Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Grizzlies in MLK Day showcase
The Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak ended in a furious but failed comeback against the hot-shooting New Orleans Pelicans.
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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Memphis GrizzliesThe Natural: Why Ja Morant might be a point guard we haven’t seen before
Halfway through his rookie season, Ja Morant looks like an instant star. Perhaps nobody has seen him more and understood him better than Grizzlies broadcasters Elliot Perry and Brevin, both former NBA point guards.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose second straight in Boston blowout
The Grizzlies return to the road got off to a rough start with a 24-point loss in Boston.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies youth movement comes together to put away Pistons
The Grizzlies closed strong with an all-under-24 lineup to beat the Pistons in Detroit and half a two-game losing skid.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case
De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?
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Memphis Grizzlies Josh Jackson called up to Grizzlies as Grayson Allen put on shelf indefinitely
After spending half his season with the developmental Memphis Hustle, former lottery pick Josh Jackson has been called up to the Grizzlies and is likely to debut this week.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies never trail in convincing win over West-contending Nuggets
The Grizzlies led the visiting Denver Nuggets buzzer-to-buzzer, the 104-96 win moving the team to within one game of a .500 record for the first time this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Podcast: Playoffs here we come?
Can the Grizzlies grab a playoff spot? Geoff Calkins, Don Wade and Chris Herrington discuss the what-ifs.
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Chris HerringtonThe Memphis 10: Starring Booker T. Jones, Marsha Blackburn, Tony Allen and others
Stax greats Booker T. and Carla Thomas on stage together. Grizz great Tony Allen back at the Grindhouse. "Bluff City Law" in limbo but keeping hope alive. Plus, seven more observations on the month in Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant wants to dunk on Brandon Clarke (again)
Three Grizzlies are Rising Stars and their head coach is in search of sausages. Notes from New Orleans.
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February 2020
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant, Zion complete unlikely journey from teen teammates to playoff-race competitors
On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Week: Trade deadline looms as the playoff race shifts
With the trade deadline approaching, the Grizzlies could finally find resolution this week on the fate of Andre Iguodala. Meanwhile, a new threat is heating up in the playoff race.
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Podcasts Grizzlies Podcast: Former Grizz VP John Hollinger
Chris Herrington is joined by former Grizzlies Vice President of Basketball Operations John Hollinger to talk about some of the current Grizzlies players he helped scout and acquire, what the team’s approach might be at the trade deadline and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Everything you need to know about the Iguodala-Grizzlies’ ongoing saga
What's the deal with the Grizzlies and Andre Iguodala? If you haven’t been following this on-again/off-again saga this season, here’s your chance to catch up.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks agree on three-year extension
The Memphis Grizzlies and third-year guard Dillon Brooks agreed to stay together for three more seasons.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Grizzlies-Heat negotiating deal as deadline looms
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. Will the Andre Iguodala saga end? Will Jae Crowder move? We'll track and parse the rumors and reports here.
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Memphis Grizzlies Report: Grizzlies trade Iguodala to Miami; extend Dillon Brooks
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to trade forward Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat for forward Justise Winslow.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Heat complete trade bringing forward Justise Winslow to Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired another young building block and positioned themselves for the future in a six-player trade with the Miami Heat.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade analysis: What it means for today, the summer and beyond
The Memphis Grizzlies added to a talented young core at the NBA's trade deadline, and now seemed well-positioned to build a contender.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Winslow, Waiters futures uncertain
The Grizzlies acquired Justise Winslow and Dion Waiters at Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but when will either play in Memphis?
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Memphis Grizzlies Road Recap: Sixers take control, cruise to send Grizzlies back to .500
The Grizzlies' rising stars had a rough night against the Sixers' All-Stars on the road in Philadelphia.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant triple-doubles in win over Wizards
Rookie Ja Morant notched his first career triple-double in carrying the Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Washington Wizards.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman talks, on the deadline deals and more
Grizzlies lead basketball executive Zach Kleiman talks about last week's trade deadline deals, new forward Justise Winslow's Memphis future and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies ‘Critical’ game? Blazers are ‘final boss’ in Grizzlies’ playoff quest
The playoff race reaches a new level at FedExForum on Wednesday night, as the Grizzlies have their first meeting of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers, the team that has emerged as their biggest threat.
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