There are 56 article(s) tagged Marcus Smart:

• July 2023

  • ‘Let’s freakin’ go’: Marcus Smart smiles throughout Grizzlies introduction

    After a passionate 26-minute introduction of Marcus Smart in Las Vegas, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was yelling “Let’s freakin’ go!”

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2023

  • Taylor Jenkins anticipates Smart, Rose contributions to Grizzlies game plan

    Speaking for the first time since the end of the season, Taylor Jenkins shared the key for replacing Ja Morant and what to expect from the addition of Marcus Smart. 

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

• June 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Marcus Smart is a Memphis Grizzly

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Marcus Smart and his positional versatility for the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the NBA draft. 

    By Drew Hill June 23, 2023

  • Marcus Smart’s former coach: ‘He makes everyone around him better’

    “I show my team clips of him playing defense all the time,” said Travis Ford, Marcus Smart’s coach at Oklahoma State. “His ability to guard so many different guys aside from his position and stay in front of people is amazing.”

    By Drew Hill June 23, 2023

  • Memphis Grizzlies trade for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart

    The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.

    By Drew Hill June 22, 2023

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies filled two needs in one big, surprising move

    The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.

    By Chris Herrington June 22, 2023