There are 61 article(s) tagged Orlando bubble:

• August 2020

  • Tweets: Dillon Brooks leads Grizzlies with 22 points. So there.

    Memphis takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Orlando bubble.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 07, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: Another big bubble bummer, and a game with no fans

    The severity of Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meniscus tear has not been revealed, but Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins noted it will be a “monthly” recovery process for the promising youngster. 

    By Drew Hill August 07, 2020

  • We know you’re deflated, Grizz fans — but there are reasons to still believe

    Yes, the Grizzlies are 0-4 in Orlando. But meniscus tears are common, the team is upbeat about the future and, mathematically, the Grizzlies are still in the hunt.

    By Drew Hill August 06, 2020

  • Calkins: Grizzlies trip to the bubble is just so 2020

    No, this isn't what the Grizzlies expected. There have been setbacks in Orlando they didn't foresee. But this year of all years, maybe y'all know how that feels. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 05, 2020

  • Jazz extend Grizzlies’ bubble losing streak to four

    Utah made timely 3-pointers to keep Memphis winless since the NBA season restarted.

    By Drew Hill August 05, 2020

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. to miss rest of season with meniscus tear

    The second-year forward was leading the team in scoring since the league's restart. 

    By Drew Hill August 04, 2020

  • Herrington: Bubble start shows promise of the Ja & Jaren Grizzlies — and how far they still have to go

    Amid an 0-3 start in Orlando, young Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have shown both how good they can be and the work they still need to do. Plus: The Dillon Brooks dilemma, the backup point guard mess and more. 

    By Chris Herrington August 04, 2020

  • Grizzlies determined as must-win against Spurs looms

    Following a loss to Portland, a win against San Antonio is critical for the Grizzlies if they want to hold on to the No. 8 seed. 

    By Drew Hill August 02, 2020

• July 2020

  • Calkins: Grizzlies lose a heartbreaker — and boy, did it feel good

    The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.

    By Geoff Calkins July 31, 2020

  • Blazers spoil Grizzlies’ return in overtime

    Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there. 

    By Drew Hill July 31, 2020

  • Grizzlies lose to Trail Blazers in OT, 140-135, in their official restart game

    The Memphis Grizzlies are in Orlando and playing an 'away' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's what's happening. 

    By Drew Hill July 31, 2020

  • The Grizzlies are back!

    Beat reporter Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss life in the NBA bubble “suburbs” and devise a plan for coach Taylor Jenkins to replace injured point guard Tyus Jones.

    By Chris Herrington, Drew Hill July 31, 2020

  • NBA restart: History works in mysterious ways. Just ask Rudy Gobert

    Rudy Gobert, the first known NBA player to contract the coronavirus, scored the opening basket of the league's restart Thursday evening.

    By Drew Hill July 30, 2020

  • Calkins: It’s Memphis against the world. Or at least the rest of the NBA

    The Grizzlies normally save growl towels for the playoffs. But in this strangest of NBA seasons, the next eight games may be the closest thing. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 30, 2020

  • Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones to miss beginning of NBA restart

    Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster. 

    By Drew Hill July 29, 2020

  • Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume

    Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 29, 2020

  • A Memphian noses into the NBA bubble (sort of)

    Drew Hill explains the coronavirus safety protocols he has to follow as he covers the Grizzlies in Orlando.

    By Drew Hill July 29, 2020

  • Grizzlies get hot in scrimmage victory over Heat

    The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando. 

    By Drew Hill July 28, 2020

  • Grizzlies analysis: Reason to believe in Kyle Anderson’s offense, social justice jerseys and more

    Injury has pushed Kyle Anderson back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup. A strong weekend — and perhaps the healing hands of time — suggests reason for optimism. 

    By Chris Herrington July 27, 2020

  • Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins encouraged after scrimmage loss to Houston

    Memphis dropped its second scrimmage against the Houston Rockets, but played well for three full quarters. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2020

  • Memphis Grizzlies: Scrimmage games valuable for young players

    Grizzlies veteran Jonas Valanciunas said every game is valuable for the young team, even scrimmages. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2020

  • Grizzlies shake off rust, but drop scrimmage game against 76ers

    The Grizzlies battled back after a rough start to the first of three scrimmage games at the NBA's Orlando bubble. 

    By Drew Hill July 24, 2020

  • The Grizzlies get bad news

    In the latest Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the first bit of bad news to come from the NBA bubble for Memphis.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 22, 2020

  • Reporters discuss Grizzlies’ bubble antics

    Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and Grind City Media’s Devin Walker discuss the Grizzlies’ bubble shenanigans on media Zoom calls, Zach Randolph’s comments on Ja Morant, and project the team’s finish in the eight remaining “seeding” games.

    By Drew Hill July 16, 2020

  • Calkins: How Ramen Noodles could give Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies a decisive edge

    Ja Morant said Friday he's a "Ramen Noodles guy." That's just the kind of attitude NBA players will need to succeed in the Orlando bubble. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 10, 2020