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Herrington: As Grizzlies get healthier, decisions loom, beginning at small forward
With more options comes more decisions, and 14 games in the Grizzlies don’t seem quite settled.
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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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.
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Arts & Culture Indie Memphis returns — a viewer’s guide
The 27th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival starts Thursday with potential sleeper hits, films of local interest and movies you may not see anywhere else.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The Grizzlies are on a roll. Can it continue without Ja Morant and Desmond Bane?
The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies overwhelm Portland in massive road win
An avalanche fell inside Portland’s Moda Center on Sunday night as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 134-89.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ surprising quartet
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong starts to the season by Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Four observations from win over the Lakers
Against the Lakers, Jaylen Wells wins rookie battle. Plus, three other observations.
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Visual ArtsMemphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.
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Grizzlies Podcast What Grizzlies fans should be worried about
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ Monday and Wednesday losses to the Nets and Bulls.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Whoa, Jay Huff and Santi Aldama
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first week of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies and the strong starts for Ja Morant, Santi Aldama and Jay Huff.
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Memphis Grizzlies Morant paints masterpiece in much-needed Grizzlies win
Temetrius Jamel “Ja” Morant gave fans a bunch of Halloween treats at FedExForum Thursday night, with 26 points on 9-16 shooting, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in less than 29 minutes.
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Morant’s triple-double leads Grizzlies to big win over Bucks
Box score: Grizzlies 122, Bucks 99
Herrington: Five thoughts after a rough Grizzlies loss
Grizzlies Insider: Six stats already defining Memphis' start to the season
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Five thoughts after a rough Grizzlies loss
A few thoughts from Chris Herrington the morning after the Grizzlies’ 119-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rock and bounce on Mud Island, glow at FedExForum
This week, a Día de Los Muertos parade honors the dead, a Memphis Botanic Garden festival celebrates Japan and three new art shows open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Is Grizzlies’ playing time approach temporary or new normal?
The single most notable thing about the Grizzlies to start the season has been just how deep and flat the rotation has been, despite missing three or four rotation-quality players in most games.
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Visual ArtsMemphis Movies This Week: ‘Here,’ ‘Haxan’ and ‘Godzilla’ returns
“Godzilla Minus One” works as action and drama, as monster-movie and as a metaphor for the nuclear anxiety of postwar Japan. It’s just a terrific movie, according to Chris Herrington.
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MusicMarion’s Bailey Bigger comes into her own on new album
“Resurrection Fern,” the second full-length album from the 24-year-old, is a product of stepping fully into adulthood.
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: Fans feast on fun after Grizzlies’ dry spell
This opener at FedExForum was a show: The blend of athleticism, creativity and personality that marks NBA hoops at its most enjoyable.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dirty mackin’ R&B, vampire ballet and a creature feature
This week, Sheila E. brings the “Glamorous Life” to Rhodes, Choices celebrates 50 years and the Memphis Tequila Festival helps you get into the Halloween spirit(s).
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: Morant’s peak form, Edey’s rough debut in Grizzlies opener
Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: After detour, new-look Memphis Grizzlies are poised to spin a comeback story
This season has the potential to be a redemption song for both Ja Morant and his team, and those stories are very much entwined.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Pre-Halloween double-features, if you dare
This week’s recommendations are very much in “proceed with caution” territory. Plus, “Conclave” joins the Oscar race.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final preseason takeaways
Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted.
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