Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s incredible start
Ja Morant set the NBA world ablaze with his stunning play in the first three games of the regular season.
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October 2021
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s major Leap, Steven Adams’ passing, and other early Grizzlies observations
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Ja Morant’s 40-point night ends with heartbreak
With 40 points and 10 assists, Ja Morant nearly carried the Grizzlies to overtime against the Lakers.
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With impressive opening, Grizzlies’ backcourt shows it’s ‘growing up’
With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
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Calkins: For Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, it was an eye-popping opener
By the time Ja Morant was finished for the evening, fans at FedExForum were chanting, “MVP! MVP!” On this night, Morant looked like a true superstar. The new season could be a whole lot of fun.
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Ja Morant still full of surprises in Grizzlies’ opening win over Cavaliers
Ja Morant started the season in heroic form with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and some jaw-dropping highlights.
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Herrington: At Grizz opener, getting in the building almost as smooth as Bane and Melton on the floor
Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.
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Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss JJJ, make predictions
Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season.
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Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
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Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points.
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Grizzlies Insider: Expect to see the stars in final preseason game
All of the Memphis rotation players, except for injured Dillon Brooks, are expected to play in the final preseason game on Friday night in Chicago.
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Grizzlies notebook: Bring a flashlight, Memphis
Ja Morant’s midrange jumper looks smooth, and how much can Jaren Jackson Jr. grow (physically, as well as his game)?
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Ja Morant makes his own noise in blowout victory over Pistons
Ja Morant had 24 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had a promising game with 20 points and eight rebounds.
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Herrington: Two years later, Ja & Jaren remain a Grizzlies mystery
Various factors have kept the two from developing their rhythm together. Now is the time to see if their games mesh.
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. discuss NBA GM survey
Ja Morant said if Jaren Jackson Jr. stays healthy, he will be the league’s biggest breakout player.
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Ja Morant, Ziaire Williams dazzle at open practice with dunks and dance moves
Ziaire Williams won the rookie dance contest, according to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
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September 2021
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Grizzlies shooting guards won’t be backing away from healthy camp competition
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane are friends. But in training camp, they figure to be consistent competitors.
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Young daughter, old coach help Grizzlies move ‘towards 100%’ on COVID vaccination
Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies are back. And so is the joy!
It may have been the happiest Grizzlies media day in the history of the franchise. And there was good reason for that.
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Stay tuned: Ja emerges from the dark, and revelations await
Ja Morant is ready to flex his new muscles as the Grizzlies anticipate giving him a new label: All-Star.
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Calkins: Want to see Ja? Get the jab.
It’s a no-brainer to require proof of vaccination at FedExForum. And the Grizzlies and Tigers aren’t dumb.
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August 2021
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Did Grizzlies’ busy summer amount to much?
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, columnist Chris Herrington answers reader/listener questions there wasn’t space for in this week’s Grizzlies Mailbag column.
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Grizzlies preseason picture: From most important to least safe
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a particularly important season in front of him, even if he does get an extension from the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant wants your help
Ja Morant wants to know what color he should dye his hair, so he asked Instagram.
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Grizzlies: Five things to think about before training camp
Are you willing to pay $23 a month to cut the cord and get the Grizzlies on television? And will Memphis get an additional alternate uniform this season?
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