The best moments of the 2022-23 Grizzlies’ season: Nos. 50-26
Part 1 of the top moments from this year’s season.
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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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Swing at the Shell, jazz at Crosstown and what to do for Easter
This week, Amy Dang blends South Asian sounds with contemporary pop, sci-fi fans gather at Midtown Con 2 and the Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball back to FedExForum.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Grizz head into the NBA playoffs
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss potential playoff opponents: Which team would be the best matchup for Memphis? And, is there a team the Grizzlies would like to avoid?
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Chris Herrington Herrington: With a week to go, there’s plenty of uncertainty for the Grizzlies
On Tuesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their regular season homecourt finale against the Portland Trail Blazers before heading out on a season-concluding three-game road trip.
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March 2023
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s offense and All-NBA stakes
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s rise in offensive production, the close All-NBA race among guards and how Luke Kennard quickly became a fan favorite in Memphis.
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Grizzlies Podcast Ranking potential Grizzlies playoff opponents
In this bonus Grizzlies Podcast, Chris Herrington welcomes back Matt Hrdlicka, who writes about the Grizzlies and more on his own Patreon page.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Campfire party, Journey and trail running films
This week, learn who’s not buried at Elmwood, see Van Duren at the Halloran and honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 55th anniversary of his death.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: Halfcourt offense optimism, parade-route options
Chris Herrington picks the route of the best (theoretical) Ja Morant parade (inside his city). He answers that and other questions in this month’s Grizzlies Mailbag.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant ditches mask, shrugs off All-NBA concern
Ja Morant has taken off the mask, and says he’s not worried about the All-NBA team. “My mind is on continuing to win games, finish the regular season off strong and then get ready for the playoffs,”he said. “To start our journey to go win a ring.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Clippers outlast Grizzlies in tense, low-wattage affair
Despite a night off from meaningful players on both sides, the home team had the game’s lone active star in Ja Morant. The visitors had the deeper cast of proven NBA players, and that proved too much.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A parade inside my city? Grizzlies fans can sing along with that
I’m not sure anyone is bothered by the “parade inside my city” line aside from a television carnival barker and people on the Internet, but does a lyrical investigation after recent incidents make one wince? Sure.
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Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks wants Memphis to bring playoff atmosphere
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Suddenly, it was the Luke Kennard Show
It seemed likely to be a subdued night, after the “return of Ja Morant” show. Then, almost suddenly, it became The Luke Kennard show. He set a franchise record for 3-pointers despite coming off the bench.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offensive emergence changes formula for Grizzlies success
For a team many expected to slide, the month of March has belonged to Jaren Jackson Jr., who’s led the team at 23 points per game on 53% shooting, as the Grizzlies have reclaimed their spot at second in the conference.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis teammates describe passion of Dillon Brooks
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Morant is set to return, but the Grizzlies weren’t just waiting around
A funny thing happened in Morant’s absence, or maybe didn’t happen: While Morant’s season was sidetracked, the team’s was not.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant’s coming back. Let’s hope he’s ready.
This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: David Roddy on the rise
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the recent success of David Roddy, and where he fits with the Grizzlies moving forward.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jackson has strong case for top defense honor, but playing time may hurt
Last season, Jackson led the NBA in blocks and combined blocks and steals. After missing the first month of the season, he’s not quite there yet, but is within striking range.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The ‘David Roddy Game’ was magical, memorable and just maybe a beginning
This kind of night was a rookie rarity. Who was the last Grizzlies rookie to score at least 17 points in a quarter? Dillon Brooks knew the answer: “That was me.”
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Reacting to Ja Morant’s ‘suspension,’ Brandon Clarke’s injury
With Chris Herrington in Memphis and Drew Hill on the road with the team in Los Angeles, this Grizzlies Podcast reacts to one of the busiest periods of Grizzlies news in recent memory, and an unprecedented moment for the franchise.
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Music Graceland battle brewing in California but impact could land in Memphis
Priscilla Presley is challenging a document that would make her granddaughter, 33-year-old actress Riley Keough, the sole trustee to what’s left of the family’s stake in Elvis’ empire.
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis outhustles Golden State for 21-point win
It felt like two teams not only competing in a playoff race, but edging toward playoff-style basketball and playoff-style rotations, to the degree the Grizzlies can prepare amid the chaos of the moment.
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Dillon Brooks on Draymond Green, Warriors: ‘They never forget' who we are
Box score: Grizzlies 131, Warriors 110
Jenkins: Morant issue ‘came to a head’ in Denver
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Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks on Draymond Green, Warriors: ‘They never forget’ who we are
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks leads the NBA in technical fouls. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is close behind. They have a lot to say about each other.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jenkins: Morant issue ‘came to a head’ in Denver
“We’ve had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,” said Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins.
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Memphis Grizzlies Colorado police: No charges on Ja Morant video incident
The Glendale PD investigated the incident and “was not able to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of any charges,” the department said.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With season teetering, reeling Grizzlies return home
Opinion: If the wheels perhaps haven’t come off this once-promising Grizzlies season, they’ve at least gone flat, lost a few bolts and are wobbling back down the road, maybe emitting flames.
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