Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s playoff path
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the gauntlet the Grizzlies will face over their last 10 games and the importance of finishing the current road trip strong.
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from Rockets
Memphis shook off a lethargic beginning, with Desmond Bane taking charge (24 points) and De’Anthony Melton coming in for 16 points and seven rebounds.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Sorry Ja, but you might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
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Arts & Culture Director Craig Brewer shares a secret at Crosstown
These days, it’s hard to see a movie without knowing a lot — perhaps too much — about it. But Craig Brewer’s “Secret Screening” series won’t have that problem.
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Music Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples among newest class of Memphis Music Hall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond.
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Stephen A. Smith: ‘Elvis is dead!’
Elvis vs. Ja? ESPN’s “First Take” starts with the big Memphis question.
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‘First Take,’ second segment: Morant vs. Iverson
Grizzlies “All Access” day continues with a Ja Morant vs. Allen Iverson debate.
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On ‘NBA Today,’ Cozy Corner makes it better
If you’re looking for something to be mad about, and I really hope you’re not, the opening of the “NBA Today” broadcast from FedExForum might have supplied it. -
Small Grizzlies moments, with ‘NBA Today’ on deck
ESPN has been sprinkling in little bits of Grizzlies content during its programming throughout the day, leading up to a live-from-Memphis edition of its “NBA Today” show at 2 p.m., including a brief video segment from Tuesday’s Grizzlies practice, a segment on Ja Morant talking about his father and daughter, and more of the “film room” segment between Jalen Rose and Desmond Bane. -
Morant won’t play, but gets ‘All Access’ day started for Grizz
Ja Morant tips a hat to the grit-and-grind era to start ESPN’s “All Access” Grizzlies coverage.
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Pregame at FedExForum: Grizzlies optimism abounds, but the ducks may be in danger
Former Memphian Michael Eaves, who later referenced his time in town, opened up ESPN’s prime-time “SportsCenter,” reporting live from the court at FedExForum. He threw it to Adrian Wojnarowski, who standing somewhere else on the floor, then was joined by Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Jalen Rose. -
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Science fiction, secret feature (and some places to Gogh)
This week, Arooj Aftab and Bang on a Can All-Stars perform at Crosstown Theater, Pussii Dusse’s music and art come to the Benjamin L. Hooks Library, bluegrass is back on the Collierville Town Square and the Metal Museum puts on “RINGS!”
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: Memphis needs more ‘Elvis fans’ like Tommy Kha
The controversy over Tommy Kha’s photography was about art at the airport. But it was also about the living legacy of old, dead Elvis in the city that made him.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ righteous play has their opponents confused
The Memphis Grizzlies, one of the youngest NBA teams this season, just beat two of the league’s biggest stars in a span of four days, and with their own best player unavailable both times.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: What does it mean that the Grizzlies are 18-2 without Ja Morant?
Two common observations are that this success is a tribute to the quality of the roster and also that the team has been fortunate Morant’s absences have aligned with weaker stretches of the schedule.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Farmers markets, ‘Remembering MLK’ and a party in the park
This week, Opera Memphis kicks off 30 Days of Opera, animatronic dinos stomp into the Renasant Convention Center and an art show at Tone explores gender and gender variation.
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Food News Pinball wizards and wannabes find a home at Flip Side
At Memphis’ new pinball pub, David Yopp will showcase a rotating group of machines — from his personal collection of around 70 games, dating from the mid-1970s to the present — for serious and casual players alike.
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Memphis Grizzlies Now unlocked: Jaren Jackson Jr. has a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year
Few if any NBA players have defended both more and better than Jaren Jackson Jr. this season.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: As the Grizzlies playoffs loom, this could be their year
If the team’s recent good luck and good management hold up, then the Grizzlies’ rock-solid foundation might make “this could be our year” a realistic, recurring mantra for the next decade.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Smokey Robinson, Bob Dylan and Isaac Hayes’ dashiki collection
This week, eat all the things at the Vegan Block Party on Mud Island and celebrate Shelby County Star Trek Day at Black Lodge. Plus, Tennessee Ballet Theater honors photographer Jack Robinson, and Collage Dance Collective honors Brazil.
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Memphis GrizzliesThe best moments of the Grizzlies season: Part I
A wardrobe malfunction, All-Star alley-oops and the origin story of an unlikely new hero are among the best moments of this Grizzlies season, but couldn’t quite make the top 25 cut.
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Memphis GrizzliesThe 25 best moments of the Grizzlies season
The 25 best moments of this Grizzlies season include Ja-dropping eruptions of athleticism and creativity. But also team-oriented expressions of joy and symbols of togetherness. Big blocks and bigger blowouts. Fiery quotes and comic relief.
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Music Black Keys, Wilco, Big Ass Truck to play Mempho Music Festival
Rock bands the Black Keys and Wilco are among the headliners at this fall’s Mempho Music Festival, which returns to the grounds of the Memphis Botanic Garden.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies and Wolves are mirror images, but Memphis should be a step ahead
Welcome back to the playoffs, where there are trade-offs to be had, position matchups to weigh and personalities to revel in.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Festival season is here! Plus, Waxahatchee plays Crosstown Theater
This week, spring festivals feature everything from gardening and music to beer and African culture. Plus, Ghanaian rapper Ata Kak plays Crosstown Arts, and Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a giant egg hunt with some pretty awesome prizes.
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