The Memphis Grizzlies host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at the FedEx Forum. Memphis is currently third in the Western Conference standings but has lost

Everyone stops but Ja. He made up his mind that he was dunking on Big Vic right there, no matter what happens next. Meanwhile, Wemby isn’t even fully in position. He slows on his rotation because of the whistle and then gives a half-hearted contest once Morant is in the air and jumping into his chest.

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ja Morant received a pivotal update for the Memphis Grizzlies' game on Monday night against the Houston Rockets.

Ja Morant received a pivotal injury update for the Memphis Grizzlies' game on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets.

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant won’t be taking any 2024-25 NBA regular season awards. By sitting out the 140-122 win over the San Antonio Spurs Friday (17/1), Morant missed his 18th game in the season so far. According to the NBA rules players must have at least 65 under their belt to be eligible for individual trophies.

Mavericks without Luka and Kyrie again tonight at Memphis. But Grizzlies not exactly healthy, either, with Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard out and Desmond Bane doubtful.

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.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on MLK Day

The West is deep this season and quality players are going to get snubbed. I say Luka Doncic should be one of them.

The Mavericks have publicly campaigned for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be voted as starters for this year’s All-Star Game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder have each thrived so far this season, while the Philadelphia 76ers need to show improvement.