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Herrington's Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 1 and counts down players No. 18 to No. 9.

Grizzlies 25: From high peaks to the long haul, Marc Gasol had the greatest career and then some

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:12:17 -0500

When it comes to the Grit and Grind era of the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol was the oil that made the machine hum. When it comes to the franchise, he’s the No. 1 player.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:41:18 -0500

Herrington said one movie pick this week is “‘Fargo’ meets ‘John Wick’” with some comedic “Hot Fuzz” in the mix. There’s also an SNL documentary.

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.

From a dusty road to musical gold, ‘Soul Man’ David Porter looks back

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:04 -0500

David Porter recounts his youth in South Memphis and how Stax Records became Soulsville in his upcoming memoir, “Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter,” releasing April 14.

Herrington: As Grizzlies begin new build, should Zach Kleiman lead it?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:04 -0500

A Memphis Grizzlies rebuild is underway. Some fans think embarking on this rebuild is premature. Some wonder if Zach Kleiman’s the right person to lead it.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘E.T.’ get big-screen revivals

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:24 -0500

In addition to the throwbacks, screenings this week include a set-in-Italy romantic comedy, “You, Me and Tuscany,” and the new horror movie “Faces of Death.”

Coward nears season high as Grizzlies fall to Nuggets

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:37:36 -0500

It was a sixth-straight loss for the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 25-55 on the season.

Grizzlies 25: Zach Randolph overcame injury to make more Memphis memories. But, oh, what might have been.

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:00:46 -0500

Let’s return to a moment, repeated regularly over Randolph’s eight years in Memphis, to perhaps the most romantic sight through 25 years of Grizzlies basketball: Z-Bo on the block.

Injured Grizzlies Edey, Aldama, others take early ‘exit’ as home schedule wraps up

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:33:56 -0500

Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. did their media exit interviews early, speaking before Monday night’s final home game.

Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s history of coach and player management

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 06:47:03 -0500

It can be fairly easy to evaluate a transaction: a draft pick, a trade, a signing. But many important parts of the job are less tangible and less public: managing people and personalities, from front office to coaching staff to players.

Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies free agency/contract negotiation record

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 06:46:25 -0500

In Part 3 of Chris Herrington looking at the Grizzlies’ basketball-management track record in the seven seasons under Zach Kleiman’s direction, he considers free agency and contract negotiations.

Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 21:31:39 -0500

Also, Chris Herrington gives his Top 5 Baseball Movies List.

Undersized Grizzlies push Knicks late, but can't pull through

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:05:49 -0500

The Knicks led the Memphis Grizzlies 48-30 after the first quarter on Wednesday night, shooting 17 for 21 from the floor and 9 for 9 from the free-throw line to open the game.

Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies trade record

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:02:06 -0500

A look at Memphis Grizzlies basketball executive Zach Kleiman’s major trades and ones that might have something to tell us about front office tendencies and the future.

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.

Grizzlies 25: Mike Conley ran a Memphis marathon and won it

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:01 -0500

When Mike Conley left the Memphis Grizzlies, he was the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and also the career leader in games played, 3-pointers, assists and steals. There he remains.

Grizzlies 25: Ja Morant’s peak years were a mountain of unforgettable moments

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:42 -0500

Maybe Ja Morant flew too close to the sun, but one of the reasons we show up or tune in is to watch men fly.

Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman's Grizzlies draft record

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:06:21 -0500

In the NBA Draft, teams “hit” about a third of the time. How have the Grizzlies done under Zach Kleiman?

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Chris Herrington

Herrington's Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9

Grizzlies 25: From high peaks to the long haul, Marc Gasol had the greatest career and then some

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’

Grizzlies Insider: Zach Kleiman talks, draft odds set

From a dusty road to musical gold, ‘Soul Man’ David Porter looks back

Herrington: As Grizzlies begin new build, should Zach Kleiman lead it?

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘E.T.’ get big-screen revivals

Coward nears season high as Grizzlies fall to Nuggets

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