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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?

Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 5 May 2026 15:41:39 -0500

Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 4 May 2026 19:21:55 -0500

In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.

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.

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:11 -0500

With Ja Morant seemingly on the move, the Memphis Grizzlies need a new backcourt centerpiece. Could they find it in June’s NBA Draft?

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Hairspray’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:24 -0500

From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit.

Herrington: Thoughts on Grizzlies in Nashville, NBA Draft entrant, lottery reform

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:53:52 -0500

Adam Silver’s idea of the Grizzlies being “Tennessee’s team” is a misread of the limits of Tennessee identity in an oddly long, thin state. The Grizzlies need to thrive as a regional team, across state lines, but with Nashville in that region.

Classic hip-hop stars bring Memphis influences back to the bluff for Riverbeat

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Hip-hop groups De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan and Salt-N-Pepa all drew on Memphis sounds for their 1980s/1990s breakthroughs. They bring those sounds home at the Riverbeat Music Festival.

A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:27:25 -0500

A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.

Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:18 -0500

Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”

After NBA play-in, Grizzlies’ second draft pick still uncertain

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:33:38 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.

Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.

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.