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Grizzlies Insider: Bane on a plane and other offseason tidbits
As the Grizzlies move through the offseason, here are a few Memphis tidbits you may have missed.
Drew Hill
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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May 2023
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Memphis Grizzlies ‘I was shocked:’ NBA commissioner addresses video of Ja Morant
In an interview with ESPN, NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke about the latest suspension Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant could be facing.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant statement: ‘I’m committed to continuing to work on myself’
Ja Morant’s statement comes hours after NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “shocked” to see the social media video that circulated online over the weekend.
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane undergoes procedure on toe
Desmond Bane sustained a fracture of the medial sesamoid bone in his right big toe during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 11, 2022.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. named finalist for Social Justice Champion award
Jackson’s focus on social justice centered around issues related to educational and economic opportunity, as well as civic engagement and women’s empowerment.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant suspended again
The league is looking into the video that appeared to show Morant with a firearm and has not yet issued any sort of suspension.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant suspended from team activities after new social media video flashing apparent handgun
At the conclusion of this season, Morant noted publicly that he wants to be better at making smart choices.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Was Ja Morant snubbed?
The answer to that question likely depends on who you ask and what they value.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant’s All-NBA miss has Memphis contract implications
The All-Star Grizzlies guard misses out on escalator clause in his five-year max contract extension signed last summer.
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Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies offseason points to ponder
At this time of the year, with the NBA’s best still fighting it out in the playoffs, teams like Taylor Jenkins’ can only look forward.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. makes NBA’s first All-Defensive team, Dillon Brooks on second team
Jaren Jackson Jr. received more first-team votes (96) than any other player. It is the second time in his career that he has made the NBA’s All-Defensive first team.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Parting with Dillon Brooks and offseason thoughts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington sound off on the Grizzlies’ split with Dillon Brooks and what is ahead in the offseason.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Santi Aldama is key piece for Spanish national team this summer
“I think (the Spanish national team) will be a really good opportunity for Santi to continue to work on his body and his game,” Grizzlies general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Klieman said on Sunday.
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Memphis Grizzlies Report: Free agent Dillon Brooks will not return to Grizzlies
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that Dillon Brooks has been informed he will not be back with the Grizzlies next season.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.
“I’m extremely proud,” Tillman said Sunday. “I feel like I showed myself that I can be resilient through any situation.”
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April 2023
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Memphis Grizzlies Mirror, mirror: Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says offseason is for reflection
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said he’s proud of the steps Ja Morant has taken since March. He also discussed the upcoming offseason and plans for injured players.
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Memphis Grizzlies The future of Dillon Brooks in Memphis is murky
The Grizzlies said it’s time for the team to distance from self-inflicted distractions. What will that mean for the future of free agent Dillon Brooks?
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies season ends in blowout loss to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 40-point victory in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs handed Memphis its largest playoff defeat in franchise history.
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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wants to be better on and off the court
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies’ Ja Morant wants to be better on and off the court
Ja Morant said his next step as a leader of the Grizzlies is better decision making off the court and leading by example on it. “However I attack any situation, I know my guys will follow,” he said.
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Memphis GrizzliesLuke Kennard out for Game 6 with shoulder injury
Memphis guard Luke Kennard will miss Game 6 between the Grizzlies and Lakers for shoulder soreness.
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Memphis GrizzliesGamesmanship or bad sign? Luke Kennard’s intriguing shootaround
Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard didn’t shoot in front of the media at the end of Friday morning’s shootaround.
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Memphis GrizzliesGame 6 updates: Kennard’s status in question. What is next for Dillon Brooks?
Taylor Jenkins discussed what Dillon Brooks can do to be more effective offensively and the status of Luke Kennard in Game 6.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players tell Taylor Jenkins ‘keep challenging us’
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis players tell Taylor Jenkins ‘keep challenging us’
Now comes the most difficult challenge: Winning on the road, where Memphis is 16-27 this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Stars power Grizzlies to do-or-die Game 5 win
Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant finally got going at once. The three stars combined for 82 points in the Game 5 victory.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Can Memphis make a comeback?
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Lakers and Grizzlies.
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