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Coward can’t reverse late collapse as Grizzlies lose 16th straight to Thunder
One of the more dramatic days in Memphis Grizzlies franchise history ended with a demoralizing loss Friday night at FedExForum.Related content:
Chris Herrington
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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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January 2026
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Jim Jarmusch is a New York filmmaker, but one with Memphis connections. Chris Herrington says the filmmaker’s “Mystery Train” is arguably the greatest of Memphis movies.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25: Dillon Brooks always put on a show, to sometimes mixed reviews
Dillon Brooks was many things. But mostly, he was just a lot.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies break two losing streaks in close win over Spurs
Vince Williams Jr. and Cam Spencer were unlikely co–stars of an unlikely night to break a bad streak for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
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Visual ArtsFrom Memphis to Milwaukee to Christmas Day: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
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Visual ArtsMemphis Movies This Week: ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’
Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” arrives with the tagline “Dream Big.” But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline “Dream Huge.”
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25: O.J. Mayo rained jumpers for four drama-filled Memphis seasons
A once heralded prep prospect, O.J. Mayo arrived in the NBA with a compact, high-elevation jumper that’s among the smoothest FedExForum has ever seen.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies stumble against Wizards — again — in failed bid for .500
Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112.
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Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 days
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: With Ja Morant back, the Grizzlies face some big questions
The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends.
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Arts & CultureHerrington: My favorite films of 2025
The movie industry has been imperiled for at least a couple of decades now, but good — even great — movies are still being made. Here are 10 favorites from 2025.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s positive trajectory and the options on the table for the Grizzlies this trade deadline.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant’s return sparks high-flying Grizzlies win
With Morant back at the wheel the Grizzlies offense generated 26 fastbreak points, the second most of the season.
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Memphis Grizzlies GG Jackson reemerges for Grizzlies in Utah road win
Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Is Memphis’ momentum already gone?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The To-Do List Carol like it’s 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
This week, Central Station hosts its last Ladies’ Night, The PRVLG plays the New Daisy and Lafayette’s is having a “Charlie Brown Christmas.”
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
If you can’t be the man, it’s good to complement the man. Brandon Clarke’s has meshed well with the top players of his Grizzlies era.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. finds the flow
Jaren Jackson Jr. has struggled this season but found offensive success in wins over the Clippers and Timberwolves. Will this version of the All-Star stick around?
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Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
The Grizzlies reached to the bottom of the depth chart, with two-way players Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Jahmai Mashack rounding out the rotation. And then they went out and scratched out a win.
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Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against Minnesota
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Visual ArtsMemphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum
If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25: Tyus Jones was a needed old soul on a brash, young team
Ja Morant was instantly the engine of the Grizzlies, and Tyus Jones was something more than just his caddy. Only 23 years old when he signed with the team, Jones was already a four-year vet and a noted “old soul.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Jackson’s breakout game, Spencer’s career-high propel Grizzlies over Clippers
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer combined for 58 points as the Grizzlies improved to 3-0 against the Clippers this season.
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Visual Arts‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.
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