Herrington: The Grizzlies have 2 more months to go. Here are reasons to watch.
As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break with 26 games left and no postseason berth in sight, what else is there to be accomplished? What else is worth watching?
Topic: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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February 2024
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Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. lifted his game — and left his mark — in small-town Indiana
Part 2 of a three-part series travels to the magical boarding school where Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. met close friend Jordan Poole.
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Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. is driven to stardom. Here’s where he got the keys.
First installment of a three-part series on the journey of Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., affectionately known as “Trip.”
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Grizzlies podcast: Does Memphis miss Dillon Brooks?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the past and future on the wing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies drop eighth straight game, now NBA’s longest active streak
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a game-high 29 points, including five made 3-pointers and two blocks, but it was not enough to prevent an eighth straight loss.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has ‘great chance’ to play in Olympics
Jaren Jackson Jr. wants to play for the USA in Paris this summer. It won’t be the first time.
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‘This is tough': Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Steven Adams trade
Jaren Jackson Jr. said Steven Adams is a physical specimen that opponents have to account for every single night. Jackson learned a lot from studying Adams’ film.
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January 2024
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Jaren Jackson Jr. salutes Marc Gasol after retirement announcement
Jaren Jackson Jr. can still remember his first day of Grizzlies practice when Marc Gasol continuously tried to swipe the ball out of his hands.
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Grizzlies podcast: Roster moves and foul debates
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ loss to the Sacramento Kings and discuss what the latest roster moves will mean for Memphis at the trade deadline.
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Grizzlies survive final shot by Orlando, win third straight
The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win.
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Bulls freeze Grizzlies, pull away in second half
The Grizzlies’ offense sputtered without their stars in a 125-96 loss to the Bulls on Saturday at the United Center.
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Jackson’s big scoring night not enough as Grizzlies fall to the West’s best Wolves
Jaren Jackson Jr. had a game-high 36 points on 15-23 shooting, connecting on 3-6 from 3-point range and aggressively attacked Minnesota center Rudy Gobert, the once and likely future Defensive Player of the Year.
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Memphis is gutted for Ja Morant. Let’s hope he can maintain his joy.
Everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star’s season-ending shoulder injury and its impact on the Grizzlies going forward.
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That’s the formula: Minus Morant, Grizzlies storm back to beat Suns
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.
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Herrington: Grizzlies playoff chances, Marcus Smart’s start and more
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip ahead
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December 2023
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It takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task
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.
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Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
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.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Jaren Jackson Jr.'s production stick?
Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 28.5 points since the start of December. When Ja Morant returns, can Jackson remain just as impactful?
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Grizzlies battle, but fall short against Suns stars
The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push.
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November 2023
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Herrington: The Grizzlies are 0-4 and can’t score. What’s next?
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.
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October 2023
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‘Sad’ Grizzlies need Jaren Jackson Jr. to step up after Steven Adams loss. Marcus Smart knows he can do it
The Grizzlies expressed their disappointment that Steven Adams will miss the season on Monday. The team leaders now turn to Jaren Jackson Jr. to step up his rebounding game.
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Grizzlies podcast: Explaining offensive changes
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington share what they know about the Grizzlies’ offensive changes under new assistant Patrick St. Andrews and head coach Taylor Jenkins.
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Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down
Jaren Jackson Jr. said he has been watching film of Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett in an effort to slow down the game.
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Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies moment
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.
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‘Vacation kind of sucked’: The Grizzlies are back.
Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day.
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Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’
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