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The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves played a hard-fought playoff series last spring. Could there be a repeat later this season?
Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.
A documentary about The Invaders hits streaming sites and Memphians give their best snowplow names.
Keith Parish, of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast, predicted a 30/20 from Morant and Bane before the season began and joins this bonus edition of The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast.
Desmond Bane leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring this season. He and Ja Morant give the Grizzlies a lethal combination in winning time.
The remixed style of Grizzlies offense has Memphis carving up bad NBA defenses early in the season.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s historic start for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant is averaging 35.3 points through the first four games of the season.
Ja Morant’s fearlessness, athleticism and leadership have made him one of the NBA’s most clutch players. The numbers suggest he might just be the best in the league.
Devine joins Chris Herrington in the first of a series of new season-long bonus Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcasts, where we’ll be talking Grizzlies, NBA hoops and more with basketball buddies from beyond our newsroom.
A breakdown of last night’s season opener against the Knicks. From Morant’s team-player takeover to how Aldama can bring the offense. Related story:
In the annual season predictions podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington guess the Grizzlies’ win total, an MVP winner and more.
Sure, the path to the top of the Western Conference is tougher this season. But measurable results aren’t the Grizzlies’ only concern. Ziaire Williams out, Dillon Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies' home openerRelated story:
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss what they liked from the preseason and the Grizzlies’ biggest concerns heading into the home opener on Wednesday against the Knicks.
The Grizzlies assistant who works with Ja Morant on his shooting made 276 3-point shots and 95% of his free throws while at Missouri State. Plus, he knows how to “push the right buttons and mess with you in the best way.” Sounds like the perfect coach to work with Morant. Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant lands at No. 9 in ESPN’s NBArank seriesRelated story:
Ja Morant has put in a lot of work this summer, especially on his long-range jump shot. He has two more opportunities this week to fine-tune everything before the regular season begins next week. Grizzlies Insider: Joyful players relish growing fan supportRelated story:
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies assembled at FedExForum for media day. It’s the team’s 22nd season in Memphis. And it should be a blast.
Memphians share restaurant souvenirs on Twitter, basketball fans talk about Ja Morant’s preseason performance and rapper GloRilla receives praise.
Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time.
When the Grizzlies acquired Green in a late-June trade that sent De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, there was speculation that the team would look to trade Green for a younger, healthier player. But, now, it seems as if the Grizzlies and Green have realized the value of their pairing.
Heavy reliance on a single creator has tended to stall out at the highest levels, and that’s even more true for teams relying on smaller guards.
There was the discussion of Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s injury and timetable for return, the status of Brandon Clarke’s potential contract extension and the next step for Ja Morant as he continues to be one of the faces of the NBA. Read what was said at Media Day.
The Grizzlies gather on Monday for the annual pre-training camp and like every NBA team, they have some questions.
On this Daily Memphian Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the release of the NBA top 100 players lists from ESPN and CBS.
The Grizzlies will begin training camp later this month and play in their first preseason game on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Ja Morant questioned a report that he has a signature shoe on the way, but the point guard should be at the top of the list for Nike if they indeed separate from Kyrie Irving.