Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Although his hamstring injury is progressing well, the Grizzlies are choosing to hold out Jaren Jackson Jr. from the season opener while being mindful of his conditioning. Grizzlies Insider: Morant says Memphis ‘way ahead’ in season preparationRelated content:
Ja Morant said the Grizzlies are way ahead of past preseasons in terms of preparation. Memphis will play the Utah Jazz in its regular season opener.
“All coaches and players are talking about buying them dinner and buying them gifts, all that stuff,” Pippen said. “It’s been good fun.”
The Grizzlies had a two-way roster spot open up after signing point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a standard contract earlier this week.
Ja Morant returned to the FedExForum court on Friday, and he reminded Grizzlies fans why they missed him so much. Related content:
Bally Sports is rebranding to FanDuel Sports Network, but it won’t change the way viewers watch Grizzlies games.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the order of finish in the East and West ahead of a new NBA season.
Ja Morant is working through an ankle sprain, while Marcus Smart has some knee soreness. Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to recover from a hamstring strain. Grizzlies Insider: ‘Money man' Scotty Pippen Jr. talks new contractRelated content:
Jaren Jackson Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, and Ja Morant has an ankle sprain. Plus, the Grizzlies have added Luke Kennard to the injury list.
Pippen impressed during summer league and is averaging 10.3 points and 4.3 assists in the preseason. He will give the Grizzlies a full-time backup point guard.
Rookie center Zach Edey turned in the dominant paint performance that Grizzlies fans hoped to see on Monday at Indiana. Box score: Grizzlies 120, Pacers 116 Grizzlies Insider: Jenkins encouraged, but undecided on backcourt combosRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Yuki Kawamura is learning slang from Santi Aldama and dance moves from Ja Morant.
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies coaching staff is thinking about effective backcourts that do not include Ja Morant. Can the combination of Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart improve this season?
Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Jay Huff turned in strong performances as the Grizzlies rested several players in a preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. Related content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.
While it isn’t a perfect match, Santi Aldama said the Grizzlies’ new offense compares to Spain’s national team style. It is helping the big man get adjusted more quickly.
Morant left Monday’s preseason game at Dallas twice after rolling an ankle while playing transition defense.Related content:
The Grizzlies want to play as fast as possible, but will their blistering pace impact another key point of emphasis?
Bally Sports is not broadcasting the game on Monday. Here’s what you need to do to watch it for free.
The NBA’s annual general manager survey is out. While the Grizzlies featured across several categories, the GMs also left the team out of a few notable areas.
The Memphis Grizzlies won their first preseason game on Monday in Dallas, but Ja Morant left the game with an injury in the second half. Box score: Grizzlies 121, Mavericks 116 Herrington: Re-grouping Grizzlies take double do-over on Marcus Smart, Luke KennardRelated content:
Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura won the rookie dance contest mimicking Ja Morant’s signature “griddy” dance.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest from Grizzlies training camp, including Jaren Jackson Jr.’s hamstring strain, Zach Edey’s development and the changes to the offensive scheme.
The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment.
It could heal relatively quickly.