Two of the top three teams in the Western Conference faced off on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets taking down Ja Morant and the Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s most impressive teams this season. Despite missing key players for extended periods of time, including star poi

Thursday’s test will be a game against the Houston Rockets inside FedExForum. Houston has given Memphis trouble in recent meetings. The Rockets (24-12) have won four of the past five meetings. Memphis (24-13) is hoping several key players will return to action on Thursday.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to be traded before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, just not to the Memphis Grizzlies. According to a report by Chris Haynes on Tuesday, the Grizzlies were one of the teams advised not to trade for Butler.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler might be more selective than he led people to believe as he attempts to engineer an exit from South Florida. NBA insider

The Grizzlies and Bucks are two teams that may get into the Jimmy Butler trade talks as the Heat try to find a partner.

Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.

The Washington Wizards (6-29) and Chicago Bulls (17-20) meet Friday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds a

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