The modern NBA has become giant. Many teams have put the small-ball experiment in the rearview mirror, and the double-big lineups of yesteryear have resurfaced. Among the giants, however, is the Washington Wizards’ 6-foot-9 center Julian “JuJu” Reese. Advertisement The undrafted rookie’s NBA career is about as young as it gets. After starting the season…
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Juju Reese had 26 points and 17 rebounds, Will Riley added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. It was Washington’s first win since Feb. 20 against Indiana. Advertisement Cody Williams scored 24…
Utah Jazz (20-48, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-27, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 pmEDT BETMGM SPORTS BETTING LINE: Timberwolves -11.5; plus/minus is 233.5 Advertisement Bottom line: Utah looks to end its three-game losing streak with a win against Minnesota. The Timberwolves are 8-6 against division opponents. Minnesota is…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 23 points, GG Jackson added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies staged a second-half comeback to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Friday night. The Grizzlies trailed by 14 points in the first half, but a strong third quarter led to a 21-6 run and a 10-point lead for…
PORTLAND (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Portland. Advertisement Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists for the Blazers, who led by…
He was never the top topic among Memphis Grizzlies trade talks, not with the ongoing saga surrounding Ja Morant taking up oxygen and airtime. But it was notable, if you paid attention, that Jaren Jackson Jr.’s name kept popping up here and there: that smart teams were “registering interest” in him; that smart analysts were…
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to the Utah Jazz for four players and three future first-round draft picks. according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. In addition to Jackson, the Jazz will receive John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr., while the Grizzlies return Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson,…
Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 pm EST Bottom line: Memphis plays Minnesota looking to end its four-game losing streak at home. Advertisement The Grizzlies are 14-17 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fourth in the Western Conference with 33.9…
San Antonio Spurs (25-10, second in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (15-20, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 pm EST In summary: San Antonio visits Memphis looking to extend its streak of four consecutive road wins. Advertisement The Grizzlies are 4-3 against the rest of their division. Memphis is 1-1 in…
