There are 89 article(s) tagged Zach Kleiman:

• May 2022

  • Memphis Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman named NBA Executive of the Year

    Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, 33, is the youngest person to receive the NBA Executive of the Year award. 

    By Drew Hill May 12, 2022

• February 2022

  • No deal: Grizzlies stand pat at NBA trade deadline

    The Grizzlies were one of only five NBA teams that didn’t make a deal ahead of the league’s trade deadline. They chose to keep the NBA’s second-youngest roster intact. 

    By Chris Herrington February 11, 2022

• October 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr.: $105M extension celebrated with ‘hugs and s---'

    The young star credits both of his teams – his business team, and the Grizzlies – in getting the deal done during the summer, and just in time.

    By Drew Hill October 18, 2021

• September 2021

  • On the first day of Grizzlies practice, it’s all about projection

    The Grizzlies are back on the court. They have a season with a lot to be determined in front of them, including the future of a few players. 

    By Drew Hill September 28, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington September 27, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill September 27, 2021

• July 2021

  • Ziaire Williams kept a secret and the Grizzlies delivered

    The No. 10 pick of the draft is no stranger to playing alongside big names, and he’s happy to have a home court again.

    By Drew Hill July 30, 2021

  • Herrington: Draft night surprised because of what we thought we knew

    Now that the 2021 NBA draft is over, it’s also time to see what others thought of the Grizzlies’ picks.

    By Chris Herrington July 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Just don’t be surprised if Grizzlies draft shockers work out

    The Grizzlies stunned the NBA universe twice Thursday night, first by taking Ziaire Williams at No. 10, then by taking Santi Aldama at No. 40. But given the team’s recent success in the draft, should we really be surprised if the Grizzlies hit on their picks? 

    By Geoff Calkins July 30, 2021

  • Zach Kleiman brings Grizzlies fans a night of shockers

    Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga and Franz Wagner were gone, so surely Memphis would pick Moses Moody or James Bouknight. But the Grizzlies’ vice president of basketball operations had other ideas.

    By Drew Hill July 30, 2021

• June 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1

    The Grizzlies have made it clear their strategy is long term. Here is a look at how the roster pieces fit in that game plan.

    Related story:

    Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    By Chris Herrington June 08, 2021

  • Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason

    Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.

    By Geoff Calkins June 08, 2021

  • Here’s every interesting item from Grizzlies’ season wrapup

    Zach Kleiman touches on Justise Winslow situation, Jonas Valanciunas explains the infamous jacket and Dillon Brooks shows off his cards playing skills. 

    By Drew Hill June 04, 2021

  • Grizzlies reward roster architect Kleiman with contract extension

    Vice president of basketball operations was key part of drafts that brought in Morant, Clarke, Bane and Tillman.

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2021

• March 2021

  • Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. slated to return in April

    Team vice president Zach Kleiman updates the status of the forward, among other roster scenarios. 

    By Drew Hill March 26, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season

    It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

• December 2020

  • The Grizzlies’ plan now: Follow their ‘North Star’

    At one time, there were people who didn’t want the NBA in Memphis. Now they have Ja Morant.

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2020

• November 2020

  • Xavier Tillman Sr. takes pride in his defense, Michigan State tradition

    The Grizzlies rookie is ready to add offensive versatility to his game. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2020

• August 2020

  • Should the Memphis Grizzlies trade up in the 2020 draft?

    Eventually the Grizzlies will spend their draft assets. Now might not be the time. 

    By Drew Hill August 24, 2020

  • Grizzlies exec Kleiman addresses injuries, pride in culture building in season wrapup

    The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

• February 2020

  • Grizzlies Podcast: Big finish before the break

    Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins talk about the Grizzlies’ moves at the trade deadline, team executive Zach Kleiman’s public comments, the ahead-of-schedule playoff push and more. 

    By Chris Herrington, Geoff Calkins February 12, 2020

  • Calkins: Shocking news! Grizzlies have a really smart front office (for a change)

    Zach Kleiman and the Grizzlies front office earn the benefit of the doubt.

    By Geoff Calkins February 11, 2020

  • Education, guts and humility fuel rise of Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman

    Educated at Duke Law School, known for its ties to pro sports, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman was ready for his front office rise. 

    By Drew Hill February 11, 2020

  • Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman talks, on the deadline deals and more

    Grizzlies lead basketball executive Zach Kleiman talks about last week's trade deadline deals, new forward Justise Winslow's Memphis future and more. 

    By Chris Herrington February 10, 2020

• October 2019

  • Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love

    Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play. 

    By Don Wade October 02, 2019