Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. ( More Sports News)

“For people who haven’t been there, I for sure recommend it,” Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama said ... He inspired young people to fight for something.” Jaren Jackson Jr.’s education came from his mother, Terri Carmichael Jackson, who supplied ...

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

Santi Aldama, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones were also absent due to illness.

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.

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

The Houston Rockets fell 120-119 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies ended on a 13-4 run. Houston's offense started slow to begin the first quarter, but the

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 120-119, extending their winning streak despite missing Ja Morant. Desmond Bane led Memphis with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Houston's Jalen Green scored 25 points,

Santi Aldama is also having a career year as a 3-point shooter. The development of those players has taken the pressure off Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. Jackson is shooting 33.6% on 3-pointers ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially an NBA All Star! Jaren Jackson Jr. was named a reserve for the 74th NBA All-Star game, marking his second trip to the competition after being selected as a reserve in 2023.

Now that he’s got his running mate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, back this season, former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting back to his old ways. After a strong week, Jackson Jr. has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week.