Do the Grizzlies have the goods to go star hunting?
Whether climbing even higher in the draft or pursuing a star via trade, the Grizzlies might have the ammunition now to seek an even bigger move.
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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July 2021
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More evidence of Giddey, Wagner as likely Grizz draft targets
Draft coverage specialist Jonathan Givony says the buzz is that the Grizzlies are most interested in Franz Wagner and Josh Giddey, with the former unlikely to be there at No. 10.
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Next-day notes on the Pelicans trade
The Grizzlies got a jump on the NBA offseason, agreeing on Monday to a whopping trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
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BusinessInside Baptist’s COVID-19 ICU: No visitors, IV stations in the halls and experimental treatments
In this exclusive look inside Baptist’s COVID-19 units, leaders have reconfigured the hospital to meet the specific demands of the virus, found ways to preserve crucial resources for the surge, and are deploying groundbreaking treatments to save lives.
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Food News National Hot Dog Day demands it: Relish the moment
Today is the third Wednesday in July, also known as National Hot Dog Day; Jennifer and Chris tried a few to come up with some recommendations for you.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Was bridge fiasco individual error or systemic failure? Plus: Midtown goes Barcelona
New name and concept for the existing Restaurant Iris building has been revealed, Army Corps of Engineers gives final approval on the redesign of Tom Lee Park, and masks will be back at SCS this fall.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ big decisions start with Justise Winslow
Before the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opens Aug. 2, the Grizzlies will need to make a decision on Winslow, on whom they hold a team option next season for $13 million.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Le Bonheur expands, unused COVID facility shutters
It was a busy day for the Memphis Medical District, as Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced an expansion, neighborhood investment was bolstered and the temporary COVID hospital on Union closed without ever opening.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Big Grizz decisions start now, with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.
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Food Street Food: Sugar Ghost brings bubble tea, and soon ice cream, to Broad Ave.
Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.
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The Early Word The Early Word: A COVID surge, a labor shortage and Penny at 50
With COVID surging again, Shelby County’s low vaccination rate is a growing concern. Meanwhile, some local employers are struggling to hire enough workers to meet demand, and Penny turned 50.
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Food Street Food: Hot and spicy cuisine makes the scene
Street Food checks in on local food trucks old and new, with finds including Thai catfish and “street taco” hot wings.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: John Paul Keith celebrates ‘The Rhythm of the City’
Final mixes on John Paul Keith’s new album were done in February 2020, but the record had to be shelved for nearly a year due to COVID.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill discuss draft prospects
Is Virginia’s Trey Murphy III a serious prospect at pick No. 17? Or can the Grizzlies move back and still draft him?
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Performing Arts Free concerts return to Levitt Shell with scaled back, locally focused fall season
The Levitt Shell’s fall concert season lineup has a Memphis-first bent.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Table Talk Table Talk: Road-trip eats, Texas invades Memphis
Road trip across eight states and seven national parks uncovers touristy things not to miss, and to skip.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A Grizzlies-centric spin through recent NBA news
The Grizzlies have had a placid summer so far, but can take notes from teams who have not.
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June 2021
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Music Justin Timberlake grooves along as Stax students present ‘Lab’ results
Students in the Stax Music Academy “All Star Song Lab” got to present their work to none other than Justin Timberlake.
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Food News After 15 months, live music returns to ‘intimate’ Bar DKDC
Live music was one of the first sacrifices when the COVID pandemic hit last spring, and it has unsurprisingly been among the slowest to return.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Draft, trade, free agency — an early look at the Grizzlies’ three summer paths
Unlike other NBA teams, the Grizzlies might have a calm offseason leading to the draft. Or not.
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Performing ArtsBLP Studios aims to answer ‘a $10 billion question’
BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Tamales at Emilio’s Grocery
Emilio’s has been around since 1994 and claims to be the first store in Memphis to serve “authentic menudo, carnitas” and other items, including fresh specialty produce from Mexico and Latin America. The butcher counter is a contender for “best-kept secret in Memphis.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension.
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Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
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