Grizzlies podcast: Bane’s return, 10-days and two-ways
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane.
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share ideas for the All-Star game and discuss the outlook for the rest of the regular season.
The Grizzlies could be without Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart deep into March.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions.
With injuries crippling the season, and with an eye toward both the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline and the offseason to follow, let’s reset the Grizzlies roster. Grizzlies announce signing of Scotty Pippen Jr. Spider-Man and the Defender ‘wear the masks’ in Grizzlies win over Warriors Grizzlies Insider: Defensive ‘dog’ Vince Williams Jr. learns quicklyRelated stories:
Desmond Bane sprained his left ankle Friday when the Grizzlies played the Los Angeles Clippers. Jake LaRavia turned an ankle Saturday night.
Desmond Bane is the latest Grizzlies player to leave a game due to injury. He cannot return to the game, per NBA rules.
Tee Morant is hurting for his son Ja, but he vowed Tuesday night that the star point guard will come back and return to the top of the game.
Everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star’s season-ending shoulder injury and its impact on the Grizzlies going forward.Related story:
The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.Related story:
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points. Related story:
Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season. Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins says Grizzlies fans deserve betterRelated story:
Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.Related story:
The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push. Related story:
An examination of the NBA’s tracking data shows responsibility for the Grizzlies 3-13 start can’t be placed on one person’s shoulders.
Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. Related story:
Hired as a data scientist, this Grizzlies development coach works closely with some of Memphis’ blossoming players. Herrington: Why Santi Aldama has become the Grizzlies’ most intriguing playerRelated story:
Taylor Jenkins and Luke Kennard said patience will be key in getting the Memphis Grizzlies’ bench unit to look more comfortable. Deal will keep Grizzlies broadcasts on Bally Sports for rest of seasonRelated Story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies secured their first win of the season on Sunday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-4 for the first time since 2004 (when they won 45 games and made the playoffs, by the way) and they cannot score. Their offense currently ranks 26th out of 30 NBA teams.
Perhaps alone on this roster, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. — Des & Trip — help the Grizzlies on both ends of the court and at multiple positions.
With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. Related story:
Desmond Bane had no hesitation swimming with sharks in Hawaii this summer — no, really, he didn’t — but when asked to throw the first pitch at the Redbirds game Saturday, the Grizzlies guard was nervous.
Desmond Bane donated backpacks and tickets for children of the Boys and Girls Club on Thursday. He also gave an update on his injury recovery and his communications with Ja Morant. Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant’s new ink includes a recognizable logoRelated story: