Grizzlies Insider: What the mid-lottery jumble means for Memphis
The Grizzlies are headed towards a lottery pick this season, but would tanking be bad for the team’s culture?
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February 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. flashes back to his first-ever NBA basket
As several of his teammates celebrated their first-ever NBA score last week, Jaren Jackson Jr. told a funny story about the first time he scored in the league.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis is becoming a G League talent show
The Grizzlies used their 10-day hardship contracts on talented G League players. They will look to see if they are “a natural fit.”
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January 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. said losing lit a fire under Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. said the Grizzlies didn’t need to lose to improve. They needed it to light a fire under them this season.
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Box score: Grizzlies 107, Magic 106
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum.
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Grizzlies Insider: Is Vince Williams the most quickly beloved Grizz underdog?
Is Vince Williams Jr., a second-round selection in 2022 who played nearly his entire first season in the G League, the first Memphis player to become this popular this fast?
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis is searching for future chemistry following injury wave
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he’s still searching for chemistry between players as the team plays with a depleted roster.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Five trade deadline ideas, early draft thoughts and (much) more
Here’s part two of a mammoth Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. Last week’s part one covered a lot of territory.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins said defensive energy is in Memphis’ ‘DNA’
“We have to play with that edge, home or away, and that togetherness. I thought (against Minnesota) it was really good. In the fourth quarter we had a little bit of slippage, but overall, I’m really impressed,” Taylor Jenkins said.
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Grizzlies Insider: Defensive ‘dog’ Vince Williams Jr. learns quickly
At first, Vince Williams Jr. was viewed by players across the league as a two-way player making the most of his opportunity. But, after months of putting out the same production, he’s starting to be noticed by several opponents.
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Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson is a breath of fresh air in a gloomy season
The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.
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Emergency Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant out for season, what now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news that Ja Morant is done for the season. What comes next for the Memphis Grizzlies?
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Grizzlies Insider: With surgery done, Morant can ‘look for the rainbow’
Ja Morant had successful surgery on Thursday. Now it’s time for the Grizzlies point guard to look for the rainbow amid the storm.
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Grizzlies Insider: Turning the corner? Jackson doesn’t want to ‘jinx’ it
The Memphis Grizzlies are staying humble as they try to climb their way out of the bottom of the West.
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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Suns, 115
Here is the box score for the Sunday, Jan. 7, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
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Grizzlies podcast: Ja vs. Wemby, play-in hopes on the ropes
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip ahead
Good, sustainable starts are going to be critical for the Grizzlies on an important three-game road trip, according to Desmond Bane.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis enters opportunistic window for postseason hopes
With Ja Morant questionable due to an illness, the Grizzlies begin a critical stretch of games against likely playoff teams.
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Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excuses
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
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December 2023
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Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
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Poor first half costs Grizzlies in loss to Mavericks
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, but the Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks on Monday night.
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Box score: Timberwolves 127, Grizzlies 103
The NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
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