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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
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Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.
This season has the potential to be a redemption song for both Ja Morant and his team, and those stories are very much entwined.
This week’s recommendations are very much in “proceed with caution” territory. Plus, “Conclave” joins the Oscar race.
Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted.
This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again.
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.
Illegal “switches” are making gun violence in the Memphis area more dangerous, some new Texas money is coming to town and the Grizzlies have good news and bad news on the injury front.
In the annals of American music comebacks, few were as surprising, as long-in-coming or, in its own modestly charming way, as grand as the re-emergence of Alberta Hunter in the late 1970s.
One of the year’s most highly anticipated films, an adaptation of author Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-winning novel “Nickel Boys,” will be the centerpiece selection of the 27th Indie Memphis Film Festival.
Chris Herrington’s pick for the best movie in Memphis this week is Mel Brooks’ black-and-white horror-comedy classic “Young Frankenstein.”
In a high-stakes season with a massive hole in the middle of its lineup, the Grizzlies have placed a big bet on one of the game’s biggest players.Related content:
The Grizzlies were missing four of their starters in a low-stakes game, but Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to be in the lineup opening night. Box score: Charlotte 119, Memphis 94 Grizzlies Insider: Santi Aldama compares Memphis offense to Olympic playRelated content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.
Having Ja Morant back, a new primary frontcourt partner in Zach Edey and a new offense system is an awful lot of context change for Jackson.
This week, car lovers motor into the Edge, artists paint murals near Al Town and Oktoberfests are in full swing.
Pepsi finally leaves the arena and Grizz fans can now chow down on tacos from a prolific local chain — or spring for a Southern picnic package in the suites.
The theme at the movies this week: New York in the 1970s, via two intriguing, high-profile new docudramas. Crosstown Theater’s Halloween movie series begins with a horror classic and a family-friendly cult favorite.
The popular fast-food franchise Chick-fil-A and the local taco-truck chain TacoNGanas are the most notable new vendors at FedExForum.
Call it a double do-over. Given the opportunity to second guess their decisions on Kennard and Smart, the Grizzlies have instead chosen a second chance for both.
Are Ja Morant and Desmond Bane the NBA’s best backcourt? Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. injury is ‘low grade’ strainRelated content:
Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season.
At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.”
Monday’s media day had all the usual media day moments, but this media day was grounded in high hopes and high expectations, despite coming off a 27-win season.
Big Star drummer Jody Stephens will be joined by members of R.E.M., the Posies and Wilco to perform the “Radio City” album in its entirety Tuesday at a celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary.Related content: