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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 NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday. Chris Herrington has updates from what transpired Wednesday and speculates on some possible deals that may happen before the deadline.Related story:
One day out — the NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday — let’s sift through some of the latest rumors that might be relevant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The last of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees to arrive in Memphis arrive this week, playing exclusively at Ridgeway Cinema Grill.
Ja Morant and GG Jackson, two Grizzlies from South Carolina, helped the Grizzlies run past the Spurs Monday night at FedExForum.
While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.
As the daily countdown to the NBA trade deadline begins, let’s return again to an annual parlor game, contemplating potential trades that mostly and perhaps entirely won’t be taken.
A single loss has to be pretty bad to wipe away the good vibes of a six-game winning streak.
Twenty years ago — Jan. 29, 2005 — was perhaps the greatest day in the history of Memphis movies, with a pair of made-in-Memphis films taking the top two prizes at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
The most notable new wide-release film opening in Memphis this week is the mysterious “Companion,” a comedy-thriller that’s gotten positive early buzz.
The city’s spending on private legal bills is rising, while MATA waits for more cash. Parks director Nick Walker says goodbye.
Luke Kennard was almost traded back in December, with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, will Memphis keep Kennard?
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players. Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘lurking’ on Jimmy Butler? Take it only as that.Related content:
In the first half, the Memphis Grizzlies tied their season high with 78 points. In the second half, they gave up 72 points to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Grizzlies have hit the midpoint of the NBA season, so it is time for the mid-season check-in. Are the Grizzlies a contender? How are the stars and supporting cast? How’s the system?
The nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23, and “The Brutalist” will probably figure prominently.
Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first nationally televised home game of the season, which is also their MLK Day game.
Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.
Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
If you wanted to build a home library of things relevant to Memphis history and culture, what should be in it? What books, movies, albums, songs, art prints, etc.?
The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.
“The Best of Sam & Dave” is the sound of singers, musicians, songwriters and producers finding a special chemistry.
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. Related content: