Herrington: First thoughts on the Memphis Grizzlies’ new coaching hire
The Memphis Grizzlies have a new head coach in Milwaukee assistant Taylor Jenkins. Here are six initial reactions to the hire and what it suggests.
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June 2019
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Calkins: New Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins has a blue-blood resume and a blue-collar style
Don’t be fooled by the fancy resume. New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins is a hard-nosed guy from way back.
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Grizzlies hire Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach
Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins has been hired as the Memphis Grizzlies head coach.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Considering Jonas Valanciunas’ player option decision and more
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has a decision to make and a deadline looming. A look at what might influence his player option for next season.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant in Memphis and more
Measuring Morant in Memphis and other notes from the past week as the Grizzlies prepare for the draft and continue to pursue a new coach.
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Calkins: The most successful Grizz fan account on Twitter has been run by (surprise!) a teenage girl
If you thought the most popular Grizzlies fan account on Twitter couldn't be the work of a young woman who started it when she was just 12, consider yourself enlightened.
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May 2019
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Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease
An ongoing spat involves two Memphis institutions, one legacy (Graceland), one a modern creation (Grizzlies), and both central to the city’s identity.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Bucks assistant joins coaching candidate list, Marc Gasol is Finals bound
The NBA Finals is set, with a Memphis connection or two, while the Grizzlies continue to look for a new head coach. Here are some notes from the weekend.
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Ja Morant vs. RJ Barrett: Who should the Grizzlies pick in June’s NBA draft?
The Grizzlies have a big decision to make in June's NBA draft. Duke's RJ Barrett or Murray State's Ja Morant at No. 2? Here's a breakdown of the two prospects from every angle.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Listener mailbag on the draft, trades and more
Chris Herrington opens up the mailbag to field questions from listeners on the Grizzlies draft, Mike Conley’s future and other offseason questions.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the 50x4 Club, Ja Morant’s first Grizzlies game and more
Some stray notes from an otherwise quiet day NBA day in Memphis.
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What the Grizzlies should be looking for in a head coach
With the results of the NBA draft lottery, the Grizzlies should know where they're headed, and what they need their next head coach to do. A look at the probable job description and known candidates.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Another coaching candidate, Ja Morant speaks and more
A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend.
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Grizzlies: The Mike Conley trade speculation column (summer edition)
After the Grizzlies got the No. 2 pick in last week's NBA draft lottery, the clock has started on a likely trade of franchise stalwart Mike Conley. Here's what the potential trade landscape looks like.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Post-lottery reaction with Chris Vernon
Chris Herrington is joined by Chris Vernon of The Ringer and Grind City Media to talk about the Grizzlies’ good fortune in the NBA Lottery, who they should pick, the ongoing coaching search and more.
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Grizzlies Notebook: A Morant report, a Jonas Valanciunas interview and more post-lottery reactions
The draft lottery is over, and the NBA focus – at least for the 26 teams no longer playing – has remained in Chicago, where the NBA’s pre-draft combine is ongoing. Here’s a look at some post-lottery reactions, a Ja Morant report, and more.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Surveying the post-lottery landscape
It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape.
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Calkins: Memorable night for the Grizzlies as they land No. 2 pick
No, the Grizzlies didn't get the No. 1 pick and Zion Williamson. But No. 2 and Ja Morant could transform the trajectory of the franchise.
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Movin’ on up: Grizzlies jump to No. 2 in NBA draft lottery
The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Lottery day, last open coaching job (or is it?) and more
Elsewhere on this site today, colleague Jared Boyd joins me for the second part of a three-part bicentennial road map through the evolution of Memphis music. Today’s installment is on the “Golden Age,” which revs up via the electric blues and birth of rock and roll at Sam Phillips’ Memphis Recording Service and Sun Records. -
Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
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Grizzlies: Everything you need to know – and more – about this year’s NBA Draft lottery
The NBA draft lottery is less than a week away, and the Memphis Grizzlies could score the top pick or no pick at all. A look at the moving parts, consequences and franchise history at play.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Warriors assistant Jarron Collins latest coaching candidate to emerge
The Grizzlies reportedly interviewed Golden State Warriors assistant Jarron Collins over the weekend for the Grizzlies' vacant head coaching job.
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Grizzlies Podcast: The coaching search, early free agency thoughts and more
Chris Herrington is joined by returning guest Matt Hrdlicka to talk about what the Grizzlies should want in their next coach, what this summer’s free agent market might look like and how to approach the prospect of trading Mike Conley.
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Pro sports leaders talk about how their operations benefit Memphis
The leaders of professional sports franchises in Memphis and WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational discussed the economic impact of sports on the city Thursday.
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