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Grizzlies Face Timberwolves Without Morant; UFC 325 Highlights Weekend

2/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday with Ja Morant out due to an elbow sprain.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is averaging 30.6 points against Memphis.
The Grizzlies will rely on Jaren Jackson Jr. and new point guard Cam Spencer in Morant's absence.
The weekend slate includes multiple NBA games and the UFC 325 bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

History

Historical Context

The NBA expanded to 23 teams in 1980, welcoming franchises like the Dallas Mavericks, which enhanced its popularity and competitive landscape. This growth followed the league's earlier realignment and expansion efforts, including the addition of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989. Today, the absence of star player Ja Morant underscores the league's evolving dynamics, with players like Jaren Jackson Jr. stepping up to fill the gap.

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Story summary

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday with Ja Morant out due to an elbow sprain.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is averaging 30.6 points against Memphis.
The Grizzlies will rely on Jaren Jackson Jr. and new point guard Cam Spencer in Morant's absence.
The weekend slate includes multiple NBA games and the UFC 325 bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

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