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Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:27 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?

Grizzlies coaching preview: Is Memphis ready to turn the ship?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The question is whether that ship is finally headed somewhere.

Flat Stanley gets to tour Memphis with a Grizzlies star

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:15 -0500

An Arkansas special education teacher needed help with a class project. Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells answered the call.

Grizzlies podcast: Reacting to preseason games

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 13:12:20 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the players who stood out in the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason games this week.

College football's postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:35:37 -0500

College Football playoff expansion has created an uncertain future for traditional bowl games. But the AutoZone Liberty Bowl wants to win the fight.

Zach Edey returned, and the Grizzlies lost. But Memphis isn't discouraged by preseason effort vs. Orlando.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:39:09 -0500

“What has it been like, nine months?” Edey said after the game. “I was ready to go.”

Desmond Bane returns to Memphis, and 1 Grizzly carries his legacy

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 17:00:33 -0500

Desmond Bane was once the Grizzlies player with a chip on his shoulder, insisting the team was better than people expected. Now, it’s Cedric Coward carrying a similar message.

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo encouraged by early signs of Memphis halfcourt offense

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:31:12 -0500

Halfcourt offense remained a focus as the Grizzlies gathered Tuesday afternoon for practice.

Jaylen Wells hopes busy, rewarding offseason will translate to the court

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:22:24 -0500

Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells learned how to approach the offseason. He’s used that knowledge to improve his game and give back.

NBA refs drop by Grizzlies training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:21:47 -0500

When three NBA officials walked through the doors of the Memphis Grizzlies’ training camp, they immediately got to work.

Boozer shows 'poise,' Grizzlies impress in preseason opener at Atlanta

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:13:41 -0500

The Grizzlies used all 18 players and shot 51% from the floor in a preseason win against the Hawks.

Zach Edey 'looks really good' at camp as Grizzlies weigh preseason decision

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 15:13:01 -0500

After a positive week in training camp, will Zach Edey be on the court before the regular season starts on Oct. 21?

Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 22:40:23 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all the storylines from the first day of Grizzlies training camp and look back on some of the most important topics from media day.

He watched Carlos Boozer on his favorite VHS cassette. Now, he gets to coach his son.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:14:39 -0500

Tuomas Iisalo’s favorite team to watch on VHS featured Carlos Boozer. Now, he gets to coach Boozer’s son.

Grizzlies practice twice on Day 1 of training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:34:50 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies started training camp with better health and a new plan. The hope is it will lead to a better foundation.

Grizzlies media day: Highlights from returning players and newcomers

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:50:55 -0500

Ty Jerome was unfamiliar with Cameron Boozer’s four high school state championships, but he likes what he sees from the Grizzlies rookie so far.

Grizzlies adding 29-year-old Julius Thomas as assistant coach

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:42:33 -0500

Thomas previously coached under Iisalo in Europe. He became the second-youngest coach in EuroLeague history last season.

Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:09:46 -0500

Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.

Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.

Memphis Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:14 -0500

The Grizzlies waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday in a move that begins to clean up a roster overload ahead of training camp next week.