Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in return
Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday.
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fests celebrate tattoos, yoga, books, music and the arts
This week, Memphis Farmers Market opens, Elizabeth King performs “sacred soul” at Crosstown Arts and there’s an eclipse party in Overton Park.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Bigs past, present, and future
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.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Whataburger, West African BBQ and more
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.
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Memphis GrizzliesMarc Gasol on a might-have-been Grizzlies return, his last game at FedExForum and winning a title for ‘Grit & Grind’
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.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Brandon Clarke’s return, Marc Gasol’s legacy
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Brandon Clarke’s return and discuss the legacy of Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Back in time with ‘Roadhouse,’ Golden Girls, Bob Dylan
Learn the indigenous history of coffee, frolic in spring blooms at Memphis Botanic Garden and hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: ‘Quicker and higher’ is name of Clarke’s game
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.”
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Live pastries, dive bars and a trip to Harbor Town
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.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Checking in on GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and other Grizzlies works in progress
Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies crushed by Nuggets, Jokic to close road trip
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.
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Box score: Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 103
Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminent
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Food News Popular breakfast pop-up to open restaurant next week
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.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Siriano style, hoops on Beale and cherry blossoms in bloom
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.
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Memphis Grizzlies Despite GG Jackson’s career high, Grizzlies can’t keep pace with Warriors
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.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: First look at Grizzlies center search
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.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Black Restaurant Week, Downtown dining tips
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.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Bane return, NCAA Tournament scouting
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Desmond Bane, GG Jackson’s future and the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizz-Thunder was a bitter reminder, and a hopeful preview
Grizzlies vs. Thunder wasn’t the playoff-race battle once expected. Instead, it was a tantalizing preview of coming attractions, with potential lessons for Memphis’ future.
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Memphis Grizzlies With Desmond Bane back, Grizz lose close one to West-leading Thunder
Desmond Bane returned to the Memphis Grizzlies’ lineup on Saturday night, March 16, after a more than two-month absence due to an ankle sprain.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: St. Patrick’s fun, Scorsese films and a JT album drop
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Bane’s return, 10-days and two-ways
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Discussing Muddy’s Bake Shop’s ‘sweet sixteen’
Last week, Muddy’s Bake Shop celebrated its “Sweet Sixteen,” and Chris Herrington talked to the owner about the evolution of the Memphis institution. This week, he and Holly Whitfield discuss some different angles of that story.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jake LaRavia confidence and early draft talk
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players they find the most interesting the rest of the way for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Orange Mound art, a SXSW preview and free banned books
This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: With 200 wins, Grizzlies coach is closing in on a franchise record
On Monday night in Brooklyn, New York, Taylor Jenkins went where only one other Memphis Grizzlies coach has gone before: to a 200th regular-season win.
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Grizzlies’ Derrick Rose, Ziaire Williams both out for several weeks
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