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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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On this “Sound Bites,” Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington highlight a few favorites from the Black Restaurant Week slate and go deep on where they’d eat and where they’d send visitors within walking distance of FedExForum.
When the Grizzlies dealt both Steven Adams and Xavier Tillman Sr. at February’s trade deadline, it was assumed offseason focus would turn to a now big hole at the big-man spot.
The Warriors scored the last 10 points of the first half and the first 12 points of the second half to pull away for a 137-116 win.Related story:
This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.
At Cole Jeanes’ Kinfolk restaurant, he’s blended the seemingly divergent influences of Japan and the American South on the menu and in his mind. For him, they are in culinary harmony.
By the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had put 40 points on the board, 16 of them from once and perhaps future MVP Nikola Jokic. Box score: Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 103 Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminentRelated stories:
Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note.
This week on Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington dined on pastries from Crosstown’s Lucy J’s Bakery and dished on some recent local food news.
Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”
Learn the indigenous history of coffee, frolic in spring blooms at Memphis Botanic Garden and hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Brandon Clarke’s return and discuss the legacy of Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement.
Marc Gasol talks about his years in Memphis and his years playing with the Grizzlies as he returns to town before his jersey is retired Saturday night at FedExForum.
This week on Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington take in the breaking news that a location of the Texas-based fast-food franchise Whataburger could be Midtown bound.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington compare Grizzlies eras, look at the draft prospects in the Final Four and discuss what Brandon Clarke’s efficiency means for the franchise moving forward.
This week, Memphis Farmers Market opens, Elizabeth King performs “sacred soul” at Crosstown Arts and there’s an eclipse party in Overton Park.
Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday.
It was appropriate that a night dedicated to celebrating Marc Gasol’s Grizzlies career instead became primarily a night to celebrate team.
Herrington breaks down Jaren Jackson’s usage and availability, scoring and shooting, passing, rebounding and defense and looks ahead to next season. Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins impressed by Scotty Pippen Jr. in two-way stintRelated story:
Chris Herrington sounds off on the best moments of what has been a sad rollercoaster of a Memphis Grizzlies season. Grizzlies Insider: Three reasons Jake LaRavia has impressed since FebruaryRelated story:
This week, Stax kicks off a summer dance series in Handy Park, flowers meet art at the Dixon and Memphis Made rolls out the hops.
When West African chef Bala Tounkara noticed all the barbecue drama in Memphis, a proverbial light bulb came on.
Coach Taylor Jenkins didn’t promise a win, not with this roster against this opponent. He only promised that the guys he was putting out there would play their tails off. Mission accomplished.Related story:
After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies close their season with a loss to Denver. Box score: Nuggets 126, Grizzlies 111 Taylor Jenkins comments on game clock error in Grizzlies’ loss to LakersRelated stories:
One day after the Grizzlies' 27-55 season concluded, Chris Herrington counts the ways the team had one of the most productive bad years ever. Grizzlies exit interviews: Everything you should know from Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant and others Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant coaches Derrick Rose’s son in AAU basketballRelated stories:
How should Grizzlies fandom be applied to these Grizzlies-free playoffs? There’s no one way to fan, but Chris Herrington offers some playoff observations and advice here, filtering it all through Beale Street Blue glasses.