Memphis Grizzlies
Herrington: As Game 2 against Golden State looms, maybe now the Grizzlies can claim disrespect
Perception and betting odds tilt toward the Warriors. But the assumption of the Grizzlies’ quick demise is a bit much. Related story:
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Ja’s greatest game, Brooks’ foul and other Game 2 takeaways
Columnist Chris Herrington has six takeaways from Game 2, among them the assertion that this was Ja Morant’s greatest game (so far), and Dillon Brooks might very well deserve a suspension.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s best performance
Can Morant continue to lift the Grizzlies over the Warriors?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: From Conley’s ‘mask game’ to Morant’s big finish, the best moments in Grizzlies-Warriors history
Two games into a third postseason series between the franchises, the Golden State Warriors have become one of the most meaningful adversaries in Grizzlies history. Here’s a look back at the most memorable moments.
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Grizz fans welcome back Steven Adams and show support for their team
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The Warriors have a Ja Morant problem. Will they solve it in San Francisco?
What’s changed for Ja Morant since the first round? And, as the series moves to the Bay, what could change again?
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: This wild series just got wilder
The Warriors proclaimed themselves ‘Gold Blooded’ on the T-shirts they gave out. The Grizzlies’ early offensive surge proved to be fool’s gold.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Oh the drama!
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss and the drama that followed.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: As a fog descends over the series, remember — Grizzlies-Warriors was supposed to be fun
The skies have been blessedly clear in San Francisco since the Grizzlies arrived here a few days ago. A gloomy fog has settled over the series instead. It wasn’t supposed to be that way, and still doesn’t have to be.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss
The Grizzlies were without star point guard Ja Morant. Desmond Bane still wasn’t quite right, scoring only eight points. But despite a team-high eight assists, it seemed like no one struggled like Dillon Brooks.
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Visual Arts Sculptor Yvonne Bobo, middle-schoolers collaborate for giant puppet parade
The large animal puppets will go on parade this weekend and be used in a dance program at the University of Memphis this fall.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Warriors aren’t world-beaters, but have Grizzlies on the brink
Whatever happens, this has been a great Grizzlies season, one of only three in franchise history to include more than 50 wins in the regular season and also advancement in the playoffs.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The whooping is over for the Grizzlies. Now it’s winning time.
The Warriors haven’t really looked like the better team. Not decisively, at least. And the Grizzlies shouldn’t consider a great Game 5 their last hurrah.
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies PodcastGrizzlies podcast: Memphis stays alive
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss several players that carried Memphis to a Game 5 win.
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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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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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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 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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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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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: 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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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 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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June 2022
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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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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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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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