Jaren Jackson Jr. named NBA All-Defense first team
The Grizzlies big man led the league this season in blocks (177) and blocks per game (2.3).
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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The Grizzlies big man led the league this season in blocks (177) and blocks per game (2.3).
The Memphis Grizzlies said they expect Ja Morant will take the same approach to the offseason that Jaren Jackson Jr. had coming off his knee injury.
The Grizzlies gave up a season-high 25 offensive rebounds and 21 second-chance points. Now they look to next season.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the future of Ja Morant in Memphis, Grizzlies free agency and the controversy around Dillon Brooks’ absence from exit interviews.
From updates on Ja Morant’s knee to Steven Adams’ hilarious quotes about the Peabody ducks, here are the best moments from the Grizzlies’ exit interviews Sunday afternoon.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss several players that carried Memphis to a Game 5 win.
Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, 33, is the youngest person to receive the NBA Executive of the Year award.
On Wednesday night in Game 5, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was the best player on the floor.
With 3:44 remaining in the third quarter, Jaren Jackson Jr. went to the scorer’s table and asked for “Whoop that Trick.” It was that kind of blowout for the Grizzlies in Game 5. Calkins: That’s how you whoop that trick, Steph. And what a glorious whooping it was. Herrington: The whooping is over for the Grizzlies. Now it’s winning time. Box score: Grizzlies 134, Warriors 95Related stories:
Former Memphis Tigers player James Wiseman said he was not interviewed by the IARP for its investigation, and he believes Penny Hardaway will keep the Tigers program on track.
The Grizzlies offered little update on Ja Morant’s knee, and Dillon Brooks said he would take back his foul on Gary Payton II if he could.
The Grizzlies led or tied for 47 minutes and 15 seconds, but not for the full 48 as the Warriors take a 3-1 playoff series lead. Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day. Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss Box score: Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98 Local fans say Grizz can manage without Morant Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’ Grizzlies updates: Latest on Morant injury, Dillon Brooks’ returnRelated stories:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Memphis Grizzlies’ loss in Game 4 and look ahead to Game 5.
Ja Morant was injured in the fourth quarter after Warriors guard Jordan Poole pulled on his knee. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he will be speaking with front office executive Zach Kleiman about the next step.
Memphis fans have voiced loudly their opinions of Dillon Brooks’ play in Game 4. Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to Warriors Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day. Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been the biggest reason why the series has been competitive. Now it’s someone else’s turn.
When asked about Dillon Brooks, Golden State Warriors fans said they plan to mercilessly boo him on Monday night in Game 4.
If the Grizzlies star point guard is not able to play in Game 4 against the Warriors, Tyus Jones will start.
Memphis is down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals, but more worrisome than anything is Ja Morant’s knee, as the point guard left the game early and headed to the locker room, limping.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss and the drama that followed.
When asked if he objected to Steve Kerr’s comments about Dillon Brooks making a dirty play, Taylor Jenkins responded: “I said what I said.”
The center missed the first two games of the series against the Warriors while in health and safety protocols.
The Grizzlies guard was suspended for one game by the NBA for “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in substantial injury.
Do you want to leave Ja Morant open to shoot it, or do you want to watch him blow right past you to the basket? He has hurt the Golden State Warriors both ways so far this series.
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