There are 65 article(s) tagged Ziaire Williams:

• October 2021

  • Grizzlies fall to Pacers in a game about depth

    Sam Merrill scored 30 points in the loss. Will it be enough to make the team?

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    Box score: Pacers 109, Grizzlies 107

    By Drew Hill October 13, 2021

  • Herrington: Should De’Anthony Melton be the Grizzlies’ answer for fifth starter?

    De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane both might move into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup when the season begins. But the team ultimately will face a choice between them.

    By Chris Herrington October 13, 2021

  • Ja Morant, Ziaire Williams dazzle at open practice with dunks and dance moves

    Ziaire Williams won the rookie dance contest, according to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. 

    By Drew Hill October 03, 2021

• August 2021

  • Summer league: Aldama has best showing yet for Grizzlies

    Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams combined for 27 points and 20 rebounds in win against the Bulls.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2021

  • Summer league: Ziaire Williams makes progress in second game

    The rookie led the Grizzlies’ offense in Las Vegas in his second summer league game. 

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Desmond Bane, mohawks and more

    Bane takes charge in the first Las Vegas Summer League game with 32 points.

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2021

  • The Ziaire Williams story: Is the rookie suited for Grizzlies stardom?

    The best things are worth waiting for, like Ziaire Williams’ custom-made draft night suit — and maybe his game, too. 

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2021

  • Herrington, Hill break down Grizz draft selections, NBA free agency

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give a breakdown of the Grizzlies’ draft and set up for free agency. 

    By Drew Hill August 02, 2021

  • Herrington: With draft over, Grizzlies still have some roster work to do

    On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.

    By Chris Herrington August 01, 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

  • Herrington: Grizzlies surprise on multiple fronts with confident, risky draft night

    It was smoke-screen season, and when it came to draft-night prognostication, the smoke got in the eyes of even the high-profile specialists. 

    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

  • NBA draft: Grizzlies pick Ziaire Williams at No. 10

    Williams struggled in his lone college season at Stanford, but he impressed enough to go in the top 10. 

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    Grizzlies trade up to 1st round, select Aldama of Loyola in Maryland

    Zach Kleiman brings Grizzlies fans a night of shockers

    By Drew Hill July 30, 2021