Ja Morant goes big
The Grizzlies have leaned on the hot hand of Ja Morant through their first two playoff games.
Chris Herrington
Columnist
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.
There are 1830 articles by Chris Herrington :
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 3
Follow tonight’s game along with Chris Herrington, who’s blogging from FedExForum as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz.
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June 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 4
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Monday evening as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 5
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant confirmed, but Core Four for Now is in flux
Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
The Grizzlies have made it clear their strategy is long term. Here is a look at how the roster pieces fit in that game plan.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension.
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Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Tamales at Emilio’s Grocery
Emilio’s has been around since 1994 and claims to be the first store in Memphis to serve “authentic menudo, carnitas” and other items, including fresh specialty produce from Mexico and Latin America. The butcher counter is a contender for “best-kept secret in Memphis.”
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Performing ArtsBLP Studios aims to answer ‘a $10 billion question’
BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Draft, trade, free agency — an early look at the Grizzlies’ three summer paths
Unlike other NBA teams, the Grizzlies might have a calm offseason leading to the draft. Or not.
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Food News After 15 months, live music returns to ‘intimate’ Bar DKDC
Live music was one of the first sacrifices when the COVID pandemic hit last spring, and it has unsurprisingly been among the slowest to return.
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Music Justin Timberlake grooves along as Stax students present ‘Lab’ results
Students in the Stax Music Academy “All Star Song Lab” got to present their work to none other than Justin Timberlake.
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July 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A Grizzlies-centric spin through recent NBA news
The Grizzlies have had a placid summer so far, but can take notes from teams who have not.
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Table Talk Table Talk: Road-trip eats, Texas invades Memphis
Road trip across eight states and seven national parks uncovers touristy things not to miss, and to skip.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Performing Arts Free concerts return to Levitt Shell with scaled back, locally focused fall season
The Levitt Shell’s fall concert season lineup has a Memphis-first bent.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill discuss draft prospects
Is Virginia’s Trey Murphy III a serious prospect at pick No. 17? Or can the Grizzlies move back and still draft him?
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: John Paul Keith celebrates ‘The Rhythm of the City’
Final mixes on John Paul Keith’s new album were done in February 2020, but the record had to be shelved for nearly a year due to COVID.
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Food Street Food: Hot and spicy cuisine makes the scene
Street Food checks in on local food trucks old and new, with finds including Thai catfish and “street taco” hot wings.
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The Early Word The Early Word: A COVID surge, a labor shortage and Penny at 50
With COVID surging again, Shelby County’s low vaccination rate is a growing concern. Meanwhile, some local employers are struggling to hire enough workers to meet demand, and Penny turned 50.
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Food Street Food: Sugar Ghost brings bubble tea, and soon ice cream, to Broad Ave.
Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Big Grizz decisions start now, with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Le Bonheur expands, unused COVID facility shutters
It was a busy day for the Memphis Medical District, as Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced an expansion, neighborhood investment was bolstered and the temporary COVID hospital on Union closed without ever opening.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ big decisions start with Justise Winslow
Before the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opens Aug. 2, the Grizzlies will need to make a decision on Winslow, on whom they hold a team option next season for $13 million.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Was bridge fiasco individual error or systemic failure? Plus: Midtown goes Barcelona
New name and concept for the existing Restaurant Iris building has been revealed, Army Corps of Engineers gives final approval on the redesign of Tom Lee Park, and masks will be back at SCS this fall.
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