Positive vibes: Ja Morant sees Grizzlies’ growth during his absence
Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.
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 hold on to beat 76ers in Ja Morant’s return
Morant looked to be in good form with 17 points and six assists after 18 days out of action with an ankle sprain.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant returns from ankle injury against 76ers, will start
Just 18 days after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain, the point guard is back in the lineup.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies game versus Minnesota postponed
The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies help families in need for Martin Luther King Day of Service
The Grizzlies partnered with FedEx, Feed the Children and the Women’s Foundation to help provide food, household items and school supplies to 1,200 families in need.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies notebook: Ja Morant upgraded to questionable
The team is staying alive in the way-too-early playoff outlook even as it plays without its stars.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizz find ways to win
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down how the Grizzlies have done it and what to expect from the Memphis rotation moving forward.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins plans for key players’ return
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins expects the recovery of the team’s star players in this order: Ja Morant, Justise Winslow, Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Memphis Grizzlies Late Grizzlies push at Minnesota seals third straight win
The Grizzlies had a franchise-record 80 points in the paint and outscored Minnesota 38-17 in the final quarter to erase a double-digit deficit.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: There were always going to be bumps in the road
When the NBA decided to start its season in late December, the league knew that coronavirus protocols presented a serious challenge to playing games. Some might be postponed. Some might be canceled.
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Memphis GrizzliesFor rookie Xavier Tillman Sr., it’s the little things
Xavier Tillman Sr. will have an expanded role to fill if Jonas Valanciunas misses time due to health and safety protocols.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hold off Nets for first home win of the season
Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test.
Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ turnovers costly in close loss to Cavaliers
The Cavaliers took advantage of Grizzlies miscues to win a close game between two depleted teams Thursday night.
Related Story: Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s game
Related Story: Box score: Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s tipoff
Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.
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Grizzlies Podcast Where does Bane fit in the pecking order?
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the latest on the Grizzlies injury report and set expectations for the team as they wait for the stars to return.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Beat-up Grizzlies face easier schedule next week
The Grizzlies should have a chance to compete against an easier schedule this week.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.: Injuries can’t dull their enthusiasm, towel waving, high-fiving
While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates.
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Memphis Grizzlies LeBron James propels Lakers in close one over Grizzlies
The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half for James, though the bench had another encouraging performance.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Tim Frazier via hardship exception
The veteran guard has played in 272 NBA games since 2014, and is averaging five points and four assists for his career.
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Memphis Grizzlies Lakers pull away from Grizzlies in Gasol’s return
The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies shift strategies, find success without star players
The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones.
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Memphis Grizzlies Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to win over Hornets
The four-man bench came up big, with every available Memphis player on the court for at least 19 minutes.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant the player and cultural phenom: Larger than life
The Grizzlies point guard is popping up all over town, whether at the zoo or the Edge District. His growing superstardom is making him a collectible value, too.
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December 2020
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Grayson Allen day to day with ankle sprain
The team could have the shooting guard Grayson Allen in the starting lineup Friday despite leaving Wednesday’s game with an ankle sprain.
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Memphis Grizzlies Unhealthy, depleted Grizzlies blasted by Celtics
One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.
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