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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.

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

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:54:05 -0500

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

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.

Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer stars in ad for new Jordan sneaker

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:27:10 -0500

Everything will be new for Cam Boozer when he takes the court for his first summer league game, including his shoes.

A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 11:27:54 -0500

Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”

Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama for draft assets, AJ Johnson

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:48:41 -0500

The Grizzlies acquired a few draft assets by trading away Santi Aldama, but they also maintained the ability to use the large traded player exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.

Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:24:49 -0500

“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”

Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:41:43 -0500

Ja Morant was the face of the franchise for seven seasons in Memphis.

Who are Grant and Murray, the Grizzlies coming in Morant trade?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:36:23 -0500

Jerami Grant and Kris Murray were the matching contracts needed for the Grizzlies to trade Ja Morant on Monday. They are in different stages of their respective careers.

Grizzlies pick up team option on GG Jackson

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:36:53 -0500

The Grizzlies will pick up the team option on fourth-year wing GG Jackson, who made meaningful improvement last season.

Grizzlies pick up team option on Olivier-Maxence Prosper

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:22 -0500

The Grizzlies are picking up the team option on Olivier-Maxence Prosper and will bring him back for a second season in Memphis.

Grizzlies: New player nicknames and numbers; summer league schedule

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:22:19 -0500

‘Booze’ wore No. 12 at Duke, but that’s taken. Plus, the Grizzlies’ summer league schedule and news items that didn’t make the cut from this week’s NBA draft coverage.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:18:13 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.

'Welcome to Memphis’: Grizzlies formally start new chapter with NBA Draft picks

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:33 -0500

The new Grizzlies joked about seeing the ducks at the Peabody Memphis and going to the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, but coach Tuomas Iisalo concentrated on why they’re here: “This is about the work and the focus being on winning.”

Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:47:23 -0500

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.

Grizzlies-pick Karim Lopez's draft night was filled with joy — and confusion

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:24 -0500

Karim Lopez walked across the stage on draft night with joy for his country — and confusion about which team had actually picked him.

Hill: Cam Boozer is a star — and a cause for 'ultimate optimism'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:52:38 -0500

Former Duke star Cameron Boozer has won at every level and the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is heading to Memphis to help the Grizzlies franchise get back on course.

Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises player option

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:34:32 -0500

Grizzlies wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did the expected and exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

Grizzlies hire new 'head of player health and performance'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:03 -0500

A former member of the Grizzlies staff is headed back to Memphis to oversee player health and performance.