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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August 2020
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NBA restart: Handing out Memphis Grizzlies bubble awards
Before the NBA hands out regular-season awards, let's give the Grizzlies some bubble accolades.
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Calkins: For Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, this is what makes the future magnificent
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.
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Ja Morant dazzles, but Grizzlies’ season ends in play-in loss to Portland
The rookie was the superhero the Grizzlies needed him to be, but they came up just short.
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Ja Morant reveals he has fractured thumb after season-ending loss
The presumptive rookie of the year kept his injury a secret even as he scored a career high Saturday.
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The young Grizz make the play-in
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.
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Grizzlies make history in must-win, clinch play-in berth
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.
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Calkins: There’s one last thing for the Grizzlies to do at Disney
After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Grizzlies' trip to Disney appears to be nearing the end. But one more great ride remains.
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Celtics crush struggling Grizzlies
Ja Morant played well, but it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to keep pace with the Celtics.
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Grizzlies foiled by Raptors, still searching for play-in berth
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
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Grizzlies got first win out of the way. Now they have to win one more
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.
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Grizzlies smack Thunder for first bubble victory
Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.
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We know you’re deflated, Grizz fans — but there are reasons to still believe
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.
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Jazz extend Grizzlies’ bubble losing streak to four
Utah made timely 3-pointers to keep Memphis winless since the NBA season restarted.
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Herrington: Bubble start shows promise of the Ja & Jaren Grizzlies — and how far they still have to go
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.
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Calkins: Good news, Grizzlies fans — Ja Morant may be ticked
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.
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Opinion: It’s a youth thing — Grizzlies 0-2 in bubble, but their hopes haven’t been burst
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.
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July 2020
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Calkins: Grizzlies lose a heartbreaker — and boy, did it feel good
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.
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Blazers spoil Grizzlies’ return in overtime
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.
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Grizzlies lose to Trail Blazers in OT, 140-135, in their official restart game
The Memphis Grizzlies are in Orlando and playing an 'away' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's what's happening.
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The Grizzlies are back!
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.
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Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume
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.
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Back to basketball: A game-by-game guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ return schedule
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.
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Grizzlies get hot in scrimmage victory over Heat
The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando.
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Play On: Ja Morant back to work, but father Tee Morant left to watch from afar
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."
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