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Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series. Durant scored the final seven points of the game after Memphis had pulled even at 94 on Mike Conley's 3-pointer from the right side with 1:12...

Grizzlies have no answer for Durant
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series.

Durant scores last 7 points to close out win
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series.

Gay scores 21 as Grizzlies rout listless Hawks
Rudy Gay scored 21 points to lead five Memphis players in double figures and the Grizzlies blew out the listless Atlanta Hawks 96-77 Thursday night.

Grizzlies beat listless Hawks 96-77 (AP)

Memphis had not won a game in Atlanta in more than six years. The Grizzlies took care of that skid in a big way. Rudy Gay scored 21 points, four other teammates were in double figures and Memphis blew out the listless Hawks 96-77 Thursday night. "It was outstanding defense from the start," said coach Lionel Hollins, whose team came up with 13 steals.

Mayo's 3 in OT gets Grizzlies by Nuggets (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies went behind closed doors Monday night and held a players-only meeting to regain the focus that made them successful last season. It appears to have worked. O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as Memphis rallied from a double-digit deficit Tuesday night and snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the...

Grizz snap skid as Mayo's OT 3 buries Nuggets
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Mayo's 3 in OT gets Grizzlies by Nuggets (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Mayo's basket gave Memphis a 98-97 lead, and two free throws by Mike Conley with 8 seconds left gave Memphis the final margin.

Mayo keys Grizzlies' OT win over Nuggets
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Bonner's 5 3s help Spurs top Grizzlies (AP)

Matt Bonner scored 15 points, going 5 of 9 from outside the arc, and Tim Duncan added 14 points as the San Antonio Spurs sent Memphis to its fourth straight loss with a 83-73 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night. Rookie Kawhi Leonard had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid.

Dudley's late FTs get Suns by Grizzlies (AP)

Another game, another bruise for Steve Nash. At least he and the Phoenix Suns got a win this time. Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Suns to an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Phoenix snapped a three-game losing streak overall and a three-game home losing streak.

Dudley's late FTs shoot Suns past Grizzlies
Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns to an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Clippers rebound by holding on vs. Grizzlies
Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Los Angeles Clippers hung on in the fourth quarter for a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

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Just 16 games into their new partnership, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are already capable of grinding out victories for the Los Angeles Clippers on nights when nothing seems to work properly. They are both certain the Clippers will find their flow pretty soon. Griffin scored 20 points, Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Clippers hung on...

Blazers end Grizzlies' 7-game win streak (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford scored 15 points, Wesley Matthews added 13 and Nicolas Batum and Raymond Felton had 10 each for Portland.

Gay leads Grizzlies to comeback win over G.S.
Rudy Gay scored 23 points, three in the final 23 seconds, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 20 points down in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Monday night.

Grizzlies erase 20-point deficit in win (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, three in the final 23 seconds, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 20 points down in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Monday night. Mike Conley had 20 points and nine assists for the Grizzles, who extended their winning streak to seven games with one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history.

Grizzlies exercise team option on Pondexter
The Memphis Grizzlies have picked up the third-year option on Quincy Pondexter's contract, guaranteeing his deal through the 2012-13 season.

Grizzlies pick up option on Pondexter (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have picked up the third-year option on Quincy Pondexter's contract, guaranteeing his deal through the 2012-13 season. The Grizzlies announced the move Tuesday. The guard-forward has averaged 4.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 14.9 minutes since Memphis acquired the 6-foot-6 Pondexter from New Orleans on Dec.

Gay fuels Grizzlies to improbable win
Rudy Gay scored 23 points, three in the final 23 seconds, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 20 points down in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Monday night.

Grizzlies crush Kings, win sixth in row (AP)

Rudy Gay had 23 points, Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo added 22 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight, 128-95 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Marc Gasol had 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Marreese Speights contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds for Memphis, which scored a season high.

Griz explode for 128 points, win sixth straight
Rudy Gay had 23 points, Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo added 22 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight, 128-95 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Pistons' Gordon out with shoulder injury (AP)
Detroit guard Ben Gordon has been scratched from the lineup for Saturday night's game with a sore shoulder. Gordon has started 15 games this season, averaging 14.3 points. He was replaced in the starting lineup against Portland by Rodney Stuckey, who missed Friday night's loss to Memphis with a groin injury.

Grizzlies win fifth in row, top Pistons (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off a second-half rally by Detroit to beat the Pistons 98-81 on Friday night. The Grizzlies, who have won five straight, led by 23 in the third quarter before the Pistons fought back. Detroit cut the deficit to six in the fourth, but Memphis pulled away after that.

Pistons' backcourt thin against Memphis (AP)
The short-handed Detroit Pistons have reached into the NBA's D-League to fill their depleted backcourt. The Pistons signed guard Walker Russell Jr. from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Detroit coach Lawrence Frank said Russell should see minutes Friday night against Memphis. Guards Rodney Stuckey (groin) and Will Bynum (foot) were not available, leaving the Pistons with just three healthy backcourt...

Grizzlies sneak by Hornets to push run to four
Marc Gasol had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies extended their winning streak to four with a 93-87 victory over the struggling New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies extend winning streak to 4 (AP)

By the time the Hornets figured out how to slow down Marc Gasol, it was too late. Gasol scored all of his season-high 22 points before the fourth quarter and grabbed 12 rebounds, helping the Memphis Grizzlies extend their winning streak to four with a 93-87 victory over struggling New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Hornets' Ariza returns after sitting out 8 games
Hornets coach Monty Williams says forward Trevor Ariza is ready to return from his right groin injury for Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Bulls' Rose a late scratch vs. Grizzlies (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a sprained left toe. Rose had warmed up and seemed ready to play. Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau had said Rose's availability was a game-time decision, but he was anticipating he would play.

Bulls' Rose sits out with aggravated toe injury
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose sat out Monday's game with a toe injury.

Grizzlies end Bulls' run at 5, Rose sits (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 24 points and Mike Conley added 20 points and eight assists Monday, leading the Memphis Grizzlies past Chicago 102-86 and ending the Bulls' five-game winning streak. The Bulls played without leading scorer Derrick Rose, who missed his second game in the last four with a sprained left toe.

Grizz handle Rose-less Bulls at home
Rudy Gay scored 24 points and Mike Conley added 20 points and eight assists Monday, leading the Memphis Grizzlies past Chicago 102-86 and ending the Bulls' five-game winning streak.

Anthony not expected to face Thunder (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is expected to miss the New York Knicks' game at Oklahoma City on Saturday night because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Mike D'Antoni gave the update before the morning shootaround. Anthony is the league's fourth-leading scorer, averaging 25.5 points. He was hurt early in the second half of New York's loss at Memphis on Thursday night.

Grizzlies beat slumping Hornets 108-99 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-99 Saturday night. Mike Conley had 17 points and seven assists, while Marreese Speights and Tony Allen finished with 12 points apiece. Jarrett Jack led New Orleans with 23 points, while Jason Smith had 15, including 10 in the fourth quarter as the Hornets cut into the...

Gay, Gasol help Grizzlies hang on vs. Hornets
Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-99 Saturday night.

Warriors waive G Ish Smith (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Ish Smith. The 23-year-old Smith appeared in six games with the Warriors, averaging 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Smith was originally awarded to the Warriors via a waiver claim on Dec. 16. He had been with the Memphis Grizzlies.

'Melo hurt in Knicks' loss to Grizzlies
That was the Rudy Gay the Memphis Grizzlies have been waiting to see.

Gay's 26 fuel Grizzlies by Knicks, who lose Melo
Rudy Gay scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat New York 94-83 on Thursday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at four games.

Anthony hurt as Knicks fall to Grizzlies (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat New York 94-83 on Thursday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at four games. The Knicks played most of the second half without scoring leader Carmelo Anthony after he sprained his right ankle early in the third period. He didn't return and X-rays were negative.

Thunder fight off Grizzlies, win playoff rematch
Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 100-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Thunder top Grizzlies, extend run to 4 (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 100-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Westbrook hit seven of his first eight shots to lead the Thunder with 18 points at intermission.

Grizzlies to wear patches honoring late Bartow
The Memphis Grizzlies will be wearing a "GB" patch on their uniforms the rest of the season in tribute to the late Gene Bartow.

Grizzlies to wear patch for late Bartow (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies will be wearing a "GB" patch on their uniforms the rest of the season in tribute to the late Gene Bartow. The team announced the patch will debut Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, and the Grizzlies also plan to give pins with Bartow's initials to the first 10,000 fans attending the home game.

Lakers beat Memphis despite 27 turnovers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory. Matt Barnes scored 15 points and Pau Gasol had 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who have won six of eight after an 0-2 start despite playing the NBA's busiest early-season schedule, matching...

Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory.

Jazz reserves dominate Grizzlies' in win (AP)

Al Jefferson had 20 points and nine rebounds and the Utah Jazz reserves outscored their Memphis Grizzlies counterparts by 30 points on the way to a 94-85 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap scored 14 and Josh Howard had 13 points and a key steal in the fourth quarter to help Utah stay unbeaten at home in four games.

Grizzlies get Speights in 3-team deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade. The 76ers are sending Marreese Speights to Memphis, the Grizzlies will move Xavier Henry to New Orleans and the Grizzlies and Hornets each will send a second-round draft pick to Philadelphia, the person told The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal had...

Sources: Grizzlies seek Speights in 3-team deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions on a three-team trade with New Orleans and Philadelphia that will bring center Marreese Speights to the Grizzlies, according to sources with knowledge of the trade.

Report: Hornets part of 3-team trade
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade.

Return uncertain for Bulls guard Watson (elbow)
Chicago Bulls point guard C.J. Watson revealed that the left elbow injury he suffered during Sunday night's win over the Memphis Grizzlies was actually a dislocation and his return is uncertain.

Grizzlies' Randolph out 6-8 weeks with torn MCL
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph is expected to miss six to eight weeks after tearing a ligament in his right knee.

Grizzlies get Speights; Randolph out 6-8 weeks
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired Marreese Speights from the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Grizzlies sent Xavier Henry to the Hornets in a three-team trade.

Report: Zach Randolph out up to 8 weeks
Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph could miss up to two months after an MRI revealed his knee injury is worse than initially believed, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday.

Gay, Young help Grizzlies roll by Kings (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Sam Young added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 113-96 on Tuesday night. O.J. Mayo had 16 points, and Mike Conley -- returning from an ankle injury -- and Marc Gasol scored 14 points each. Tony Allen added 10 points. Gasol also had 15 rebounds as Memphis outrebounded Sacramento 49-41.

Gay boosts Grizzlies to easy win over Kings
Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Sam Young added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 113-96 on Tuesday night.

Boozer, Bulls pound Grizzlies in home opener
Carlos Boozer scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls easily won their home opener, pounding the Memphis Grizzlies 104-64 on Sunday night.

Bulls' Hamilton scratched, Watson hurt vs. Grizz
Bulls guard Rip Hamilton was a late scratch before Sunday night's game against the Grizzlies because of a sore groin.



Bulls rip Grizzlies in home opener (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls easily won their home opener, pounding the Memphis Grizzlies 104-64 on Sunday night. Derrick Rose finished with 16 points after a slow start. Ronnie Brewer scored 17 with Richard Hamilton a late scratch because of a groin injury.

Grizzlies re-sign 7-foot-2 Iranian center Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed Hamed Haddadi, bringing back the Iranian center.

Grizzlies beat Rockets for first win (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies earned their first victory of the season, beating the Houston Rockets 113-93 on Friday night. Randolph shot 11 of 14 and grabbed nine rebounds. Gasol and Rudy Gay, who finished with 10 points, each had eight boards as Memphis outrebounded the Rockets 42-33.

Grizzlies bully Rockets, tally first win of season
Zach Randolph scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies earned their first victory of the season, beating the Houston Rockets 113-93 on Friday night.

Thunder's Durant, Westbrook clash during timeout
Oklahoma Thunder teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant got into a shouting match on the bench during a second-quarter timeout of Oklahoma's 98-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoman reported Wednesday.

Durant, Westbrook in altercation
Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were involved in an altercation on the bench during a second-quarter timeout in Wednesday night's 98-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Durant drops 32 on Grizz as Thunder hold on
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Durant's 32 help Thunder stay unbeaten (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Durant, who started the game 1 of 7, made nine of his next 10 before making the clinching free throws with a second left. Kendrick Perkins added 10 for Oklahoma City, but point guard Russell Westbrook had only four points, all on...

Durant nets 32 as Thunder stay perfect
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 98-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Ginobili, Spurs pay back Grizz for playoff defeat
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs got some payback after their stunning playoff collapse last season, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-82 on Monday night.

Spurs avenge playoff loss to Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs got some payback after their stunning playoff collapse last season, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-82 on Monday night. San Antonio began what could be Tim Duncan's final season with a satisfying win after Memphis upset the 61-win Spurs in the first round last season.

Grizzlies send Vasquez to Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season.

Grizzlies deal Vasquez to Hornets for Pondexter
The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season.

Hornets acquire Vasquez from Memphis (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have swapped guard Greivis Vasquez to the New Orleans Hornets for guard/forward Quincy Pondexter in a move designed to boost their depth with Darrell Arthur out for the season. The Grizzlies announced earlier Sunday they signed Dante Cunningham after Charlotte failed to match an offer.

Grizzlies sign restricted free agent Cunningham
The Grizzlies have signed forward Dante Cunningham after the Charlotte Bobcats declined to match Memphis' offer to the restricted free agent.

Grizzlies F Arthur has surgery, will miss season
Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur has had season-ending surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.

Fan's lawsuit vs. Kobe returned to lower court
A fan's lawsuit against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant over a courtside incident in Memphis, Tenn., six years ago has been returned to a lower court.

Gordon, Kaman lead Hornets in debuts (AP)

Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman didn't miss a step in their debuts for the New Orleans Hornets. Kaman scored 18 points and Eric Gordon added 17 in their first game with New Orleans, leading the Hornets to a 95-80 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Gordon and Kaman both came over in the Dec.

Grizzlies' Arthur tears Achilles, lost for season
Memphis forward Darrell Arthur will miss the season after an MRI exam confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon.

Grizzlies F Arthur out for season (AP)
Memphis forward Darrell Arthur will miss the season after an MRI exam confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon. The Grizzlies announced the injury Tuesday. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Arthur was hurt in practice Sunday and had the exam Monday. The team says he is scheduled for surgery within the next week but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2012-13 season.

Grizzlies tender offer to Bobcats' Cunningham
The Memphis Grizzlies have tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent forward Dante Cunningham.

Grizzlies tender offer to Cunningham (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent forward Dante Cunningham. The team made the announcement Tuesday. The Charlotte Bobcats will have three days to match the offer. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound Cunningham averaged 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22 games for the Bobcats last season after a Feb.

Grizzlies' Darrell Arthur out for season
Memphis forward Darrell Arthur will miss the season after an MRI exam confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon.

Two days after Paul trade, Hornets win opener
Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night.

With Paul gone, Jack's 24 lift Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night. The Hornets, playing their first game since the trade of star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers this week, scored six straight points to take a 95-89 lead.

Report: Griz re-sign M. Gasol for 4 years, $58M
Marc Gasol thought about possibly playing for another team. In the end, he decided to stick with the Memphis Grizzlies for a few more years.

Gasol tweets he has tentative deal with Grizzlies
Marc Gasol announced on Twitter that he has reached a tentative agreement with the Grizzlies keeping him in Memphis.

Pacers ink free agent West to 2-year, $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Source: Pacers ink West to two-year $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Sources: Pacers trying to land Mayo, sign West
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Grizzlies sign Gs Selby, Pargo (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed second-round draft pick Josh Selby and free agent Jeremy Pargo. They also added five more free agents to their training camp roster Saturday. Selby, a 6-foot-2, 183-pound guard, was the 49th overall pick in the 2011 draft. As a freshman last season at Kansas, Selby averaged 7.9 points in 26 games.

Grizzlies look to build on last season (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off their most successful season in franchise history and still don't think they are getting the respect they deserve. As the players prepared to open camp for the lockout-shortened NBA season they talked about playing with a chip on their shoulder, the benefits of continuity and getting Rudy Gay back in the lineup.

Veteran Battier says he plans to sign with Heat
Needing to upgrade their bench, the Miami Heat have landed a significant addition in veteran Shane Battier.

Memphis looks into action on lost NBA revenue
The Memphis City Council is asking its attorney to explore options for recovery of revenue lost during the NBA lockout.

Calipari, Rose settle, avoid Memphis lawsuit
Coach John Calipari and former Memphis guard Derrick Rose have agreed to pay $100,000 each to avoid a lawsuit over the Tigers' season that ended in the 2008 Final Four with the wins later vacated by the NCAA.

Gasols to practice with Barcelona (AP)
Barcelona says Pau and Marc Gasol will practice with the Spanish basketball club during the NBA lockout. Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will start practice on Tuesday, with his older brother Pau set to join on Thursday. Barcelona says the Gasols can practice with their former club "while the NBA lockout lasts." The Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol told Catalan radio RAC1 that...

Gasols to practice with Barcelona during lockout
Barcelona says Pau and Marc Gasol will practice with the Spanish basketball club during the NBA lockout.

Pau Gasol powers Spain into Euro semis (AP)
Juan Carlos Navarro scored 17 of his 26 points in the third quarter to help defending champion Spain beat Slovenia 86-64 Wednesday and advance to the semifinals of the European basketball championship. Spain outscored Slovenia 36-14 in the third after getting off to a slow start, with former Memphis Grizzly Navarro sparking the run with four 3-pointers.

Man gets 97 years for ex-NBA player shooting
A man has been sentenced to 97 years in prison for shooting Memphis Grizzlies guard Antonio Burks.

Man gets 97 years for Burks shooting
A man has been sentenced to 97 years in prison for shooting Memphis Grizzlies guard Antonio Burks.

Ewing, 'Zo, Mutombo lead S. Africa camp (AP)
Former NBA All-Stars and Georgetown centers Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo will travel to South Africa next month for a Basketball without Borders camp. Coaches Lionel Hollins of Memphis and Monty Williams of New Orleans also are part of the group working the Sept. 1-4 camp, the eighth held in South Africa.

Cops release details in Randolph case
Police said Monday the man claiming he was beaten with pool cues inside the Oregon home of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph was invited by the basketball star to sell marijuana at his mansion.

Lakers' Walton to Memphis bench during lockout
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton is about to land a job during the NBA lockout as a college assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers.

Walton nabs college job during lockout
Los Angeles forward Luke Walton will be working as an assistant to Memphis coach Josh Pastner in a deal that ends along with the NBA lockout so he can rejoin the Lakers.

Police search Oregon home of Griz's Randolph
Police have searched the Oregon home of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph to investigate the alleged assault of a man selling marijuana. The alleged victim tells police that Randolph was not involved in the beating.

Randolph home searched in drug case (AP)
Police have searched the Oregon home of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph to investigate the alleged assault of a man selling marijuana. The alleged victim tells police that Randolph was not involved in the beating. The victim tells police he went to Randolph's home early Saturday morning to sell marijuana.

Police search Randolph's Oregon home
Police served a search warrant at the West Linn, Ore., home of Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph on Sunday, over what they described as a drug-related assault that occurred at the residence a day earlier.

Report: Police search Randolph's home
Police served a search warrant at the West Linn, Ore., home of Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph on Sunday, over what they described as a drug-related assault that occurred at the residence a day earlier.

Candlelight vigil held for slain Wright Thursday
Fans, friends and relatives of Lorenzen Wright have attended a candlelight vigil to remember the slain former NBA player, a year after his body was found in a field in southeast Memphis.

Candlelight vigil for Wright Thursday in Memphis
Fans, friends and relatives of Lorenzen Wright are expected to attend a candlelight vigil Thursday night to remember the slain former NBA player, a year after his body was found in a field in southeast Memphis.

Vigil for Wright slated for Thursday in Memphis
Relatives of Lorenzen Wright will hold a candlelight vigil in Memphis to remember the slain former NBA player.

Ex-NBA player Wright's death remains mystery
In the year since Lorenzen Wright's decomposing body was found in a secluded field in southeast Memphis, his mother has kept pressing authorities to find whoever killed the former NBA player.

Griz extend qualifying offer to reserve Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent center Hamed Haddadi.

Grizzlies' Haddadi gets qualifying offer (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent center Hamed Haddadi. He just completed his third NBA season, averaging 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds. The qualifying offer, announced Tuesday, means the Grizzlies can match any offer sheet he signs with another team during the offseason.

Grizzlies extend offer to free agent Marc Gasol
The Memphis Grizzlies have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Marc Gasol, giving them the chance to match any offer he might get this offseason.

Grizzlies give qualifying offer to Gasol
The Memphis Grizzlies have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Marc Gasol, giving them the chance to match any offer he might get this offseason.

Grizzlies' Vazquez helps Venezuelan kids (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Greivis Vasquez has taken to the court to give pointers to Venezuelan children as part of a U.S. State Department program aimed at building ties through sports. The Venezuelan player teamed up with former NBA player Darvin Ham and former WNBA Player Kayte Christensen to hold a basketball clinic for children in Caracas.

Vasquez teaches kids in Venezuela
Memphis Grizzlies guard Greivis Vasquez has taken to the court to give pointers to Venezuelan children as part of a U.S. State Department program aimed at building ties through sports.

Memphis' Vasquez part of Venezuela trip (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Greivis Vasquez will be in Venezuela this week as part of a State Department "sports diplomacy" effort at a time of icy relations between the two countries. The State Department will announce that Vasquez and others are participating in the people-to-people exchange starting this Thursday.

Memphis' Vasquez part of Venezuela trip (AP)
Three current and former basketball players will be in Venezuela this week, part of a State Department "sports diplomacy" effort at a time of icy relations between the two countries. The State Department will announce that Memphis Grizzlies guard Greivis Vasquez and others are participating in the people-to-people exchange starting this Thursday.

Former All-Star Mitchell dead at 55 (AP)

Former NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell, who played 10 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs, has died of cancer. He was 55. His son, Mike Mitchell Jr., told The Associated Press that his father died Thursday in San Antonio after a two-year battle with cancer. Mitchell averaged 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds during his career.

Sources: Grizzlies not negotiating with coaches
The Memphis Grizzlies are not planning to renew the expiring contracts of four assistant coaches in anticipation of a lockout, sources said Thursday.



Grizzlies see playoff runs in future (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies see their amazing playoff run as a painful building block. They have good cause for optimism too. Memphis went further than any other No. 8 seed in the Western Conference ever had -- and the Grizzlies did it without Rudy Gay, their second-leading scorer. They aren't making excuses for not reaching the West finals.

Durant erupts for 39 as Thunder finish Grizzlies
Kevin Durant bounced back to score 39 points, Russell Westbrook had his first playoff triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder reached the Western Conference finals with a 105-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7.

Durant's 39 put Thunder in West finals (AP)

Kevin Durant bounced back from his worst playoff performance ever to score 39 points, Russell Westbrook had his first playoff triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 105-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7 on Sunday. Durant, the NBA scoring champion the past two seasons, followed the lowest-scoring game of his two postseason...

Allen's car stolen on unluckiest of days
Grizzlies guard Sam Young was hoping for better luck Sunday in Memphis' playoff series climax with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a terrible Friday the 13th that saw his car brazenly stolen and him benched in Game 6.

Young's car stolen on unluckiest of days
Grizzlies guard Sam Young was hoping for better luck Sunday in Memphis' playoff series climax with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a terrible Friday the 13th that saw his car brazenly stolen and him benched in Game 6.

Grizzlies force Game 7 vs. Thunder (AP)

Just keep counting Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies out. They revel in that underdog status. Now the team few outside of Memphis ever noticed before this postseason has provided the NBA with the first Game 7 of these playoffs. Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference...

Randolph, Grizzlies force Game 7 vs. Thunder
Zach Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference semifinal to Game 7.

Grizzlies force Game 7 with Thunder
Memphis forces Game 7 with second half surge.

Thunder blitz tired Griz to seize 3-2 series lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder followed their triple-overtime triumph with a 99-72 blowout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night to take their first series lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Thunder rout Grizzlies, take 3-2 lead (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 19 points, reserve Daequan Cook added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder followed their triple-overtime triumph with a 99-72 blowout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night to take their first series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder lead 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Friday night in Memphis.

Thunder rout Grizzlies in pivotal Game 5
OKC doesn't need three OTs to whip Memphis this time.

Thunder outlast Grizzlies in 3OT, even up series
Kevin Durant scored six of his 35 points in the third overtime, and the Oklahoma City survived a thriller in holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 131-123 in a game that ended Tuesday morning.

Thunder best Grizzlies in 3OT Game 4
OKC works three overtimes to even series with Memphis.

Thunder even series with 3OT win on road (AP)

Kevin Durant scored six of his 35 points in the third overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a thriller in holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 133-123 in a game that ended Tuesday morning. With the victory, the Thunder grabbed back home-court advantage and tied this Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

Griz stun Thunder in OT to grab 2-1 series edge
Zach Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime Saturday and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

Grizzlies stun Thunder in OT, go up 2-1 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime Saturday and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal. The Grizzlies are trying to do something no NBA team has done in climbing from the No.

Thunder's Brooks credits mom for success (AP)

With all the coaches he's met around the NBA, Oklahoma City's Scott Brooks has no doubt who played the biggest role in molding him into a head coach. His mother. Growing up in Northern California as the youngest of seven children, Brooks never really knew his father. He had left by the time Brooks was 2 and died without a reunion with his youngest son.

Thunder's Ibaka to play in Game 3 vs. Grizzlies
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka returned to practice Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Scott Brooks says he will play against Memphis in Game 3 on Saturday.

Thunder F Ibaka will play in Game 3
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka returned to practice Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Scott Brooks says he will play against Memphis in Game 3 on Saturday.

Injured Ibaka misses Thunder practice (AP)
Starting power forward Serge Ibaka did not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice Thursday because of a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks says Ibaka is day-to-day. The Thunder are officially listing him as probable for Game 3 on Saturday in Memphis. The series is tied 1-1. Ibaka had the most blocked shots in the NBA this season and has had double-doubles in four of Oklahoma...

Brooks defends turnover-prone Westbrook (AP)

Russell Westbrook has made a quick rise from turnover-prone rookie to NBA All-Star. He's also learned that no matter what he does, he can't make everyone happy. "This time of the year, it's a tough job. You kind of take the good with the bad," Westbrook said. "Sometimes, people like when you score.

Thunder rebound, even series with Grizzlies at 1
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Durant, Harden help Thunder even series (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night. After scoring just 16 points in a Game 1 loss, the Thunder's bench tripled that amount and put Oklahoma City firmly in control with an 18-6 run to start the fourth quarter.

Thunder even series with Grizzlies
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Randolph's 34 power Grizzlies by Thunder (AP)

Zach Randolph had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 13 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies overpowered the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday. Just as they did in a first-round upset of top-seeded San Antonio, Randolph and Gasol provided enough punch to give eighth-seeded Memphis a road victory...

Randolph, Griz bury Thunder to take Game 1
Zach Randolph had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 20 points and 13 boards, and the Memphis Grizzlies overpowered the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday.

Young Thunder, Grizzlies find success (AP)

The new kids in town are trying to take over the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies already knocked out the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs and will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series that ensures one of the NBA's rising young teams will make it to the conference finals. The Thunder and Grizzlies were the league's two youngest teams at the start of last season, then improved...

Popovich says Spurs derailed by injuries (AP)
Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs. Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

Grizzlies eliminate top-seeded Spurs (AP)

Zach Randolph had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies advanced to their first Western Conference semifinals and made NBA history in knocking off the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs 99-91 on Friday night. Memphis had been the franchise best known for empty seats and the unenviable NBA mark for playoff futility at 0-12 after being swept in its first three appearances.

Grizzlies hold off Spurs, complete stunning win
Zach Randolph had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies advanced to their first Western Conference semifinals and made NBA history in knocking off the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs 99-91 on Friday night.

Top-seeded Spurs fight for playoff lives in Memphis
Memphis tries again for first series victory at San Antonio's expense.

After late 3, Spurs avoid ouster in OT (AP)

Gary Neal caught an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left and forced overtime with a 3-point heave as time expired, and the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination by stunning the Memphis Grizzlies 110-103 on Wednesday night. Neal's straightaway 3-pointer was the second of two remarkable San Antonio baskets in the final 2.2 seconds of regulation.

Neal's tying 3 lets Spurs stay alive to win in OT
Gary Neal caught an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left and forced overtime with a 3-point heave as time expired, and the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination by stunning the Memphis Grizzlies 110-103 on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies rout Spurs to seize 3-1 lead (AP)

Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series. The Grizzlies already had made franchise history by winning their first playoff game in Game 1 and added their first playoff win at home.

Grizzlies rout Spurs for 3-1 series lead
Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series.

Grizzlies' big 2nd half puts No. 1 Spurs on brink
Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series.

Spurs' McDyess expects to play in Game 4 (AP)

San Antonio center Antonio McDyess expects to play in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night despite a neck nerve injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said he still is hindered a bit by an achy right elbow that caused him to miss Game 1 of the series that Memphis leads 2-1.

2011 NBA playoffs: Antonio McDyess of San Antonio Spurs expects to play in Game 4 with sore neck
San Antonio center Antonio McDyess expects to play in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night despite a neck nerve injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Randolph, Grizzlies hold off Spurs, take 2-1 lead
Zach Randolph scored 25 points, including a rare 3-pointer with 41.9 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 91-88 Saturday night for the franchise's first playoff victory on its home court.

Grizzlies record first home playoff win (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 25 points, including a rare 3-pointer with 41.9 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 91-88 Saturday night for the franchise's first playoff victory on its home court. These Grizzlies have been busy this postseason making lots of history at the Spurs' expense.

Late Randolph 3 secures Grizzlies' win
Zach Randolph scored 25 points, including a rare 3-pointer with 41.9 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 91-88 Saturday night for the franchise's first playoff victory on its home court.

Memphis home after split in San Antonio (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to be back home, sleeping in their own beds secure with a 1-1 split in their opening playoff series with the San Antonio Spurs. Now their biggest challenge is getting back to playing basketball their way. San Antonio bottled up Zach Randolph, limiting him to just 11 points and five rebounds, while Marc Gasol had just 12 points and 17 rebounds.

Ginobili drops 17 in return as Spurs even series
Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

Ginobili returns as Spurs even series (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series. Ginobili wore a thick sleeve to protect his right elbow but played as physically reckless as usual.

Zach Randolph officially signs 4-year extension with Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis forward Zach Randolph has signed a four-year extension after leading the Grizzlies to their first playoff win in franchise history.

2011 NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to return for Game 2
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will play Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 after missing the series-opening loss.

Ginobili fuels Spurs to narrow win
Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

Report: Randolph to ink 4-year extension
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph was set Monday to sign a four-year, $66 million contract extension, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported.

Memphis Grizzlies' Jason Williams retiring after 12-year NBA career
The Grizzlies say point guard Jason Williams has decided to retire after a 12-year career.

Zach Randolph agrees to four-year contract with Memphis Grizzlies
Hours after Zach Randolph helped the Memphis Grizzlies win their first playoff game, the franchise rewarded him with a four-year, $71 million contract extension, according to league sources.

2011 NBA playoffs: Manu Ginobili of San Antonio Spurs out for Game 1 vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Grizzlies.

Popovich holds Ginobili out of Game 1 (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Coach Gregg Popovich says he is taking no chances after his All-Star sprained his right elbow in the regular-season finale. George Hill will start in Ginobili's place Sunday. Popovich said Ginobili wasn't happy about the decision.

Spurs' Ginobili out for Game 1
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Grizzlies stun Spurs 101-98 in opener (AP)

The Memphis Grizzlies own the first upset of the NBA playoffs, and they made history in the process. Zach Randolph had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Shane Battier hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 23.9 seconds left, and the eighth-seeded Grizzlies won the first playoff game in franchise history, 101-98 over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Spurs' Paker: Ginobili may play Sunday
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after all.

Ginobili may play Game 1 after all (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after all. Tony Parker said Saturday he's feels it's "almost impossible" that his All-Star teammate won't play Sunday. Ginobili sprained his right elbow in Wednesday's regular season finale at Phoenix, but has already been practicing.

Clips' Griffin closes with triple-double (AP)

Blake Griffin had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the 82nd and final game of his spectacular rookie season and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the playoff-bound Memphis Grizzlies 110-103 on Wednesday night. Griffin sat out all 82 games last season after hurting his knee in the final preseason game and having surgery.

NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili doubtful for Game 1 after elbow sprain
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is doubtful for Game 1 against Memphis after spraining his right elbow in the regular-season finale.

Ginobili doubtful for playoff opener
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is doubtful for Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after spraining his right elbow in the regular-season finale.

Blazers win 3rd straight, grab West's No. 6 seed
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers locked up the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 102-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Blazers lock up 6th seed, beat Grizzlies (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers locked up the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 102-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Blazers, who won their third straight, will have to wait until the regular season's final games Wednesday night to learn their opponent for the first round of the playoffs.

Hornets stumbling into playoffs (AP)
Although Hornets coach Monty Williams says he'll be smart about how much he plays his starters in Wednesday night's regular-season finale at Dallas, he wants his team to look a lot more competitive than they have recently. Williams and several Hornets players say they're concerned about their form following double-digit losses to Memphis on Sunday and Utah on Monday.

Jazz drop Hornets into 8th in West (AP)

C.J. Miles and Devin Harris each scored 18 points, and the Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Hornets 90-78 on Monday night. Paul Millsap scored 16 points and Gordon Hayward added 14 to help the Jazz win for only the second time in 12 games. Chris Paul, who went scoreless for the first time in his career in a loss at Memphis a night earlier, had 15 points.

Grizzlies beat Hornets to pull even for 7th seed
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Grizzlies hold Paul scoreless in romp (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul was held scoreless for the first time in his career, missing all six of his field goal attempts.

Paul held scoreless in 111-89 loss
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Griz nip Kings to clinch West's final playoff spot
Zach Randolph had 27 points and 15 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched the Western Conference's final playoff spot Friday night with a 101-96 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Grizzlies clinch final spot in West (AP)

Zach Randolph had 27 points and 15 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched the Western Conference's final playoff spot Friday night with a 101-96 win over the Sacramento Kings. Randolph's two free throws with 4.8 seconds left sealed the victory for the Grizzlies, who head to the postseason for the first time since the 2005-06 season.

Memphis close to ending playoff drought (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies are on the verge of their first playoff berth since 2006 with enough youthful bravado to be a dangerous postseason foe. And the city is finally buzzing about the NBA. Mike Conley has endured the growing pains of his first four NBA seasons, and he almost can't believe how far the Grizzlies have come.

Clippers come back, keep Grizzlies in 8th place
Mo Williams scored 16 points and keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak with an 82-81 victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Rockets take huge hit to playoff chances (AP)

Marcus Thornton and Samuel Dalembert scored 21 points apiece, Dalembert and DeMarcus Cousins each grabbed 15 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings hurt Houston's playoff hopes with a 104-101 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night. Tyreke Evans scored 18 points and Cousins scored 15 for the Kings. Kevin Martin scored 30 for the Rockets, who blew a big chance to gain ground on Memphis in the race for...

Clips snap Grizzlies' 4-game win streak (AP)

Mo Williams scored 16 points and keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak with an 82-81 victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Williams had nine points in the final period, including six straight points in the final 1:49 to give Los Angeles enough of a buffer for the victory, despite a wild ending that saw the Clippers run off...

Blazers snap Thunder's win streak at 5 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points for the Blazers, who have won seven straight at the Rose Garden. Portland sat in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of New Orleans and Memphis.

