Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 29 points with seven assists and Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 as the host Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight with a 139-126 victory Friday over the New Orleans Pelicans.

George, Maxey on loss to Pelicans, recent skid Paul George and Tyrese Maxey spoke on the Sixers' loss to the Pelicans on Friday night and their

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Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

New Orleans comes to town on the heels of a 123-119 overtime victory against Utah Monday night. CJ McCollum poured in 45 in the win. The Pelicans were to play Wednesday at home against Milwaukee…but got snowed out. Memphis has won five straight following Wednesday night’s 132-120 win against Charlotte.

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) and Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) meet Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around t

Why the Pelicans can cover. You may not have guessed it, but the Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. New Orleans enters Friday on a four-game winning streak, with on