Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were not listed as the Grizzlies issued injury updates on two key contributors before a Timberwolves tilt.

Upsets happen in every sport but more often than not the road team missing an All-Star is going to fall short. These Memphis Grizzlies do not go gently into that good night regardless of circumstance and a win over the Phoenix Suns is the latest example.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

The Memphis big man has reached a new chapter in his career. Jackson has the power to play solo star when the Grizzlies need it.

Zach Edey was limiting to 13 minutes for the Grizzlies (24-13) due to a rare off night, but several of his teammates picked up the slack. Jaylen Wells and John Konchar each joined Jackson with more than 10 rebounds.

With Jaren Jackson Jr. in charge and a promising rookie in tow, the Ja-less Grizzlies have barely missed a step.

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Houston Rockets in their second regular season matchup tonight. In their last encounter, the Rockets came away with the v

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference.

The Houston Rockets have been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far, boasting strong veteran play and one of the better young cores in the entire NB

Jaren Jackson Jr. put up one of his best performances of the season on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jaren Jackson Jr. paired 38 points with 10 rebounds and Desmond Bane added 31 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 win over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.