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Grizzlies set to sign forward Lamar Stevens
The Memphis Grizzlies are making a signing, and it’s a familiar face.
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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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis responds to trade rumor
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, Desmond Bane’s jersey retirement and Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman’s statement on Ja Morant trade rumors.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies make bumpy return with double-digit loss in Indiana
The Grizzlies started well, but never came back after giving up 50 points in the second quarter.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies announce Tony Allen retirement ceremony events
In addition to festivities, the Grizzlies will also debut a documentary film about Tony Allen’s life and career.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Mailbag: Santi Aldama’s future, Rookie of the Year race, preferable playoff matchups
After tackling questions on trade deadline aftermath, the Grizzlies’ big three stars and more, Chris Herrington wades into Q’s on the supporting cast, playoff matchups and breakfast sandwiches.
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Music Recordings from Memphis greats Eddie Floyd, Big Star enter Grammy Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy also recently announced that Cordova High School choral director Adrian L. Maclin was selected to receive the organization’s 2025 Music Educator of the Year award.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Secret comedy and passionate music
This week, the Crosstown Arts film series comes back with a love story, ‘Hamilton’ is back at the Orpheum and the Tennessee Equality Project brings its gumbo contest back for the 12th year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Inside 201 Poplar, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-Star weekend
What happens after someone in Memphis is detained by ICE, the Tigers take a road loss and Hard Times coming to the Edge.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: West Coast split; Vince Williams Jr. impact
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ performances against the Suns and Clippers and discuss the importance of Vince Williams Jr. as Memphis looks to the playoffs.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Mailbag: Is this year’s team better, or just back?
In this first installment of the Mid-Season Mailbag, Herrington takes questions on the trade deadline, the post-deadline Western Conference landscape and the team’s core stars.
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Memphis Grizzlies Durant hits 30,000 career points, but Grizzlies extinguish Suns anyway
With 34 points and four blocks, Durant was the most productive player on the floor, helping the Suns stay in the game. But the Grizzlies halted the Suns run and never let their lead get below four.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Captain America,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘In the Mood for Love’
It’s a week of uncertain sequels, Oscar shorts and an encore for a modern classic screen in Memphis this week.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Resetting the Grizzlies roster, and reassessing the West, post-deadline
Chris Herrington divides the roster into fourths — the stalwarts, the sure things, the uncertainties and the next-men-up.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: After trade deadline, Grizzlies playoff team is ‘on the floor’
Was the draft-pick cost of the deal and the short-term risk of sapping the team’s depth and experience worth whatever flexibility is gained next summer?
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Grizzlies trade Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia in three-team deal
Grizzlies trade deadline day: Will Marcus Smart be on the move?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: In battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2, Grizzlies have a wide gap to close
This wasn’t a playoff game, but was like it in some ways. The stars played bigger minutes than usual — Morant, Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. were all above 35 minutes — and plans changed in a hurry.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Making sense of Marcus Smart’s trade
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the Marcus Smart trade and what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: How Jaren Jackson Jr.’s All-NBA bid could impact his Grizzlies’ future
Chris Herrington breaks down all the different scenarios involving Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract situation and what’s best for the Grizzlies.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade deadline day: Will Marcus Smart be on the move?
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday. Chris Herrington has updates from what transpired Wednesday and speculates on some possible deals that may happen before the deadline.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies trade deadline rumor roundup, one day out
One day out — the NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday — let’s sift through some of the latest rumors that might be relevant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘I’m Still Here’ completes Oscars checklist
The last of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees to arrive in Memphis arrive this week, playing exclusively at Ridgeway Cinema Grill.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: ‘South Carolina Connection’ lights up scoreboard
Ja Morant and GG Jackson, two Grizzlies from South Carolina, helped the Grizzlies run past the Spurs Monday night at FedExForum.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Even rousing win can’t erase worry about Ja Morant
While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis concern level rising
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: An updated Grizzlies trade-deadline preview
As the daily countdown to the NBA trade deadline begins, let’s return again to an annual parlor game, contemplating potential trades that mostly and perhaps entirely won’t be taken.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Blowout loss highlights Grizzlies concerns
A single loss has to be pretty bad to wipe away the good vibes of a six-game winning streak.
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