Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were not listed as the Grizzlies issued injury updates on two key contributors before a Timberwolves tilt.

Upsets happen in every sport but more often than not the road team missing an All-Star is going to fall short. These Memphis Grizzlies do not go gently into that good night regardless of circumstance and a win over the Phoenix Suns is the latest example.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

The Memphis big man has reached a new chapter in his career. Jackson has the power to play solo star when the Grizzlies need it.

Zach Edey was limiting to 13 minutes for the Grizzlies (24-13) due to a rare off night, but several of his teammates picked up the slack. Jaylen Wells and John Konchar each joined Jackson with more than 10 rebounds.

Jaren Jackson Jr. put the Grizzlies on his back and carried them to a 119-104 victory over the Mavs (20-16). All things Grizzlies: Latest Memphis Grizzlies news, schedule, roster, stats ...

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Houston Rockets in their second regular season matchup tonight. In their last encounter, the Rockets came away with the v

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference.

With JJJ leading the way and an eccentric supporting cast in tow, the Ja-less Grizzlies have barely missed a step.

The Houston Rockets go for a third straight win as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies ( 8 ET, NBA League Pass ). The Grizzlies (24-13) and Rockets (24-12) play the first of their three contests in January on Thursday. Entering Wednesday, Houston owns the fourth-best record in the league, while Memphis is tied for fifth-best.

Taylor Jenkins explained why the Grizzlies went without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, or Jaren Jackson Jr. late in a loss to the Rockets.