Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards - December 20, 2025

Where Memphis Grizzlies roster crunch stands heading into training campThe Memphis Grizzlies will have to cut three players loose before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Memphis currently has 21 players on its training camp ros

The One Ja Morant Quote That Should Excite Blazers FansJa Morant is entering his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers after being acquired in a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for RefsNew video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

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Greg Finberg launches Substack for full-time Wizards coverageYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Isaiah Stewart Wants to Bring Grit and Grind Back to MemphisThe Identity Memphis Wanted When Isaiah Stewart arrived at the podium for his first Memphis media day, he didn't take long to bring up one of Grizzlies fans' fa

Analyzing AJ Dybantsa's Target Shot Distribution for His Rookie SeasonIn an extremely talented draft class, AJ Dybantsa stood out as the most coveted prospect in large part due to his unteachable scoring talent. Standing at 6-foot

Zach Edey good to go, other Memphis Grizzlies health updates from media dayHealth has been arguably the biggest thorn in the side of the Memphis Grizzlies over the past three seasons. 2023-24 was completely derailed by injuries, and bu

Grizzlies' Media Day 🐻

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AD Deciding Future Later10x All-Star to determine if he wants to stay with Wizards long-term after season

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Three takeaways from Zach Kleiman and Tuomas Iisalo's Memphis Grizzlies Media Day availabilityThe NBA season for the Memphis Grizzlies is finally approaching. And while there was plenty said by the players of the Memphis Grizzlies, it was the two public

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Wizards Media Day 2026: One interesting thing each player saidYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Wizards Big 3 in Uniform 😈

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TRAE. AD. AJ. This newly-formed @WashWizards trio ‼️

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1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️What the Grizzlies have to address going into training camp ➡️

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Former Blazers Head Coach Talks Ja Morant and Damian LillardSpending three years leading the Portland Trail Blazers during the 90s, P.J. Carlesimo is confident in the organization's newest wrinkles.

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Wizards announce 2026 training camp rosterYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Wizards sign Reece Beekman, three others to Exhibit 10 dealsYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Trae Young Supporting OU 🫡

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5 Questions for the Grizzlies Entering Training CampThe Grizzlies enter training camp with a roster that looks nothing like the one that finished 25-57 last season. While some roles already look settled, there ar

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Dybantsa Shops for Mansion 💰No. 1 pick looking at $10M homes after inking Wizards deal 🎥

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Ja Morant Injury History Could be Major Concern for BlazersPortland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant has only played in 79 games over the last three seasons while he was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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When it comes to Anthony Davis, the Doppelganger Machine sees legendsAnthony Davis gets some legends in his trip through the statistical doppelganger machine

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🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

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Grizzlies Sign Brendan Hausen to Exhibit 10 DealThe Grizzlies waived D'Angelo Russell on Friday and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen to an Exhibit 10 contract. Russell, 30, joined Memphis in the six-team

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Grizzlies cut D'Angelo Russell, with roster trimming to goAfter trading the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, it is now official that the Memphis Grizzlies will not be replacing him with the No. 2 overall pick in t

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Wizards GM Sets Goals Ahead of Watershed 2026-27 SeasonThe Washington Wizards aren't only angling toward a higher level of contending because they've spent long enough bottoming out for draft capital, or because the

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Grizzlies Waive D-LoD’Angelo Russell to be free agent

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Players With Most to Lose at Camp 😓Who is feeling the pressure for Washington as preparations begin for the season 📲

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The one thing everyone should be talking about as the Memphis Grizzlies open campThe Memphis Grizzlies will open training camp in Nashville on Tuesday, Sept. 29. There is plenty of discussion to be had about Zach Edey's health, Cameron Booz

Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins Gives Injury Updates Ahead of Training CampWill Dawkins recently spoke to the media before opening training camp next week for the Washington Wizards. It was the first time he has spoken to the media sin

Every Strength Outlined by Wizards GM in Preseason Media AvailabilityFor all of the complaints that some pundits have with the Washington Wizards- the demanding veterans, a potential prospect logjam, the unproven coaching staff t

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Four takeaways from Wizards GM Will Dawkins’ presserYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Complete Will Dawkins Presser Rundown 🎤Wizards GM talks Anthony Davis contract, Brian Keefe, young stars and more ahead of camp 📲

Pelicans Sign Julian ReeseNew Orleans adds forward on two-way deal (FOS)

Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫Assessing how the Grizzlies did in managing their roster ➡️

Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores Right Now 🔢How the Grizzlies have built one of the emerging groups to watch for this season 📲

Why the Memphis Grizzlies can be a play-in team with healthy Zach EdeyWhen Zach Edey is on the floor, the Memphis Grizzlies are simply a much better team compared to when he is off the court. Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney of The Ringe

Wizards Forward AJ Dybantsa Gives Back to Hometown Schools in BrocktonThe Washington Wizards have a basis of drafting people over players. This has also helped explain why certain players made the roster. Trading up for Kyshawn Ge

Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Revisits Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa DebateFor as perfect a fit that AJ Dybantsa might've been in Utah, the Jazz certainly seem content with Darryn Peterson.

Predicting the NBA's 5 Best and Worst Contracts 🔮Gauging which Wizards player will underperform based on their current value ➡️

NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

Trae Young Opens Up About Why His Tenure With the Atlanta Hawks Was UnsuccessfulComing into this past season, everyone in the NBA community knew that Trae Young's tenure with the Hawks was numbered. Young addressed this recently, and we wil

Cam Whitmore's New Uniform Number With Nuggets UnveiledWhat number will Cam Whitmore be wearing upon his arrival to the Denver Nuggets?

Where are Dubious Wizards Narratives Right and Wrong About the Team's Immediate Future?Every year, NBA LeaguePass junkies and obsessive bettors attempt to outsmart the rest of the game's fan base and analysts in locating each season's "big sleeper

Trae Felt Uncomfortable in Atlanta4x All-Star sensed that time with Hawks was nearing an end after Onsi Saleh's promotion to GM 🎥

Wizards point guard preview: Trae Young starts, but who backs him up?Your best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Which Rising Wizards Star has Gone Most Overlooked by Early Record Forecasts?The upcoming NBA season is just a month away from tipping off, but the basketball lurking around the corner won't start feeling tangible until fresh pictures of

Lakers' Giveaway for AD ReturnFans can get replica 2020 championship rings during game vs. Wizards 📸

Previewing Memphis Grizzlies forwardsThe Memphis Grizzlies' group of forwards might have the most upside of any position group on the roster. Headlined by rookie No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, there ar

Nuggets' 2-Way Players Who Matter This Season–– Not Named Cam WhitmoreThe Denver Nuggets have more two-way guys than Cam Whitmore to keep an eye on this year.

Questions heading into media day/training camp for the Memphis Grizzlies Media Day is quickly approaching, so get ready to hear the most bold and outrageous answers of the year. It’s a wonderful time of hope before the storm, so list

Ja Morant Reacts to Blazers Trade in Viral Social Media PostThe Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray earlier in the offseason.

Nuggets' Best and Worst Case Scenarios From Cam Whitmore SigningThe Denver Nuggets have a range of outcomes for their Cam Whitmore signing.

Grizzlies to Honor Clarke ❤️Memphis will have tribute on opening night, wear BC jersey patch all season

Vid of Ja's Trade Reaction 👀Film crew caught moment Morant was traded to Portland. Tap to watch 🎥

Looking Back: Did the Wizards Properly Manage their Saddiq Bey Situation?Despite getting drafted to the NBA a mere six years ago and never peaking higher than a solid role player, few contributors to the 2020s era of hoops have alrea

Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy to Exhibit-10 dealYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Instant Grade: Nuggets Sign Cam Whitmore to Two-Way ContractThe Denver Nuggets have brought former 2023 first round pick onto their 2026-27 roster.

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The Denver Nuggets are signing 2023 first-round pick Cam Whitmore on a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. Whitmore enters his fourth NBA season after averaging 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds over 119 career games -- and has already joined the Nuggets for workouts in Denver.

3 Things Tuomas Iisalo must get done in Memphis Grizzlies Training CampThe Memphis Grizzlies are rapidly approaching Training Camp. While bold possibilities exist, there also appears to be a straight forward path for Head Coach Tuo

Wizards Bolster Deep-Cut Back Court Options with Trevor Keels SigningThe September Washington Wizards are right back to fishing for talent to round out the depths of their upcoming roster- except unlike their Anthony Gill signing

3 Things that Everyone is Missing About the Memphis GrizzliesIt's understandable why many have muted expectations for the Memphis Grizzlies. They're coming off a season in which more players played (31) than games were wo

5 NBA Stars Who Could Dominate Trade Rumors 🤔Assessing Anthony Davis potentially playing elsewhere this season 📲

'Looks Like a Disaster' Says Former Wizards Player Regarding Upcoming RosterThe national media does not know what to think about the Washington Wizards this season. Some say this is a playoff team, while others doubt they'll get over 30

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Why Nuggets Signing Cam Whitmore Could Be the Right Move to MakeThe Denver Nuggets have been linked to Cam Whitmore, but should they sign him?

Three Biggest Remaining Financial Questions for Wizards to Answer Following Anthony Gill ReunionIt may have taken a month beyond when most Washington Wizards fans would have assumed heading into the summer, but they finally reached an official resolution r

Report: Wizards sign Trevor Keels to Exhibit-10 dealYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Grizzlies ➡️

Half the Wizards roster will be under 23. That’s why they might be really good.Half the Wizards roster will be under 23. That’s why they might be really good.

Blazers Signing Cam Whitmore Makes Too Much SenseCam Whitmore is still looking for a home for the 2026-27 season and the Portland Trail Blazers check out as a possible destination.

Wizards' Updated Depth Chart Following Anthony Gill SigningAfter months of openly-pondering which veteran they'd bring aboard with their final fully-guaranteed roster spot, the Washington Wizards finally made the decisi

Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔Who would the Grizzlies lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

Grading the Move: Wizards Bring Anthony Gill Back to Fill Final Roster SpotAt long last, the Washington Wizards have finished assembling their fully-rostered 2026-27 lineup, and they picked a fitting player to fill a familiar 15th-man

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Anthony Gill re-signs with the WizardsYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Seen It All and Back For More: Anthony Gill Re-Signs for Third Wizards EraThe Washington Wizards have filled their final roster spot with a familiar face. The franchise announced that Anthony Gill is returning on a one-year deal. Gill

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

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Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

Wizards Re-Sign Anthony Gill

Wizards Mailbag: What is a Realistic Win Total The Washington Wizards are going to be one of the most intriguing teams to watch this upcoming season. They have all the tools to be a potential 50-win team. On

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Bulls’ Taj Gibson Decision Could Preview Wizards’ Anthony Gill PlansOne of the player roles that NBA front offices most-frequently struggle to quantify is the "locker room leader"- specifically, the kind of veteran who's more of

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Who should the Wizards start: George, Coulibaly or Johnson?Your best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Taj Gibson Retiring17-season NBA vet will join Tiago Splitter's Bulls staff

What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performanc

New NBA Salary Cap ProjectionsThe 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Bold Predictions for the 2026/27 Memphis Grizzlies SeasonThe Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with more questions than answers, but there is one prediction that hardly qualifies as bold: Cameron Boozer winni

Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Trade Targets 🎯Why Anthony Davis could be on the move this season 📲

Recent first round guard part of potential Memphis Grizzlies roster cutsThe Memphis Grizzlies currently have 19 players on standard contracts (not including Richie Saunders) following a trade that sent Taj Gibson and AJ Johnson to t

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

Bulls in Great Position to Capitalize on the Grizzlies' Roster CrunchAnother day, another opportunity for the Chicago Bulls to fill their final roster spot. As recently discussed, it's not going to be too shocking if new front o

Wizards Should Monitor Grizzlies' Chopping Block Candidates Amidst Continued Free Agency HuntWe're approaching the last few weeks before NBA teams commence their respective training camps, a much-needed light at the end of the offseason's tunnel. Lineu

Hot Take for the Grizzlies 🔥A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

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Are the Wizards deep?Will the Wizards have a deep team in 2026-27?

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Wizards Mailbag: Which Young Player is the Odd Man OutA key component of a rebuild is realizing that it is virtually impossible to keep every player you draft. This becomes increasingly difficult as well when you l

Diluting Doubts: Tristan Vukcevic Sets to Test the Wizards' Valuation of his Unique RoleOutside of 2023 NBA Draft classmate Bilal Coulibaly, no member of the Washington Wizards has sustained as a rostered fixture for as long as Tristan Vukcevic. H

Latest Walter Clayton Jr. News Proves Utah Jazz Made the Right CallThe Utah Jazz shipped out their rookie rather quickly last year... but maybe they were right to do so.

Can Micah Peavy stick around in Memphis?The Grizzlies didn't make decisions any easier regarding their roster crunch by adding two more quality players fighting for a handful of open spots, and if I h

Teams That Got Better...And Those That Got Worse 🎭Where the Grizzlies fall after a wild NBA offseason 📲

Insider Explains Pelicans-Grizzlies Trade

Jake Fischer reveals how deal allows Pels to sign Mathurin but requires Memphis to cut 4 players

Diluting Doubts: Tre Mann Aims to Leverage Wizards Opportunity into Last-Resort RestorationMost of the Washington Wizards' younger contributors are preparing for a regular season's worth of opportunities with house money padding their pockets. The wav

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

Wizards Miss on Pelicans Trade Opportunity, but Continue Dining on AJ Johnson AssessmentThe Washington Wizards' balance between on- and off-court assets hasn't been this harmonious in years. Their draft pick stockpile is just as full as it's been t

Pelicans Trade Grade: Hawkins, Peavy Sent Packing to Grizzlies in 4-Player DealThe Pelicans made some noise by trading Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, resulting in this trade grade from SI's Terry Kimble.

Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans PelicansThe Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Jordan Hawkins, guard Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap for guard AJ Johnson

Pels, Grizz Make Trade 🤝Jordan Hawkins headlines package going to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. Shams has details 📲

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What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?

Three Bold Rotational Adjustments the Wizards Should Implement Next SeasonThe Washington Wizards have spent three years quietly re-building their next era from one of the franchise's great many low points. They've repeatedly bottomed

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

3 People Most on the Spot for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2026-27It doesn't seem like many are expecting the Memphis Grizzlies to make major improvements in the upcoming season. Most projections have them winning about the sa

Tiafoe x AJ Dybantsa Celly 😂Big Foe giving Wizards' No. 1 pick a shoutout at US Open

How NBA2K27 Has the Wizards Season GoingWith the release of a new NBA2K game, there is always some social clout to gain. The recent edition has shown some love for the Washington Wizards, with multipl

Memphis Grizzlies Season Preview: The CentersThe Memphis Grizzlies season is rapidly approaching, and that means it's time to take a look at the roster Zach Kleiman and company will be bringing into the 20

One Wizards Storyline to Monitor for Each Newly-Released Nationally-Televised GameThe Washington Wizards have no shortage of reasons to draw more eyes than usual entering the 2026-27 season, even if the NBA's schedule-makers and TV time slot

Memphis Grizzlies 2026-27 point guard previewFor the past seven seasons, Memphis knew exactly who ran the show at point guard: Ja Morant. That certainty is now gone. The Grizzlies enter 2026-27 without a

The Members of the Memphis Grizzlies Most Likely to Earn Individual HonorsThe Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with a dramatically different roster and plenty of questions surrounding what comes next. With the franchise movi

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Could Tre Johnson be the next…What does the Statistical Doppelganger Machine say about Tre Johnson’s rookie season?

Diluting Doubts: Wizards Task Khris Middleton with Accepting Next Career ChapterThis time last year, Khris Middleton's value in the eyes of the Washington Wizards was almost completely tied to the money he was set to make, regardless of how

Wizards’ Path to Negotiating Bilal Coulibaly Extension Just Got ClearerDespite the proven patience that's accompanied the Washington Wizards' no-nonsense approach to the business side of basketball, the franchise hasn't made the ou

Why the Blazers Might Be Paying Ja Morant Too Much MoneyPortland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant is expected to make over $42 million this season and $44 million in 2027-28.

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NBA Punishes ClippersLeague strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

Diluting Doubts: Justin Champagnie's Fight to Avoid Familiar Fate from Wizards Seasons PastIt wasn't too long ago that Justin Champagnie was most-closely associated with a personalized spot at the most unused end of the Washington Wizards' bench. All

Anthony Davis' Latest Reveal Adds Even More Pressure to Wizards’ Season LaunchThe 2026-27 Washington Wizards won't be your average freely-playing overachievers who magically rise up the league's standings. As prospect-heavy as their lineu

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Russ Co-Founds New LeagueWestbrook joins Project B as Chief Strategy Officer with ownership stake

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮Which players would the Grizzlies protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Five Wizards Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This SeasonEvery year, numerous NBA head coaches try not to act like they're on borrowed time. With front offices frequently qualifying so much as one down, injury-defined