There are 3875 article(s) tagged Memphis Grizzlies:

• December 2020

  • Takeaways from the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason

    Notable developments include Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are skeptical.

    By Drew Hill December 20, 2020

  • Grizzlies drop final preseason game to Hawks

    With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2020

  • The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?

    The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

    By Drew Hill December 18, 2020

  • Herrington: Preseason Grizzlies notes and what the Giannis deal means for Memphis

    From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2020

  • Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks106

    Dec. 17, 2020 (preseason game): Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

    By The Associated Press December 17, 2020

  • Chick-fil-A part of Memphis airport’s future food plans

    Memphis airport officials said Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ Donuts and Chili’s are among restaurants planned in future phases of concession development, after traffic rebounds toward pre-COVID levels.

    By Wayne Risher December 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: The boys are back in town

    For the first time in 282 days, FedExForum will welcome Grizzlies fans back. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies notebook: Taylor Jenkins would wear Ja Morant underwear

    Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.

    By Drew Hill December 16, 2020

  • Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota

    Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

    By Drew Hill December 14, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies weigh shooting vs. everything else as quartet of scoring guards vie for role

    The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.

    By Chris Herrington December 14, 2020

  • Good ‘habits’ so far: Jenkins pleased as Grizzlies follow mantra

    Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2020

  • Former NBA stars on the road to help communities, fight for justice

    Former NBA players and a host of volunteers helped give out food and protective items to community members. The players are traveling the country to help those in need and continuing to fight for social justice.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Grizzlies strong in preseason win over Minnesota

    Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2020

  • Grizzlies dealing with injuries ahead of preseason opener

    Seven players are on the injury report, including Brandon Clarke, ahead of the game against Minnesota. 

    By Drew Hill December 11, 2020

  • Herrington: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks are odd-couple stalwarts in Grizzlies rotation

    One is the presumptive leader, the other a colorful character. Both are necessary parts of the perimeter pecking order. 

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • Let’s take one more preseason preview

    The Grizzlies will get the preseason underway on Saturday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations for the four preseason games and break down the best sound bites from the Grizzlies training camp press conferences.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jones is making adjustments this holiday season

    The point guard can relate to your Christmas-shopping-during-a-global-pandemic woes.

    By Drew Hill December 10, 2020

  • ‘Positionless basketball’ seems new age, but vital to Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies will need to rely on interchangeability if they want to survive a tough opening stretch without two starters. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2020

  • Like Jenkins’ beard, Grizzlies’ progress is all about a certain cliche

    It’s ‘one day at a time,’ and the first preseason game is just three days away in Minnesota. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2020

  • Herrington: What should expectations be for Ja Morant’s second season?

    Here are some comparisons to how other top point guards did in Year 2, and what Morant’s trajectory might look like.

    By Chris Herrington December 07, 2020

  • Desmond Bane’s rise to the NBA is no surprise, especially at TCU

    The Memphis rookie, like Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, went from zero-star recruit to first-round pick and ready to prove he belongs. 

    By Drew Hill December 07, 2020

  • ‘Hooting and hollering': Grizzlies open practice knowing there’s no time to waste

    Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting. 

    By Drew Hill December 06, 2020

  • NBA releases first half of Grizzlies schedule

    Memphis will play five nationally televised games. The Grizzlies open at home on Wednesday, Dec. 23 against the San Antonio Spurs. The world champion Lakers will visit Jan. 3 and 5.

    By Drew Hill December 04, 2020

  • Melton overjoyed with new Grizzlies deal

    De’Anthony Melton said his first purchase after signing was cars for his sisters and mother. 

    By Drew Hill December 04, 2020

  • Podcast: The difficult task of replacing Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Prior to the NBA’s schedule release, Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the plan to replace Jaren Jackson Jr. in the starting lineup and where the youngest team in the NBA will need to improve if they want to make a run to the playoffs.

    By Chris Herrington, Drew Hill December 04, 2020