It is July, which for the Memphis Grizzlies means participation in not one but two NBA Summer Leagues — a smaller one in Salt Lake City, followed by a bigger leaguewide one in Las Vegas.

Drew Hill hit the road for both, highlighting The Daily Memphian sport staff’s work for the week with coverage, including his piece on Grizzlies first-round NBA Draft pick Zach Edey’s blossoming relationship with new teammate GG Jackson.

John Varlas, meanwhile, spent time last week out at the Ed Murphey Classic track and field meet at the University of Memphis, while Frank Bonner II broke down how the Memphis Tigers’ ratings stack up in EA Sports’ newly released College Football 25 video game.

Ongoing this week, the SEC is holding its annual football Media Days in Dallas. The American Athletic Conference takes its turn early next week in Arlington, Texas, and Bonner will be there as coach Ryan Silverfield, quarterback Seth Henigan and linebacker Chandler Martin represent the Tigers.

Here’s a look at some of the staff’s work from the week: — Deputy sports editor Tim Buckley

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He asked for it: LaRavia making most of summer league By Drew Hill

Pippen knows the rules: Grizzlies frustrate Mavs in dominant win By Drew Hill

Generations share track — and moments — at Ed Murphey Classic By John Varlas

How do Memphis Tigers ratings stack in the College Football 25 video game? By Frank Bonner II

Former St. Benedict standout picked in first round of MLB draft By John Varlas

Former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates commits to Memphis By Parth Upadhyaya

Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype; LSU looks to defy expectations again By The Associated Press

Ja Morant's second signature sneaker coming this year By Drew Hill

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