The Memphis Grizzlies will try to keep their perfect start rolling Monday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
CST in Memphis, with the game airing on DAZN in Memphis and Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network in New Orleans. Radio coverage will be available on 92.9 FM and 680 AM in Memphis, plus 870 AM and 105.3 FM in New Orleans.
Memphis enters at 6-0, while New Orleans comes in at 2-4. It’s the first of four meetings between the teams in the 2026-2027 season. Last year, they split the season series 2-2.
The Grizzlies are also carrying a very different look into this season. With Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane now playing for different teams, Memphis has turned the page to a younger core built around No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, 2024 No. 9 pick Zach Edey, 2025 No. 11 pick Cedric Coward and 2024 No. 39 pick Jaylen Wells, with veteran guard Ty Jerome directing the offense.
New Orleans has made plenty of changes too. The Pelicans hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, selected Jaron Pierre with the 58th pick, added Bennedict Mathurin and Trendon Watford in free agency, traded for AJ Johnson, re-signed DeAndre Jordan and gave Saddiq Bey a three-year contract extension.
Memphis is coming off a 136-105 win over the Sacramento Kings, a game that gave Jerami Grant a clear read on what’s driving the group right now. After the victory, he said, "Playing hard, we're doing what we're supposed to do. We got to stay consistent so we can keep it going."
He added, "We just got to stay consistent, keep it in the right mind frame."
The Grizzlies are listed as 5.5-point favorites, with Memphis at -118 and New Orleans at +5.5 at -104. Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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