Herrington: A bubble wrap-up as Ja Morant and the Grizzlies leave Orlando
"It’s hard to imagine a season-ending loss ultimately being so satisfying. ... The Memphis Grizzlies did everything they needed to win except lock up CJ McCollum at the end."
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"It’s hard to imagine a season-ending loss ultimately being so satisfying. ... The Memphis Grizzlies did everything they needed to win except lock up CJ McCollum at the end."
Before the NBA hands out regular-season awards, let's give the Grizzlies some bubble accolades.
The season ended with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday. But the rookie showed the country why this will be remembered as one of the most important seasons in the history of the franchise.
The rookie was the superhero the Grizzlies needed him to be, but they came up just short.
The presumptive rookie of the year kept his injury a secret even as he scored a career high Saturday.
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ chances against the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA play-in series that begins today.
Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas had triple-doubles against the Bucks. They'll play the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Grizzlies' trip to Disney appears to be nearing the end. But one more great ride remains.
Ja Morant played well, but it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to keep pace with the Celtics.
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
It’s amazing how many smiling faces an important, relieving 30-point blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder can produce — from street signs to the sideline.
Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.
Yes, the Grizzlies are 0-4 in Orlando. But meniscus tears are common, the team is upbeat about the future and, mathematically, the Grizzlies are still in the hunt.
Utah made timely 3-pointers to keep Memphis winless since the NBA season restarted.
Amid an 0-3 start in Orlando, young Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have shown both how good they can be and the work they still need to do. Plus: The Dillon Brooks dilemma, the backup point guard mess and more.
After losing to the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night, the Grizzlies are now 0-3 in the bubble. But if you're looking for good news, that chip on Ja Morant's shoulder may be getting bigger, still.
The Grizzlies are 0-2 so far in the Orlando bubble, and slow starts to games have hurt them. But the confidence of young stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is as strong as ever.
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.
Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in Orlando and playing an 'away' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's what's happening.
Beat reporter Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss life in the NBA bubble “suburbs” and devise a plan for coach Taylor Jenkins to replace injured point guard Tyus Jones.
Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season.
The NBA is still on track to resume the 2019-2020 season next month in an Orlando "bubble." The Grizzlies' eight-game gauntlet on the path to the playoffs is a tough one. We break it all down.
The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando.
Ever since Ja Morant started playing basketball, father Tee Morant hasn't been shy about saying what needed to be said for the greater basketball good. It's why Ja, albeit lovingly, calls his dad "my first hater."