Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2: Does Desmond Bane need a better nickname?
There are also questions (and answers) regarding Santi Aldama, De’Anthony Melton and “Whoomp!” protocol.
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.
There are 1829 articles by Chris Herrington :
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: How should the Grizzlies approach the trade market?
The Grizzlies are in the first season of a competitive window, one they hope will be open for a while and open even wider in the near future. The focus is no longer on “the future.” But it’s not just on the present season either. It’s on an extended moment.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors a Hollywood-style reboot worthy of original
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, once the upstarts, come to town to meet (again) the brash upstarts of Morant, Jackson and Bane.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss how far Ja Morant can take the team
The Grizzlies announced to the world that they are Western Conference contenders on Tuesday night. Chris Herrington and Drew Hill break it down.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Family ‘knights,’ bonfires and the history of street names
We’re playing chess, drinking beer, honoring icons and “Walking Tall” this week.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A franchise-best winning streak in the books, and by the numbers
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
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Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane, Kyle Anderson added to health and safety protocols list
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ‘All Defense’ future is here
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins returns to sidelines
After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
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Memphis Grizzlies Again short-handed, Grizzlies hang tough in loss to Bucks
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: ‘Our Town,’ ‘The Mountaintop’ and ‘Mirror’
This week’s picks are heavy on theater and film, but we’re also celebrating Dolly Parton, Betty White and Mark Twain. Plus, now’s the right time for a tell-all.
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Memphis Grizzlies Listen to John Hollinger on the Grizzlies’ breakout season
Chris Herrington and former Grizzlies executive John Hollinger discuss the Grizzlies’ jump into contender status, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr., the pro prospects of Memphis Tiger players and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
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Reviews New Eats: Kami Ramen Bar
Tucked into Ridgeway Trace shopping center in East Memphis, the restaurant serves ramen, of course, and you’ll also find takoyaki, bao, donburi and more.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers give their personal All-Star picks
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Rookie Ziaire Williams has been promising, but will he be playoff-ready?
There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: New movies, big drums, a trip to H-E-double hockey sticks
Find yourself transported this week to Sundance, Hadestown or even Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Japan pavilion. You can also enjoy birdwatching, a new album from a veteran guitarist and one of the final performances from a local musical group.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Two Empanadas food truck
These empanadas are large, well more than a handful each, about the size of a typical Southern fried pie. They’re sold from a food truck on North Germantown Parkway.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Crawfish étouffée and more at Parish Grocery
The crawfish étouffée is spicy, creamy and flavorful, the best of a bundle of good $10 (or less) bets at Parish Grocery.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: A national audience saw what Memphis already knew. The Grizzlies are for real.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Jookin’ class, transit equity and toasting to Lunar New Year
This week, you can learn about public transit advocacy and how to jook and then you can raise your glass to the Lunar New Year.
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Arts & Culture Herrington: Todd Snider’s and the Drive-By Truckers’ Memphis songs
A generation ago, Todd Snider and the Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood and Mike Conley were all struggling Memphis musicians. With Snider and the Truckers back in town on the same night, here’s a listening guide to their Memphis-inspired songs.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Are the Grizzlies really Team Alley-Oop?
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: As trade deadline looms, will Grizzlies leave a good thing alone?
It’s not just about the current team chemistry, but what management believes it can score for future use.
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