The Memphis Grizzlies are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but they still have 59 more regular season games to play.

One of the toughest stretches is here. The Grizzlies lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and now they'll face off against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors to complete a four-game road trip.

In that game against the Thunder, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks both received technical fouls. Morant was ejected for the second time this season.

On this Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss the technical fouls, the upcoming road stretch and a Christmas Day showdown against the Warriors.

The <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but they still have 59 more regular season games to play.
One of the toughest stretches is here. The Grizzlies lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and now they'll face off against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors to complete a four-game road trip.
In that game against the Thunder, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks both received technical fouls. Morant was ejected for the second time this season.
On this Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss the technical fouls, the upcoming road stretch and a Christmas Day showdown against the Warriors.

Memphis Grizzlies basketball podcast from The Commercial Appeal - Memphis Tennessee.

Memphis Grizzlies basketball podcast from The Commercial Appeal - Memphis Tennessee.

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Memphis Grizzlies basketball podcast from The Commercial Appeal

A look at Ja Morant's surge in technical fouls, plus Warriors-Grizzlies Christmas preview

The Memphis Grizzlies didn't make the flashiest move at the trade deadline, but they are reaping the benefits of a strong addition. Luke Kennard has given the Grizzlies another elite 3-point shooter to go with Desmond Bane, but now he'll have to adjust as teams start to run him off the 3-point line.

The Grizzlies (48-28) are on pace to finish with the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with six games left to play. Between last season and prior to the trade deadline, 3-point shooting has been a question for the Grizzlies.

If the Grizzlies can shoot at a high level with players like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. attacking the paint, it bodes well for their postseason chances.

In this Commercial Appeal Grizzlies podcast, reporters Evan Barnes and Damichael Cole discuss Kennard's impact, plus pick which potential first-round playoff matchup they'd like to see with the Grizzlies.

The<a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/"> Memphis Grizzlies</a> didn't make the flashiest move at the trade deadline, but they are reaping the benefits of a strong addition. Luke Kennard has given the Grizzlies another elite 3-point shooter to go with Desmond Bane, but now he'll have to adjust as teams start to run him off the 3-point line.
The Grizzlies (48-28) are on pace to finish with the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with six games left to play. Between last season and prior to the trade deadline, 3-point shooting has been a question for the Grizzlies.
If the Grizzlies can shoot at a high level with players like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. attacking the paint, it<a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/03/30/steven-adams-injury-update-memphis-grizzlies-playoffs/70007238007/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/03/30/steven-adams-injury-update-memphis-grizzlies-playoffs/70007238007/"> bodes well for their postseason chances.</a>
In this Commercial Appeal Grizzlies podcast, reporters Evan Barnes and Damichael Cole discuss Kennard's impact, plus pick which potential first-round playoff matchup they'd like to see with the Grizzlies.

Can Luke Kennard be a difference-maker for the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs?

Three weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies were being hit with so much bad news that it felt like a first-round playoff exit was a strong possibility. Ja Morant was suspended, Steven Adams' return from a knee injury was delayed, Brandon Clarke tore his Achilles and Dillon Brooks served the first of two one-game suspensions.

Fast forward to now, the Grizzlies are two games ahead of the Sacramento Kings for the No. 2 seed and have won 10 straight home games. The recent stretch includes winning six of seven games overall, and the return of Morant.

The Grizzlies (45-27) have also gotten one of the best stretches of play from Jaren Jackson Jr. in his five-year career.

On this episode of the Commercial Appeal's Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss how Morant looked in his return, Jackson's breakout and the Western Conference playoff picture.

Three weeks ago, the <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/">Memphis Grizzlies </a>were being hit with so much bad news that it felt like a first-round playoff exit was a strong possibility. Ja Morant was suspended, Steven Adams' return from a knee injury was delayed, Brandon Clarke tore his Achilles and Dillon Brooks served the first of two one-game suspensions.
Fast forward to now, the Grizzlies are two games ahead of the Sacramento Kings for the No. 2 seed and have won 10 straight home games. The recent stretch includes winning six of seven games overall, and <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2023/03/23/ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies-return-nba-suspension-redemption-mask-houston-rockets-forgiveness-tee/70031081007/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2023/03/23/ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies-return-nba-suspension-redemption-mask-houston-rockets-forgiveness-tee/70031081007/">the return of Morant.</a>
The Grizzlies (45-27) have also gotten one of the best stretches of play from Jaren Jackson Jr. in his five-year career.
On this episode of the Commercial Appeal's Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss how Morant looked in his return, Jackson's breakout and the Western Conference playoff picture.

Why Ja Morant's return, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s surge raises the ceiling for the Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are close to getting Ja Morant back in the team facility, but there remains a lot of factors at play.

Since Morant's first day back in the facility after his eight-game suspension is March 20, when the Grizzlies play against the Dallas Mavericks, he'll need time to ramp-up before joining the Grizzlies' playoff push for the No. 2 seed.

There's also the personal perspective. Morant spent time in a counseling program in Florida, and said yesterday he feels better mentally.

In this episode of the Commercial Appeal Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss Morant's first public comments, where he goes from here and how this impacts the Grizzlies during the playoff push.

The <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> are close to getting Ja Morant back in the team facility, but there remains a lot of factors at play.
Since Morant's first day back in the facility after his <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/03/15/nba-suspends-ja-morant-for-eight-games-after-league-investigation/70013104007/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/03/15/nba-suspends-ja-morant-for-eight-games-after-league-investigation/70013104007/">eight-game suspension </a>is March 20, when the Grizzlies play against the Dallas Mavericks, he'll need time to ramp-up before joining the Grizzlies' playoff push for the No. 2 seed.
There's also the personal perspective. Morant spent time in a counseling program in Florida, and said yesterday he feels better mentally.
In this episode of the Commercial Appeal Grizzlies podcast, reporters Damichael Cole and Evan Barnes discuss Morant's first public comments, where he goes from here and how this impacts the Grizzlies during the playoff push.

A look at Ja Morant's surge in technical fouls, plus Warriors-Grizzlies Christmas preview

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