SAN ANTONIO — Zach Edey wanted to set the tone. Ja Morant wanted to get him involved. The two ideas swiftly synced Wednesday night during the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

The Grizzlies (22-11) were without Ja Morant, Santi Aldama ... Memphis thrived earlier this season even without Morant, winning eight of 12 games. Most of those matchups came against teams ...

Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a case for an All-NBA selection with the Memphis Grizzlies this season ...