As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference sporting a 28-14 record, the youthful Rockets have risen at an accelerated pace, possibly leading to the team splurging in a trade by offering prospects like Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore or Tari Eason along with first-round draft capital in order to land Edwards.

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The Grizzlies take on the Timberwolves on Monday afternoon. Is Grizzlies guard Ja Morant going to play in the game.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves make the trip to Memphis for a Monday afternoon matchup with Ja Morant and the Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, including 19 in the third quarter, as the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 123-117. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, while Malik Monk had 20 points and nine assists.

The Saturday night battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center ... The Grizzlies will be back in action on Monday night against the Houston Rockets. Memphis is 0-2 against Houston this season.

Here are the latest predictions, starting lineups, and injury updates for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies game.

The Grizzlies had three players (Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane, and Luke Kennard) go for over 20 points and Kennard hit seven three-pointers. Ja Morant played the role of facilitator with 16 points (5-9 FG) and 13 assists to fall one dime shy of a season high. He was also active on the defensive end of the floor.

Alperen Sengun has been one of Houston's best players this season. So far, the center is averaging 19.4 points, a career-high 10.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. He also has 26 double-doubles this season.

On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh and KOC play a game of Panic Meter, review the latest Suns trade and more.

With the news that starting center Dereck Lively II will be out for 2-3 months, the Mavericks are trying to avoid free-fall after losing nine of their last 12 games. With an important matchup against the Timberwolves looming,