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.
Chris Herrington
Columnist
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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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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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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Memphis Grizzlies 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.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game with left knee sprain
Morant did not return after he was injured in the first quarter, and the team announced after the game that he has a left knee sprain.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Thoughts on the Grizzlies’ big losses and changing COVID policies
Losing big for the Grizzlies this season has been nearly synonymous with when they lose at all, because seven of eight losses have been by double-digits.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Empanadas and arepas at Sabor Caribe
With empanadas, arepas, cachapas and more on the menu, Sabor Caribe has been a tasty Edge District anchor through a period of profound neighborhood change.
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Music Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life
It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies beat Clippers in a quality game, with Brooks brash as ever
Dillon Brooks was true to form, annoying the Clippers even as he let his play do the talking.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A hot house market and a ‘Millenium’ trip down memory lane
Ashanti gives us her all this weekend at FedExForum while homebodies celebrate staying in by going out.
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Food News New Eats: Tenders are king at Abner’s Famous Chicken at Crosstown
All fried chicken tenders are similar, but not quite the same. Large, fresh and nicely spiced, Abner’s tenders are a cut above. The Oxford, Mississippi favorite now has three Memphis-area locations, including at Crosstown Concourse.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the blowout victory over the Houston Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s impact doesn’t always appear in the box score.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jackson Jr. is the skeleton key that could unlock the Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Ja vs. Zion signaled new era of Southern hoops, but it’s been a dream deferred
Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.
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Memphis Grizzlies This time, it’s Pelicans who capitalize on Grizzlies’ woes
The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.
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Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Dillon Brooks’ return to the court
Can Dillon Brooks be a quick fix for the Grizzlies’ defense? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Pop’s Tamales made authentic Mississippi Delta style
At $2 apiece, packed with beef and spice, Pop’s Tamales are one of the city’s best deals. And getting them, from Pop’s cash-only little Orange Mound shop, is an experience unto itself.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Can a returning Dillon Brooks make the Grizzlies’ defense hungry again?
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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Memphis Grizzlies Downer of a game for Grizzlies in worst loss of season
After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s latest performance
Did Jaren Jackson Jr.’s big night convince Drew Hill and Chris Herrington that he’s out of his slump?
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Seeds, surf rock and a two-state half-marathon
This week’s events will get you out of bed with a good cup of coffee and into the Great Outdoors.
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Food News After delay, Grind City ‘Xpo’ brings Memphis coffee community together
The second Grind City Coffee Xpo was scheduled the week COVID truly hit Memphis. Twenty months later, it brings local shops, roasters and coffee enthusiasts together again.
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October 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
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Food Pantà Memphis delivers Catalan flavor, snack-sized and served late
Kelly English’s new Pantà, in the former Restaurant Iris space, brings Spanish snacks, cocktails and a “joyful” vibe to Midtown, for late nights and a Sunday siesta.
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