The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks Friday 122-111, after a valuable effort from Desmond Bane. Bane finished the contest with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks ...

A key factor in this push is Jaden McDaniels’ improving offensive skills, which are essential to the Timberwolves’ playoff hopes. The Timberwolves have recently achieved three consecutive ...

Then the backcourt duo of Ja Morant and Desmond Bane took over. Morant knocked down two jumpers and Bane got downhill for a layup. The two led a 15-2 run that put the Pelicans away in a 107-104 win.

A little over midway through the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Julius Randle backed down his defender in the post and then fired a crisp kickout pass to Jaden McDaniels above the 3-point line.

Their confidence in him also hasn’t been dented. “He’s the one,” Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane said. “He knows that. I’ve been telling him that ever since I’ve been here.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant posted 31 points and 8 assists, but backcourt mate Desmond Bane had an absurd performance. Bane stuffed the stat sheet with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals ...

Desmond Bane is available for Friday's game against the Knicks. Bane had been listed as questionable with left groin soreness, and coach Taylor Jenkins said pregame that Bane would be a game-time ...