Melton out, Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies on Saturday
The absence of both players would be a blow to the Grizzlies’ defense against the Timberwolves.
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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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks preparing for test against Paul George
Dillon Brooks said his matchup with Paul George on Thursday is going to test his wind.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies pitch in at food bank while also learning about its role
The pandemic shut down the Grizzlies’ efforts to give back to the community last season. On Wednesday, they were able to help out at the Mid-South Food Bank.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the blowout victory over the Houston Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s impact doesn’t always appear in the box score.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies get perfect prescription for recovery: the Rockets
The Grizzlies snapped their three-game losing streak with a 34-point win over the lowly Houston Rockets.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Happy birthday Tee Morant
‘I can hear him the whole game,’ Ja Morant said of his dad Tee, who always sits courtside and is celebrating his birthday Nov. 15. ‘He’s always talking to the players, and talking to the refs.’
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies get run over in 25-point loss to the Suns
Adding to the insult, former Grizzlies wing Jae Crowder scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks out Friday, Steven Adams questionable
The Grizzlies are opting for caution on Brooks, who is recovering from his offseason hand injury.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Dillon Brooks’ return to the court
Can Dillon Brooks be a quick fix for the Grizzlies’ defense? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says Grizzlies defense is ‘slacking’
“We have a hard time guarding the ball,” Brooks said.
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Memphis Grizzlies Hornets beat Grizzlies, spoil Dillon Brooks’ return
Dillon Brooks made his return from a broken hand, scoring 20 points, including four 3-pointers.
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Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable ahead of Grizzlies game Wednesday
The defensive force has missed the first 10 games while recovering from hand surgery.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies notebook: Morant’s redemption, and Jackson’s growing potential
Monday night overtime win over the Timberwolves showed why the Grizzlies believe in Jaren Jackson Jr. is the center of their future.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies complete comeback in thriller over Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns’ 3-point prayer was answered, but the Grizzlies and Brandon Clarke stepped up in overtime.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Ja sings Kirk Franklin, Jackson gets in the hot tub
The Grizzlies will see if their relaxation will pay off against the Timberwolves on Monday night.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball McDonald’s ups ante, signs Penny Hardaway to partnership
Fans will be seeing plenty of McDonald’s commercials featuring the Tigers coach this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies When Morant’s on the bench, Grizzlies have to find way to keep ball moving
After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s latest performance
Did Jaren Jackson Jr.’s big night convince Drew Hill and Chris Herrington that he’s out of his slump?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: JJJ, Jenkins tell fans what they should watch — on TV
Jaren Jackson Jr. watched the third season of a popular Netflix thriller in one day while Taylor Jenkins can’t wait to watch the new season of “Yellowstone.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. delivers in Grizzlies win over Nuggets
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.
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Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks playing in simulated games in ‘ramp up’ to return
There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Tigers star Emoni Bates sees Ja Morant as ‘big brother’
“He is my favorite player,” said Emoni Bates of Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies notebook: Jackson pushing through slump, Jenkins hopeful of smooth Brooks return
Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies bench delivers in victory over Nuggets
Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies unveil new ‘Moments Mixtape’ jerseys
For more than 25 seasons, the Grizzlies have worn threads widely beloved by NBA fans all over. Now they will have another style in the rotation.
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