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Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollentine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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February 2020
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Grizzlies Podcast: Losses, injuries piling up
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss the Grizzlies' longest losing streak since December.
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Grizzlies lose another game, and another player, in Los Angeles
With the loss, the Grizzlies fall under .500 for the first time since January 31st and have lost three games in a row for the first time since Dec. 7.
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Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke to miss at least two weeks
The Houston Rockets made a decision recently to turn to “small ball.” When the Grizzlies face the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday, they may not have much of a choice.
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Grizz Week: A proposal for life without Jaren Jackson Jr.
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. -
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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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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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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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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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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Destination: Delicious Podcast: Neck bones and ox tails
Good soul food isn't necessarily synonymous with a consistent menu, says Jennifer Biggs. "You know it's homemade if it doesn't taste the same every day."
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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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The Memphis Grizzlies Glossary
From alley-oops to Z-bounds, "all heart, grit, grind" to the Zombie Grizzlies, an alphabetical survey of Grizzlies on-court and fan culture in Memphis.
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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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