'It was for the better': How Ja Morant and the Grizzlies turned last season's woes into success

Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 7 -5 start with the third -best point differential ( 8.2 ) in the Western Conference .

Marcin Morant : "We all feel like we ain't done s--- yet" Memphis Grizzlies' internal expectations weren't dimmed by last season's disappointment.

The Grizzlies' lottery pick Zach Edey , Jaren Jackson Jr. and Scotty Pippen Jr. are among the benefits from the 2023-24 campaign.

Jaren Jackson Jr. leads the Grizzlies with 39 points on 50% shooting from the field in the win over the Wizards .

Vince Williams Jr. is averaging 22.5 points per game -- a team high -- while shooting 54.7% from the floor and 39.2% from 3 -point range.

Pippen Edey has been used in a reserve role the past three games, a decision not intended as a demotion.

Memphis Grizzlies backup Pippen signed a four-year , $9.6 million deal in October .

Marcin Morant suffered a hip injury in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers .

Morant is considered week-to-week after suffering a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) and multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains.