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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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Country star Sam Hunt will perform at the Mid-South Fair; Collage Dance Collective’s 11th anniversary gala will be the first at its new home, and the Binghampton dance troupe is also hosting a free community celebration Saturday.
The big stars, the national television games, the weekend showcases. Chris Herrington goes game-by-game to rate the entertainment value of the Grizzlies’ 2021-22 home schedule.
Everything from new faces, lineups and even Ben Simmons is addressed here.
Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front.
Memphis has the first Wahlburgers in Tennessee and the first Wahlburgers Wild anywhere as restaurant opens in former Uncle Buck’s location at Bass Pro.
From jam bands to blues upstarts to singer-songwriters both rootsy and rockin’, the return of the Mempho Music Festival showcases a cross-section of contemporary Southern sounds.
All of the NBA wants two-way wings, midsized players who can affect both ends of the floor. The Grizzlies are among the teams hunting for these players. But in Brooks and Anderson, they might already have one of the league’s best such combos.
The shrimp tempura special at Sakura, with soup and salad, might be one of the best lunch deals around.
Broadway returns to Memphis this week, as does a big music festival. It’s also the first local event for the Ironman organization, which will see competitors doing a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run, all in the space of a few hours.
Mempho Music Festival’s return came at a new location, on the grounds of the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
The Grizzlies have been successful when Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman Sr. were paired, outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.
If you’re looking for a festival to attend, there’s probably one to your liking happening in Memphis this weekend.
Various factors have kept the two from developing their rhythm together. Now is the time to see if their games mesh.
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane both might move into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup when the season begins. But the team ultimately will face a choice between them.
With the 2021-22 NBA season now days away, here are some fast thoughts and record predictions for all 30 teams.
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
More than half a dozen of the most highly regarded new films from festivals worldwide will make their Memphis debut at this week’s 24th Indie Memphis Film Festival.
The numbers came out fair for both sides, but the best part is the likelihood Jackson and Ja will be together for a while.
Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season.
The WynnBET Sports Bar at FedExForum will seek to bring fans into FedExForum even when the homecourt isn’t in action.
Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.
This week’s listing of events is burning hot with Earth, Wind & Fire, Art on Fire, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Spree Wilson and more.
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
All of the ice creams are made from scratch, in-house, with soft serve, dipped cones, milkshakes and bubble tea also on the menu.
Ja Morant set the NBA world ablaze with his stunning play in the first three games of the regular season.