Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.

Ja Morant's Grizzlies had some secrets shared with the public during Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane's hilarious podcast session.

On Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves faced off in a thrilling game that ended with Anthony Edwards missing a buzzer-beating game-wi

Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bane, a shooting guard, has filled in admirably at point guard in place of Morant, who missed his 18th game of the season Friday at San Antonio with a sore right foot.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added ... going 5 of 16 from the field. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points ...

Professional basketball has long evoked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bill Russell stood with the civil rights leader during the March on Washington, while Oscar Robertson helped organize a memorial game for King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the wake of his assassination.