Opinion: ‘Ain’t gonna let nobody … turn my Grizzlies around’
Greg Hill (center) reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies selection of Cameron Boozer with the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at draft watch party June 23, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphis file)
Howard Robertson
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“I’m tired of conspiracy theories about moving the Grizzlies out of Memphis. Not from any true insider have I heard that the intention is to move our team anywhere, especially to Nashville. Wrong sport.”
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