How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting
In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.
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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Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Toy Story’ returns, a Todd Snider farewell
Dun. Dun. Dun. Dun. From the first “summer blockbuster,” a beloved children’s movie series to Robin Hood, what’s old is back again at the theaters this week. Plus, Chris Herrington also gives his Steven Spielberg Top 10.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Draft Day Notebook: Is Cameron Boozer’s path to Memphis clearing?
A consensus of opinion is emerging for the Grizzlies’ No. 3 pick.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back
Also showing: The new “Jackass: Best and Last” is advertising itself as the “fifth and final installment” of the TV-born, gonzo-stunt comedy franchise.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies select Cameron Boozer with third pick of NBA Draft
Boozer will join center Zach Edey and wing Cedric Coward as the core of what the Grizzlies have declared a rebuild.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies add Karim Lopez with No. 21 pick
In taking Lopez at No. 21, the Grizzlies added a young player who’s already been productive in a professional league, the Australia/New Zealand-based National Basketball League.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies GM Kleiman touts Boozer, Lopez, draft picks, but declines comment on Morant’s future
Highlights of what Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman had to say Tuesday night after the first round of the NBA Draft.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Draft Day Notebook: First-round reactions to Boozer, Lopez and what comes next
As the 2026 NBA Draft’s second day gets underway, Chris Herrington has some more scattered Memphis Grizzlies draft observations.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies select BYU’s Richie Saunders with second round pick
Brigham Young’s Saunders is a 6-foot-5 wing who tore his ACL in February.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies make trade with Detroit to acquire a center
The Grizzlies traded three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for center Isaiah Stewart, who’s considered one of the NBA’s more physical players.
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The To-Do List Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King’s second chance
In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The Grizzlies unveiled a future, but getting past the present still requires a little work
As long as Ja Morant is on the Grizzlies roster yet not in their plans, the future isn’t fully here. The Morant-led “Grizz Next Gen” past and Cam Boozer-led To-Be-Named-Later future are ships passing in some awkward present waters.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade
The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward?
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Memphis Grizzlies Cameron Boozer tosses Redbirds’ first pitch, now on to Summer League
Having the new Grizzlies rookie perform the Redbirds’ first pitch has become a ceremonial introduction to the city. But this moment also introduces a new Grizzlies era.
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