Surging Grizzlies alone in 7th in West (AP)

Even with a lack of focus and a less-than-stellar performance, the Memphis Grizzlies were still able to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss. Zach Randolph scored 22 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 in the Grizzlies' 106-89 victory Saturday night. Memphis won its fourth straight and seventh in eight games to move a half-game ahead of the New Orleans Hornets for seventh place in...

Grizzlies hand Love-less Wolves 10th loss in row
Zach Randolphscored 22 points, O.J. Mayo had 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss, 106-89 on Saturday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love (groin) doesn't make trip to play Memphis Grizzlies
Minnesota forward Kevin Love didn't make the trip for the Timberwolves' game Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a strained left groin.

Love reinjures groin, out vs. Grizzlies (AP)
Minnesota forward Kevin Love didn't make the trip for the Timberwolves' game Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a strained left groin. Love, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, missed three games in the last 10 days because of the injury. The 6-foot-10 Love, in his third year out of UCLA, played 35-plus minutes Friday night in a 111-92 loss to the Miami Heat.

Grizzlies win, tied with Hornets for 7th (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 28 points, Tony Allen added 17 and the Memphis Grizzlies held the New Orleans Hornets to a season-low 12 points in the first quarter, winning 93-81 on Friday night. The Grizzlies outrebounded New Orleans 40-28 and answered every run with easy baskets, pulling into a tie with the Hornets for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Grizzlies smother Hornets, gain playoff ground
Zach Randolph scored 28 points, Tony Allen added 17 and the Memphis Grizzlies held the New Orleans Hornets to a season-low 12 points in the first quarter, winning 93-81 on Friday night.

Grizzlies roll, clinch winning season (AP)

Tony Allen scored 21 points and helped reverse Memphis' lackadaisical first-half effort in the Grizzlies' 110-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Allen added eight rebounds and four assists as Memphis not only won its fifth straight at home, but assured the Grizzlies (42-33) of their first winning season since 2005-06, the last time the team made the playoffs.

Rockets move closer to berth, rout Nets (AP)

Kyle Lowry had 16 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets moved within two games of the final playoff berth in the Western Conference with a 112-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Kevin Martin added 20 points as the Rockets (39-35) posted their sixth win in seven games and inched closer to idle eighth-place Memphis (41-33) with eight games left in the...

Duncan, Parker, Ginobili out vs. Blazers (AP)
Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are all injured and the San Antonio Spurs don't know when they'll be back. None of San Antonio's Big 3 will play Monday night against Portland. Parker is out with a left knee contusion and Ginobili won't play after injuring his left quad in Sunday's loss at Memphis.

Spurs G Manu Ginobili suffers quad contusion in loss
The Spurs, already missing Tim Duncan because of a sprained left ankle, were without leading scorer Manu Ginobili for most of the second half of Sunday's 111-104 loss to Memphis.

Allen, Randolph send Spurs to 3rd straight loss
Tony Allen and Zach Randolph had 23 points apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies sent San Antonio to its third straight loss with a 111-104 victory over the Spurs on Sunday night.

Grizzlies extend Spurs' skid to 3 (AP)

Tony Allen and Zach Randolph had 23 points apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies sent San Antonio to its third straight loss with a 111-104 victory over the Spurs on Sunday night. Randolph also grabbed 11 rebounds for Memphis, which currently holds the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Banged-up Spurs lose third straight
Tony Allen and Zach Randolph had 23 points apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies sent San Antonio to its third straight loss with a 111-104 victory over the Spurs on Sunday night.

Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, C.J. Watson to play for Chicago Bulls against Memphis Grizzlies
After sitting out practice on Thursday with nagging injuries, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson and C.J. Watson will play for the Chicago Bulls on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Rose comes up clutch as Bulls rally past Griz
Derrick Rose scored Chicago's last seven points, including an acrobatic layup that led to a crucial three-point play, and the Bulls beat the rugged Memphis Grizzlies 99-96 on Friday night.

Rose scores last 7, Bulls beat Grizzlies (AP)

Derrick Rose scored Chicago's last seven points, including an acrobatic layup that led to a crucial three-point play, and the Bulls beat the rugged Memphis Grizzles 99-96 on Friday night. Rose made two free throws with 2 1/2 minutes left to give Chicago the lead, then drove past Tony Allen and converted over Marc Gasol with 10 seconds remaining to increase Chicago's lead to 97-93.

Hayes' first triple-double lifts Rockets (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 34 points, Chuck Hayes got his first career triple-double and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 131-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Hayes had 14 rebounds, 13 points and 11 assists for the Rockets, who remained two games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Celtics edged by Griz; leaves Bulls alone in first
Marc Gasol scored 11 points with 11 rebounds and Zach Randolph had 13 and eight to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 90-87 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies beat Celtics 90-87 in Boston (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 11 points with 11 rebounds and Zach Randolph had 13 and eight to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 90-87 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Gasol stole the ball from Ray Allen and then hit a layup with just over a minute left to put Memphis ahead 88-85. After Gasol missed a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left and a chance to go up by five, Paul Pierce missed...

Grizzlies knock off Celtics on road
Marc Gasol scored 11 points with 11 rebounds and Zach Randolph had 13 and eight to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 90-87 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Hamstring sidelines Jazz PG Harris (AP)
Jazz starting point guard Devin Harris is out for Utah's game against Oklahoma City because of a strained right hamstring. Harris was listed as inactive Wednesday night, two days after he was hurt early in Utah's loss at Memphis. He had been a game-time decision. Coach Ty Corbin said Earl Watson would start in Harris' place.

Rudy Gay of Memphis Grizzlies to have season-ending surgery
The Grizzlies have announced that forward Rudy Gay will have season-ending surgery on his left shoulder.

Grizzlies muffle Jazz, hold on to West's 8th spot
Zach Randolph scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies maintained their hold on the final Western Conference playoff spot with a 103-85 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Grizzlies beat Jazz with balanced effort (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies maintained their hold on the final Western Conference playoff spot with a 103-85 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Seven Memphis players finished in double figures as the Grizzlies won for the third time in four games.

Randolph powers Grizzlies past Jazz
Zach Randolph scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies maintained their hold on the final Western Conference playoff spot with a 103-85 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Rockets assign C Thabeet to D-League (AP)
The Houston Rockets have assigned center Hasheem Thabeet to their developmental league affiliate in Rio Grande Valley. The 7-foot-3 Thabeet has played in only two games since the Rockets acquired him from Memphis in the deadline deal that sent Shane Battier to the Grizzlies. Thabeet averaged 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 45 games with Memphis this season.

Allen's 19 and 11 carry Grizzlies (AP)

Tony Allen had 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 99-78 on Saturday night. Zach Randolph added 17 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, which moved 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Mike Conley also had 17 points to go along with nine assists.

Grizzlies roll through Pacers to pad playoff lead
Tony Allen had 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 99-78 on Saturday night.

Frye returns to help Suns end skid at 4 (AP)

Channing Frye scored 17 points in his return from a dislocated right shoulder, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-97 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak. Though 11th in the Western Conference, Phoenix (34-33) pulled within two games of Memphis for the eighth and final playoff spot.

Rockets stay hot, rip slumping Celtics (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, rookie Patrick Patterson had 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets routed the Boston Celtics 93-77 on Friday night. Kyle Lowry scored 20 and had nine assists and Chuck Hayes had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won three in a row and moved within 1 1/2 games of Memphis in the race for the final playoff spot in the...

Knicks rain team-record 20 3s in rout of Griz
Toney Douglas tied a franchise record by making nine of the New York Knicks' franchise-record 20 3-pointers, scoring 29 points in a 120-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night that snapped a three-game losing streak.

Knicks hit club-record 20 3s in victory (AP)

Toney Douglas tied a franchise record by making nine of the New York Knicks' franchise-record 20 3-pointers, scoring 29 points in a 120-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night that snapped a three-game losing streak. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and Chauncey Billups added 18 for the Knicks, who were 20 of 36 (55.6 percent) from behind the arc and moved back ahead of...

Knicks set franchise 3-pointers mark
Toney Douglas tied a franchise record by making nine of the New York Knicks' franchise-record 20 3-pointers, scoring 29 points in a 120-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night that snapped a three-game losing streak.

Rockets coast past Bobcats 94-78 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Chuck Hayes matched his season high with 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 94-78 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Chase Budinger scored 19 and rookie Patrick Patterson added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who began the night in 11th place in the West, three games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot.

Rockets snap 7-game skid to Suns (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Chuck Hayes had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets snapped a seven-game losing streak to Phoenix with a 95-93 win over the Suns on Monday night. Kyle Lowry added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Rockets, who stayed three games behind Memphis in the race for the final playoff spot.

Grizzlies rip Clippers, end 2-game slide (AP)
Zach Randolph had 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies snap a two-game skid with a 105-82 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Randolph connected on 12 of 18 shots from the field, and Memphis secured its hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Rudy Gay of Memphis Grizzlies still healing from shoulder injury
While an MRI exam Monday showed that Memphis forward Rudy Gay's left shoulder is healing, no timetable has been set for his return.

Wade's blocks spark Heat rout of Memphis (AP)

In less than a minute, Dwyane Wade set the tone for the Miami Heat. Wade blocked four shots in a dazzling 55-second span shortly after tip-off, and the Heat wound up rolling past the Memphis Grizzlies 118-85 on Saturday, their biggest margin of victory since Dec. 27, 2009. It was one of Miami's top defensive displays of the season, holding the Grizzlies to 39 percent shooting and forcing Memphis...

Heat smoke Grizzlies to close on East's top spot
Dwyane Wade had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James scored 27 points while taking the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away early to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-85 on Saturday.

Take that: Heat pound Grizzlies
Dwyane Wade had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James scored 27 points while taking the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away early to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-85 on Saturday.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas of Miami Heat out with infected foot
Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will miss the team's Saturday afternoon home game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Anthony's last-second shot lifts Knicks (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a 16-footer with less than a second left as the New York Knicks withstood a late Memphis rally and beat the Grizzlies 110-108 on Wednesday night. The winning shot by Anthony, who finished with 31 points, came over Tony Allen after Zach Randolph's three-point play with 14 seconds remaining pulled Memphis even at 108.

Melo nails winner; Knicks survive Grizzlies rally
Carmelo Anthony made a 16-footer with less than a second left as the New York Knicks withstood a late Memphis rally and beat the Grizzlies 110-108 on Wednesday night.

Billups to sit another two games for Knicks
Knicks point guard Chauncey Billups will miss his fifth straight game Wednesday night at Memphis due to a deep thigh bruise, which has also caused swelling in his knee.

Grizzlies hold off Thunder; keep 8th playoff spot
Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday night.

Conley, Allen help Grizzlies top Thunder (AP)
Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday night. Zach Randolph added 17 points for Memphis, including four free throws in the closing seconds, as the Grizzlies maintained their hold on the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Randolph lifts Grizzlies with 0.3 left (AP)

Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. The Grizzlies erased an 18-point deficit shortly before halftime, then polished off the comeback with a wild finish. Memphis went ahead with 14.3 seconds left when Shane Battier caught a blocked shot under the basket and flicked in a...

Randolph's jumper lifts Grizzlies
Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

Randolph beats buzzer to lift Grizzlies past Mavs
Zach Randolph made a high-arching 17-footer with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

West to start despite sprained ankle (AP)
New Orleans forward David West is in the starting for the Hornets' game against Cleveland despite spraining his left ankle Friday night. West, the team's leading scorer, played only four minutes and didn't score against Memphis before getting hurt. He was listed as day-to-day, but the ankle felt better at the Hornets' shoot-around Sunday morning.

Free agent Leon Powe signed by Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed free agent Leon Powe.

Suns use 19-0 run to blow past Bucks (AP)

Channing Frye scored 20 points and the Phoenix Suns used a blistering 19-0 run in the third quarter to flip a deficit into a big lead in a 102-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The Suns are chasing Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and are just a half-game back after winning 12 of their last 16.

Hornets beat Grizzlies, move into sixth in West
Chris Paul broke out of a scoring slump with 23 points and 14 assists, Willie Green keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night.

Paul ends slump as Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

Chris Paul broke out of a scoring slump with 23 points and 14 assists, Willie Green keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night. Paul, limited to 17 points over the previous three games, was 7 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 3 on 3-pointers.

Spurs' Parker returns early, faces Heat (AP)
Spurs point guard Tony Parker will start against the Miami Heat, returning from a sore calf muscle much sooner than expected. Parker's surprise return puts the NBA-best Spurs at full strength for Friday night's game against the LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The Spurs had projected that Parker could miss up to a month after straining his left calf in a win over Memphis on Sunday.

Quick healer: San Antonio Spurs PG Tony Parker likely to play Friday vs. Miami Heat
Tony Parker is expected to play Friday night against the Miami Heat, just five days after suffering a strained left calf in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sources: Power forward Leon Powe to sign with Memphis Grizzlies
Leon Powe will sign with the Grizzlies, according to league sources.

Spurs beat Cavaliers, first to 50 wins (AP)

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich was so unhappy with his team's lackluster performance in Tuesday night's loss at Memphis, his postgame press conference lasted a mere 38 seconds. After the Spurs became the first NBA team to reach 50 wins with a 109-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Popovich was in a much better frame of mind.

Grizzlies surprise Parker-less Spurs (AP)

Darrell Arthur and Zach Randolph scored 21 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of poor ball handling by San Antonio to defeat the Spurs 109-93 on Tuesday night. Tony Allen added 20 points, missing only one of his nine shots, and Mike Conley had 18 points and nine assists as Memphis won its season-best fifth straight home game.

Parker out 2-4 weeks with calf injury
Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss two to four weeks after straining his left calf muscle in a win over Memphis.

Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs out 2-4 weeks with strained calf
Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss two to four weeks after straining his left calf muscle in a win over Memphis.

Ginobili's fourth-quarter explosion ignites Spurs
Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Ginobili scores 35, Parker hurt in win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Spurs overcame the loss of Tony Parker and improved their NBA-best record to 49-10, tying a single-season franchise record with their 21st straight home victory.

Ginobili scores 35, leads Spurs' rally
Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Surging Grizzlies rout reeling Kings (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-92 on Saturday night. Both Randolph and Gasol were 10 of 15 from the field as Memphis shot 55 percent while winning for the sixth time in seven games.

Fratello to coach Ukraine national team (AP)
Former NBA coach Mike Fratello has agreed to coach Ukraine's national team at the European Championship this year. The Ukrainian Basketball Federation says it has a verbal agreement with the former Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies coach. A contract will be signed in the next few days.

Memphis Grizzlies' trade of O.J. Mayo to Indiana Pacers falls apart, sources say
The Grizzlies have agreed to trade O.J. Mayo to the Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a 2011 first-round pick, league sources said Thursday, but the deal has fallen apart.

Report: Houston Rockets trade away G Aaron Brooks, F Shane Battier in separate deals
The Rockets have sent point guard Aaron Brooks to Phoenix and forward Shane Battier to Memphis in separate deals that will bring guard Goran Dragic and center Hasheem Thabeet to Houston, a person familiar with the deals told The Associated Press.

Rockets deal PG Brooks, F Battier (AP)
The Rockets sent point guard Aaron Brooks to Phoenix and forward Shane Battier to Memphis in separate deals Thursday that bring guard Goran Dragic and center Hasheem Thabeet to Houston, according to a person familiar with the specifics of the trades. The Rockets also get first-round draft picks from both teams and ship rookie guard Ish Smith to the Grizzlies.

Depleted Nuggets roll past Grizzlies (AP)

For one night, the Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups or any of their new acquisitions. J.R. Smith's 26 points helped short-handed Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107 on Tuesday, hours after the Nuggets finalized a blockbuster deal that sent Anthony and Billups to the New York Knicks.

Memphis Grizzlies F Rudy Gay out four weeks with injured shoulder
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will miss at least four weeks with a left shoulder injury, a potentially serious blow to Memphis' playoff chances.

Gay out at least four weeks with injury
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will miss at least four weeks with a left shoulder injury, a potentially serious blow to Memphis' playoff chances.

Grizzlies lose Gay but hold off 76ers (AP)

Mike Conley scored all 22 of his points in the second half, helping the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Philadelphia 76ers for a 102-91 victory Tuesday night. Zach Randolph had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, along with a season-high seven assists as Memphis won its fourth straight. Sam Young added 12 points and Rudy Gay had 11 before leaving in the second quarter with a shoulder injury.

Grizzlies' Gay leaves with hurt shoulder (AP)
Memphis forward Rudy Gay, the team's second-leading scorer, left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter with a left shoulder injury. Memphis officials said at halftime that Gay was not expected to return to the game. Gay, who averages 20.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, was injured with 5:29 left before halftime as he drove across the lane.

Grizzlies come from 17 down, top Nuggets (AP)

Darrell Arthur scored a career-high 24 points and Zach Randolph led a late rally that helped the Memphis Grizzlies erase a 17-point third-quarter deficit for a 116-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Rudy Gay had 23 points for Memphis, which used defensive pressure in the final period to outscore Denver 34-18.

Magic F Bass expected to play vs. Lakers (AP)
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says forward Brandon Bass won't start but is expected to play against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Magic's frontcourt has been thin since Bass sprained his left ankle in Orlando's 100-97 loss at Memphis on Jan. 31. He has missed the past six games. Orlando has gone 3-3 without him.

Zach Randolph (ankle) out, Rudy Gay (toe) in for Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, is sitting out Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right ankle.

Without Gay, Grizzlies top Thunder in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Tony Allen scored a season-high 27 while harassing NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 in overtime Tuesday night. Durant had 31 points and 11 rebounds, but got off just one shot in overtime and also had a key turnover in the final 20 seconds with the Thunder down by three.

Aaron Brooks of Houston Rockets contrite after leaving court before game's end
Houston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks apologized to coach Rick Adelman and general manager Daryl Morey for leaving the bench late in Saturday's win over Memphis because he was frustrated with his playing time.

Rudy Gay of Memphis Grizzlies misses game with sprained big toe
Memphis forward Rudy Gay missed the Grizzlies' game at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night with a sprained right big toe.

