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Grizzlies reach buyout agreement with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:11:04 -0500

The Grizzlies agreed to a buyout with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, making the veteran scoring guard an unrestricted free agent.

Memphis Movies This Week: Is ‘The Odyssey’ worth a trip?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:58:14 -0500

IMAX, 70mm, both? Chris Herrington breaks down all the ways you can see the movie of the year — and his Christopher Nolan film rankings. Plus, a Memphian-directed documentary explores the Newport Folk Festivals.

Herrington: Cedric Coward’s intriguing, uncertain future, and other Grizzlies summer notes

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:05:11 -0500

Observations on the Memphis Grizzlies’ summer play and what comes next.

Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:38:26 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.

Herrington: Morant remains but his era of Grizzlies basketball is already over

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:13:34 -0500

The beginning of the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era was fast and thrilling, both down the floor and up the standings. The ending has been a low, slow slog that now continues on.

Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:11:53 -0500

The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.

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

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:08:27 -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: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:49:49 -0500

Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”

Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer's summer league debut

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:47:18 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.

Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Quinten Post signing

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 23:10:23 -0500

For the Grizzlies, with a team full of rookie-scale and bargain contracts and plenty of money to spend, an “above market” offer for Post comes at very little cost next season.

Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:41:56 -0500

One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.

Cameron Boozer tosses Redbirds' first pitch, now on to Summer League

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 22:33:25 -0500

Having the new Grizzlies rookie perform the Redbirds’ first pitch has become a ceremonial introduction to the city. But this moment also introduces a new Grizzlies era.

Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 11:28:24 -0500

The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward?

Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:25:43 -0500

Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.

Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:08:53 -0500

After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?

Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:54:59 -0500

Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:18:13 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.

Herrington: The Grizzlies unveiled a future, but getting past the present still requires a little work

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:49 -0500

As long as Ja Morant is on the Grizzlies roster yet not in their plans, the future isn’t fully here. The Morant-led “Grizz Next Gen” past and Cam Boozer-led To-Be-Named-Later future are ships passing in some awkward present waters.

Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:47:23 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.