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.
There are 2034 articles by Chris Herrington :
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February 2020
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Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies are trying to hold onto a playoff spot in the face of imposing scheduling headwinds and with three pursuers nipping at their high-top heels. -
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. to miss time with knee injury
The forward will be re-evaluated in two weeks but is expected to return this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Podcast: The playoff race is a rocky road
Chris Herrington is joined by Sports 56 radio’s Peter Edmiston to talk about the Grizzlies’ playoff odds, their trade-deadline moves, the evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr. and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose game to Lakers, Jaren Jackson Jr. to injury
The Grizzlies lost the game and lost Jaren Jackson Jr. -- for at least a half -- on the second night of a West Coast road trip, as the playoff race tightened.
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Memphis Grizzlies Games matter: Previewing the Grizzlies’ West Coast road trip
The Grizzlies embark on a 28-game spring sprint in a real-live playoff race, one in which the schedule gods are laughing at what would ordinarily be a pretty comfortable four-game cushion. These games matter.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ rebuild enters new phase as the playoff race takes off
In this third-of-a-season sprint, the Grizzlies have playoff and Rookie of the Year races to win, new players to work into the mix and a long-term goal to keep in mind.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: The NBA history Jaren & Ja are on pace to make NBA history
Topics in this week's Grizzlies Mailbag include some history on the horizon, a trip down memory lane and speculation about new addition Justise Winslow and the team' summer plans.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies punctuate playoff race with signature win over Blazers
The Grizzlies held off the playoff-race-rival Portland Trail Blazers behind 20 points from Ja Morant and strong bench play that included 27 from Brandon Clarke.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Podcast: Big finish before the break
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins talk about the Grizzlies’ moves at the trade deadline, team executive Zach Kleiman’s public comments, the ahead-of-schedule playoff push and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies ‘Critical’ game? Blazers are ‘final boss’ in Grizzlies’ playoff quest
The playoff race reaches a new level at FedExForum on Wednesday night, as the Grizzlies have their first meeting of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers, the team that has emerged as their biggest threat.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman talks, on the deadline deals and more
Grizzlies lead basketball executive Zach Kleiman talks about last week's trade deadline deals, new forward Justise Winslow's Memphis future and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant triple-doubles in win over Wizards
Rookie Ja Morant notched his first career triple-double in carrying the Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Washington Wizards.
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Memphis Grizzlies Road Recap: Sixers take control, cruise to send Grizzlies back to .500
The Grizzlies' rising stars had a rough night against the Sixers' All-Stars on the road in Philadelphia.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Winslow, Waiters futures uncertain
The Grizzlies acquired Justise Winslow and Dion Waiters at Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but when will either play in Memphis?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade analysis: What it means for today, the summer and beyond
The Memphis Grizzlies added to a talented young core at the NBA's trade deadline, and now seemed well-positioned to build a contender.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Heat complete trade bringing forward Justise Winslow to Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired another young building block and positioned themselves for the future in a six-player trade with the Miami Heat.
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Memphis Grizzlies Report: Grizzlies trade Iguodala to Miami; extend Dillon Brooks
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to trade forward Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat for forward Justise Winslow.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Grizzlies-Heat negotiating deal as deadline looms
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. Will the Andre Iguodala saga end? Will Jae Crowder move? We'll track and parse the rumors and reports here.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks agree on three-year extension
The Memphis Grizzlies and third-year guard Dillon Brooks agreed to stay together for three more seasons.
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Memphis Grizzlies Everything you need to know about the Iguodala-Grizzlies’ ongoing saga
What's the deal with the Grizzlies and Andre Iguodala? If you haven’t been following this on-again/off-again saga this season, here’s your chance to catch up.
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Podcasts Grizzlies Podcast: Former Grizz VP John Hollinger
Chris Herrington is joined by former Grizzlies Vice President of Basketball Operations John Hollinger to talk about some of the current Grizzlies players he helped scout and acquire, what the team’s approach might be at the trade deadline and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Week: Trade deadline looms as the playoff race shifts
With the trade deadline approaching, the Grizzlies could finally find resolution this week on the fate of Andre Iguodala. Meanwhile, a new threat is heating up in the playoff race.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant, Zion complete unlikely journey from teen teammates to playoff-race competitors
On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one.
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January 2020
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant wants to dunk on Brandon Clarke (again)
Three Grizzlies are Rising Stars and their head coach is in search of sausages. Notes from New Orleans.
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Chris HerringtonThe Memphis 10: Starring Booker T. Jones, Marsha Blackburn, Tony Allen and others
Stax greats Booker T. and Carla Thomas on stage together. Grizz great Tony Allen back at the Grindhouse. "Bluff City Law" in limbo but keeping hope alive. Plus, seven more observations on the month in Memphis.
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