Grizzlies F Gay out with toe injury (AP)
Memphis forward Rudy Gay missed the Grizzlies' game at Oklahoma City on Tuesday night with a sprained right big toe. Gay came in tied with Zach Randolph as the Grizzlies' top scorer, with 20 points per game. Tony Allen replaced Gay in the starting lineup. Guard Jason Williams was also activated for the first time since signing with Memphis on Monday.

Rockets' Brooks sorry for leaving court (AP)
Houston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks has apologized to coach Rick Adelman and general manager Daryl Morey for leaving the bench late in Saturday's win over Memphis because he was frustrated with his playing time. Brooks walked to the locker room in the fourth quarter after Adelman took him out of the game.

Lakers use Odom's double-double to beat Grizz
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Lakers hold off Memphis with late surge (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Memphis got within two points in the fourth quarter, but Los Angeles took advantage of five Grizzlies turnovers to go on an 11-0 run and take an 89-76 lead.

Lakers pick up road win over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Rockets suspend Brooks for leaving court (AP)
The Houston Rockets are without suspended guard Aaron Brooks against the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets suspended Brooks for one game for leaving the court in the fourth quarter of their win over Memphis on Saturday. Brooks has been frustrated about his diminished role. He did not travel with the team to Denver.

Memphis Grizzlies bring back point guard Jason Williams
Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies sign veteran PG Williams (AP)
Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05. Grizzlies officials announced the signing moments before the game with the Los Angeles Lakers. The signing had been rumored for about a week, but the team would not confirm their interest in the point guard until he was officially signed.

Grizzlies sign G Williams to contract
Jason Williams, released last month by the Orlando Magic, signed a contract Monday to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played from 2001-05.

Rockets earn first OT win in 6 tries (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 31 points, including 15-for-15 shooting from the free-throw line, and the Houston Rockets won for the first time in six overtime games this year, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-93 on Saturday night. Luis Scola scored six of his 17 points in the extra period and Shane Battier grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won their last 10 games when holding...

Martin's 31 points help Rockets defeat Grizzlies
Kevin Martin scored 31 points, including 15-for-15 shooting from the free-throw line, and the Houston Rockets won for the first time in six overtime games this year, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-93 on Saturday night.

Cavs lose 23rd straight, tie NBA record (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Cavaliers tied the 1995-96 Grizzlies, then in Vancouver, and the 1997-98 Denver Nuggets. They can equal their own overall mark for futility with a loss in Saturday night's game at home against the Portland Trail...

Cavs tie league's longest losing streak
The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Cavaliers tie NBA record with 23rd straight loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson leaves team for personal reasons
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson missed Friday night's game against Memphis after leaving earlier in the day to go back to Cleveland for personal reasons.

Grizzlies roll to fourth consecutive win (AP)

Rudy Gay had 22 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, and Zach Randolph added 23 points and 13 boards to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 102-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Sam Young scored 18 points and the Grizzlies dominated the league's best rebounding team on the boards, 47-38, to win their fourth straight game.

Magic miss 3 at buzzer as Mayo sparks Grizzlies
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night.

Conley helps Grizzlies top Magic 100-97 (AP)
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night. Gilbert Arenas made one of two foul shots to cut the Grizzlies lead to 98-97 with 40 seconds left. Conley stole the ball from Orlando forward Ryan Anderson and was fouled.

Conley, Grizzlies edge Magic
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night.

Mayo: Positive test due to energy drink
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo believes an 'energy drink' he bought at a gas station contained the substance that led to his 10-game suspension.

Randolph sends Wizards to another road loss
Zach Randolph had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Darrell Arthur added a career-high 22 points and the Memphis Grizzlies kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road this season with a 107-93 victory Saturday night.

Randolph's 24 and 20 power Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Darrell Arthur added a career-high 22 points and the Memphis Grizzlies kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road this season with a 107-93 victory Saturday night. Mike Conley and Tony Allen added 15 points each, Conley also had 12 assists, and Marc Gasol scored 14 points to help Memphis improve to 5-1 in its last six games.

O.J. Mayo claims 'energy drink' caused positive test
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo believes an "energy drink" he bought at a gas station contained the substance that led to his 10-game suspension.

Mayo: Energy drink led to positive test (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo believes an "energy drink" he bought at a gas station contained the substance that led to his 10-game suspension. Mayo spoke about his suspension for the first time Saturday before the Grizzlies' game against the Washington Wizards, saying he didn't know the drink "had any bad substances in it." The NBA suspended Mayo on Thursday for...

Grizzlies overcome 21-point deficit, beat Sixers
Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night.

Down 21 in 3rd, Grizzlies rally by 76ers (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night. The Grizzlies trailed by 21 in the third quarter and were down 16 entering the fourth. Gay helped the Grizzlies take over down the stretch.

Grizzlies G Young scores in wrong basket (AP)
Call Memphis guard Sam Young a bad tipper. Young's grab at a defensive board backfired when he tipped in a rebound on the Philadelphia 76ers' basket, giving two points to the wrong team on Friday night. Sixers guard Lou Williams missed a jumper late in the first half and Young was alone under the basket to make the grab.

Grizzlies come from 21 down to win
Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night.

Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo gets 10-game drug suspension
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, the league announced Thursday.

Nets rally by Memphis, cap 4-1 homestand (AP)

Devin Harris scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the New Jersey Nets rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-88 Wednesday night. O.J. Mayo missed a tying 3-point attempt with about 3 seconds left and New Jersey's Brook Lopez iced the game with two free throws, capping a 17-point performance.

Gay's late shot lifts Memphis by Raptors (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a tiebreaking jump shot with less than a second to play, Zach Randolph had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 100-98 on Monday night. Gay scored 21 points, Marc Gasol had 17, O.J. Mayo had 15 and Mike Conley 13 for the Grizzlies, who won their third straight, a season high.

Randolph's 29 and 19 lift Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 29 points and 19 rebounds, Rudy Gay added 22 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak to Houston with a 115-110 victory over the Rockets on Friday night. Randolph scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies outscored Houston 10-2 in the final 2:26 to snap the Rockets' three-game winning streak.

Thornton lifts surging Hornets to OT win (AP)

Marcus Thornton broke up an inbounds pass with 14 seconds left in overtime and then finished a fast break with a reverse layup, lifting New Orleans to a 103-102 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night that extended the Hornets' winning streak to six. Chris Paul had 20 points and 12 assists, and corralled the critical loose ball that was tipped by both Thornton and Trevor Ariza.

Hornets top Grizzlies in overtime
Marcus Thornton broke up an inbounds pass with 14 seconds left in overtime and then finished a fast break with a reverse layup, lifting New Orleans to a 103-102 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night that extended the Hornets' winning streak to six.

Memphis Grizzlies honor Willie Mays, Willis Reed, Lenny Wilkens on MLK Day
Willie Mays, Willis Reed and Lenny Wilkens are being honored by the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

Grizzlies honor Mays, Reed, Wilkens (AP)
Willie Mays, Willis Reed and Lenny Wilkens are being honored by the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. The three received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award on Monday morning in Memphis, the city where King was assassinated in April 1968. Before the game, Mays, Reed and Wilkens answered questions about the civil rights leader's legacy during a fan...

Rose lifts Bulls in return to Memphis (AP)
The Chicago Bulls were missing two key players, so Derrick Rose picked up the slack with his first career triple-double. Returning to the city where he starred at the University of Memphis, Rose scored 22 points, handed out 12 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 96-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Rose's triple-double powers Bulls past Grizzlies
Derrick Rose returned to Memphis with his first career triple-double, and Luol Deng scored 28 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 96-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Rose lifts Bulls in return to Memphis (AP)

Derrick Rose returned to Memphis with his first career triple-double, and Luol Deng scored 28 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 96-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Rose, coming back to the city where he starred at the University of Memphis, scored 22 points, handed out 12 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (ankle) to miss Monday's game vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer will miss Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a sprained ankle.

Nowitzki's return a short one in loss to Memphis
Nowitzki's return a short one in loss to Memphis

Dirk ejected in return, Mavs' skid at 5 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies ruined Dirk Nowitzki's abbreviated return with an 89-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Darrell Arthur finished with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field, and Rudy Gay added 16 as the Grizzlies won their second straight and fifth in the last seven.

Drik tossed in return as Mavs fall
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies ruined Dirk Nowitzki's abbreviated return with an 89-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Nowitzki back in Mavs' lineup at Memphis
Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki will return to the lineup and start Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki returns to lineup against Memphis Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki returns to lineup against Memphis Grizzlies

Sources: New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies latest teams linked to Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks have reached out to Memphis about participating in a three-team deal that would send Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo to Denver and Carmelo Anthony to New York, according to league sources.

Randolph, Gay power Grizzlies by Pistons (AP)

Zach Randolph had 34 points and 17 rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 26 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 107-99 on Wednesday night. The Pistons debuted a new starting lineup -- and benched Richard Hamilton. Ben Wallace (ankle) missed the game and was replaced by rookie Greg Monroe, while Tracy McGrady and Chris Wilcox came in for Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.

Bobcats win before sparse, snow-fearing crowd
Stephen Jackson scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats stayed hot under new coach Paul Silas with a 96-82 victory over the listless Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in a game played in a nearly empty arena because of a snowstorm.

About 1,000 fans see Bobcats top Memphis (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats stayed hot under new coach Paul Silas with a 96-82 victory over the listless Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in a game played in a nearly empty arena because of a snowstorm. A crowd of about 1,000 fans braved the treacherous roads that shut down much of the city to watch the Bobcats move to 5-2 since Larry Brown was fired.

Durant scores 40, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night. Durant eclipsed 40 points for the second time in two weeks, hitting a pair of free throws and then a jumper from the left elbow after Memphis had pulled within two in the final 2 minutes.

Durant, Thunder avenge earlier loss to Grizzlies
Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night.

Durant pours in 40 to power Thunder
Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night.

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies to 3rd straight win
Rudy Gay scored 28 points, Zach Randolph added 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies won their third straight game, 110-99 over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Jazz (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 28 points, Zach Randolph added 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies won their third straight game, 110-99 over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. O.J. Mayo had 13 points for Memphis and Marc Gasol contributed 12 points. Paul Millsap, who missed Utah's 110-87 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday because of a sore hip, led the Jazz with 20 points.

Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo, Tony Allen: No hard feelings after fight
Grizzlies guards Tony Allen and O.J. Mayo said Thursday there are no hard feelings after they fought on a team flight over an unpaid debt from a card game.

Sources: Memphis Grizzlies considering flight gambling ban after fracas
The Grizzlies are considering banning gambling on team flights after a fight broke out between teammates O.J. Mayo and Tony Allen over a card game debt, team sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.

Grizz coach: No more gambling on flights
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has banned gambling on flights for Memphis after a fight between Tony Allen and O.J. Mayo on board an airplane during a return trip from Los Angeles.

Jazz F Millsap out with bruised hip (AP)
Utah forward Paul Millsap is sitting out against Atlanta because of a bruised hip and Francisco Elson is making his first start in a Jazz uniform. The Jazz also made reserve center Mehmet Okur inactive for Wednesday night's game and said he will not make the next road trip to Memphis and Houston even though results of an MRI showed no significant differences in his lower back.

Grizzlies ban gambling after plane fight (AP)
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has banned gambling on flights for Memphis after a fight between Tony Allen and O.J. Mayo on board an airplane during a return trip from Los Angeles. Hollins was not immediately available Wednesday. But a team spokesman says no more gambling will be allowed on flights for the Grizzlies.

Report: Mayo, Allen fight over card game
Memphis Grizzlies players OJ Mayo and Tony Allen had a bust-up on a team charter flight after a card game got ugly, Yahoo! Sports reported early Wednesday.

Report: O.J. Mayo fights with Tony Allen on Memphis Grizzlies flight
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Grizzlies guards O.J. Mayo and Tony Allen got into a fight on the team's charter flight Monday after a card game.

Report: Lakers blame phones for lateness
Three Lakers were late to Sunday morning's shootaround before their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies because they say the alarm clocks on their iPhones malfunctioned, according to an ESPN.com report.

Randolph nets 31 as Grizzlies call down Thunder
Zach Randolph scored 31 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and Tony Allen made two late free throws to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-105 on Tuesday night.

Randolph's 31 power Grizzlies by Thunder (AP)
Zach Randolph scored 31 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and Tony Allen made two late free throws to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-105 on Tuesday night. Allen's two free throws with 15 seconds left gave Memphis a 108-105 lead. Thunder star Kevin Durant missed a deep 3-pointer on the next possession and Randolph sealed the win with two more foul shots.

Thunder PG Maynor has sprained foot (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor has a sprained right foot and is day to day. Coach Scott Brooks said after practice Monday that Maynor sustained a mid-foot sprain in the second half of the Thunder's loss to San Antonio on Saturday. If Maynor can't play Tuesday night at Memphis, Brooks says Royal Ivey could play more and James Harden could also see time at the point in...

Grizzlies roll by lifeless Lakers 104-85 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 27 points, Zach Randolph added 21 points and eight rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies roared away in the second half for a 104-85 victory over the lifeless Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. O.J. Mayo scored 15 points for the Grizzlies, who bounced back from two losses to wrap up their three-game road trip with a stunningly easy blowout of the two-time defending champions.

Grizzlies have their way with Lakers
Rudy Gay scored 27 points, Zach Randolph added 21 points and eight rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies roared away in the second half for a 104-85 victory over the lifeless Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

Millsap, Williams get Jazz by Grizzlies (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Deron Williams had 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-92 on Saturday night. It was Utah's eighth straight home win against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, playing without leading scorer Rudy Gay because of illness, fought back from a 13-point deficit to take a 79-78 lead on O.J.

Kings win on Evans' heave at buzzer (AP)

Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The shot was reviewed by officials and upheld, ending Sacramento's seven-game losing streak and giving the NBA's worst team only their second win in 18 games.

Evans' buzzer-beating 3 lifts Kings vs. Grizzlies
Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Evans' buzzer beater stuns Grizzlies
Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Calderon adds to Raptors' injury woes (AP)
Starting guard Jose Calderon became the latest addition to the Toronto Raptors' injury list when he missed the game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night with a sore ankle. Jerryd Bayless started for Calderon, who was hurt Monday in a 96-85 loss at Memphis. Calderon is averaging 9.9 points.

Randolph, Grizzlies shed early funk, top Raptors
Zach Randolph scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies woke up from a slow start to beat the Toronto Raptors 96-85 on Monday night.

Grizzlies drop Pacers, pick up rare road victory
Rudy Gay scored 30 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 104-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night.

Grizzlies beat Pacers to end 3-game skid (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 30 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 104-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night. O.J. Mayo and Marc Gasol added 17 points each for Memphis. The Grizzlies improved to 5-11 on the road and 13-17 overall.

Mayo's father faces charges in West Va.
The father of Memphis Grizzlies player O.J. Mayo faces charges in West Virginia of trying to kill a police officer and other counts following a chase.

O.J. Mayo's father facing charges after police pursuit
The father of Memphis Grizzlies player O.J. Mayo faces charges in West Virginia of trying to kill a police officer and other counts following a chase.

Mayo's dad charged with attempted murder (AP)
The father of Memphis Grizzlies player O.J. Mayo faces charges in West Virginia of trying to kill a police officer and other counts following a chase. The Huntington Police Department says in a news release that 39-year-old Kenneth Maurice Ziegler of Huntington was arrested Thursday morning. He's charged with attempted murder, two drug counts, obstructing and two fleeing counts.

Nets end 10-game road skid in Memphis (AP)

Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Sasha Vujacic added a season-high 16 and the New Jersey Nets snapped a 10-game road losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Lopez was 8 of 14 from the field, and missed only one of his 11 free throws as New Jersey won its second straight and third in the last four games.

Nets shake Grizzlies to snap 10-game road skid
Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Sasha Vujacic added a season-high 16 and the New Jersey Nets snapped a 10-game road losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Parker erupts for 37 as Spurs hold off Grizzlies
Tony Parker scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their eighth straight victory, 112-106 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Grizzlies star Rudy Gay suspended for flagrant foul
Memphis Grizzlies star Rudy Gay has been suspended one game without pay after a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of a game against Houston.

Martin's 34 help Rockets beat Grizzlies (AP)

On the night the Rockets found out Yao Ming was lost for the season, Kevin Martin scored 34 points to lift Houston to a 103-87 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. It was a much-needed lift for the Rockets, who disclosed on Friday that their star center would miss the rest of 2010-2011 because of a stress fracture in his left ankle.

Stern: Decertifying union could be risky (AP)
NBA Commissioner David Stern says it would be risky for NBA players to decertify their union. Speaking with reporters Wednesday before the Charlotte Bobcats-Memphis Grizzlies game, Stern said if the union decertifies it wouldn't just mean the end of the NBA players association, it would nullify the labor contract as well.

Grizzlies rout Bobcats, win streak at 4 (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 24 points, Rudy Gay had 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies jumped to an early lead and routed the Charlotte Bobcats 113-80 on Wednesday night. Zach Randolph had 19 points and nine rebounds and Darrell Arthur finished with 10 points to help the Grizzlies run their season-best winning streak to four games.

Randolph's 25 and 20 lift Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 25 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, 86-73 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The victory snapped an eight-game winning streak for Portland in Memphis. The Grizzlies hadn't won a home game in the series in almost five years.

Randolph's 20-20 night lifts Grizz over Blazers
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, 86-73 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Davis misses final shot as Grizzlies edge Clips
Zach Randolph had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 84-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday after Baron Davis missed an 18-footer at the buzzer.

Memphis hands Clips another 1-point loss (AP)

Zach Randolph had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 84-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday after Baron Davis missed an 18-footer at the buzzer. Randolph was 9 for 20 from the field against his former team after posting season highs of 34 points and 17 rebounds Wednesday in an overtime win at Phoenix.

Randolph drops 34 on Suns to lift Grizzlies in OT
Zach Randolph scored a season-high 34 points, Rudy Gay had 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 104-98 in overtime Wednesday night.

