ICYMI: The Grizzlies don’t have a talent problem. They have a direction problem. Jaren Jackson Jr. is gone. The draft is coming.
And Ja Morant is still at the center of it all. An identity crisis may be brewing...
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✍️🏾Words by Shy
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and holding two key draft picks, Memphis faces an offseason defined less by moves and more by clarity around Ja Morant and its future direction.
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Memphis felt that. Not because it was loud, but because it was familiar. LeBron’s words hit deeper than basketball. This city has lived that reality for years.
This one means something.
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Legacies are often measured in accolades. Jackson’s goodbye suggests something more lasting. The connection between a player and a city can endure beyond contracts and transactions. ✍️🏾 @SharonShyBrown
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But what stood out more was the poise, the purpose, and the growth. The 22-year-old is quietly becoming a key piece for the Memphis Grizzlies’ future. More than potential. More than flashes. Building something real.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. didn’t just play in Memphis. He became part of it. From his growth on the court to the way he showed up for people off it, this is a goodbye that feels personal. ✍️🏾 by @SharonShyBrown
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Memphis snapped its six game skid behind a big night from Jaren Jackson Jr., w/30 points and grabbed 6 rebs. Ty Jerome steadied things with 19 points, 8 assists, and 6 boards. Jaylen Wells added 18, while Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. chipped in 16 points and 5 assists each.
Ja Morant trade rumors have Memphis asking bigger questions than basketball. This is about legacy, loyalty, and what Ja truly means to the city.
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As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to share a few of the pieces I wrote this year that truly mean a lot to me—stories I’m proud of and grateful to have had the chance to tell.
Ja Morant settles in.
Jaren Jackson Jr. controls the paint. The Grizzlies take over the second quarter and never look back. Memphis rolls past Milwaukee 125–104 and continues to find its rhythm.
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Turnovers and paint points told the story in Memphis’ road loss in OKC. No time to linger — the Grizzlies are back at it tonight (Dec. 23), facing the Jazz at 8 p.m. on the second night of a back-to-back, looking for a response. ✍️🏾 @SharonShyBrown ⤵️⤵️
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Seven wins in nine games. Rising chemistry. Renewed confidence.
The Grizzlies are climbing again, and Memphis can feel it. 🔼💙 #GrindCity#NBA
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National media has been so messy about Ja Morant and our team this season, and I want people to remember that it’s bigger than basketball here in the 901.
If you want to know why I will always be ride or die for Ja, JJJ, and the Grizzlies- this is why. https://t.co/SQjAZ9Pp6K
Memphis walked into Dallas and took what both teams wanted.
A 102–96 win. Momentum. And their first back-to-back of the season.
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