Pelicans, Grizzlies winners in NBA draft, Suns disappoint (1:54)
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
33-49, 3rd in Southwest
- 2/12L 108-107
- 2/13L 122-110
- 2/22L 112-106
- 2/23L 112-107
- 2/25W 110-105
- 2/27L 109-107
- 3/2W 111-81
- 3/3L 99-95
- 3/5W 120-111
- 3/8W 114-104
- 3/10W 105-97
- 3/13L 132-111
- 3/16L 135-128
- 3/20W 126-125
- 3/22L 123-119
- 3/23L 112-99
- 3/25W 115-103
- 3/27L 118-103
- 3/30W 120-115
- 3/31L 113-96
- 4/3L 116-89
- 4/5W 122-112
- 4/7L 129-127
- 4/9L 100-93
- 4/10W 132-117
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Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
At No. 21 the Grizzlies get an absolute steal in Brandon Clarke, per ESPN's draft analytics model. Clarke has the third-best median projection in the class and a 27% chance to reach an all-star level.
Morant selected No. 2 by Grizzlies (2:14)
Pelicans pick Zion to open draft; Morant goes 2nd
The Pelicans selected the superstar forward out of Duke No. 1 overall in Thursday night's NBA draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, confirming what had been inevitable once New Orleans won the draft lottery last month.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
ESPN's NBA Draft Analytics model only gives Ja Morant the seventh-best median projection among players in the 2019 class. Why? Because of the opponent-adjustment the model applies to college stats. Though Morant was good as a freshman, he wasn't dominant quite the way he was this past season. The model would expect anyone worthy of the No. 2 pick to dominate Murray State's opponents as a freshman.
Stephen A. pumping the brakes on Morant hype (1:39)
Lowe: Mike Conley trade puts Utah in Finals contention
The Jazz quietly won 50 games. Now they are loudly joining the conversation in the wide-open West.
Scott: 'It's about time' Grizzlies change their identity (1:41)
Mike Conley trade grades: Who wins the deal?
How good are the Jazz now? Did the Grizzlies sell high or low? Kevin Pelton grades the move.
Woj: Conley a perfect fit for Jazz (1:02)
Morant is confident despite humble beginnings (1:45)
Jalen: Conley's trade to Jazz will benefit Mitchell (1:15)
Sources: Conley sent to Jazz for 3 players, picks
Guard Mike Conley is headed to the Utah Jazz in a trade that sends Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver, Jae Crowder and two draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
An overview of the 2019 NBA draft
Brian Windhorst, Andrew Han, Bobby Marks and Mike Schmitz chat about the Wizards’ push to hire Masai Ujiri (1:30), the top of the 2019 NBA draft (6:50), how deep the draft is (23:30), what a warroom is like on draft day (31:45) and one thing to look out for on draft night (54:30).
Sources: Valanciunas declines $17.6M option
Jonas Valanciunas is declining his $17.6M player option with the Memphis Grizzlies and will become a free agent this summer.
Scouting the draft: What makes Morant the best passer in the draft? (2:25)
Jenkins confident Grizz will give him ample time
Taylor Jenkins, hired as the Grizzlies' fourth head coach since Memphis reached the 2013 West finals, said he learned a lot about the team and the front office's vision during the interview process.
Grizzlies name Bucks' Jenkins as new head coach
The Memphis Grizzlies have named Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's next head coach, league sources tell ESPN. Jenkins is third NBA head coach to come directly off of Mike Budenholzer's coaching staff, including Utah's Quin Snyder and Brooklyn's Kenny Atkinson.
Ja Morant studies all point guards (3:16)
NBA draft profile: Brandon Clarke (0:30)
Sources: Morant to undergo minor knee surgery
Point guard Ja Morant, the projected No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, will undergo a minor scope on his right knee to remove "a loose body" on Monday and is expected to be fully recovered in 3 to 4 weeks, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Murray State's Morant signs deal with Nike
Ja Morant, projected to be the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, has reached agreement on an endorsement deal with Nike.
Top 5 picks make up NBA All-Rookie first team
For the first time since the 1984-85 season, the top five selections in the NBA draft made up the NBA's All-Rookie first team that was announced Tuesday.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Memphis has been granted permission to interview Portland assistant Nate Tibbetts for franchise's head coaching job, league sources tell ESPN
2018-19 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game103.530th
Rebounds Per Game41.829th
Assists Per Game23.919th
Points Allowed106.13rd
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Ja Morant | PG | Murray State |
| 1(21) | Brandon Clarke | PF | Gonzaga |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2014-15 | 55 | 27 | .671 |