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48 recent articles by Chris Herrington:
The Grizzlies have a big decision to make in June's NBA draft. Duke's RJ Barrett or Murray State's Ja Morant at No. 2? Here's a breakdown of the two prospects from every angle.
Some stray notes from an otherwise quiet day NBA day in Memphis.
With the results of the NBA draft lottery, the Grizzlies should know where they're headed, and what they need their next head coach to do. A look at the probable job description and known candidates.
A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend.
After the Grizzlies got the No. 2 pick in last week's NBA draft lottery, the clock has started on a likely trade of franchise stalwart Mike Conley. Here's what the potential trade landscape looks like.
The draft lottery is over, and the NBA focus – at least for the 26 teams no longer playing – has remained in Chicago, where the NBA’s pre-draft combine is ongoing. Here’s a look at some post-lottery reactions, a Ja Morant report, and more.
It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape.
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial of sound. This second part follows a trail from B.B. King's first recordings to the rise of rock 'n' roll and soul, on to Al Green's rejection of secular soul, the emergence of alternative Memphis and Beale Street's decline.
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial (and a little more) of sound. We tell a story of Memphis music's evolution one song at a time, from early blues and the Beale Street sound to the golden age of Sun and Stax and on to the contemporary styles of rock and rap. This first part follows the trail from W.C. Handy to the dawn of World War II.
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial of sound. This final installment follows a trail from the lost decade of the '80s, to rap and indie rock of the '90s, the new bands and breakthroughs of the 2000s, and finally, Memphis music now.
The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.
The NBA draft lottery is less than a week away, and the Memphis Grizzlies could score the top pick or no pick at all. A look at the moving parts, consequences and franchise history at play.
The Grizzlies reportedly interviewed Golden State Warriors assistant Jarron Collins over the weekend for the Grizzlies' vacant head coaching job.
A report out of Europe has Grizzlies exec Tayshaun Prince on an overseas coaching hunt. Plus: How volatile has the Grizzlies recent head-coaching situation really been?
European coaching star and former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius has been identified as a Grizzlies head coaching candidate.
Utah Jazz assistant Alex Jensen has been identified as a head-coaching candidate for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Thoughts on Tayshaun Prince's Grizzlies front office promotion, the future of the head coaching search, Marc Gasol in Toronto and more.
The starter's pistol has been fired on potential trades for Grizzlies stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. To get a feel for what's possible, we scan the NBA landscape for potential fits.
The Memphis 10 this week covers basketball, barbecue and Johnny Cash; school vouchers, pedestrian safety, and the prospect of impeachment; and a voice of Memphis already missed.
The North Mississippi Allstars will open the first half of the Levitt Shell's annual summer concert series on May 30. The free concert series will continue through late July, before returning again at the end of August.
The Grizzlies' new leadership will have a lot of decisions to make this summer. Here's a look at the team's landscape as the offseason begins.
News and notes on the Grizzlies' recent front-office hires, Kyle Anderson's shoulder surgery, the NBA draft and more.
We head to one of Memphis’ favorite food streets for a taco tussle between two authentic Mexican eateries.
The Grizzlies hired two executives with high-level experience at five different NBA franchises to its new management team.
This week the Memphis 10 takes an early look at the Memphis mayor's race, sifts through some Nashville-related nonsense, and more.
Thoughts on a rumored new Grizzlies front-office candidates, the debut of the team's new management duo, the first weekend of the NBA playoffs, and more.
The Grizzlies are in the middle of massive changes to its management and coaching staffs. Chris Herrington surveys a shifting landscape and offers some quick thoughts.
Grizzlies team president Jason Wexler and vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss their new roles with the organization, the decision to make major front-office and coaching changes, and the path ahead.
Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fired and general manager Chris Wallace reassigned to another role Thursday, the team confirmed only hours after the team's postseason exit interviews where nothing about the imminent change was mentioned.
General manger Chris Wallace, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, and players Mike Conley, Chandler Parsons, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Kyle Anderson were among those turning the corner at the Grizzlies' final media session of the 2018-2019 season.
The Grizzlies finished their season at 33-49 and in a three-way tie for NBA draft positioning. The uncertainty only starts there as the basketball summer begins.
Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson is slated to have shoulder surgery next week, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
Mike Conley has had as good of a season as any in his career. Will it be his last in Memphis?
The Grizzlies lost a 15-point fourth-quarter lead for a 100-93 loss in Detroit, but still don't quite know what position they'll take in next month's NBA draft lottery.
The Grizzlies tied their own NBA record by using 28 players this season. We count then down, and rank their Grizz seasons from least to most memorable. .
Grizzlies opportunity to win over the Dallas Mavericks in Dirk Nowitksi's final game in Memphis slips away on the unlikely offensive burst of Salah Mejri.
As the Grizzlies season nears an end, the team and center Jonas Valanciunas will each have a decision to make. What have we learned from Valanciunas' two months in Memphis?
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kyle Anderson were the Grizzlies starting forwards for much of the season. Now, they haven't played for more than a month and their respective seasons are over. What did we learn?
In this week's Memphis 10: Johnny Football says farewell, Memphis comedy gets a showcase, and the city's future is as contested as ever.
The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Monday afternoon that center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the remainder of this season with a grade II ankle sprain.
For decades now we’ve treated Tom Lee Park – 30 precious acres linking the heart of Downtown to the Mississippi River – as a kind of Liberty Bowl West: a venue to be fully used a few days each May, a de facto fairgrounds.
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry combined for 56 points as the defending champion Golden State Warriors pulled away from the Grizzlies late in a competitive game.
The Grizzlies Mailbag takes questions on Bruno Caboclo, Tyler Dorsey, Jonas Valanciunas, Mike Conley's future, and more.
Bruno Caboclo scored a career-high 24 points as a balanced Grizzlies team upset the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 115-103.
Joshua Kushner and Brandon Arrindell have purchased minority shares in the Memphis Grizzlies, according to league sources.
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