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Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving 'Summer of Soul'

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:47:50 -0500

As devoted as their cult followings may sometimes be and as reliable as they are — relatively speaking — at luring people into theaters, horror movies used to get no respect.

Grizzlies Mailbag: Trading Ja Morant and other offseason issues

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:43:21 -0500

This mailbag is full of questions on trades that have and haven’t happened and how exactly the Memphis Grizzlies are positioned entering the offseason.

Grizzlies podcast: Would Memphis trade up from pick No. 3?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:09:18 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.

Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:34:07 -0500

There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?

The River Run, the Sunset Symphony and lemon drops in the park

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:32 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, meet the artist behind Wiseacre’s cans, take a storybook tour of Tom Lee Park and get a taste of Cuba.

Grizzlies Mailbag: Fearing the Spurs and sorting through the NBA Draft

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:04:30 -0500

The first of a two-part Grizzlies Mailbag will focus on questions related to the coming draft, with other post-draft offseason questions dominating next week’s follow-up.

Herrington: Notes from the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:41:27 -0500

Who looked good at the Draft Combine and who could be pulling out of the draft? Who’s moving on in the playoffs and what former Grizzlies have bowed out?

Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:09:56 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington reflect on what made Brandon Clarke a unique player and individual over his seven seasons in Memphis.

Grizzlies Draft intel: Which potential second-round picks has Memphis interviewed?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:17:44 -0500

The Grizzlies have had success in the second round of the NBA draft in recent years. Will that trend continue with pick No. 32?

Grizzlies Draft intel: Who has Memphis interviewed and worked out?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:23:42 -0500

Here’s some of what we learned about Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and other prospects who will appear at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.

NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson share the floor

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:26:19 -0500

On a sad day for the NBA, the annual NBA Draft Combine continued. Even as news began to spread around the combine of the death of Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, draft prospects continued to conduct measurements and drills at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.

NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:07:39 -0500

If anything, the early measurements at Chicago’s NBA Draft Combine should make Grizzlies fans feel even better about jumping to pick No. 3, where the team will presumably choose between the remaining two of the draft’s consensus top four prospects.

Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:46 -0500

The day before his 29th birthday, a Memphis Grizzlies forward delivered a check to a class full of second graders. “I tried to make sure everyone got a high-five or a hug.” That was Brandon Clarke.

Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:40 -0500

Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.

Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:05 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give their instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results.

Herrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 10 May 2026 20:54:49 -0500

The Grizzlies were slotted sixth before Sunday’s lottery, but given the odds of one or more of the teams slotted 7-14 jumping up, their most likely landing spots were actually seventh (29.7% chance) and eighth (20.6%).

Grizzlies podcast: It's NBA Draft Lottery week

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 8 May 2026 15:34:13 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.

Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies' past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:14:57 -0500

It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 6 May 2026 15:19:43 -0500

The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?