There are 97 article(s) tagged Kyle Anderson:

• January 2021

  • Rapidly improving Grizzlies’ defense is catalyst for winning streak

    The Grizzlies lead the NBA in steals per game and rank second in defensive efficiency behind the reigning champion Lakers. 

    By Drew Hill January 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies evaluate roster, stay alive while awaiting stars’ return

    Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.

    By Chris Herrington January 10, 2021

  • Lakers pull away from Grizzlies in Gasol’s return

    The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter. 

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2021

• December 2020

  • Ja Morant is hurt. Now what?

    Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Anderson’s impact moving forward and how much the Morant injury will mean to Memphis over the course of the regular season.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 30, 2020

  • Herrington: Four takes on Morant’s injury and what it means for the Grizzlies

    Regardless of how long the point guard is out because of his ankle injury, the season is not lost.

    By Chris Herrington December 29, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat Nets in overtime, but lose Morant to injury

    Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game.

    Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle

    Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2020

  • Hawks outlast Grizzlies, and Ja Morant is steamed

    Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2020

  • Herrington: Savor Ja Morant in motion amid rough Grizzlies start

    Don’t stress about 0-2. Just enjoy Ja Morant’s magic as we await the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and for the Memphis Grizzlies bench to step up.

    By Chris Herrington December 28, 2020

  • Herrington: Enjoy what’s likely the last Morant-era season without playoff expectations

    How do you balance youth, progress, numbers and potential pitfalls? Just watch.

    By Chris Herrington December 21, 2020

  • The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?

    The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

    By Drew Hill December 18, 2020

  • Herrington: Preseason Grizzlies notes and what the Giannis deal means for Memphis

    From the Second Season Leap to the Kyle Anderson Belief Society, a few quick preseason notes on the Grizzlies and other NBA items of local relevance.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2020

  • Grizzlies dealing with injuries ahead of preseason opener

    Seven players are on the injury report, including Brandon Clarke, ahead of the game against Minnesota. 

    By Drew Hill December 11, 2020

  • ‘Positionless basketball’ seems new age, but vital to Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies will need to rely on interchangeability if they want to survive a tough opening stretch without two starters. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies confront imperfect answers to the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Here are some scenarios as the Grizzlies await his return.

    By Chris Herrington December 04, 2020

  • From ‘everything’ to 3-point shooting: What individual Grizzlies keyed on

    Players describe the specific areas they worked on during a truncated NBA offseason.

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2020

• July 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Taylor Jenkins wants to give ‘ample opportunity’ in Grizzlies scrimmages

    Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins could get experimental with his lineups in the Grizzlies' restart scrimmages. 

    By Drew Hill July 23, 2020

• May 2020

  • Grizzlies final report: Dillon Brooks and the rest of the team’s wings

    The Memphis Grizzlies will enter the offseason with a lot of options but plenty of unanswered questions on the wing. 

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2020

• January 2020

  • Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation

    Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more. 

    By Chris Herrington January 23, 2020

  • Grizzlies’ key to staying in playoff race? This homestand

    Their future still matters much more than their present, but the young Grizzlies – 10-6 in their last 16 games – seem increasingly impatient to play games that matter. 

    By Don Wade January 09, 2020

• November 2019

  • Grizz Week: Kyle Anderson and Jaren Jackson Jr. reunited

    The Grizzlies tweaked their rotation this weekend and now look toward a busy week with marquee home games on both sides of Thanksgiving. 

    By Chris Herrington November 25, 2019

• October 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Valanciunas ruled out for preseason, camp ‘battles’ and more

    Tales of Valanciunas' foot, Anderson's shoulder and potential targets for paring down the Grizzlies roster are featured in a Chris Herrington notebook before Monday's final home preseason game.

    By Chris Herrington October 12, 2019

  • Grizzlies Roster Preview: Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson try to rebound from rocky seasons

    What’s the future for two incumbent wings for whom the Grizzlies once had high hopes but who are each coming off significant injuries?

    By Chris Herrington October 07, 2019