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• July 2021

  • Next-day notes on the Pelicans trade

    The Grizzlies got a jump on the NBA offseason, agreeing on Monday to a whopping trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.

    By Chris Herrington July 27, 2021

  • Calkins: Why did the Grizzlies do it? To win a championship

    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has always said the goal is to bring an NBA title to Memphis. And if that required dealing Jonas Valanciunas, he was willing to do it. Memphis fans should be glad. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 27, 2021

  • Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building

    We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.

    By Chris Herrington July 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas in massive deal with Pelicans, per report

    The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved.

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    Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet

    The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 3.0: Is it moving time?

    The Grizzlies reportedly are interested in a trade that would move them into the top 10 of this week’s NBA draft. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2021

  • Morant’s team: Former Tiger, House of Athlete help train Grizzlies star

    Former Memphis Tigers player Trey Draper and prominent trainer Mo Wells are partnering to expand the NBA offshoot of a new training facility. Their most prominent basketball client: Ja Morant. 

    By Drew Hill July 21, 2021

  • Calkins: If Milwaukee can win an NBA title, why can’t Memphis?

    The Milwaukee Bucks proved you don’t have to be in a major market to win a title. So Grizzlies fans are free to dream.

    By Geoff Calkins July 21, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies’ big decisions start with Justise Winslow

    Before the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opens Aug. 2, the Grizzlies will need to make a decision on Winslow, on whom they hold a team option next season for $13 million.

    By Chris Herrington July 20, 2021

  • Herrington: Big Grizz decisions start now, with Jaren Jackson Jr.

    The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.

    By Chris Herrington July 19, 2021

  • Bane wants to show Memphis fans and kids what’s possible

    The Grizzlies guard is part of a back-to-school drive in Memphis that will provide backpacks and school supplies for 200 students in the area. He plans to do the same for his hometown of Richmond, Indiana.

    By Drew Hill July 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja jerseys, Justise, Jaren and more

    Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes

    Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said. 

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill discuss draft prospects

    Is Virginia’s Trey Murphy III a serious prospect at pick No. 17? Or can the Grizzlies move back and still draft him?

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 09, 2021

  • Grizzlies draft headquarters 1.0: Some preliminary thoughts for pick No. 17

    Who will be joining Ja Morant and company? Speculation begins right now, with the first installment of Grizzlies draft headquarters, which likely will have several editions the next few weeks as we get more information. 

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 07, 2021

  • Herrington: A Grizzlies-centric spin through recent NBA news

    The Grizzlies have had a placid summer so far, but can take notes from teams who have not.

    By Chris Herrington July 05, 2021

• June 2021

  • Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers

    After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.

    On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 29, 2021

  • Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine

    It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.

    By Geoff Calkins June 28, 2021

  • Report: Penny Hardaway in serious contention for Magic head coaching job

    The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

    By Steven Johnson, Drew Hill June 27, 2021

  • Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era may be coming to a stunning end

    Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

    By Geoff Calkins June 27, 2021

  • Memphis Grizzlies: A combine and (non) lottery look ahead

    Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.

    By Drew Hill June 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies to play three additional Summer League games in Utah

    The Grizzlies also will be playing in the Summer League in Las Vegas.

    By Drew Hill June 21, 2021

  • A Father’s Day tale: Sports brings son closer to fading father

    For Chris Luther, an NFL draft and NBA play-in game were more than just that in his father’s final days.

    By Drew Hill June 18, 2021