There are 1683 articles by Chris Herrington :

• January 2025

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    Memphis Grizzlies

    Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win

    Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players. 

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    Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans

    Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126

    Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘lurking’ on Jimmy Butler? Take it only as that.

    By Chris Herrington January 25, 2025
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    Grizzlies coach laments ‘game of two halves’ despite blowout win

    In the first half, the Memphis Grizzlies tied their season high with 78 points. In the second half, they gave up 72 points to the Charlotte Hornets.

    By Chris Herrington January 23, 2025
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    Herrington: At midseason, do the Grizzlies look like a contender?

    The Grizzlies have hit the midpoint of the NBA season, so it is time for the mid-season check-in. Are the Grizzlies a contender? How are the stars and supporting cast? How’s the system?

    By Chris Herrington January 21, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Brutalist’ arrives ahead of Oscar noms

    The nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23, and “The Brutalist” will probably figure prominently.

    By Chris Herrington January 21, 2025
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    Herrington: On MLK Day, the Grizzlies winning ugly was a thing of beauty

    Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.

    By Chris Herrington January 20, 2025
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    Herrington: Amid flowering rivalries, Grizzlies-Wolves holds special place

    The Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first nationally televised home game of the season, which is also their MLK Day game.

    By Chris Herrington January 19, 2025
  • Performing Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Sing Sing’

    Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.

    By Chris Herrington January 18, 2025
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    Herrington: How Grizzlies’ pace may impact minutes, turnovers, length of game

    Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore

    This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen January 17, 2025
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    The Essential Memphis Library index

    If you wanted to build a home library of things relevant to Memphis history and culture, what should be in it? What books, movies, albums, songs, art prints, etc.? 

    By Chris Herrington January 15, 2025
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    Herrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss

    The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.

    By Chris Herrington January 14, 2025
  • Music

    The Essential Memphis Library: ‘The Best of Sam & Dave’

    “The Best of Sam & Dave” is the sound of singers, musicians, songwriters and producers finding a special chemistry.

    By Chris Herrington January 13, 2025
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    Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter

    Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 127, Timberwolves 125

    By Chris Herrington January 12, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party

    This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Alys Drake January 10, 2025
  • Grizzlies Podcast

    Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s leap, ROTY race, injuries and trades

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
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    The Essential Memphis Library: Elvis Presley’s ‘30 #1 Hits’

    Elvis’ Sun Records sessions might be his deepest music, but 2002’s “30 #1 Hits” may actually be a truer testament to Presley’s legacy. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
  • Performing Arts

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Den of Thieves,’ ‘The Girl with the Needle’

    Amid awards season, “Den of Thieves 2” won’t be seeking any but will instead try to reward audiences with shootouts, car chases, big scores and pulpy dialogue. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
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    Herrington: Halfway through West gauntlet, Grizzlies’ ‘test’ results inconclusive

    If the first half of this test-yourself-against-the-West stretch hasn’t told us much about the Grizzlies, Chris Herrington has found a few potential lessons learned.

    By Chris Herrington January 07, 2025
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    Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.

    No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.

    By Chris Herrington January 06, 2025
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    Rookie Jaylen Wells had a career-high homecoming, but Grizzlies fall to Kings

    Memphis rookie and Sacramento native Jaylen Wells scored a career-high 30 points, but the Grizzlies came up six points short against the Kings in a wild, competitive fourth quarter.

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2025
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    Herrington: Bane’s bounceback, Edey’s cutting comfort and other good signs for the Grizzlies

    In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.

    By Chris Herrington January 01, 2025
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    Jackson Jr., Bane log big minutes, pile up points to win in Phoenix

    The Grizzlies’ two available stars, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, combined for 69 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its road trip.

    By Chris Herrington January 01, 2025

• December 2024

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    Ja Morant considered ‘week-to-week’ with shoulder injury

    Ja Morant’s status is considered “week-to-week” with what the Grizzlies are now calling a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a medical update Monday evening.

    By Chris Herrington December 30, 2024
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    Herrington: What the Grizzlies’ trade offer to Brooklyn says about this season

    The Grizzlies made a reasonable offer, and were right to do so. It was also reasonable to not offer more.

    By Chris Herrington December 29, 2024
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    Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024

    This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.

    By Chris Herrington December 29, 2024