Grizzlies accelerate youth movement with Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke
The Grizzlies got younger, faster and more athletic at the NBA Draft with guard Ja Morant and forward Brandon Clarke.
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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June 2019
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Memphis Grizzlies Draft Day Live: Grizzlies select Ja Morant at No. 2, trade for Brandon Clarke
News, notes, observations and more on the Grizzlies and the NBA Draft, updated throughout the day and night.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Mike Conley trade an impressive first transaction for new Grizzlies leadership
Did the Grizzlies make a smart trade in moving former franchise cornerstone Mike Conley? A thorough look suggests so.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade Mike Conley to Utah Jazz
Five months after first making him available, the Grizzlies have traded franchise star Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for three players and two draft picks.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Final NBA Draft preview
With the NBA Draft one day away, a look at what the Grizzlies are expected to do and where else the team's path might lead.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Is this the week the Grizzlies trade Mike Conley?
The week of the NBA draft opens a window of time for the Grizzlies to trade Mike Conley. Is this the week they make their move?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: What the Anthony Davis-Lakers deal means for the Grizz and more
The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis sent tremors throughout the NBA. Which ones were most felt in Memphis?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Taylor Jenkins Q&A, Finals fallout and next-season odds
New Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins takes six quick questions, Marc Gasol shouts out the tri-state area, and a look ahead to next-season expectations.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Reading the tea leaves on Jonas Valanciunas’ opt-out decision, Marc Gasol’s ring and more
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has decided to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. What might the future hold?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Jonas Valanciunas reportedly declining his player option, seeking new deal in Memphis
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas reportedly plans to decline his $17.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent next month.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies introduce head coach Taylor Jenkins
Grizzlies introduced new head coach Taylor Jenkins on Wednesday ushering in a new era for the local NBA franchise.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: First thoughts on the Memphis Grizzlies’ new coaching hire
The Memphis Grizzlies have a new head coach in Milwaukee assistant Taylor Jenkins. Here are six initial reactions to the hire and what it suggests.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hire Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach
Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins has been hired as the Memphis Grizzlies head coach.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Considering Jonas Valanciunas’ player option decision and more
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has a decision to make and a deadline looming. A look at what might influence his player option for next season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant in Memphis and more
Measuring Morant in Memphis and other notes from the past week as the Grizzlies prepare for the draft and continue to pursue a new coach.
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Reviews Food Fight: Le Delights vs. Pho Saigon
The banh mi is a flavorful product of Vietnamese culture influenced by French colonization, a crusty French baguette packed with different types of pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, fresh cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno.
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May 2019
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Chris Herrington Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease
An ongoing spat involves two Memphis institutions, one legacy (Graceland), one a modern creation (Grizzlies), and both central to the city’s identity.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Bucks assistant joins coaching candidate list, Marc Gasol is Finals bound
The NBA Finals is set, with a Memphis connection or two, while the Grizzlies continue to look for a new head coach. Here are some notes from the weekend.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant vs. RJ Barrett: Who should the Grizzlies pick in June’s NBA draft?
The Grizzlies have a big decision to make in June's NBA draft. Duke's RJ Barrett or Murray State's Ja Morant at No. 2? Here's a breakdown of the two prospects from every angle.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the 50x4 Club, Ja Morant’s first Grizzlies game and more
Some stray notes from an otherwise quiet day NBA day in Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies What the Grizzlies should be looking for in a head coach
With the results of the NBA draft lottery, the Grizzlies should know where they're headed, and what they need their next head coach to do. A look at the probable job description and known candidates.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Another coaching candidate, Ja Morant speaks and more
A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies: The Mike Conley trade speculation column (summer edition)
After the Grizzlies got the No. 2 pick in last week's NBA draft lottery, the clock has started on a likely trade of franchise stalwart Mike Conley. Here's what the potential trade landscape looks like.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: A Morant report, a Jonas Valanciunas interview and more post-lottery reactions
The draft lottery is over, and the NBA focus – at least for the 26 teams no longer playing – has remained in Chicago, where the NBA’s pre-draft combine is ongoing. Here’s a look at some post-lottery reactions, a Ja Morant report, and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Surveying the post-lottery landscape
It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape.
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