Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night.

Jaylen Wells was not expected to have a major role in the Memphis Grizzlies' rotation this season. Circumstances and his skills have changed all that.

The Memphis Grizzlies continue their four-game homestand against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Both teams are sitting on a three-game winning streak and neither team will be quick to give that up.

Taylor Jenkins explained why Ja Morant and the Grizzlies were 'disappointed' with win over Lamelo Ball's Hornets.

Charlotte Mark Williams – 38 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists 14-18 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists Top Performers – Memphis Desmond Bane – 24 points, 8 assists Luke Kennard – 23 points,

Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high ... connecting on 14 of 18 shots. LaMelo Ball added 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Miles Bridges scored 17 points ...

The Memphis Grizzlies continue their four-game homestand against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte ... Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Zyon Pullin, Cam Spencer, and Vince Williams Jr ...

Ja Morant’s learn-as-they-go Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) almost got caught out by LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte ... a couple of transition (threes) with Luke (Kennard) and Jaylen (Wells).”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on ...

There's no scenario where Jimmy Butler does not leave the Miami Heat. There's also no scenario where he lands with the Charlotte Hornets, but that doesn't mean

Since the beginning of January and ahead of Monday’s matchup against the New York Knicks, the Grizzlies have gone 8-4 and have posted a .667 winning percentage, the seventh-best mark in The Association, even though Morant has been available for only seven contests in that stretch.

They will likely be more active in the coming days ahead of next month's deadline. When they are, the front office needs to have three specific things in mind when making trades with contenders around the NBA.