The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or FuboTV.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to the Music City on Friday night for a road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies have seemingly been haunted by an injury-filled rain cloud all season, but the skies may be temporarily parting with the defending champs

Ja Morant will miss another game with a calf contusion as the Memphis Grizzlies hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder amid growing injury concerns.

Morant's breakout season came in 2021-2022, when he won NBA Most Improved Player and was named an All-Star starter. He averaged 27.4 points per game (still the highest of his career) and helped the Grizzlies take a major step forward as a team.

ESPN's Shams Charania that the Memphis Grizzlies are now open to potentially moving Ja Morant prior to the trade deadline

The Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers for Ja Morant, two sources with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Commercial Appeal — those sources include one within Morant's camp as well as a source within the organization.

Memphis Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant due to on and off-court issues, weighing up acquiring younger talent and draft assets.

MEMPHIS — The Phoenix Suns will conclude a two-game road trip Jan. 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The 6 p.m. game is being televised on 3TV and Arizona's Family Sports.