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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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Tuomas Iisalo only got to coach fifteen games and have two practices, but the work he did in his interim role was enough to earn him the full-time coaching job.
Also, comedy classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” returns for a 50th anniversary big screen revival at several local theaters.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick five quotes from Memphis Grizzlies exit interviews to give more thought.
There have been a lot of whispers in recent weeks of the potential for major change on the Grizzlies roster this summer.
Chris Herrington breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies were saying one day after their 2024-25 season ended and what he thinks it really means.
“As overmatched as the Grizzlies often seemed, there’s every reason to believe this series would have been going back to Oklahoma City 2-2 if Ja Morant hadn’t gotten hurt in Game 3.”
With Ja Morant finding his rhythm as both a scorer and a playmaker, the Grizzlies were about to win Game 3. And then it all evaporated in the split second between contact and collapse. Related content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the postseason performance of the Memphis Grizzlies’ big three, starting with Ja Morant.
The Memphis Grizzlies think they found a formula to combat the Oklahoma City Thunder. But is there any hope of deploying it without Ja Morant?
Win or lose, the “we’re in this together” energy can enrich a community. Memphis now gets at least two chances to show it in this series.
Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, after his team’s 118-99 Game 2 loss, was as close as Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo has seemed to angry.
Believe the buzz; “Sinners” demands to be seen with the best sound and image quality you can find.
Jackson’s career playoff averages are: 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, shooting 39% from the floor and 33% from 3-point range. Can he do more than that Tuesday night in Game 2? Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalistRelated content:
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points, and as interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It’s very hard to play worse than this.”
It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next, everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.
Advance word on “Sinners,” which incorporates the contributions of many Memphis-area musicians, is very strong.
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
The Mavs were in the NBA Finals last spring and then added title-tested veteran Klay Thompson in the offseason to aid what they hoped would be another run.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington get set for the play-in tournament game between the Grizzlies and Warriors and break down advantages for both teams.
In all ways except the outcome for the Grizzlies and their fans, Tuesday’s play-in was a great game in the rich recent history between these franchises.
Underdog Memphis can beat Golden State in their NBA play-in game, but the Grizzlies will have to be at their best. Their best has been hard to locate in recent weeks, and even harder to maintain. The 28 best moments of the 2024-2025 Grizzlies season Related content:
Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.
Memphis rested its stars, won Sunday’s game and might have gotten some luck by not having to face the Los Angeles Clippers in Tuesday’s play-in game.
The Grizzlies listed seven main players as “doubtful” for Sunday’s season finale against Dallas.
With a Memphis loss to Denver on Friday and a Golden State win against Portland, the Grizzlies are headed to a play-in game on Tuesday. Who will they face next?