2023–24 Memphis Grizzlies season
The 2023–24 Memphis Grizzlies season was the 29th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 23rd in Memphis.
| 2023–24 Memphis Grizzlies season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Taylor Jenkins |
| General manager | Jason Wexler |
| Owner(s) | Robert Pera |
| Arena | FedExForum |
| Results | |
| Record | 27–55 (.329) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Southwest) Conference: 13th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Bally Sports South Bally Sports Southeast |
| Radio | WMFS-FM |
The Grizzlies did not have Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the season (including the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament period) as the NBA had suspended him for a second instance of being caught with holding a gun while being recorded on video for social media. Steven Adams did not play for the Grizzlies before being traded to the Houston Rockets due to a PCL injury to his right knee.
The Grizzlies lost their first six games to start the season and were the last team to win their first game, winning theirs on November 5, 2023. The Grizzlies had a 6–19 record by the time Morant returned to play, but he would only play in nine games before he was ruled out for the remainder of the season on January 8 after suffering a labral tear in his right shoulder. In addition to Morant and Adams, starter Desmond Bane and roster additions Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose also missed significant time due to injuries. As many as thirteen of the Grizzlies' 18 rostered players were unable to play due to injuries, leading the NBA to grant the team three hardship roster spots.
On March 21, 2024, the Memphis Grizzlies were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2020 after their 137–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors.