There are 3974 article(s) tagged Memphis Grizzlies:

• June 2020

  • Report: NBA return will feature advantage-based play-in model

    The currently No. 8-seeded Grizzlies need to hold a four game lead in the playoff race to avoid a play-in scenario.

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2020

  • Memphis Grizzlies condemn racial violence, add paid time off for voting

    The Memphis Grizzlies, determined to put their words into action, offer paid time off for employees to vote in location and national elections. 

    By Drew Hill June 01, 2020

• May 2020

  • As the NBA plans a path forward, does the league have it in for the Grizzlies?

    As the NBA looks at a variety of plans to return to the court, the Memphis Grizzlies path to the playoffs has a lot of different scenarios -- some good; some not rewarding the team for its regular-season performance so far.

    By Chris Herrington May 28, 2020

  • Grizzlies questions and answers as the NBA prepares for return

    The NBA has been in discussions with the Walt Disney World about hosting games in a controlled “campus” or “bubble” environment in Orlando. And it looks like the Grizzlies will be part of the picture.

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2020

  • Grizzlies final report: Dillon Brooks and the rest of the team’s wings

    The Memphis Grizzlies will enter the offseason with a lot of options but plenty of unanswered questions on the wing. 

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2020

  • As NBA inches toward season resumption, Grizzlies extend ‘Rewind’ series

    The Grizzlies opened their practice facility as the NBA offices discusses a resumption of the 2019-2020 season. Meanwhile, three more weekends have been added to their recent “Grizzlies Rewind” broadcasts of franchise-favorite playoff games. 

    By Chris Herrington May 20, 2020

  • For Memphis fans, returning to games amid pandemic will be a calculated risk

    Sports are returning and, eventually, fans too. But will fears of contracting the coronavirus keep Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers fans home? That depends – on a lot of things. 

    By Don Wade May 20, 2020

  • Grizzlies reopen practice facility for voluntary, individual player workouts

    This week, the Memphis Grizzlies joined the growing list of NBA teams who have reopened their practice facility to voluntary, individual player workouts. League-wide, practice facilities were closed on March 19 because of coronavirus concerns. 

    By Chris Herrington May 15, 2020

  • Grizzlies ‘Rewind’ weekend preview: A first second-round win and Conley mask redux

    This weekend's Grizzlies "Rewind” broadcasts — featuring fresh commentary from broadcaster Chris Vernon and former Grizz great Tony Allen — hit two more notable entries in the franchise’s playoff back pages.

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2020

  • Will the NBA finish the 2019-2020 season? Ja Morant votes yes

    With hints of restarting the NBA season, questions still remain on how to get the league up and going after the hiatus from the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Chris Herrington May 13, 2020

  • Grizzlies ‘Rewind’ weekend preview: The most chaotic game in franchise history

    In the 2013 playoffs against the Clippers, the Grizz dropped the first two games, but won the next four. The last game featured 7 technicals, 2 ejections, a floor brawl and the crowd chanting "Finish them."

    By Chris Herrington May 08, 2020

  • Wade: The sweet dream of an NBA Finals to football hand-off

    The coronavirus pandemic may spur the NBA to test drive a new schedule starting around Christmas for the 2020-2021 season. And that would mean the closing of the summer sports gap.

    By Don Wade May 04, 2020

  • Grizzlies ‘Rewind’ weekend preview: Z-Bo becomes a legend, Grizz-OKC goes to 3OT

    “Grizzlies Rewind: Playoff Edition” broadcasts remind us of the thrills of days and players gone by — especially the heroics of Z-Bo.

    By Chris Herrington May 01, 2020

• April 2020

  • NBA teams may return to practice facilities next month

    The NBA is planning to open team facilities beginning Friday, at least in cities where coronavirus restrictions are eased by state or local governments, according to an ESPN report citing sources.

    By Don Wade April 25, 2020

  • Grizzlies ‘Rewind’ weekend preview: Conley dons the mask, Battier buries the past

    The Grizzlies and Fox Sports Southeast begin an eight-game, four-weekend trip through the team's playoff past, with new commentary from Tony Allen. Up first: Mike Conley's "mask game" and the franchise's first playoff win. 

    By Chris Herrington April 24, 2020

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Jaren Jackson Jr. Zooms, Niele Ivey jets and throwback games on tap

    Jaren Jackson Jr. talks about training at home and what he's watching and the impact of now-former assistant coach Niele Ivey, who became Notre Dame's head coach on Wednesday.

    By Chris Herrington April 22, 2020

  • The 50 best moments of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season (Nos. 25-1)

    From game-winning layups to buzzer-beating setups, Ja-dropping dunks landed or just missed, Ja Morant's personal highlight reel dominates our list of the best moments of the Grizzlies' season. 

    By Chris Herrington April 08, 2020

  • Sign of the Times: Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Zoom more than in the gym

    If the NBA season returns, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins will be “mindful” about the minutes of young stars such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Don Wade April 07, 2020

  • The 50 best moments of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season (Nos. 50-26)

    From irritating "King James" to dunking on the "Greek Freak," the Grizzlies proved a surprise to the rest of the league this season. Here are the first 25 of the 50 best moments from a young team ahead of schedule. 

    By Chris Herrington April 07, 2020

  • Herrington: Bootleg or DIY masks a sign of Memphis coming together to stay apart

    The bootleg T-shirts that inspire Rebecca Fava’s face masks were symbols of a city coming together. Her masks, and other homemade endeavors like them, are perhaps fitting symbols of the city in pandemic times — coming together by staying apart.

    By Chris Herrington April 04, 2020

• March 2020

  • Grizzlies final report: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the rest of the team’s bigs

    Jaren Jackson Jr. took some big steps forward, and a couple to the side, in his second season. Looking ahead, he may be the Grizzlies' tipping-point player. 

    By Chris Herrington March 31, 2020

  • Memphis kindness blog, March 26: Kids are encouraged, folks get food baskets and popcorn

    Folks across Shelby County are making the best of challenging times with generosity and kindness.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020

  • Elliot Perry, Justise Winslow join Memphis Athletic Ministries to distribute food

    Elliot Perry and Justise Winslow make two food distribution events possible for Memphis Athletic Ministries.

    By Jonah Jordan March 27, 2020

  • Grizzlies final report: Ja Morant and the rest of the team’s guards

    A good year for the backcourt: The Grizzlies found a star in Ja Morant and keepers in Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton. 

    By Chris Herrington March 24, 2020

  • When boredom strikes: Life without the ‘heartbeat’ of Memphis, sports

    Right now, more so than any other time, every smile, laugh and life update from sports heroes go a long way.

    By Drew Hill March 21, 2020