The best moments of the Grizzlies season: Part I
A wardrobe malfunction, All-Star alley-oops and the origin story of an unlikely new hero are among the best moments of this Grizzlies season, but couldn’t quite make the top 25 cut.
Topic: Steven Adams
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April 2022
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March 2022
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Grizzlies dismiss Pacers, clinch playoff spot
The Grizzlies handled business with an offensive onslaught, even while missing three rotation players and a key reserve.
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Grizzlies’ Steven Adams playing with heavy heart after death of coach, mentor
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Grizzlies’ Steven Adams playing with heavy heart after death of coach, mentor
The Grizzlies center was 13 when he met and played for Kenny McFadden in New Zealand after Adams’ father died.
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Herrington: Steven Adams doesn’t take many shots, but helps Grizzlies’ offense hum
He’s not a scorer, but his cohesion with Ja Morant has been undeniable.
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January 2022
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ‘All Defense’ future is here
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
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Calkins: Did you see that, America? Why you don’t want to mess with the Grizz
Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with.
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Adams enters health and safety protocols; Morant doubtful against Clippers
The Grizzlies will be without their starting center on the two-game Los Angeles trip.
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Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: Ja Morant’s ‘Rose year’ has team on the rise
Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.
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December 2021
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Grizzlies grind out win over Rockets on Z-Bo night
Without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., and with Steven Adams spraining his ankle midgame, the Grizzlies forged ahead with an unusual lineup.
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Calkins: A raucous celebration of Z-Bo — and Memphis
Herrington: A Z-Bo Day notebook, as the Grizzlies raise No. 50
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Grizzlies mailbag: Morant’s absence, Jaren’s minutes, player-media interaction and more
It might be time to rethink how to approach Jaren Jackson Jr.’s “foul trouble,” and glancing at what trade/draft options are out there.
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November 2021
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Herrington: Jackson Jr. is the skeleton key that could unlock the Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season.
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Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks out Friday, Steven Adams questionable
The Grizzlies are opting for caution on Brooks, who is recovering from his offseason hand injury.
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Herrington: Can a returning Dillon Brooks make the Grizzlies’ defense hungry again?
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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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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A crash course on Memphis with center and New Zealander Steven Adams
Steven Adams, the Memphis Grizzlies center from New Zealand, was surprised to learn that the Peabody ducks are not an ice hockey team.
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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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Herrington: Clarke, Tillman seek roles in crowded Grizzlies frontcourt
The Grizzlies have been successful when Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman Sr. were paired, outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.
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Grizzlies players excited to have fans back, beginning with Sunday’s open practice
Grizzlies big man Steven Adams is ready for a formal introduction to the Memphis fans at Sunday’s free open practice.
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September 2021
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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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Herrington: Eight areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp
Everything from new faces, lineups and even Ben Simmons is addressed here.
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August 2021
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Herrington: After a rough year downriver, Steven Adams is poised for a Memphis comeback
Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities.
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Herrington: After trading 2 key vets, are Grizzlies set to regress? Maybe not
In an early evaluation of the conference, the Grizzlies still might be in a position to make the playoffs again.
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