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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.
There are 1952 articles by Chris Herrington :
The Grizzlies reached to the bottom of the depth chart, with two-way players Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Jahmai Mashack rounding out the rotation. And then they went out and scratched out a win. Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against MinnesotaRelated content:
If you can’t be the man, it’s good to complement the man. Brandon Clarke’s has meshed well with the top players of his Grizzlies era.
If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig.
Ja Morant was instantly the engine of the Grizzlies, and Tyus Jones was something more than just his caddy. Only 23 years old when he signed with the team, Jones was already a four-year vet and a noted “old soul.”
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer combined for 58 points as the Grizzlies improved to 3-0 against the Clippers this season.Related content:
Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.
The Grizzlies are starting all over again: Evaluating the ability of co-stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to elevate this team while still waiting to get whole again.
This week, party like Craig and Day Day from “Friday After Next,” spin the Wheel of Fortune and drink natties (as in natural wines) while eating patties (as in burgers).
Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2 of the first quarter of the season is a little more random than last week’s Part 1.
IMAX screenings include a holiday film, a horror film, a holiday horror film and a Rolling Stones concert film.
“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”
A potential Best Picture winner starring a Best Actress candidate comes to Memphis theaters. Plus, the Paradiso will be participating in a national IMAX “sneak preview” screening.
The mailbag is mostly taking questions on the franchise’s five key figures: Tuomas Iisalo, Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey, with a few extras sprinkled at the end.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s impact, the resurgence of Vince Williams Jr. and the vibes around the franchise after winning three of the last four games.
The Stro Show started fewer than 100 games in his NBA career, never averaged a dozen points in a season, but still ranks in the top 20 in franchise history in points, rebounds, steals and blocks.
The Grizzlies, again, watched an opposing star guard shine while their three top on-ball guards watched from the bench in track suits. Related content:
At his best, Jonas Valanciunas had a Zach Randolph game in a Marc Gasol package: a walking, talking Ga-Z-Bo.
With Zach Edey’s return, the Memphis Grizzlies have overcome backcourt injuries to win with power. It’s not quite what head coach Tuomas Iisalo envisioned.
The Grizzlies’ second-year center scored a career-high 32 points and celebrated the end of the Thanksgiving weekend by gobbling up 17 rebounds. Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past KingsRelated content:
The Grizzlies pulled away with a 10-2 run in the fourth quarter with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey on the bench. But it was those two players who brought home the win.Related content:
Also opening this week: “Zootopia 2” hits the big screen along with Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.
Basketball is sometimes called a “game of runs,” and this one was that for 45 minutes.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey left Monday’s game against Denver, but not due to injury.
Frontcourt fixes, backcourt fixes and writing about yapping. Chris Herrington addresses each of those topics in this week’s Grizzlies column.
While the Memphis Grizzlies haven’t said so, it appears that Ja Morant will be out at least two more weeks with the right calf strain he suffered on Nov. 15 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.