Ja Morant and rookie Cedric Coward scored 21 points each as the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead and coasted to a 118-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.

The Mavericks’ first NBA Cup pool play game devolved into a new low point against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks fell short in a 118–104 loss to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at home Friday night, as fans began directing criticism toward general manager Nico Harrison.

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 2-7 in this 2025-26 NBA season following a 118-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Friday in the NBA Cup. This was a fourth straight loss for the Mavericks,

The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) head to Memphis Friday night for their first NBA Cup game against the Grizzlies (3-6). It is a tale of two dysfunctional teams: the Grizzlies, who attempt to make peace with star Ja Morant, and the Mavericks, who attempt to make, well, a shot.

Former NBA star Tony Allen was arrested earlier this week on drug charges after being pulled over in Arkansas. Police searched the vehicle Allen was a passenger in, and found cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

The Grizzlies’ key member, Ja Morant, raises eyebrows as the 26-year-old was barely speaking with head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

The Memphis Grizzlies have shared a positive update on Zach Edey's return from ankle surgery amid tensions within the franchise.