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Warriors use late surge to beat Grizzlies in summer league championship

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:17:36 -0500

The Golden State Warriors took down the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas title game, 94-90, following a late surge from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

GG Jackson, now the longest-tenured Grizzly, feels that responsibility

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:43:46 -0500

Jackson held his first community event in Memphis this week, but he hopes there’s much more to come.

Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:51:28 -0500

Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:38:26 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.

Another fast start propels Grizzlies into summer league championship game

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:50 -0500

The Grizzlies kept up their Las Vegas Summer League momentum in a 101-90 victory over the Houston Rockets in one of the event’s semifinals on Saturday, July 18.

Semifinal surge: Grizzlies dominate Hawks to keep hopes for summer title alive

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:16 -0500

The Grizzlies needed a blowout victory to earn a spot in the summer league semifinals. That’s exactly what they got. Memphis will play Houston on Saturday.

Karim Lopez offers Mexico, Memphis a shared fiesta

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:23:08 -0500

Karim Lopez made it to the NBA his own way, and it’s why he believes he’s ready for his rookie season with the Grizzlies.

Javon Small leads Grizzlies in summer league win against Warriors

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:57:34 -0500

Small impressed in a Grizzlies summer league victory against the Golden State Warriors.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:32:09 -0500

Drew Hill and Keith Parish offer thoughts about the Memphis Grizzlies through three Las Vegas Summer League games.

Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:09:11 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t find the shooting touch in a summer league loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Morant says he's grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland 'a different Ja'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:25:24 -0500

Weeks after he was traded, former Grizzlies star Ja Morant reflects on his time in Memphis and his upcoming transition to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Hill: In Las Vegas, Boozer doesn't have to win comparison game to win on the floor

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:09:12 -0500

Friday in Las Vegas, Memphis Grizzlies No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and Chicago Bulls No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson put on a display for the fans.

Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer's summer league debut

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:47:18 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.

Cam Boozer is a regular teenager — who might take Memphis to new heights

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

At home, Cam Boozer isn’t different than your average 18-year-old. But for the Grizzlies, he’s the future of the franchise.

After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn 'centerpiece' title

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:57:35 -0500

The Grizzlies rookie wasted no time in making a strong first impression at summer league.

Grizzlies rest players, drop Salt Lake City Summer League finale

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:21:45 -0500

The Grizzlies dropped their final Salt Lake City Summer League game while resting most of their main roster players.

'Unacceptable’: Cedric Coward is challenging himself to give more

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:36:17 -0500

Cedric Coward isn’t happy with his early summer league performances after being challenged by the Grizzlies coaching staff.

Quinten Post to sign offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 09:36:37 -0500

Quinten Post would give the Grizzlies a center option of a different variety next.

Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 19:14:32 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.

Grizzlies announce summer league roster

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:35:12 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies announced their summer league roster on Friday afternoon, and it will feature several different players from the 2025-26 roster.