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He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan's best self.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 2 May 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Blaze Jordan is off to the best start of his career this season, hitting .302 with six home runs in just 25 games with the Memphis Redbirds

Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:51:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the draft’s top guard prospects in 2026.

Ja Morant shares images of fourth signature sneaker

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:26:34 -0500

Nike has not announced when the Ja 4 sneakers will be available for purchase, but it is expected to happen later this year.

Hill: The Grizzlies might play where? And who will they draft?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:18:28 -0500

Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Grizzlies owner has 'no interest' in moving team, NBA commissioner says

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:35 -0500

The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville.

Grizzlies win tiebreaker, own No. 16 pick in NBA Draft

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:58:42 -0500

The NBA’s tiebreaker draw determined the order of the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-best selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Drew Hill

He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan's best self.

Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects

Ja Morant shares images of fourth signature sneaker

Hill: The Grizzlies might play where? And who will they draft?

Grizzlies owner has 'no interest' in moving team, NBA commissioner says

Grizzlies win tiebreaker, own No. 16 pick in NBA Draft

Grizzlies Insider: Zach Kleiman talks, draft odds set

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

Grizzlies lose season finale, lock in draft lottery odds

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