:44)
Can anyone catch Memphis for 8th seed in the West? (1:27)
Grizzlies expect Jackson, Winslow back in week
The Grizzlies expect Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justice Winslow to rejoin the team within the next week.
The Hoop Collective: LeBron's MVP Case And Zion's Impact
LeBron's huge weekend puts him neck-and-neck with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the MVP race, explains Brian Windhorst to Dave McMenamin and Pelicans reporter Andrew Lopez (19:14). Plus, the guys discuss Zion Williamson's impact on New Orleans and what makes the young phenom so impressive (40:03).
Grizzlies sign Jontay Porter after knee injuries
Jontay Porter, a forward/center out of Missouri, has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies through 2020-21, the team announced Sunday.
Morant surges late in Grizzlies' win (1:54)
Valanciunas, Morant lead Grizzlies past Hawks, 118-101
Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 17 rebounds, rookie Ja Morant added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-101 on Saturday night to keep their hold on the final Western Conference playoff spot.
Vince refuses to be crossed up by Morant (0:30)
Jackson shows off the vision to set up Morant's bucket (0:18)
2019-20 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 40 | 24 | .625 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 40 | 27 | .597 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 36 | .438 | 12 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 27 | 36 | .429 | 12.5 | W1 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.613th
Rebounds Per Game46.76th
Assists Per Game27.02nd
Points Allowed113.720th
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Ja Morant | PG | Murray State |
| 1(21) | Brandon Clarke | PF | Gonzaga |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 32 | 33 | .492 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |