Grizzlies podcast: Overreacting to the summer opener
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers.
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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July 2022
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Amid big moves and bigger rumors, the Grizzlies have chosen patience
The Grizzlies have functioned with the patience of an organization that believes time is on its side and is willing to risk year-to-year slippage to stay on a positive long-term trajectory.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: A wild night for the Grizzlies started before free agency began
The beginning of NBA free agency delivered big news for the Grizzlies, and two of those jolts came before the clock even started.
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June 2022
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: ‘Quiet’ is an option, but the Grizzlies should try to make a little noise in free agency
And one approach starts with Tyus Jones.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Draft rewind and free agency preview
The Grizzlies added four rookies to the roster. Do they need another veteran presence?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies were busy on draft night, but left work to be done
The real action might commence with the free-agency portion of the offseason.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis movies, cemetery songs and a lot of David Lynch
This week, a free soul concert series kicks off at Fourth Bluff Park, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opens at the Orpheum and there’s a Nude Party at Overton Park Shell (but you should wear clothes).
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Indian street food at Nawab’s Restaurant
Flaky kathi rolls and savory, crunchy samosa chaat are part of the “Nawab’s Specials” menu. The restaurant’s street food dishes range from $6.99 to $8.99 each.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: You want Grizzlies trade ideas? Here are 18 of them.
The NBA Finals aren’t quite over, but the NBA trade season has begun.
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MusicNearly 45 years after his death, Elvis gets his biggest movie treatment ever, and latest shot at a new audience
“Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions?
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Memphis GrizzliesNBA draft: Six questions for Grizzlies on draft week
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss six questions surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: It’s a balloon! It’s a plane! It’s Nicolas Cage against the world!
This week, Juneteenth celebrations are planned across the city, ’90s alt-rockers Collective Soul and Everclear will play (but not together) and an “ooky” musical opens at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis summer trade possibilities
The Grizzlies have a recent history of draft trades. Will they make another one this summer?
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Music Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’
Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.
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Food News Popular food truck opens its first Beale St. restaurant
Craft beer and hot wings make beautiful music — and up to 240 different flavor combinations — together on Beale Street.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rainbows and zombies on Beale, plus music on the river
This week, Theatre Memphis closes out its season with “Ragtime,” High Cotton Brewing hosts a beer mile and a Memphis native author celebrates her book release with a skate party.
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May 2022
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Tyus Jones and other big Grizzlies offseason questions
There are three categories to consider if Memphis wants to make a move: the draft, free agency and trades.
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Food Street Food: Favorite finds at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets
From “farm fresh” tomato sauce and a grandmother’s yeast rolls to local dairy yogurt and Mississippi catfish, a guide to some favorite items available at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The most important work of the Grizzlies’ low-pressure offseason starts at home
If there are any upgrades to be made, they can’t come with any semblance of a poor defense.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ’Shroom hunts, Craig Brewer’s ‘cosmic’ secret and a drag lip-sync battle
This week, there’s a rare chance to see Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the big screen, Memphis in May wraps up with a run and Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops fame plays Crosstown Arts.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Here are the top eight Grizzlies players in the rankings, taking into account improvements, regressions and contract status.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ window, Dillon Brooks controversy and Ja Morant’s future
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the future of Ja Morant in Memphis, Grizzlies free agency and the controversy around Dillon Brooks’ absence from exit interviews.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The playoffs fell short, but the Ja Morant Grizzlies have arrived. What’s next?
This season the Grizzlies got younger and still got better, but ultimately came up short of their potential. With Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place, the future is bright. It’s also pressing. What’s next?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The pressure’s on as Grizzlies face elimination and Warriors have big questions
The Grizzlies have momentum, but they’re back in enemy territory for Game 6. Are the Warriors’ veterans due for a rejuvenation?
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