Randolph rallies Grizzlies by Suns in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph scored a season-high 34 points, Rudy Gay had 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 104-98 in overtime Wednesday night. Mike Conley had 11 points and a career-high 14 assists for the Grizzlies, who picked up their first road win since Nov. 6 at Sacramento. They had dropped their previous six away from home.

Williams rebounds to help Jazz dump Grizzlies
Deron Williams had 27 points and eight assists, leading the Utah Jazz to a 94-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzles on Monday night.

Williams has 27, leads Jazz by Grizzlies (AP)

Deron Williams had 27 points and eight assists, leading the Utah Jazz to a 94-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzles on Monday night. Williams admittedly struggled as Utah lost 93-81 to Dallas on Friday, snapping a seven-game winning streak. But he overcame early foul trouble against Memphis to get the Jazz back on track with a variety of strong drives to the basket.

Karl wins 999th as Nuggets fend off Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets overcame a third-quarter meltdown that included a technical on Carmelo Anthony for arguing a call and held off the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 108-107 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.

Nuggets hold on for Karl's 999th win (AP)

George Karl earned his 999th NBA win the hard way. The Denver Nuggets overcame a third-quarter meltdown that included a technical on Carmelo Anthony for arguing a call and held off the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 108-107 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Nene (27 points) and Arron Afflalo (25) made up for a bad shooting night from Anthony, who was just 4 of 20 from the floor and...

Nuggets avoid implosion against Memphis
George Karl earned his 999th NBA win the hard way.

Memphis Grizzlies waive underachieving point guard Acie Law
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Acie Law after he played in only 11 of their first 20 games this season.

Grizzlies waive G Law (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Acie Law after he played in only 11 of their first 20 games this season. General manager Chris Wallace announced the move Saturday. The Grizzlies waived Law before the team left for a four-game road trip starting Sunday in Denver with the Nuggets. The Grizzlies signed Law in August, hoping he could run the offense and come off the bench.

Hawks sign swingman Damien Wilkins (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have signed six-year NBA veteran Damien Wilkins, the nephew of Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins. The 30-year-old Damien Wilkins, the son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins, adds depth as the Hawks adjust to losing star Joe Johnson for four to six weeks following elbow surgery. Wilkins, a guard/forward, played last season with Minnesota and was cut by Memphis in the preseason before...

Lowry's career night lifts Rockets (AP)

Kyle Lowry scored a career-high 28 points and matched his career best with 12 assists in the Houston Rockets' 127-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Kevin Martin also had 28 points, while Brad Miller contributed a season-high 23 points in Houston's sixth straight win over Memphis.

Balanced Hawks beat Grizzlies 112-109 (AP)

Al Horford scored 20 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 112-109 on Wednesday night after learning star Joe Johnson will have elbow surgery and miss four to six weeks. The Hawks had six players score in double figures, including a season-high 16 points off the bench by Josh Powell, to overcome the loss of Johnson, the team's four-time All-Star and top scorer.

Hawks G Johnson out 4 to 6 weeks (AP)
Hawks star Joe Johnson will be sidelined four to six weeks with an injured right elbow. Atlanta announced at the start of Wednesday night's game against Memphis that Johnson will need arthroscopic surgery to remove a "loose body" in the elbow. Johnson visited orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Alabama on Wednesday morning.

Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (elbow) will miss Grizzlies game
Joe Johnson's right elbow is bothering him, sidelining the four-time All-Star for the Atlanta Hawks' game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Lakers' skid at 3 with loss at Memphis (AP)

Mike Conley scored 10 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Tuesday night, sending the defending champs to their third straight loss. It's just the second three-game skid for the Lakers since they traded with Memphis for Pau Gasol to team him up with Kobe Bryant and first since March.

Slumping Lakers suffer third straight loss
Mike Conley scored 10 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Tuesday night, sending the defending champs to their third straight loss.

Lakers try to break out of funk in Memphis


Williams' 25 and 12 power Cavaliers (AP)

With a certain someone somewhere else, the Cleveland Cavaliers need a go-to star, the one they can count on to take the big shots and make the big plays. Mo Williams wants LeBron's old job. He scored 25 points -- 18 in the second half -- with a season-high 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added 16 points, and the Cavaliers snapped out of a fourth-quarter offensive funk just in time to beat the Memphis...

Mayo chips in 23 off the bench in Grizzlies' win
Rudy Gay scored 25 points, O.J. Mayo added 23 in his new role off the bench, and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 116-111 on Friday night.

Williams takes over as Cavs hold off Grizzlies
Mo Williams scored 25 points, J.J. Hickson added 16, and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped out of a fourth-quarter offensive funk just in time to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 92-86 on Saturday night.

Grizzlies' Haddadi charged with assault
Police say Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies and his girlfriend have been charged with assault following an altercation between the two.

Grizzlies' Haddadi charged with assault (AP)
Police say Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies and his girlfriend have been charged with assault following an altercation between the two. Memphis police were called Thursday morning to a downtown apartment building and found Haddadi, a backup center from Iran, and his girlfriend with bruises and scratches.

Memphis Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi, girlfriend charged with assault
Police say Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies and his girlfriend have been charged with assault following an altercation between the two.

Grizzlies pull away in 3rd, top Pistons (AP)

Zach Randolph had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Rudy Gay added 17 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter spurt to beat the Detroit Pistons 105-84 on Wednesday night. Mike Conley and Darrell Arthur added 14 apiece for Memphis, which won its second straight and snapped Detroit's five-game road winning streak in the series.

Mayo not in Grizzlies' starting lineup (AP)
O.J. Mayo was dropped from the Memphis Grizzlies' starting lineup against Detroit on Wednesday night, the second straight game the guard has opened on the bench. After starting his first 177 games in the NBA, Mayo was held out of the starting lineup Saturday night in the Grizzlies' victory over the Miami Heat because he was late for the team's shootaround that day.

Grizz's Mayo dropped from starting lineup
O.J. Mayo was dropped from the Memphis Grizzlies' starting lineup against Detroit on Wednesday night, the second straight game the guard has opened on the bench.

Miami's Udonis Haslem has torn ligament in left foot
An MRI performed Sunday on Udonis Haslem confirmed he tore a ligament in his left foot during the fourth quarter of a loss in Memphis on Saturday night.

Gay's buzzer-beater sinks Wade-less Heat (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a fadeaway jumper over LeBron James at the buzzer, and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence to beat the Miami Heat 97-95 on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak. James tied it for the 12th time, dunking off Eddie House's steal of Gay with 5.5 seconds left.

Gay hits jumper at buzzer as Grizzlies top Heat
Rudy Gay hit a fadeaway jumper over LeBron James at the buzzer, and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence to beat the Miami Heat 97-95 on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak.

Mayo, Randolph punished for tardiness (AP)

O.J. Mayo and Zach Randolph will not start for Memphis on Saturday night against the Miami Heat after showing up late for the pregame shootaround. Coach Lionel Hollins didn't specify how long the two would sit after the start of the game, but there were indications it wouldn't be long. "I'm just trying to let everybody know, it's about the team.

Dwyane Wade sits out Miami Heat game with sprained wrist
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will not play against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night because of a sore left wrist.

Wade out vs. Memphis with wrist injury
Miami guard Dwyane Wade is inactive for the Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with an injured left wrist.

Zach Randolph, O.J. Mayo not starting vs Miami Heat as punishment
O.J. Mayo and Zach Randolph will not start for Memphis on Saturday night against the Miami Heat after showing up late for the pregame shootaround.

Gay's winner ends Heat's win streak
Rudy Gay hit a fadeaway jumper over LeBron James at the buzzer, and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence to beat the Miami Heat 97-95 on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak.

Wall sits again as Wizards top Grizzlies (AP)

Gilbert Arenas scored 24 points, Kirk Hinrich had 22, and the Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies 89-86 on Friday night despite shooting just 38 percent. Playing the third straight game without injured guard John Wall, the backcourt combination of Arenas and Hinrich was able to pull the struggling Wizards to their fourth win in 11 games.

Blazers get 30 from Matthews, drop Grizzlies
WEsley Matthews, subbing for the injured Brandon Roy, scored a career-high 30 points, 22 in the first half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 on Tuesday night.

Fill-in Matthews has 30 in Blazers' win (AP)

Wesley Matthews, subbing for injured guard Brandon Roy, scored a career-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 on Tuesday night. Matthews shot 11 of 19 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, as the Trail Blazers salvaged a win after losing their first two games on a three-game road trip.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy out with left knee injury
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury.

Injured Roy out for Blazers vs. Memphis (AP)
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury. It was the first missed game of the season for Roy, who averages 18.1 points. Roy, in his fifth season out of Washington, left Saturday's game at New Orleans after playing only 22 minutes, and scoring two points on 1-of-7 shooting.

Magic struggling from 3-point range (AP)

The roster shuffling and new offensive schemes the Orlando Magic have experimented with this season have left them without one of their hallmarks. The 3-pointers are beginning to disappear for the Magic -- at least the ones that go in. In the last two years, the Magic set NBA records for most 3-pointers made in a game and season.

Magic smother Grizzlies, pick up sloppy victory
Dwight Howard had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 19 points and the Orlando Magic smothered the Memphis Grizzlies defensively for an 89-72 victory Monday night.

Magic's defense smothers Grizzlies 89-72 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 19 points and the Orlando Magic smothered the Memphis Grizzlies defensively for an 89-72 victory Monday night. Jameer Nelson added 11 points and nine rebounds as the Magic built a 16-point lead, lost it, then went back ahead by 17 points in the fourth quarter to put away the game.

J.J. Redick of Orlando Magic out with back spasms vs. Memphis Grizzlies
J.J. Redick is sidelined with back spasms and inactive for the Orlando Magic against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Magic G Redick out with back spasms (AP)
J.J. Redick is sidelined with back spasms and inactive for the Orlando Magic against the Memphis Grizzlies. Forward Malik Allen was activated in Redick's place before Monday night's game. Redick had his best year in the NBA last season and was a key contributor in the playoffs. But the former Duke standout is shooting only 12 percent from 3-point range through nine games, averaging 4.4 points...

Celtics cap road trip with OT victory (AP)

Ray Allen hit a key 3-point shot in overtime and Paul Pierce scored 28 points as the Boston Celtics held off a furious rally by the Memphis Grizzlies for a 116-110 win Saturday night. Rudy Gay's short pull-up jump shot for Memphis with 7.3 seconds left in regulation tied it at 99. Celtics forward Glen Davis hit a jump shot and Allen dropped in an arching 3-pointer to give the Celtics a 104-99...

Boston star takes Twitter dig at Heat
Either Paul Pierce got "hacked" again or the Boston star really did take a shot at the new-look Miami Heat after Thursday's 112-107 win last night. "It's been a pleasure to bring my talents to south beach now on to Memphis," the message on Pierce's Twitter feed reads.

Nowitzki plays through injury, Mavs win (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki may have been slowed by an ankle injury, but it didn't slow the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki returned from the second-quarter ankle injury, and the Mavericks, behind 25 points from Jason Terry and 20 more from Shawn Marion, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-91 on Wednesday night. "This guy is so tough, it is ridiculous" Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said of Nowitzki's...

Terry scores 25 to lead hot Mavs past Grizzlies
Jason Terry scored 25 points, and Shawn Marion added 20 to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki sprains ankle, returns to game
Dirk Nowitzki has returned to the Mavericks' game against Memphis after leaving with a sprained ankle in the second quarter.

Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler won't play Wednesday against Memphis Grizzlies because of back spasms
Mavericks forward Caron Butler will miss Wednesday's game against Memphis because of back spasms

Randolph's 23 points, 20 rebounds lead Grizzlies
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds while Rudy Gay added 22 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-99 on Monday night.

Randolph's 23 and 20 get Memphis by Suns (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds while Rudy Gay added 22 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-99 on Monday night. Randolph was 9 of 16 from the field and led six Grizzlies in double figures. The points and rebounds were season highs for the Memphis forward, and the fifth 20-20 game in his career.

Gay helps Grizzlies stop Kings, end 3-game skid
Rudy Gay scored 32 points and Zach Randolph added 20 to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 100-91 on Saturday night.

Gay's 32 help Grizzlies end 3-game skid (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 32 points and Zach Randolph added 20 to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 100-91 on Saturday night. Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo each had 14 points for the Grizzlies (3-4), who stopped a three-game losing streak. Randolph grabbed 11 rebounds and Gay had nine. Tyreke Evans scored 30 points and Francisco Garcia had 21 off the bench for the Kings (3-3), who dropped their...

Richardson, Suns rally past Grizzlies in OT
Jason Richardson scored five of his 38 points in an amazing final 1.1 seconds of regulation and the Phoenix Suns went on to a head-shaking 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Suns outlast Grizzlies in 2OT thriller (AP)

Jason Richardson credits "the basketball gods." That's as good a way as any to explain the final 1.1 seconds of regulation in Phoenix's 123-118 double-overtime victory over Memphis on Friday night. Richardson scored five of his 38 points in that tiny span and, thanks to a made free throw that Rudy Gay intended to miss, the Suns forced overtime and stole what seemed a certain...

Kings F Wright apologizes for DUI arrest (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright was arrested Thursday night for driving under the influence, the team said Friday. The Kings, who have a home game Saturday against Memphis, issued a statement of apology from Wright. Wright's attorney, Bill Portanova, said in the team statement that his client is cooperating fully with police in nearby Rocklin.

Ellis scores 39 as Warriors overcome Grizzlies
Monta Ellis scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, Dorell Wright made a career-high seven 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sloppy offensive night to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 115-109 on Wednesday.

Lakers 4-0 after rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored all of his 23 points in the first half, Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds against his 7-foot-1 kid brother, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 124-105 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to open the season. Lamar Odom had 17 points and eight rebounds for unbeaten Los Angeles, while Bryant fell one minute short of matching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

Lakers roll past Grizz to stay unbeaten
Kobe Bryant scored all of his 23 points in the first half, Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds against his 7-foot-1 kid brother, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 124-105 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to open the season.

Grizzlies sign PG Conley to extension
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension.

Grizzlies sign PG Conley to extension
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension.

Memphis Grizzlies sign PG Mike Conley to extension
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension.

Grizzlies sign PG Conley to extension (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension. They agreed to terms before a Monday night deadline and waited for the NBA to approve the contract Tuesday before announcing what the Grizzlies call a multi-year deal. The Commercial Appeal reports the deal is worth $40 million over five years with Conley able to earn more through incentives.

Agent: Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies sign contract extension
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension late Monday night, according to his agent and father, Mike Conley Sr.

Mayo, Grizzlies steal win from Timberwolves
O.J. Mayo scored 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies had a franchise-record 22 steals in a 109-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Grizzlies use 22 steals to beat Wolves (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies had a franchise-record 22 steals in a 109-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Rudy Gay added 25 points and Darrell Arthur scored 18 for Memphis, which has won two of its first three games for the first time since the 2005-06 season.

Hawks stay unbeaten, hold off Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten, holding off Washington 99-95 in their home opener Saturday night. After opening with wins at Memphis and Philadelphia, the Hawks gave the home fans their first look at a team that features largely the same roster as last year's playoff team but a new motion offense under rookie coach Larry...

Grizzlies play big D to steal win against Mavs
Rudy Gay scored 21 points, O.J. Mayo added 20, and each made key defensive plays in the final seconds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-90 on Friday night.

Grizzlies hold off Mavericks 91-90 (AP)

The Memphis Grizzlies finally earned an elusive win in Big D. Rudy Gay scored 21 points, O.J. Mayo added 20, and each made a key defensive play in the final seconds to help the Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-90 on Friday night. The Grizzlies ended a nine-game road losing streak to the Mavericks, winning in Dallas for the first time since Nov.

Grizzlies hold off Mavericks 91-90 (AP)
Rudy Gay scored 21 points, O.J. Mayo added 20, and each made key defensive plays in the final seconds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-90 on Friday night. Marc Gasol added 10 points and 15 rebounds, and Dallas native Darrell Arthur contributed 14 points for Memphis, which split its first two games of the season.

Memphis Grizzlies pick up O.J. Mayo, Darrell Arthur, Hasheem Thabeet options
The Memphis Grizzlies say they have exercised contract options on guard O.J. Mayo, forward Darrell Arthur and center Hasheem Thabeet.

Grizzlies exercise option on G Mayo (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies say they have exercised contract options on guard O.J. Mayo, forward Darrell Arthur and center Hasheem Thabeet. The team said Thursday it exercised the fourth year option on Mayo, who has averaged nearly 18 points per game since being the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.

Johnson, Pachulia spark Hawks past Grizzlies
Joe Johnson scored 22 points and Zaza Pachulia provided a spark off the bench with 17 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in both teams' season openers.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph leaves game after fall
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph left the season opener against the Atlanta Hawks after taking a hard fall on his lower back.

Grizzlies F Randolph suffers back injury (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph left the season opener against the Atlanta Hawks after taking a hard fall on his lower back. Randolph went up for a short shot in the paint when he was undercut by a stumbling Al Horford of the Hawks with 8:33 left in the first quarter. Randolph, an All-Star last season, fell hard on his right lower back.

Police: No suspects in Lorenzen Wright murder, case remains 'mystery'
Memphis police have no official suspects in the murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and authorities said the case remains a "mystery" three months after his bullet-riddled body was found in a remote field.

Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (ankle) out for season opener
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will miss the season opener against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained left ankle.

Grizzlies beat Pistons to finish perfect preseason
Lionel Hollins didn't want to care about Friday night's preseason game between his Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons.

In the end, he couldn't help himself.

Grizzlies improve to 6-0 in preseason (AP)

Sam Young's three-point play with 22 seconds left gave the Memphis Grizzlies a 106-103 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Young then blocked DaJuan Summers' attempt at a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds keeping the Grizzlies (6-0) undefeated in the preseason.

Grizzlies move to 7-0 in preseason (AP)

Mike Conley scored 19 points, Rudy Gay had 16 and reserve rookie guard Xavier Henry added 15 to help the Memphis Grizzlies remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Henry scored 14 points in the second half and sparked the Grizzlies in the final quarter.

Grizzlies move to 7-0 in preseason (AP)
Mike Conley scored 19 points, Rudy Gay had 16 and reserve rookie guard Xavier Henry added 15 to help the Memphis Grizzlies remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Henry scored 14 points in the second half and sparked the Grizzlies in the final quarter.

Grizzlies improve to 6-0 in preseason (AP)

Rudy Gay had 17 points and nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies improved to 6-0 in preseason play with a 91-77 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Mike Conley and Darrell Arthur added 14 points, and Marc Gasol had 10 points for Memphis. Drew Gooden led the Bucks (3-2 )with 13 points, while Chris Douglas-Roberts and Brandon Jennings added 12 points each.

Bogut's return delayed by migraine (AP)
Australian center Andrew Bogut's return to the Milwaukee Bucks from injuries to his right arm and hand was delayed Saturday because of a migraine headache. Bogut was expected to start in the Bucks' exhibition game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but ran off the floor less than an hour before game time.

Grizzlies rout Thunder, move to 4-0 (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 116-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies put all five starters in double figures, shot 66 percent from the field and outscored the Thunder 30-12 in the third quarter to put away the game early.

Grizzlies improve to 3-0, beat Hornets (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 21 points, Sam Young had nine of his 12 in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 97-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. The Hornets led 74-71 entering the fourth quarter, but Young hit a 3-pointer that gave the Grizzlies (3-0) an 81-78 lead with 9:09 remaining.

Down 21, Grizzlies defeat Hawks in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay each scored 18 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 115-111 in overtime on Thursday night in an exhibition game. The Grizzlies outscored the Hawks 42-18 in the third quarter to quickly erase the big lead Atlanta opened in its preseason opener.

Bryant and Lakers set for European trip (AP)
Pau Gasol has traveled to Spain twice during previous NBA preseasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, so the 7-footer knows all about being a tour guide for a bunch of American hoopsters. Gasol says his third trip back home is a whole lot bigger. After all, he's with the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers now.

Memphis Grizzlies sign draft picks Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez
The Grizzlies signed first round draft picks Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez on Friday, getting the deals done just four days before the start of training camp.

Knicks sign free-agent F Shawne Williams (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday. The 6-foot-9 Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 13.4 minutes in 126 games in three NBA seasons with Indiana and Dallas. He was drafted 17th overall in 2006 following his freshman season at Memphis.

Iran earns first victory ever at worlds (AP)
Iran earned its first victory ever at basketball's world championship, blowing most of a 24-point lead before holding on to beat Tunisia 71-58 on Monday. Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies had 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Iranians (1-2), whose lead was down to three in the final minutes before they pulled away again.

Balanced Croatia drops Iran to 0-2 (AP)
Roko Ukic and Bojan Bogdanovic both scored 13 points, and Croatia easily withstood Iran's one-man show in a 75-54 victory Sunday at the basketball world championship. Hamed Haddadi, who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, had 27 points for Iran (0-2), but Arsalan Kazemi was the only other player in double figures with 12 for the Asia champions.

Foyle retires from NBA after 13 seasons (AP)
Adonal Foyle is ending his NBA playing career after 13 seasons. The 35-year-old center announced his retirement Monday after playing for the Orlando Magic the last three seasons. Foyle spent his first 10 years with the Golden State Warriors, and had a brief midseason stint with Memphis in 2009. Foyle is expected to resign from his position as first vice president of the National Basketball Players...

Henry, Grizzlies in contract stalemate (AP)
Xavier Henry slipped on a blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name and the No. 13 on it. Still to be determined is if he will wear it in games. The first-round pick still hasn't signed his contract, with the Grizzlies not willing to guarantee the maximum salary allowable under the rookie scale. Teams can pay players up to 120 percent of their scale amount, which this season is about $1.7...

Hundreds pay respects at Wright funeral (AP)
The procession moved slowly and solemnly on Wednesday, a long line of mourners dressed in black and white, pausing in front of the silver casket of their slain native son Lorenzen Wright. Hundreds of fans, friends and family members of the former NBA player filed into the FedEx Forum in Memphis for Wright's memorial service and funeral, remembering the man many called "Ren" as a...

Fans, friends, family honor Lorenzen Wright at memorial in Memphis
The procession moved slowly and solemnly on Wednesday, a long line of mourners dressed in black and white, pausing in front of the silver casket of their slain native son Lorenzen Wright.

Dispatchers couldn't verify location of 911 call
Police dispatchers didn't alert patrol officers or commanders to a 911 call from the phone of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright because they couldn't confirm that it came from inside their suburban Memphis jurisdiction, documents show.

Police dispatchers couldn't confirm location of Lorenzen Wright 911 call
Police dispatchers didn't alert patrol officers or commanders to a 911 call from the phone of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright because they couldn't confirm that it came from inside their suburban Memphis jurisdiction, documents show.

Report: Police search Lorenzen Wriight's ex-wife's home
Police detectives in Memphis searched the home and backyard of ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife on Sunday, WPTY-TV in Memphis reported.

Lorenzen Wright case: Cops review handling of 911 call from cell phone
Police in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are reviewing how a 911 call from Lorenzen Wright's cell phone was handled as authorities investigate the shooting death of the former NBA player.

Police probe handling of Wright 911 call (AP)
Police in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are reviewing how a 911 call from Lorenzen Wright's cell phone was handled as authorities investigate the shooting death of the former NBA player. Rodney Bright, Germantown's deputy police chief, says department officials did not know about the call until Tuesday, eight days after it was received by a dispatcher in the early morning hours of July...

Police say Lorenzen Wright died of gunshot wound
Authorities say former NBA player Lorenzen Wright whose body was found in a wooded area outside of Memphis was shot to death.

Police: Former NBA player Wright shot
Authorities say former NBA player Lorenzen Wright whose body was found in a wooded area outside of Memphis was shot to death.

Family mourns former NBA player Wright
Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.

Family mourns death of Lorenzen Wright (AP)
Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis. Wright's uncle, Curtis Wright, told The Associated Press that police called the player's father, Herb Wright, Wednesday afternoon with the news he had died.

Report: Body of Lorenzen Wright found in Memphis
Memphis police have found the body of former NBA and University of Memphis basketball player Lorenzen Wright who had been missing since July 19, a media report said Wednesday.

Reports: Wright's body found in Memphis
The body of missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been found by law enforcement officials, according to multiple reports.

Memphis Grizzlies' rookie Greivis Vasquez has ankle surgery
The Memphis Grizzlies say rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent surgery on his right ankle to remove a bone spur.

Memphis rookie Vasquez has ankle surgery (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies say rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent surgery on his right ankle to remove a bone spur. The team said in a news release Tuesday night that the surgery was successful and he is expected to return for training camp in late September. Vasquez was injured while playing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Former Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams arrested in Memphis
Troubled former Pacers forward Shawne Williams was arrested after police found marijuana and a loaded gun in the car he was driving.

Shawne Williams arrested with drugs, gun (AP)
Former University of Memphis basketball players Shawne Williams and Kareem Cooper have been arrested after police found marijuana and a loaded gun in the car they were traveling in. Memphis police say they pulled over the Dodge Charger on Friday because Williams wasn't wearing a seat belt. He was charged with driving on a suspended license.

Ex-NBA player Wright reported missing (AP)
The sister of Lorenzen Wright says the former NBA player has been missing for nearly a week. Savia Archie tells WREG.com in Memphis that Wright was last seen Sunday when he was expected to fly out of the city. The family has filed a missing persons report with police, who tell the website they don't suspect foul play.

Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen says he was overshadowed in Boston
Grizzlies guard Tony Allen said Friday he's ready to bring defensive toughness and championship experience to his new team as it guns for the playoffs this season.

Bulls agree to deal with G Brewer (AP)
The agent for Ronnie Brewer confirmed Friday the guard has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this month. Brewer finished last season with Memphis after being dealt from Utah at the trade deadline in February.

Reports: Memphis Grizzlies sign former Boston Celtics forward Tony Allen
Reports: Former Celtics forward Tony Allen to a 3-year deal with the Grizzlies.

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay officially back to Memphis Grizzlies with $80M deal
Memphis forward Rudy Gay has signed a multiyear contract with the Grizzlies and was greeted by about 100 fans and the Memphis mayor at the arena.

Gay, Lee to visit Timberwolves (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves will bring free agents Rudy Gay of Memphis and David Lee of New York in for visits this week. Team president David Kahn says Gay will come to the Twin Cities on Thursday and stay through Friday and Lee will arrive on Saturday and spend the day. Shortly after the free agent market opened at 12:01 a.m.

Report: Gay signs max deal with Grizz
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says that Memphis forward Rudy Gay has agreed to a five-year max contract with the Grizzlies.

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay agrees to $80M Memphis Grizzlies deal, sources say
The Memphis Grizzlies have stepped up with a big offer to keep Rudy Gay away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets and other interested teams.

Gay gets qualifying offer from Grizz
Restricted free agent Rudy Gay has received a qualifying offer from the Memphis Grizzlies.

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay receives qualifying offer from Memphis Grizzlies
Restricted free agent Rudy Gay has received a qualifying offer from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Grizzlies give Gay qualifying offer (AP)
Restricted free agent Rudy Gay has received a qualifying offer from the Memphis Grizzlies. The qualifying offer means the Grizzlies have the right of first refusal should another team try to sign Gay, their longest-tenured player. It also means the Grizzlies are apparently willing to see what the market holds for Gay, who can negotiate with other teams during the free agency signing period that...

Grizzlies nab Xavier Henry at 12 - Xavier Henry (G) Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies took guard Xavier Henry with the No. 12 pick in Thursday's draft.

2010 NBA Draft: Source: Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves close to swapping draft picks
The Grizzlies and Timberwolves are close to swapping first round draft picks, a source with direct knowledge of the situation says.

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace agrees to multiyear deal
The Memphis Grizzlies say general manager Chris Wallace has agreed to a contract extension.

Grizzlies GM Wallace agrees to extension (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Team spokesman Dustin Krugel told The Associated Press on Sunday that Wallace had agreed to the deal. Terms weren't immediately available. The move gives the team some continuity among its leadership. Head coach Lionel Hollins signed a three-year contract with the team in April.

Grizzlies GM Wallace OKs extension
The Memphis Grizzlies say general manager Chris Wallace has agreed to a contract extension.

Mourning, Gay lead relief envoy to Haiti (AP)
Alonzo Mourning and Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, along with Rudy Gay of the Memphis Grizzlies, were among those joining an envoy of relief workers going to Haiti. They were leaving Saturday to help in the earthquake-ravaged city of Port-au-Prince. The group is scheduled to arrive in Haiti in the afternoon.

Zach Randolph friend faces drug rap; Memphis Grizzlies aware
A longtime friend of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph faces drug dealing charges after he was stopped in Indianapolis driving an SUV owned by the NBA player.

Indiana drug charges tied to Randolph (AP)
A longtime friend of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph faces drug charges after Indianapolis police said they found him driving the NBA star's sport utility vehicle with a cooler containing marijuana. Arthur Boyd, 32, was arrested after police investigated an informant's tip that Randolph was involved with Indianapolis-area drug dealers, according to court documents.

Memphis Grizzlies reward Lionel Hollins with three-year contract
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has agreed to a new 3-year contract with the team.

Durant becomes youngest scoring champion (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to finish the season as the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a sloppy second half to head into the postseason with a 114-105 win Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Oklahoma City let most of a 27-point lead dwindle away before closing out its 50th win of the season.

Thunder's Durant scores 31 to win scoring title
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to finish the season as the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, and the Oklahoma City Thunder survived a sloppy second half to head into the postseason with a 114-105 win Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis SG Williams will enter NBA draft - Elliot Williams (G) College Player
Memphis SG Elliot Williams has hired an agent and will enter the 2010 NBA draft.

Nuggets win ahead of showdown with Suns (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets broke out of their offensive funk with a 123-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With their biggest output in a month, the Nuggets also got 21 points from Carmelo Anthony and 20 from Nene, both of whom sat out the fourth quarter while watching Smith and Aaron Afflalo, who scored 22 points and pulled down a career-best 13 rebounds.

Source: Memphis Tigers sophomore Elliot Williams to enter NBA draft
Memphis sophomore Elliot Williams will declare for the NBA draft and hire an agent, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said Monday night.

Dirk's 40 help Mavs clinch Southwest (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, making a key 3-pointer with under three minutes left, and the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Southwest Division with an 83-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Nowitzki added 10 rebounds and was 17 for 17 from the free throw line for the Mavericks, who needed both the victory over Portland and a Memphis win over the Spurs.

Spurs spoil Martin's return, rip Nuggets (AP)
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each added 15 points to help the Spurs rebound from a loss the night before against Memphis.

Sixers make 14 3s, snap 6-game slide (AP)
Marreese Speights scored 22 points, Philadelphia matched a franchise record with 14 3-pointers and the 76ers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 120-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Jason Kapono and Andre Iguodala each had 15 points, Jodie Meeks had 14, and Willie Green added 12.

Spurs lose at home, fall to 8th in West (AP)
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies dealt the San Antonio Spurs a heavy setback in a tight playoff race with a 107-99 victory Friday night. Rudy Gay added 21 points for the Grizzlies who, with nothing to play for with their own playoffs hopes gone, settled for dropping the Spurs back down to the No.

Grizzlies deal blow to Spurs' playoff positioning
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies dealt the San Antonio Spurs a heavy setback in a tight playoff race with a 107-99 victory Friday night.

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Martin's 29 help Rockets beat Grizzlies (AP)
Kevin Martin scored 29 points, Aaron Brooks added 17 points and seven assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Luis Scola also scored 17 points for Houston and Trevor Ariza, Jordan Hill and Jared Jeffries added 12 points each. Jeffries, who grabbed 10 rebounds, scored nine of his points in the fourth to thwart a Memphis rally.

Spurs G Parker to return vs. Kings (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand. The Spurs said Parker will be in uniform Tuesday night at Sacramento. He has not played since breaking his shooting hand March 6 in a win at Memphis. Parker's return comes after backup point guard George Hill sprained his right ankle Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will not play against Memphis on Wednesday night
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will not play against Memphis on Wednesday night because of a strained oblique muscle.

Magic cruise closer to Southeast title, 2nd seed
Vince Carter had 26 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Memphis Grizzles 107-92 Sunday night after an on-court scuffle.

Scuffle mars Magic win over Grizzlies (AP)
Vince Carter had 26 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Memphis Grizzles 107-92 Sunday night after an on-court scuffle. The scrum between Matt Barnes and Hasheem Thabeet escalated into a near 10-player shoving match. There were six technical fouls by game's end, plenty of pop for an Easter matchup that had little meaning in the standings.

Shoving match between Hasheem Thabeet, Matt Barnes causes scuffle between Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic
A game between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies broke out into a scuffle.

Tempers flare between Magic, Grizzlies (AP)
A game between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies broke out into a scuffle. Matt Barnes was called for an offensive foul for pushing off on Memphis center Hasheem Thabeet with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter Sunday. Barnes got up to protest the call and bumped Thabeet, who shoved Barnes, who came back with an even harder push square in the center's chest.

Injured Memphis Grizzlies Marc Gasol, Ronnie Brewer out for season
Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and guard Ronnie Brewer will miss the team's final eight games of the season because of injuries.

Mayo, Grizzlies maul Hornets, keep hopes alive
O.J. Mayo scored 27 points, Rudy Gay added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-96 on Friday night.

Mayo, Gay lead Grizzlies past Hornets (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 27 points, Rudy Gay added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-96 on Friday night. Memphis built an early lead and held on to stay mathematically in the playoffs by the slimmest of margins. Another loss will end the Grizzlies' hopes. Sam Young finished with 19 points and seven rebounds off the Memphis bench.

Blazers clinch playoff spot, beat Knicks (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Blazers came into the game needing help to reach the postseason. San Antonio defeated Houston 119-102 and Dallas beat Memphis 106-102, meaning all Portland had to do was beat the Knicks to seal it.

Nowitzki rallies Mavs to 50th win (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a poor shooting night, scoring 28 points and leading a late Dallas rally as the Mavericks got their 50th win of the season with a 106-102 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry scored 29 points for the Mavericks, who have now won 50 games in each of the last 10 seasons.

Mavericks down Grizzlies for 50th win of season
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a poor shooting night, scoring 28 points and leading a late Dallas rally as the Mavericks won their 50th game of the season with a 106-102 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Bucks rally in fourth, beat Grizzlies in overtime
ohn Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-103 on Sunday.

Salmons leads Bucks past Grizzlies in OT (AP)
John Salmons scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-103 on Sunday. Salmons twice put the Bucks ahead in the extra period with baskets, including the lead for good when he drained a fading 14-foot jumper with 1:35 left.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks, Marc Gasol for Memphis Grizzlies return to action
Bucks center Andrew Bogut is back in the starting lineup against Memphis and the Grizzlies got center Marc Gasol back after he missed five games.

Mayo's late push gets Grizzlies by Kings (AP)
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies used the streaky shooting of O.J. Mayo in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 102-85 on Monday night. After missing 11 of his first 14 shots, Mayo got going midway through the fourth quarter. With the Grizzlies leading by a point, Mayo made four straight jumpers and scored 10 points in just over two minutes, including...

Warriors suffer 13th straight road loss (AP)
Rudy Gay scored 25 points, O. J. Mayo added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Golden State Warriors to their 13th consecutive road loss with a 123-107 victory Saturday night. Zach Randolph finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, Darrell Arthur matched his career high with 16 points and had a season-best 13 rebounds, and Mike Conley scored 15 points.

Grizzlies hand Warriors 13th straight road loss
Rudy Gay scored 25 points, O. J. Mayo added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Golden State Warriors to their 13th consecutive road loss with a 123-107 victory Saturday night.

