The Memphis Grizzlies avoided a season sweep versus the Houston Rockets thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s winning free throws.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was struggling through three quarters ... to a 108-106 win on MLK Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. “Before the fourth, I was feeling good,” Jackson ...

With strong second half, Grizz beat Pelicans 139-126 for a fifth-straight win. 29 points and a career-high-tying seven assists from Jaren Jackson. Luke Kennard with 27 points (7

Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week,

Jaren Jackson Jr. was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it.

County wants more control over MSCS funds, broken jail doors will take two years to fix and another big live music venue is on the way.

Meanwhile, Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Grizzlies HC Taylor Jenkins was irate after an official made a brutal mistake late in Thursday's game vs. Rockets

The Grizzlies knew they needed a win against the Rockets after losing three times earlier this season. Here's how they pulled it off.

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The Grizzlies have been led by star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, as co-star point guard Ja Morant has been mildly underwhelming. Morant has already missed 19 games this season and is now in jeopardy of missing his 20th on Thursday against the Rockets.