Herrington: On Ja Morant’s absence, and his Nike ad
Have the Grizzlies found the recipe to winning without Ja Morant? And the best three things about his Nike ad.
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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November 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Jackson sets tone with Grizzlies’ solid defense in win over Raptors
Desmond Bane goes wild in the first quarter again, and Jackson finishes with 25 points and five blocks.
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December 2021
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizz writers discuss best scenarios for team while playing without Ja Morant
The defense is making strides for the Grizzlies, who are now 2-0 without their best player this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies mailbag: Morant’s absence, Jaren’s minutes, player-media interaction and more
It might be time to rethink how to approach Jaren Jackson Jr.’s “foul trouble,” and glancing at what trade/draft options are out there.
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Food News TacoNGanas to open Midtown truck, preps Germantown restaurant
The popular taco truck opens a fourth Memphis-area location, at a well-trafficked Midtown corner, while its owner plans a sit-down restaurant in Germantown.
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Memphis GrizzliesRemembering the deal that brought Z-Bo to the Grizzlies
It took Zach Randolph nine seasons and some fortuitous moves to find his way to Memphis.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the end of the team’s five-game winning streak
The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games without their best player. Can they keep it rolling and finish inside the top six in the Western Conference?
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Division title? Top 4 seed? Lofty hopes now realistic goals for Grizzlies
If the past two games showed anything, finishing better than ninth in the West should be the goal, not a hope.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A Z-Bo Day notebook, as the Grizzlies raise No. 50
It wasn’t just about the colossal playoff moments or stats, but about family.
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Arts & Culture ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Licorice Pizza’ top picks for Southeastern film critics
Director Jane Campion’s Montana-set, New Zealand-filmed Western “The Power of the Dog” was the big winner in the annual vote of the Southeastern film critics.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies find help across the roster in current streak
Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones have shown their value when the Grizzlies needed to plug holes.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s winning formula during its dominant month
The Grizzlies have played the best defense in the NBA this month. Can they keep it up when Ja Morant returns?
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Food News Still shopping for your favorite food lover? We got you
Still shopping? No shame. We’re here to help you find something local that your favorite foodie will be happy to find under the tree.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A new kind of turmoil for Tiger hoops, airport concourse readies relaunch
We take an early look at a bigger, better “B” concourse at Memphis International Airport. Meanwhile, Tiger hoops has taken a turn from losing games to not being able to play them.
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Music Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne among Beale Street Music Fest headliners
The Beale Street Music Festival returns in April after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus.
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Arts & Culture Chris Herrington’s picks for the best films of 2021
From blockbuster remakes (“West Side Story,” “Dune”) to family dramas, big (“The Power of the Dog”) and small (“CODA”), Chris Herrington shares his picks for 2021’s best films.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands
Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Don’t mind hecklers, Ja. Best version of Grizzlies needs you at the wheel
It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the reintegration of Ja Morant
Can a win at Golden State or Phoenix bring Morant out of his somber spell? Just how long will it take to reintegrate their star?
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Memphis Grizzlies Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater
The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Desmond Bane’s breakout season, from every angle
If there was a redraft, where would Bane be taken? Some comps also can give an indication of how he’s doing and where he might be trending.
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January 2022
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Spirit of Memphis Herrington: The culture we love can bind us, carry us through and take us home
Wanda Fern Herrington wrote gospel songs. Robert Curtis collected country and folk records. The music they loved was part of who they were, and helped carry them through to the end.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: Ja Morant’s ‘Rose year’ has team on the rise
Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers break down the team’s latest winning streak
Is Denver the most dangerous threat to the Grizzlies for their spot at fourth in the Western Conference?
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Arts & Culture A guide to the Sundance Film Fest screenings in Memphis this month
Indie Memphis will host eight screenings from the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, one of seven “satellite” hosts for this year’s Utah-based festival.
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