Chris Finch endorses Taylor Jenkins for Coach of the Year

Finch currently has the Wolves sitting at 42-31 and in seventh place in the Western Conference, a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets and the coveted sixth spot in the standings, which means avoiding the play-in tournament and having several extra days to rest before starting the postseason. They are 1.5-point home underdogs against the West-leading Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, according to MaximBet.

Ja Morant receiving MRI for knee soreness

Mark Giannotto: Asked Taylor Jenkins about Ja Morant’s knee injury being called “soreness,” if he had MRI/X-Ray: “They’re doing that right now. Right now, it’s soreness. That’s what he’s feeling. So they’re diving in … to see what’s actually going …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Ja Morant: dailymemphian.com/section/sports…6:35 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Asked Taylor Jenkins about Ja Morant’s knee injury being called “soreness,” if he had MRI/X-Ray: “They’re doing that right now. Right now, it’s soreness. That’s what he’s feeling. So they’re diving in … to see what’s actually going on & what course of action needs to be taken.” – 5:59 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Shoutout to @Malika Andrews and @ESPN cast for phenomenal intro essay on Memphis to set up today’s NBA Today broadcast from @FedExForum. Paid homage to each unique era of @Memphis Grizzlies evolution to current @Ja Morant & @jarenjacksonjr’s NXTGen stage. – 3:21 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
In my conversation with Stephen A. Smith, we talked about how he’s warming up to the Memphis Grizzlies as title contenders after sleeping on them. And not just Ja Morant.
“I think (Desmond) Bane, Jackson and these brothers can really really ball.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n…11:40 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
“Ja Morant deserves more billboards than Elvis.” — Stephen A. Smith yelling at Mad Dog on First Take.
Mad Dog then proceeds to call Graceland “Gracie Mansion.”
We’re debating the important stuff today on ESPN. – 10:14 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The first highlight of First Take featured Ja Morant
Two of ESPN’s topics for First Take this morning:
– Grizzlies All-Access
– Is Ja Morant the next Allen Iverson – 10:01 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
ESPN has come to town for the ESPN All-Access Day for the Memphis Grizzlies, as they square off against KD, Kyrie and the Brooklyn Nets… without Ja Morant. How can the Grizzlies come away with this national stage win? @AndrewEKatz on the preview: https://t.co/RR2CtxleV0 pic.twitter.com/Pi1H71Hhkl8:30 AM

Ja Morant @JaMorant
KD 🤝🖤 a real one fasho – 10:30 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
omg trae 😂🔥 where he going??? @Trae Young9:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Leading scorers since the All-Star break:
37.8 PPG — Kyrie Irving
32.8 PPG — LeBron James
32.6 PPG — Jayson Tatum
31.5 PPG — Giannis Antetokounmpo
31.0 PPG — Ja Morant
Small sample size but March has been the best scoring month of Kyrie’s career. pic.twitter.com/q0hFvJ10NB8:06 PM

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Meghan Triplett: Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant is still day-to-day with the knee soreness. They are being cautious and smart with offloading. Jenkins said there will be more of an update tomorrow. Ja Morant was not a full participant but was in a couple of drills today at practice. -via Twitter @Meghan_Triplett / March 22, 2022

Ja Morant dealing with day-to-day soreness, Grizzlies trying to give him some rest

Damichael Cole: Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Ja Morant: “He’s doing well, just dealing with some day to day soreness right now, so we’re just going to try to give him a few days.” Source: Twitter @DamichaelC What’s the buzz on Twitter? Damichael …

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Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Ja Morant:
“He’s doing well, just dealing with some day to day soreness right now, so we’re just going to try to give him a few days.” – 2:20 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant is doing well. He is balancing knee soreness that crept in at the end of the last game and are going to give him a few days.
The team doesn’t play again until Wednesday and will take these next 2 days to see how he responds & get with medical team. – 2:12 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
During pregame, Stephen Silas said the story of the game will definitely be rebounding.
On preparing for the Grizz without Ja Morant, Silas said while they won’t have his dynamic play that Ja brings, it’s still difficult because they are 13-2 w/ out him & play more motivated. – 1:58 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Rockets head coach Stephen Silas is aware of how well the Grizzlies have played without Ja Morant. He mentioned Desmond Bane’s aggression as one thing he notices.
“Everybody steps up just a little bit. It’s not just one guy.” – 1:54 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Rise and Shine!! Afternoon hoops for the #Rockets today as they welcome in the Memphis Grizzlies.
No Ja Morant, but Grizz are 13-2 without him this season. Rockets won the last meeting, 123-112.
Join @CalvinMurphyHOF and I for the pregame show at 2 pm on @ATTSportsNetSW 🚀 – 12:55 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
helluva season fellas 🐎 nothing to hold y’all heads down for.. Undefeated in conference.. won a chip. 💍 #RacerNation is always with y’all & behind y’all. 💯
St Peters. Big Time Win. & Congrats 💪🏽 It doesn’t stop now, keep going .. – 10:57 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
let’s go Racers & Tigers 🐎🐅 pic.twitter.com/hh5gqMc6u910:21 PM

Ja Morant @JaMorant
tigers hooping too #gtg10:18 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
#RacerNation 🐎 LETSSSSS GOOOOO – 8:21 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
kennedy chandler ‼️ – 7:25 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant is OUT tomorrow vs Rockets, per Grizzlies PR. – 6:04 PM

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The Grizzlies had a season-low 18 assists and 16 turnovers. “We got ourselves in some bad spots where we weren’t moving the ball early in some possessions, their length bothered us, but I got to give them credit,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “They played real well defensively.” Morant led the Grizzlies with 29 points on 11 of 23 shooting. He limped to the locker room after the game. “No firm update,” Jenkins said. “He said he felt a little soreness in the knee. Jgot a little tight on him, so just precautionary, wanted to take him out.” -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / March 19, 2022