Winslow on Jenkins’ plan: ‘We’re just getting started’
Fans finally got to see Justise Winslow in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform, and he’s happy to be thrown in the fire from the start.
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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Fans finally got to see Justise Winslow in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform, and he’s happy to be thrown in the fire from the start.
Justise Winslow missed his first nine shots, and the Grizzlies shot 15% from 3-point range.
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95
The wing, who has not played in 13 months because of injuries, will get on the court, coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed.
Winslow, who has not played in an NBA game in more than a year, could make his Grizzlies debut Saturday night.
Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection.
The team’s best 3-point shooter will be back Friday night. The Grizzlies also updated the injury status of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks.
No fans on a wintry day as the Grizzlies won the second game of a back-to-back.Related story
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss where the Grizzlies can go from here, how the rotation will change when the team gets healthy and which Memphis player would be the best teammate in a snowball fight.
Due to winter weather conditions, the game at 8 p.m. Wednesday will not have spectators.
The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season. Related story:
The game got intense late in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies didn’t let go in Sacramento.
Dillon Brooks can’t wait to make snow angels in Memphis. Ja Morant wants no part of it.
Ja Morant made it clear that he cares about winning, not the stat sheet.
Recovered from his ankle injury, he’s adjusting to new defenses, and he has the Grizzlies’ shooters to thank.
The Grizzlies blew a 20-point lead in Los Angeles as LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.Related story:
The rookie is out for personal reasons, according to the team.
In this Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington decide which aspect of Memphis’ dominant win was the most impressive, and how much the Grizzlies can rely on Kyle Anderson’s offense moving forward.
The team is firmly in the mix as a playoff contender and they have their depth to thank, as well as veteran Kyle Anderson, playing the best basketball of his career.
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Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary.
Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak.
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.Related story
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.
Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.