Brooks 7 for 7 on 3s in Rockets' win (AP)
Aaron Brooks' perfect 3-point shooting trumped the Memphis Grizzlies' strong inside game Wednesday night. Brooks set a Houston record by hitting seven 3-pointers without a miss and scored 31 points, and the Rockets snapped the Grizzlies' seven-game road winning streak with a 107-94 victory.

Brooks hit seven 3s as Rockets down Grizzlies
Aaron Brooks set a Houston record by hitting seven 3-pointers without a miss and scored 31 points, and the Rockets snapped the Memphis Grizzlies' seven-game road winning streak with a 107-94 victory Wednesday night.

Short-handed Bulls lose eighth straight (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 24 points, going 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the undermanned Chicago Bulls to their eighth straight loss with a 104-97 victory Tuesday night. Mayo was 8 of 12 from the field and one of six Grizzlies players in double figures. Mike Conley finished with 19 points and 10 assists, while Zach Randolph added 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls without top four scorers against Memphis Grizzlies
The Bulls were without their top four scorers Tuesday night against the Grizzlies because of injuries and a suspension.



Nuggets finish strong to top Grizz
The Denver Nuggets' reserves brought the energy, and J.R. Smith led the charge. In what some Nuggets players called their best fourth quarter of the season, Denver outscored Memphis 40-23, rallying to beat the Grizzlies 125-108 Saturday night.

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose misses practice; uncertain for Memphis Grizzlies
The Bulls' Derrick Rose missed practice and he is uncertain for the Grizzlies game.

Smith heats up to rally Nuggets to sixth straight
J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Nuggets win sixth straight behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Smith was 11 of 16 from the field, including 7 for 10 on 3-pointers, to help the Nuggets win their sixth straight. Carmelo Anthony finished with 24 points and Chauncey Billups added 22 for Denver.

Grizzlies grab first win against Celtics since '06
Rudy Gay scored 28 points to lead Memphis to a 111-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and give the Grizzlies a franchise-record seventh straight road win.

Grizzlies rip Celtics to extend road run (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 28 points to lead Memphis to a 111-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and give the Grizzlies a franchise-record seventh straight road win. It was the Grizzlies' first victory over Boston in seven tries since 2006. O.J. Mayo scored 17 points and Zach Randolph had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis.

Nets rally falters as Grizzlies finally win at home
Mike Conley and Rudy Gay had 21 points each, and Marc Gasol added 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally to defeat the New Jersey Nets 107-101, snapping an eight-game home losing streak.

Grizzlies snap home skid at 8, beat Nets (AP)

Mike Conley and Rudy Gay had 21 points each, and Marc Gasol added 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally to defeat the New Jersey Nets 107-101, snapping an eight-game home losing streak. Memphis got help from DeMarre Carroll and Sam Young, who scored 10 points each, ending the Nets' three-game road winning streak.

Grizzlies' Zach Randolph sidelined with back stiffness
Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies' leading scorer and rebounder, missed Monday night's game against the New Jersey Nets with lower back stiffness.

Grizzlies F Randolph out with stiff back (AP)
Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies' leading scorer and rebounder, missed Monday night's game against the New Jersey Nets with lower back stiffness. Randolph, who was traded to Memphis during the offseason, was a last-minute scratch. Second-year forward Darrell Arthur started in Randolph's place.

Memphis Grizzlies recall rookie Hasheem Thabeet from D-League
The Grizzlies have recalled rookie center Hasheem Thabeet from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League.

Parker breaks hand as Spurs win again (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 each and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 on Saturday night. The victory was the Spurs' fourth straight and extended the Grizzlies' skid at home to eight losses in a row. Six Spurs finished in double figures, including Matt Bonner who had 13 points, including shooting 4 of 7 from 3-point...

Spurs' Parker breaks bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker leaves with broken bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

Randolph rallies Grizzlies by Bulls (AP)

Zach Randolph figured there was no way his teammates it go, so he was bracing for some good-natured teasing after getting dunked on by Derrick Rose. At least he can say he scored 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. More important, the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a big first-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 105-96 on Thursday night.

Grizzlies rally hands Bulls third straight defeat
Zach Randolph scored 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a big first-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 105-96 on Thursday night.

Grizzlies' club-record road streak now 5 (AP)

If Mike Conley can string together more performances like the one he had against Darren Collison and the New Orleans Hornets, the Memphis Grizzlies might have a playoff push left in them after all. Conley scored a season-high 26 points and the Grizzlies won their franchise-record fifth-straight road game, 104-100 over New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies extend team-record road streak to five
Mike Conley scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won their franchise-record fifth-straight road game, 104-100 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Roy, Batum power Blazers past Grizzlies (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 25 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 as Portland erased a 14-point first-half deficit with a strong third quarter and defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-93 on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 13, and Andre Miller scored 12 points and handed out 11 assists as the Trail Blazers ended their five-game road trip with four victories.

Tracy McGrady (knee) sits out second half vs. the Memphis Grizzlies
Knicks guard Tracy McGrady was not expected to play in the second half against Memphis on Saturday night because of a sore left knee.

Randolph's 31 and 25 power Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph overwhelmed them with his scoring and rebounding. Tracy McGrady lasted 15 minutes before calling it a night. Good thing all the New York Knicks' moves are for the future. Because if they were about the present, all of them backfired Saturday night. Randolph had 31 points and a career-high 25 rebounds against his former team, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Knicks 120-109 to tie a...

Griz tie team record with 4th straight road win
Zach Randolph had 31 points and a career-high 25 rebounds against his former team, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks 120-109 on Saturday night to tie a franchise record with their fourth straight road victory.

Sources: Memphis Grizzlies sending Hasheem Thabeet to D-League
The Grizzlies are sending No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet down for a stint in the D-League.

Randolph's 22 lift Grizzlies by Wizards (AP)

Zach Randolph had 22 points, and Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol each added 20 in the Memphis Grizzlies' 99-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Gasol, who scored all of his 20 points in the first three quarters, made his first 10 shots and finished 10 of 11 from the field. He missed both of his free throws.

Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors (AP)

Andre Miller had 18 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Brandon Roy scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 101-87 on Wednesday night. Rudy Fernandez scored 17 points, Jerryd Bayless had 11 and Juwan Howard 10 for the Trail Blazers, who won their second straight to open a five-game road trip that will also take them to Chicago, Minnesota and Memphis.

Kobe returns with heroics in Memphis


Kobe returns, hits winning 3 in Memphis (AP)

Kobe Bryant returned to lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury and hit a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to 99-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night. Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, including his team's final nine points. His 3-pointer with 54 seconds left tied the game.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant 'good to go' against Memphis Grizzlies
Fourteen-year veteran Kobe Bryant said that strength still remains an issue in his ankle, but overall, 'it's healthy.'

Nets F Hayes out against Trail Blazers (AP)
New Jersey Nets starting forward Jarvis Hayes has been scratched from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a strained left calf. Hayes was hurt in the third quarter of Monday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Veteran Trenton Hassell replaced Hayes in the starting lineup on Tuesday night.

Grizzlies rally from 18 down to top Nets (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies added another exclamation point to a frustrating season for New Jersey, rallying from an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat the Nets 104-94 on Sunday night. O.J. Mayo scored 10 of his 24 points in a 17-point run that bridged the third and fourth quarters and put the Grizzlies ahead for good, adding to the woes of the Nets (5-51).

Kobe Bryant hopes to return Tuesday at Memphis
Kobe Bryant set to return Tuesday at Memphis

Grizzlies' Brewer tears hamstring
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami.

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer tears hamstring in first game since trade
Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami.

Grizzlies' Brewer tears hamstring (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami. The team announced Saturday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury and Brewer will be out indefinitely. A timetable for his return will be set after an evaluation next week. Brewer was acquired Thursday from the Utah Jazz for a protected future first-round draft pick.

Beasley sets career high; Heat win fifth straight
Michael Beasley scored a career-high with 30 points and the short-handed Miami Heat won their season-best fifth straight by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime on Friday night.

Beasley's 30 lift Wade-less Heat in 2OT (AP)

Michael Beasley scored a career-high with 30 points and the short-handed Miami Heat won their season-best fifth straight by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime on Friday night. The Heat, playing without Dwyane Wade and Rafer Alston, blew an 18-point lead in regulation than pulled away in the second overtime behind Udonis Haslem, who scored eight points in the final five...

Calf strain holds Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade out vs. Grizzlies
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was inactive for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a left calf strain.

Jazz deal G Brewer to Grizz for future first-rounder
The Utah Jazz have traded shooting guard Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a future first-round draft pick.

Jazz trade G Brewer to Grizzlies (AP)
The Utah Jazz have traded shooting guard Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a future first-round draft pick. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says the deal came together just before the 1 p.m. MST trade deadline on Thursday. O'Connor says the Jazz have some depth at Brewer's position, so they could afford to trade their first-round pick from the 2006 draft.

Utah Jazz agree to trade Ronnie Brewer to Memphis Grizzlies, source says
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a protected 2010 first-round pick, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com.

Gay's 29 lift Grizzlies by Raptors in OT (AP)

Rudy Gay scored eight of his 29 points in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 109-102 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Zach Randolph had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Marc Gasol had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who had lost seven of their last eight.

Surging Suns beat slumping Grizzlies (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points, Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns won their sixth game in the last seven with a 109-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night Richardson was 12 of 17 from the field in the Suns' fifth straight road victory. Robin Lopez finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Crawford shines in 4th, Hawks win (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 28 points, including fourth 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Atlanta Hawks pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies for a 108-94 victory Tuesday night. Crawford scored 14 points in the final period, and on 5 of 7 from 3-point range in the game. Josh Smith added 17 for the Hawks and Marvin Williams and Al Horford scored 15 each as Atlanta snapped a three-game road...

Jefferson scores 16 in 4th, Wolves win (AP)

Al Jefferson rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves to their season-high fourth straight victory by scoring 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for a 109-102 win Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jefferson was quiet all night against steadily improving big man Marc Gasol, until the Grizzlies stretched their lead to seven points with 8 minutes left.

Rockets hand Grizzlies another loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks had 19 points and eight rebounds to help the Houston Rockets send Memphis to its fourth defeat in five games with a 101-83 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night. Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry finished with 17 points apiece, and Luis Scola added 12 points for the Rockets, who have won three of four.

Grizzlies F Arthur ready to return (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur, who has not played this season while recovering from surgery in October, plans to make his debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-9 Arthur, in his second season out of Kansas, was cleared to play and began full-contact practice on Thursday.

James, Shaq help Cavs win ninth straight (AP)

LeBron James tied a career high with 15 assists and Shaquille O'Neal ruled underneath, collecting 13 points and 13 rebounds in 21 minutes to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the worn-down Memphis Grizzlies 105-89 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory. James scored 22 but was more focused on setting up his teammates.

Kobe breaks West's mark, but Lakers lose (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 44 points, passing Jerry West as the Los Angeles Lakers' career scorer, but it wasn't enough as the Memphis Grizzlies got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Randolph to defeat the Lakers 95-93 on Monday night. Rudy Gay led Memphis with 25 points, and his 3-pointer with 29.5 seconds left helped Memphis end its two-game losing streak.

Hornets, without Paul, snap Grizz' home streak
Emeka Okafor had 21 points, Darren Collison added 17 points and a career-high 18 assists and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Memphis 109-102 in overtime on Saturday, snapping the Grizzlies' 11-game home winning streak.

Hornets rally to beat Grizzlies in OT (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 21 points, Darren Collison added 17 points and a career-high 18 assists and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Memphis 109-102 in overtime on Saturday, snapping the Grizzlies' 11-game home winning streak. New Orleans overcame a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to win its third game out of the past four.

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul out vs. Grizzlies with bruised knee
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, the Hornets' leading scorer, will not play in Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a bruised left knee.

Depth helps Spurs win without Parker (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by the Spurs' reserves as San Antonio held off the Memphis Grizzlies 104-97 on Friday night. Playing without injured guard Tony Parker, the Spurs' depth was a huge factor. San Antonio had a 42-21 edge in points off the bench.

Grizzlies grab third straight behind Gasol's 25
Marc Gasol scored eight of his 25 points in the final two minutes as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 99-93 Wednesday night.

Gasol's late surge lifts Grizzlies (AP)

Marc Gasol scored eight of his 25 points in the final two minutes as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 99-93 Wednesday night. Gasol added 12 rebounds while Zach Randolph had 24 points and 13 rebounds for Memphis, which won its third straight. All five Grizzlies starters scored at least 14 points.

Randolph, Mayo power Grizz past Magic
Jameer Nelson understands why the Memphis Grizzlies are in the playoff picture.

Grizzlies tip Magic for 11th straight home victory
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 19 rebounds, O.J. Mayo added 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won their 11th straight home game, 99-94 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Grizzlies top Magic, home streak hits 11 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 19 rebounds, O.J. Mayo added 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won their 11th straight home game, 99-94 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Marc Gasol added 19 points, and Rudy Gay had 15 for Memphis. Mike Conley finished with 14 points and seven assists for the Grizzlies, who snapped the Magic?s three-game winning streak.

Gay's 20-footer extends Grizzlies' home streak
Rudy Gay hit a 20-footer with 1.3 seconds left to finish with 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies extended their franchise-record home winning streak to 10 with an 86-84 victory.

Grizzlies extend home win streak to 10 (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a 20-footer with 1.3 seconds left to finish with 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies extended their franchise-record home winning streak to 10 with an 86-84 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Kevin Durant scored 30 points for the Thunder, but his desperation 3-point attempt from the left wing at the horn bounced off the rim, snapping Oklahoma City's three-game...

Posey beats buzzer again as Hornets win (AP)

James Posey scored on a driving layup at the buzzer for the second straight game, this time lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The play came two nights after he did the exact same thing with 1.1 seconds to play to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.

AI not sorry for being All-Star starter (AP)
Allen Iverson makes no apologies for being voted to start in the All-Star game and doesn't care about critics who say he doesn't deserve to be there. Iverson was voted an Eastern Conference starter even though he's played only 20 games. The Philadelphia 76ers guard briefly retired after an ill-fated stint with Memphis, and his 14.4 scoring average is well off his career mark.

Posey's layup lifts rallying Hornets over Grizz
James Posey played the entire fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies because of his defense. Then he won the game with his offense.

Hornets top Grizzlies on Posey's layup (AP)

James Posey's driving layup with 1.1 seconds left gave the New Orleans Hornets a 113-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Chris Paul scored 10 of his 21 points in the last 4:20 and had 13 assists as the Hornets rallied from a late nine-point deficit to win it on Posey's basket.

Grizzlies hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 31 points, Zach Randolph added 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies finished a four-game home stretch undefeated with a 125-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. O.J. Mayo added 28 points for Memphis, which extended its franchise-best home winning streak to nine games.

Spurs F Jefferson out against Hornets (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says starting forward Richard Jefferson is sitting out Monday's game at New Orleans. Jefferson had played in all 39 of San Antonio's games this season but had his worst game since 2006 during the their loss Saturday night in Memphis, going 0 for 6 from the field. Jefferson is San Antonio's third-leading scorer at 12.8 points per game.

Grizzlies beat Spurs for 8th straight home win
A late rally couldn't stop the Memphis Grizzlies from a franchise record for consecutive home wins.

Iverson, T-Mac may be All-Star starters (AP)
Unwanted by their teams, Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady are still adored by their fans. The Memphis Grizzlies quickly parted ways with Iverson. The Houston Rockets are trying to trade McGrady. Maybe the players can swap stories of their rocky roads while covering each other at the All-Star game. Despite having little to no impact this season, both went into the final hours of voting in position to...

Grizz nab franchise-best 8th straight home win
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Saturday night for their franchise-record eighth straight home victory.

Grizzlies extend home win streak to 8 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Saturday night for their franchise-record eighth straight home victory. O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and Marc Gasol had 14 for Memphis, which survived a late rally and won the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season.

Grizzlies win seventh straight at home (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 21 points, Zach Randolph and O.J. Mayo added 20 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their seventh straight home game with a 135-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Mike Conley added 18 points and eight assists, and Sam Young scored 17. Marc Gasol finished with 12 points.

Shawne Williams indicted on drug charges (AP)
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges. Prosecutors said Friday that Williams was indicted Tuesday by a county grand jury on eight counts for possession and conspiracy to sell a codeine-based syrup. Williams was jailed with bond set at $16,000. It was not immediately known if he had a lawyer.

Former New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies forward Shawne Williams indicted on drug felony charges
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges.

Spurs rest Duncan against Thunder (AP)
Forward Tim Duncan was not in uniform for San Antonio's game Wednesday night at Oklahoma City, resting in the second of back-to-back games for the Spurs. The 11-time All-Star played 40 minutes a night earlier in the Spurs' 105-85 home win against the Los Angeles Lakers. San Antonio has another back-to-back set Friday at Charlotte and Saturday at Memphis during a four-game trip.

Grizzlies rally from 18 down, top Clips (AP)

Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol each scored 24 points, Zach Randolph added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped the Los Angeles Clippers' four-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory Tuesday night. The Grizzlies overcame Baron Davis' triple-double, an 18-point deficit and a 36-minute delay caused by a water line break in the fire sprinkler system at FedExForum for their sixth straight home...

FedExForum evacuated during Los Angeles Clippers-Memphis Grizzlies game
FedExForum in Memphis was evacuated during Tuesday night's game between the Clippers and Grizzlies when a fire alarm went off.

Rockets call up ex-Memphis star Dorsey (AP)
The Houston Rockets have called up Joey Dorsey from Rio Grande Valley of the NBA Development League to add depth to their front line. The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was assigned to the Vipers on Nov. 13 and averaged 14.9 points and 13.3 rebounds while shooting 65 percent from the field in 16 games. He's expected to be in Houston for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Bobcats win on Wallace's tip at buzzer (AP)

Gerald Wallace tipped in Raymond Felton's missed shot at the buzzer to give the Charlotte Bobcats an 89-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, continuing their home dominance. Moments after O.J. Mayo's 3-pointer tied it, Felton drove to the basket on DeMarre Carroll. His floater was too strong and didn't hit iron, but Wallace leaped over Zach Randolph and put it through...

Memphis Grizzlies scratch guard Mike Conley with sore back
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is a late scratch against Charlotte with a sore lower back.

Grizzlies end 11-game skid against Jazz (AP)

Zach Randolph had 29 points and 15 rebounds, O.J. Mayo hit a 21-foot step back jumper with 5.2 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies escaped with a 91-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Marc Gasol blocked C.J. Miles' shot on Utah's last possession, snapping the Jazz's 11-game winning streak over the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies claim G Hudson off waivers (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have claimed guard Lester Hudson off waivers, bringing the rookie back to the city where he played high school and community college basketball. Hudson was added to the roster before the Grizzlies' game Friday night against the Utah Jazz but was listed as inactive. The Boston Celtics selected Hudson in the second round of last year's draft.

Grizzlies end on 13-1 run, top Blazers (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-105 on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies finished the game with a 13-1 run during the final four minutes to erase a 104-96 deficit. Memphis improved its record to 17-16, the first time it has been above .500 this season.

Minus Williams, Jazz cruise by Grizzlies (AP)

C.J. Miles scored a season-high 24 points and Carlos Boozer added 20 to help the Utah Jazz overcome the absence of Deron Williams and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-94 on Wednesday night. Williams sat out with a sprained right wrist, which he sustained when he hit the ground after a driving layup in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to New Orleans.

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (wrist sprain) out vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Deron Williams' sprained right wrist kept him out of the Utah Jazz's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Jazz G Williams out with sprained wrist (AP)
Deron Williams' sprained right wrist kept him out of the Utah Jazz's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Williams warmed up prior to the game with a brace, but he was only able to shoot with his left hand. Tuesday?s MRI on the wrist was negative. Williams is listed as day-to-day and plans to make the trip to Memphis for Utah?s next game on Friday.

Grizzlies rip Suns 128-103 to reach .500 (AP)

Suddenly, the Memphis Grizzlies are a team to be reckoned with. O.J. Mayo scored 25 points and reserve Sam Young added a career-high 22 to help the Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Saturday night. The victory lifted the Grizzlies to the .500 mark (16-16) after a 1-8 start. This is the first time they have been at .500 or better this late in the season since 2005-06.

Grizz reach .500 mark for 1st time since '05-'06
O.J. Mayo had 25 points, reserve Sam Young added a career-high 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies scored their most lopsided victory of the season.

Pacers stumble to eighth straight loss (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 31 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies over Indiana 121-110 on Wednesday night, the Pacers' eighth straight loss. Zach Randolph had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Marc Gasol added 21 points and 10 boards for the Grizzlies. Former Pacer Jamaal Tinsley scored three points in 15 minutes for Memphis.

Randolph's OT effort helps Grizzlies top Wizards
O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, Zach Randolph had six of his 23 points in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards 116-111 on Monday night.

Grizzlies outlast Wizards 115-111 in OT (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, Zach Randolph had six of his 23 points in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards 116-111 on Monday night. Marc Gasol finished with 20, and his two free throws with 9.5 seconds extended the Memphis lead to 115-111. Randolph made two free throws with 0.3 seconds left, sending the game to overtime tied at 102.

Memphis Grizzlies sit Rudy Gay against Washington Wizards with sprained ankle
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was inactive for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left ankle, leaving Memphis without its leading scorer.

Grizzlies F Gay out with sprained ankle (AP)
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was inactive for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left ankle, leaving Memphis without its leading scorer. Gay first injured the ankle Dec. 16 in the Grizzlies' 110-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He left the game but played in the four games since, averaging almost 19 points over that span.

Nowitzki, supporting cast lift Mavs past Grizzlies
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Terry's 12 in 4th help Mavs by Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Nowitzki asked for more help from his teammates after the last game and certainly got it. Six other Mavericks scored in double-figures, with Jason Terry scoring 12 of his 23 points in the fourth...

Grizzlies shed Iverson, start winning (AP)
When the Allen Iverson experiment blew up on Memphis, it looked like the Grizzlies had started yet another lottery countdown. Five weeks later, they're playing their best basketball in years. The Grizzlies are 12-7 since a woeful 1-8 start, beating division leaders Dallas, Cleveland and Denver along the way.

Real Madrid signs Grizzlies G Jaric (AP)
Real Madrid has signed NBA player Marko Jaric for the remainder of the Spanish league season. The 6-foot-7 guard has not played for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. Jaric will be reunited with coach Ettore Messina nine years after the pair steered Kinder Bologna to Euroleague and Italian league titles.

Randolph's 32 and 24 lift Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 32 points and a career-high 24 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold on for a 102-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Randolph's rebound total, including nine on the offensive end, was the highest in the league this season. His work down the stretch allowed Memphis to weather a Denver rally that got the Nuggets within two with 3:22 left when Carmelo Anthony hit...

Johnson helps Hawks win fifth straight (AP)

Joe Johnson keeps finding himself on the bench in the fourth quarter. The Hawks star doesn't mind a bit. Johnson already had 26 points by the end of the third, giving him a chance to sit the rest of the way as Atlanta romped to its fifth straight victory, 110-97 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Gay's 41 help Grizzlies to rout of Heat (AP)

Rudy Gay won't forget this one. Neither will the Miami Heat. Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies got their biggest road win in more than two years by topping the suddenly struggling Heat 118-90 on Sunday night.

Celtics extend winning streak to 11 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night. Rasheed Wallace added 15 points, while Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Garnett each scored 13. Rondo had nine of Boston's 25 assists.

Celtics handle Grizzlies' rally, win 11th straight
Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night.

Gay sets career high with 41 points to rout Heat
Rudy Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a rare road blowout by beating Miami Heat 118-90 on Sunday night.

Gay's 41 lead Grizzlies to rout of Heat (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a rare road blowout by beating Miami Heat 118-90 on Sunday night. Gay made 15 of 28 shots, topping his previous career best by five points, and became just the fourth player since January 2007 to score at least 40 against Miami in a...

Miami Heat's Quentin Richardson held out with sore hamstring
Quentin Richardson has been held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right hamstring.

Heat F Richardson out for Grizzlies game (AP)
Quentin Richardson has been held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right hamstring. Yakhouba Diawara, who played in only one of Miami's first 21 games of the season, started at forward in place of Richardson. Heat guard Dwyane Wade was in the lineup Sunday despite being bothered by a sore right wrist, and Miami also had center Jermaine O'Neal back...

Durant has 32 and 10 to lift Thunder (AP)

Kevin Durant had 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma Thunder over the Memphis Grizzlies 102-94 Friday night. Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Nenad Krstic finished with 15 points and Jeff Green added 11 to help the Thunder snap the Grizzlies' three-game winning streak.

James' 33 lift Cavs past hobbled Blazers (AP)
LeBron James scored 33 points, Anderson Varejao had a season-high 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from consecutive sloppy road losses with a 104-99 win over the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. James added seven assists, seven rebounds and a soaring block on a shot by Brandon Roy in the closing seconds for the Cavs, who were back home after losing in Memphis and Houston.

Grizzlies snap Cavs' 4-game win streak in OT
Mike Conley drove past Shaquille O'Neal for a layup with 3 seconds left to give the Memphis Grizzzlies a 111-109 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Cavs fall in OT despite James' 43 (AP)

Mike Conley drove past Shaquille O'Neal for a layup with 3 seconds left to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 111-109 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. LeBron James, who had 43 points and 13 rebounds, took the last shot, but his 30-footer over Rudy Gay hit the front of the rim, snapping the Cavaliers' 4-game winning streak.

Randolph, Mayo lead Grizzlies over Mavs (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night. Dallas, which shot 58 percent Wednesday night against New Jersey, including 81 percent in the first half, shot 35.2 against Memphis. Rudy Gay added 18 points for the Grizzlies, who won their second straight.

Grizzlies dump Mavericks for 2nd straight win
Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night.

Fantasy Fast Break: Junior achievement
What happens in Indiana with Mike Dunleavy Jr. back in the mix? Is Mike Conley Jr. losing his grip on the point guard job in Memphis? Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the top storylines to monitor in Fantasy Week 6.




Boozer's big game helps Jazz win third straight
Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Utah Jazz tied their season-best winning streak with their third straight victory, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 120-93 Monday night.

Boozer leads Jazz to third straight win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Utah Jazz tied their season-best winning streak with their third straight victory, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 120-93 Monday night. The Jazz scored their most points this season and beat the Grizzlies for the 10th straight time, going 45 for 77 from the floor and hitting 7-of-14 3-pointers.

NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a 116-81 win over Toronto.

Clips give Dunleavy 600th coaching win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-88 on Sunday, giving coach Mike Dunleavy his 600th regular-season victory. Al Thornton scored seven of his 18 points in the final 2:26 for the Clippers, who held the Grizzlies to just 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter.

NBA fines Amare, Chandler for tweeting (AP)
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a...

Grizzlies hold off Blazers, win again (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 21 points and Marc Gasol and O.J. Mayo added 19 each and Memphis withstood a second-half rally by Portland to beat the Trail Blazers 106-96 Friday night. Memphis led by 29 points during the first half on the way to winning for the fifth time in seven games. Portland cut the Grizzlies' lead to eight points during the fourth quarter.

Suns down Grizzlies to 15th straight home win
Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory.

Suns earn 15th straight home win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory. In the third quarter, the scintillating, high-scoring Suns hit their first 12 field-goal attempts and finished the quarter 17 for 20.

Grizzlies send reeling Kings to another loss
Rudy Gay scored 24 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 116-105 on Monday night, sending the Kings to their fourth straight loss.

Gay leads surging Grizzlies past Kings (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 24 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 116-105 on Monday night, sending the Kings to their fourth straight loss. Marc Gasol finished with 18 points and four blocks for Memphis, which won for the fourth time in the last five games. Zach Randolph had 16 and Mike Conley added 11 points and seven assists.

Clips broadcasters back after suspension (AP)
Clippers longtime TV play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and analyst Michael Smith were back behind the microphone following a one-game suspension by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket network Friday. They were reprimanded for some off-the-cuff remarks they made on the air last Wednesday at Memphis about Grizzlies Iranian-born center Hamed Haddadi.

Jennings scores 26 to lead Bucks over Grizzlies
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

Jennings' 26 rally Bucks past Grizzlies (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Charlie Bell added 19 for Milwaukee, which has won seven of its last eight. Ersan Ilyasova finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and reserve Luke Ridnour contributed 13 points and 12 assists.

Los Angeles Clippers broadcast team suspended for offensive remarks
Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

Clips broadcasters suspended by network (AP)
Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi. Lawler and Smith made their off-the-cuff comments about the Iranian-born center during Wednesday night's telecast from Memphis.

Gay ties season high in Grizzlies' win vs. 76ers
Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

Grizzlies ride Gay to first road win (AP)

Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Marc Gasol had 19 points and O.J.

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team. The former MVP was waived Tuesday after playing only three games with the Memphis Grizzlies and no team claimed him in the following 48 hours, making him a free agent. The New York Knicks are discussing whether they want to bring in the 34-year-old guard. Iverson was unhappy coming off the bench last season in Detroit and this season with the Grizzlies, so there isn't expected to be much interest in him.

Iverson clears waivers, is free agent (AP)
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team. The former MVP was waived Tuesday after playing only three games with the Memphis Grizzlies and no team claimed him in the following 48 hours, making him a free agent. The New York Knicks are discussing whether they want to bring in the 34-year-old guard.

Knicks have to decide if Iverson is their Answer
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering. Iverson is on the market again after the Memphis Grizzlies waived him Tuesday night. And while the Knicks weren't interested in the offseason, they won't rule the former scoring champion out yet.

Iverson, Grizzlies part ways after only 3 games
The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over. The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement. Iverson began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with a personal issue after playing only three games with Memphis, all in California.

Allen Iverson, Memphis Grizzlies agree to terminate contract
The Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with 10-time All-Star and former league MVP Allen Iverson in what it called a mutual agreement.

Grizzlies end skid, drop Wolves to 1-10 (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 17 points and matched his career high with 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Minnesota lost its 10th straight. Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo led Memphis with 19 points apiece, and rookie Sam Young had a season-high 15 on 7-of-11 shooting.

Grizzlies beat sliding Wolves, end 7-game skid
Marc Gasol scored 17 points and matched his career high with 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Grizzlies sign former Pacers PG Tinsley
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2-year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season. He was still under contract with the Pacers, but told to stay away from the team last season.

Tinsley ends hiatus, joins Grizzlies (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2 -year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season.

Report: Memphis Grizzlies in negotations with free-agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley
The Grizzlies have reportedly begun serious negotiations with free-agent Jamaal Tinsley and could sign the veteran as early as Saturday.

Wolves' Jefferson out two games for family illness
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week. It's a big blow to the Timberwolves, who have lost eight straight games since a season-opening win over New Jersey. Jefferson is averaging 15.1 points and 6.

Rockets extend Grizzlies' skid to 7 (AP)

Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman ripped his team after a sluggish first half against Memphis on Wednesday night. The Rockets got the message and then routed the lowly Grizzlies. Luis Scola had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Carl Landry scored 20 points in the Rockets' 104-79 victory. Trevor Ariza scored 17 points, Kyle Lowry had 10 assists, and rookie Chase Budinger had 15 points for the...

The Answer is The Problem for Grizzlies
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Fantasy Fast Break: What to do with A.I.?
What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should follow this week in the NBA? Our Sergio Gonzalez suggests owners pay close attention to what goes on in Dallas, L.A., Memphis, Sacramento and Chicago this week.




Roy, Aldridge help Blazers top Grizzlies (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight with a 93-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Casey Blake and Greg Oden had 14 points each for Portland, all of Oden?s coming in the second half.

Memphis Grizzlies have to move on without MIA Allen Iverson
The Grizzlies are moving on witihout Allen Iverson, unsure when he will return.

Memphis Grizzlies' Hasheem Thabeet breaks jaw vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Hasheem Thabeet, the second overall pick in the June draft, left Tuesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a broken jaw.

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley: Allen Iverson 'would tell me' if mulling retirement
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley has shot down the idea that Allen Iverson is mulling retirement as he takes an indefinite leave of absence for a personal matter.

Grizzlies' Heisley: Not sure of Iverson's plans
Memphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's future plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon. Heisley granted the 10-time all-star permission Saturday for an indefinite leave to deal with a personal matter. The Commercial Appeal newspaper reported Monday that Iverson is contemplating retirement. "I'm not in Allen's head. I don't know what he's thinking," Heisley told The Associated Press on Monday.

Kaman helps Clippers win third straight (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-110 on Saturday night for their third straight victory -- equaling their longest winning streak of last season. The Grizzlies were without 10-time All-Star point guard Allen Iverson, whose current status as a backup behind Mike Conley -- and Iverson's subsequent comments on the matter --...

Clippers edge Grizzlies for third straight victory
Chris Kaman had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-110 on Saturday night for their third straight victory -- equaling their longest winning streak of last season.

Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business. Team owner Michael Heisley gave the four-time NBA scoring leader permission to skip the Grizzlies' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 114-98 loss to the Lakers the night before.

Allen Iverson says he wants to help Grizzlies win
Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.

Kobe scores 41, reaches milestone in win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ron Artest had 19 points and seven assists in the fourth straight win for the defending NBA champions, who played without injured big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.

Report: Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasosn
Allen Iverson was granted permission to leave the Memphis Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Saturday.

Kobe reaches milestone in win over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Allen Iverson: Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley backs coach Lionel Hollins
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has made it clear that Allen Iverson is still coming off the bench, despite his complaints about playing a reserve role -- and his owner is backing him.

Ellis leads Golden State to first victory of season
Monta Ellis had 24 points and a season-high 12 assists, Anthony Morrow added 24 points, and Corey Maggette had 20 to lead Golden State to its first win of the season, 113-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Martin scores 48 to lift Kings in OT (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Sacramento Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night. After starting the season with three straight losses on the road, the Kings came through late to delight a rare sellout crowd in Sacramento.

Pistons' guards send Magic to first loss (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 23 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat Orlando 85-80 on Tuesday night, handing the Magic their first loss of the season. Detroit's Tayshaun Prince saw his streak of 496 straight games played end as he was sidelined with a back injury. Prince last missed a game on April 13, 2003 -- during his rookie season -- against Memphis.

Rudy Gay, Memphis Grizzlies unable to reach extension by deadline
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will become a restricted free agent this summer after he and the team were unable to strike a deal before the NBA deadline on Monday, the Memphis Commerical Appeal reported.

Pistons plan to rest Hamilton for another game
Richard Hamilton will miss a third straight game with a sprained right ankle Tuesday when the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic. Hamilton was injured in last week's season-opening win at Memphis and X-rays on the ankle were negative. He scored a team-high 25 points in the victory and the Coatesville, Pa., native has led Detroit in scoring for seven straight seasons. The Pistons struggled offensively without him in losses to Oklahoma City and Milwaukee.

Anthony heats up with 42 points in Nuggets' win
Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Anthony's 42 help Nuggets improve to 4-0 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Nuggets are 3-0 thanks to 'Melo, whose game has only gotten better since the spring, when he led Denver to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the champion Los Angeles Lakers in six games.

Iverson expected to make Grizzlies debut Monday
Allen Iverson is expected to make his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Sacramento. Iverson is recovering from a partial right hamstring tear and missed his third straight game when the Grizzlies played the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday night. Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said that when Iverson returns, he'll be part of a three-guard rotation with O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley.

Allen Iverson set to make Memphis Grizzlies debut on Monday
Allen Iverson is set to make his Grizzlies debut on Monday.

Grizz ride Randolph, beat Raptors without A.I.
Zach Randolph scored 30 points Friday night to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their first victory of the season, 115-107 over the Toronto Raptors.

Randolph's 30 helps Memphis to first win (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 30 points Friday night to lead the Memphis Grizzlies