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Grizzlies Insider: Zach Kleiman talks, draft odds set

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:32:48 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap exit interviews and discuss the Grizzlies’ position in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Injuries, Memphis and Ja Morant: Grizzlies exec Kleiman on this season and next

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:22:36 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up a tough season. Some fans are already looking to the future, as others are stuck on what could have been. Here’s what general manager Zach Kleiman had to say.

Grizzlies lose season finale, lock in draft lottery odds

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:23:29 -0500

The Grizzlies finished with the sixth-worst record in the NBA this season. It has not been a lucky position in the draft lottery over last seven years.

A second lottery pick for the Grizzlies? Here's what must happen.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:36 -0500

The NBA’s play-in tournaments are set. Here’s what the Grizzlies need to happen to add a second lottery pick.

Grizzlies lose at Utah, help lottery odds

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:55:47 -0500

The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz on Friday. A Memphis loss at Houston on Sunday would ensure at least a 34.5% chance at securing a top-four pick in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:14:14 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ place in the reverse standings; players’ exit interviews, and the comments from LeBron James.

Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:46:27 -0500

Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.

What happens to draft lottery odds if Memphis ties with New Orleans or Dallas?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:29:37 -0500

The NBA doesn’t use traditional tiebreaker rules to determine draft lottery odds. Instead, the league goes with a system that flattens chances for a top four pick.

Memphis loses to Milwaukee, but will they finish below New Orleans?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:07:15 -0500

The Grizzlies lost to Milwaukee on Sunday, which was important if they want a chance to finish below New Orleans in the Western Conference standings.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant's home for sale

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:35:14 -0500

The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.

Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:49:58 -0500

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke allegedly tried to escape after a deputy attempted to pull him over and was later arrested for possessing more than 200 grams of a controlled substance.

LeBron James the latest NBA star to blast Memphis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:51:45 -0500

James said travel in places like Memphis and Milwaukee gets tougher with age.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:07:44 -0500

Clarke will remain in custody on the drug charges until a bond hearing can be held within the next 48 hours, officials said.

Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:42:27 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington begin to organize the NBA Draft board into tiers.

This NBA fan doesn't just collect cards. He gives them back.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:10:09 -0500

GG Jackson keeps a gift from this fan in his locker. It’s a reminder of the “law of equivalent exchange.”

Grizzlies' bench blasted in fourth quarter of loss to Suns

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:55:41 -0500

Memphis and Phoenix were tied at 91 early in the final quarter. From there, the Grizzlies were outscored 40-14 in the loss to the Suns.

Cam Spencer snuck away, then watched one of the 'craziest' games he's ever seen

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:04:54 -0500

The former UConn star, who won an NCAA title in 2024, was in Washington, D.C. to see the Huskies' thrilling comeback win over the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game Sunday.

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells to undergo a medical procedure

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:09:41 -0500

Wells started and appeared in 69 games for the Grizzlies this season and averaged 12.5 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Grizzlies' GG Jackson critical of officials in loss to Rockets

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:06:57 -0500

The defeat didn’t sit well with the Grizzlies, who hung with the Rockets until the fourth quarter.

GG Jackson a good sport, even on receiving end of viral highlight

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:47:38 -0500

Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.

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Grizzlies Insider: Zach Kleiman talks, draft odds set

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