Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Insider: Tinkering continues for Taylor Jenkins without Ziaire Williams
Ziaire Williams will be out at least one month. Taylor Jenkins will need to continue experimenting to find the best lineups without wing depth.
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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Ziaire Williams will be out at least one month. Taylor Jenkins will need to continue experimenting to find the best lineups without wing depth.
The Grizzlies wing, a key piece off the bench, is recovering from patellar tendinitis.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s historic start for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant is averaging 35.3 points through the first four games of the season.
Ja Morant’s fearlessness, athleticism and leadership have made him one of the NBA’s most clutch players. The numbers suggest he might just be the best in the league.
Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined to score 150 points in the game.Related story:
It’s early, but Grizzlies are attempting 41.7 shots from 3-point range per game. That is eight more than last season and the second-most attempts per game in the NBA.
The Memphis Grizzlies played a clunker on Saturday in Dallas. Luka Doncic scored 32 points in a dominant 137-96 Dallas win. Related story:
Ja Morant scored 49 points and the Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Rockets on Friday night.Related story:
In the annual season predictions podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington guess the Grizzlies’ win total, an MVP winner and more.
Gotham uses the Bat-Signal to call for its hero. Memphis uses imaginary telephones.
Ja Morant was spectacular in the Grizzlies win in the season opener on Wednesday night. He finished with 34 points, nine assists and four rebounds. Related story:
Taylor Jenkins said he doesn’t know if Ziaire Williams will play in the home opener, and he hopes for Jaren Jackson Jr. to start 5-on-5 in the next couple weeks. Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for MemphisRelated story:
Sure, the path to the top of the Western Conference is tougher this season. But measurable results aren’t the Grizzlies’ only concern. Ziaire Williams out, Dillon Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies' home openerRelated story:
The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be thin on the wing when they begin the regular season against the Knicks on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
The Grizzlies have extended four players this offseason (Ja Morant, John Konchar, Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams), while giving Tyus Jones a new two-year contract in free agency. It puts them in an interesting spot moving forward.
The Grizzlies signed Brandon Clarke to a contract extension on Sunday, locking up another player that has been part of their young core.
The Grizzlies needed to waive the player to cut the roster to 15 before the start of the regular season.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss what they liked from the preseason and the Grizzlies’ biggest concerns heading into the home opener on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Santi Aladama got the starting nod from Taylor Jenkins and scored 21 points in the Grizzlies’ dominant victory over the Orlando Magic. Herrington: Grizz vets are elite in the locker room, and pretty good on the court too Grizzlies Insider: Kenneth Lofton Jr.‘s life is ‘totally different’ after NBA transitionRelated stories:
The Grizzlies bounced back from two disappointing results with a commanding win over the Pistons on Thursday night. Ja Morant finished with 31 points.
This season, the Grizzlies are one of five teams that will have uniforms and apparel “remixed.” The pairing, naturally, is with popular Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia.
Growing up the youngest of four brothers helped David Roddy hone his competitiveness and toughened up the Grizzlies rookie for the NBA.
Desmond Bane was efficient with 33 points on 61% shooting, but the rest of the Grizzlies struggled to make shots in the preseason loss to Orlando. Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence could be instructive for GrizzliesRelated story:
The Grizzlies assistant who works with Ja Morant on his shooting made 276 3-point shots and 95% of his free throws while at Missouri State. Plus, he knows how to “push the right buttons and mess with you in the best way.” Sounds like the perfect coach to work with Morant. Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant lands at No. 9 in ESPN’s NBArank seriesRelated story:
Ja Morant has put in a lot of work this summer, especially on his long-range jump shot. He has two more opportunities this week to fine-tune everything before the regular season begins next week. Grizzlies Insider: Joyful players relish growing fan supportRelated story: