Mama Bear: Mom’s at the heart of Jones family business
Debbie Jones, the mother of Memphis Grizzlies player Tyus Jones and San Antonio Spurs player Tre Jones, spent her fair share of hours in the gym when her sons were growing up.
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May 2023
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Herrington: Four thoughts on the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant problem
Chris Herrington sounds off on Ja Morant’s most recent troubles.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. named finalist for Social Justice Champion award
Jackson’s focus on social justice centered around issues related to educational and economic opportunity, as well as civic engagement and women’s empowerment.
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Calkins: When Tennessee is awash in guns, is it fair to suspend Ja Morant?
Ja Morant may be suspended for holding a gun. In a state where politicians have posed with guns in Christmas cards, is that entirely fair? This isn’t to suggest Morant doesn’t deserve a suspension. But there’s a bigger problem here.
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Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren makes NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Duren averaged 9.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 67 games for the Detroit Pistons.
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Grizzlies Insider: Was Ja Morant snubbed?
The answer to that question likely depends on who you ask and what they value.
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Ja Morant’s All-NBA miss has Memphis contract implications
The All-Star Grizzlies guard misses out on escalator clause in his five-year max contract extension signed last summer.
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Memphis Grizzlies offseason points to ponder
At this time of the year, with the NBA’s best still fighting it out in the playoffs, teams like Taylor Jenkins’ can only look forward.
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Herrington: What the NBA’s new rules mean for the Memphis Grizzlies
Collective bargaining agreement. Are your eyes glazing over yet?
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Jaren Jackson Jr. makes NBA’s first All-Defensive team, Dillon Brooks on second team
Jaren Jackson Jr. received more first-team votes (96) than any other player. It is the second time in his career that he has made the NBA’s All-Defensive first team.
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Kendric Davis receives invite to NBA G League Elite Camp
The former Memphis Tigers star guard will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.
“I’m extremely proud,” Tillman said Sunday. “I feel like I showed myself that I can be resilient through any situation.”
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April 2023
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Calkins: At long last, Grizzlies aim to talk less, win more.
Grizzlies executive vice president Zach Kleiman said Sunday the team will have a “different approach” next season. The new approach seems to involve less talking and less youth. And, maybe, more wins?
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Mirror, mirror: Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says offseason is for reflection
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said he’s proud of the steps Ja Morant has taken since March. He also discussed the upcoming offseason and plans for injured players.
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The future of Dillon Brooks in Memphis is murky
The Grizzlies said it’s time for the team to distance from self-inflicted distractions. What will that mean for the future of free agent Dillon Brooks?
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Grizzlies season ends in blowout loss to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 40-point victory in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs handed Memphis its largest playoff defeat in franchise history.
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Calkins: Lakers teach a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn?
The Los Angeles Lakers humiliated Memphis Friday to win their playoff series, 4-2. It could turn out to be a “pivotal” moment for the Grizzlies. But only if they treat it as such.
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Grizzlies fan starts Twitter movement, remixes iconic 2016 LeBron James meme
A Grizzlies fan on Twitter has put a Memphis spin on an iconic NBA meme.
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Opening tip: What to look for in Grizzlies-Lakers Game 6
Here’s what to look for on and off the court as Memphis takes on the Lakers in Game 6 of its NBA playoff series Friday, April 28, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players tell Taylor Jenkins ‘keep challenging us’
Now comes the most difficult challenge: Winning on the road, where Memphis is 16-27 this season.
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Calkins: Desmond Bane says the Grizz are ‘going to be back’ for Game 7. Who are we to doubt?
Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.
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Herrington: Reasons to believe the Grizzlies altered their course in Game 5
Did the Lakers ease up with a 3-1 lead? Did the Grizzlies change this series for good? Was this ‘give the home fans one last good time’? Time will soon tell, but here are a few reasons to believe.
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Stars power Grizzlies to do-or-die Game 5 win
Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant finally got going at once. The three stars combined for 82 points in the Game 5 victory.
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Opening tip: What to look for in Grizzlies-Lakers Game 4
Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series Monday, April 24, at 9 p.m. CT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Opening tip: Grizzlies-Lakers Game 3
Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series Saturday, April 22, at 9 p.m. CT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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