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NBA rumors: How lottery reform will impact Grizzlies-Jazz Jaren Jackson Jr. trade

The NBA is hoping to implement new proposed lottery reforms as soon as the 2026-27 season. The reforms will be voted on this week by the league’s owners, and if they pass, it could certainly alter how teams approach tanking moving forward. The Grizzlies were rewarded with their tanking efforts this year by earning the […] The post NBA rumors: How lottery reform will impact Grizzlies-Jazz Jaren Jackson Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Clarke’s Fiancée Amber Lorraine Reflects on Their Dream Future Together After His Passing

A week after Brandon Clarke's untimely passing, his fiancée, Amber Lorraine, pens a heartfelt letter on her official Instagram account. She stated that the couple was looking forward to marriage and settling down to start their own family.

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Grizzlies fans honor Brandon Clarke with tributes outside FedEx Forum

The Memphis Grizzlies are still coming to terms with the death of 29-year-old guard Brandon Clarke on Tuesday. On Thursday, Grizzlies fans created a makeshift memorial outside the FedExForum in Memphis in Clarke’s memory. A collection of flowers was leaning against the flagpole outside the arena. Grizzlies fans have begun leaving flowers at the base […] The post Grizzlies fans honor Brandon Clarke with tributes outside FedEx Forum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Perfect Jazz 2026 NBA Draft pick after lottery move up to No. 2

The Utah Jazz were one of the big winners of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. They went into the lottery with the fourth best odds, but that equated to a less than 50% chance (45.2%) at a top-four pick. They sprang all the way up to land the number two selection, though. While they won’t […] The post Perfect Jazz 2026 NBA Draft pick after lottery move up to No. 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Tried to Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. at Deadline

The Toronto Raptors tried to acquire former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. at this year’s NBA trade deadline.According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, the Raptors talked to the Memphis Grizzlies about a potential trade for Jackson, but were ultimately beat out by a better offer from the Utah Jazz, who parted ways […] The post Raptors Tried to Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. at Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant

There may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to find a “wider trade market” for their disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant this offseason, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Thursday. Fischer notes that Memphis is widely expected to resume … The post Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Desmond Bane Reacts to Ja Morant's Decision During NBA Playoffs

Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic are on the verge of a massive upset in the NBA playoffs. The No. 8 Magic defeated the No. 1 Detroit Pistons on Monday in Game 4, 94-88. This gives Orlando a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series. Bane led the way for the Magic on Monday, registering a ...

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Magic star Desmond Bane thanks forever friends Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. for Game 4 cameos

Desmond Bane was grateful to see his former star teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. cheer him on courtside during the Orlando Magic’s Game 4 clash with the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Bane spent the first five years of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2020 to 2025. He made his […] The post Magic star Desmond Bane thanks forever friends Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. for Game 4 cameos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Game 4 Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant reunion has Grizzlies fans in their feelings

With the Orlando Magic stunning the whole world by winning two of the first three games in their first-round matchup against the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded team, Detroit Pistons, their huge gamble to bring in Desmond Bane via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be paying off. This seems to be more so the case […] The post Game 4 Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant reunion has Grizzlies fans in their feelings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant brings back finger gun celly after Desmond Bane’s Game 4 3-pointer

The Orlando Magic looked to notch back-to-back wins when they hosted the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Kia Center in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs. Desmond Bane’s former teammates on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., were on hand to cheer for him versus the Pistons. Late in […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant brings back finger gun celly after Desmond Bane’s Game 4 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. support ex-teammate Desmond Bane at Game 4 vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic are looking to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons on Monday night, and they’ve got a couple of NBA players in attendance to support. At least, Desmond Bane does. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. were both seen courtside […] The post Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. support ex-teammate Desmond Bane at Game 4 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I look forward to celebrating the NBA Playoffs with Australian fans" – NBA brings Jaren Jackson Jr. to Melbourne for Australia's first-ever NBA House – Basketball Network

"I look forward to celebrating the NBA Playoffs with Australian fans" - NBA brings Jaren Jackson Jr. to Melbourne for Australia's first-ever NBA House  Basketball Network

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Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem

This NBA season in particular, one of the major issues that commissioner Adam Silver is vowing to fix is the perceived issue of tanking. The Utah Jazz are one of the teams that have been accused of tanking this season. But that is not the case according to Jazz owner Ryan Smith. During a recent […] The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers

The Memphis Grizzlies will have to settle for a weak trade package if they follow through on trading Ja Morant this summer. A terrible season of disconnect between both sides off the court and lackluster results on the court led to Morant hitting the trade block ahead of the deadline. However, Memphis held off on […] The post Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jazz fans will love Keyonte George’s 2027 playoff proclamation

Despite another woeful season, there was a charge of optimism in the air during the exit interviews of the Utah Jazz on Monday. One player who was very hopeful for their future was Keyonte George. The Jazz finished with a 22-60, tied with the Sacramento Kings for the worst record in the Western Conference. Utah […] The post Jazz fans will love Keyonte George’s 2027 playoff proclamation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies nearly break bonkers 3-point NBA record in loss to Cavaliers

To say that the Memphis Grizzlies have given up on the 2025-26 season would be a major understatement. Ever since trading Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline, the Grizzlies organization has only had one thing in mind: lottery balls. But that doesn’t mean that the Grizzlies aren’t going to get out there and try […] The post Grizzlies nearly break bonkers 3-point NBA record in loss to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies sign former first-round pick from Duke to 10-day contract

With the 2025-26 season long lost for the Memphis Grizzlies, they are essentially looking towards the future to evaluate which players fit the direction the team is heading towards for the next few years. With Jaren Jackson Jr. joining Desmond Bane out the door, Ja Morant is looking likely to be shown the exit in […] The post Grizzlies sign former first-round pick from Duke to 10-day contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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