Herrington: The Warriors have a Ja Morant problem. Will they solve it in San Francisco?
What’s changed for Ja Morant since the first round? And, as the series moves to the Bay, what could change again? Related story:
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May 2022
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Herrington: From Conley’s ‘mask game’ to Morant’s big finish, the best moments in Grizzlies-Warriors history
Two games into a third postseason series between the franchises, the Golden State Warriors have become one of the most meaningful adversaries in Grizzlies history. Here’s a look back at the most memorable moments.
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Grizz fans welcome back Steven Adams and show support for their team
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Conaway: I had a wreck, and ran into Memphis
“I had some takeout at the Half Shell on Mendenhall. I took out the corner of the restaurant with a Subaru. Completely. Spectacularly.”
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New Wooddale football coach looking forward to next challenge
Starnes, who served as Brighton’s defensive coordinator last season, is returning to Memphis to take over as head coach at Wooddale.
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The Early Word: We take a tour of Downtown projects; plus, the Mulan saga continues
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins sounds off about that “dirty” comment, our own Dan Conaway runs into the Half Shell (literally) and a global tech company opens its largest Eastern U.S. office in Memphis.
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Tigers notebook: Taking a look at the roster after transfer portal deadline
If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.
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Calkins: Jenkins fires back at Golden State calling Memphis ‘dirty.’ And the series gets even more fun.
Steve Kerr called Dillon Brooks’ play “dirty.” Taylor Jenkins was having none of it. An intense series is getting more so by the moment. Do we really have to wait until Saturday for Game 3?
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Creating a neighborhood: The Edge District
Development Services Group shares updates on The Ravine project, Memphis Made Brewing Co. and conditional plans for Rise 2.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Ja keep up this 3-point shooting?
Do you want to leave Ja Morant open to shoot it, or do you want to watch him blow right past you to the basket? He has hurt the Golden State Warriors both ways so far this series.
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The Early Word: A look at Dillon Brooks’ flagrant foul and Lee Harris’ county budget
Shelby County plans transitional housing for ex-offenders, the city’s quarterly crime summit is coming to North Memphis and Collierville Elementary is getting a new gym.
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New gym brings opportunities, options to Collierville Elementary
Collierville Elementary’s new gym is more than just a recess space for the Little Dragons. The recreational facility expands opportunities for the school and the community.
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Calkins: With 273 seconds of brilliance, Ja Morant saved the series
Ja Morant has played magnificent games before. He has come through in critical moments. But he has never played a more magnificent game, at a more critical moment, than he did Tuesday.
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Grizzlies Insider: Is a Dillon Brooks suspension coming?
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Inked: Gregory Realty buys two shopping centers for $27.8M
This week’s Inked shares news on Midtown Nursery’s new permanent location, new PetSmart in Collerville and the opening of Paradox at PeCo in Midtown.
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Table Talk: Weird food combos, Frost’s third and the potatoes return
An accidental hot sauce douse prompts a culinary epiphany for a friend — and a question for you.
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The Early Word: Harris, Mulroy win primaries, and Morant wins ‘best game’ of his career
Veteran WDIA host Bobby O’Jay has died, Graceland Too makes a comeback (sort of) and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art launches national director search.
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Former Memphis standout to tee off with pros at PGA tournament
At the end of play on Tuesday, the former Middle College star held the lead at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship in Philadelphia and was the lone player under par.
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Herrington: Ja’s greatest game, Brooks’ foul and other Game 2 takeaways
Columnist Chris Herrington has six takeaways from Game 2, among them the assertion that this was Ja Morant’s greatest game (so far), and Dillon Brooks might very well deserve a suspension.
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The Early Word: Go vote today, and catch a Memphis-made film about jookin
We remember Mid-South business leader Larry Papasan and Shelby County politician Joe Cooper. Plus, Frost Bake Shop opens in The Lake District.
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Herrington: As Game 2 against Golden State looms, maybe now the Grizzlies can claim disrespect
Perception and betting odds tilt toward the Warriors. But the assumption of the Grizzlies’ quick demise is a bit much.
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Calkins: Draymond Green is Memphis’ No. 1 villain. (If only he would stop saying such nice things.)
Memphis fans are duty bound to loathe Draymond Green for the rest of the series. Which would be easier if Green didn’t love Xavier Tillman Sr., Jaren Jackson Jr., Young Dolph and Memphis music generally.
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Grizzlies Insider: Melton must be factor in Warriors series
A new series brings new life to several of the Grizzlies’ players, and De’Anthony Melton might stand the most to gain from a matchup with Golden State.
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Calkins: It wasn’t just a missed shot for the Grizzlies. It was a missed opportunity.
Draymond Green was tossed from the game. Ja Morant had a last-second shot to win. So it’s a good thing the Grizzlies don’t let anything bother them. Because Game 1 would be easy to regret.
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Classic dilemma: How will Southern Heritage replace JSU?
The Southern Heritage Classic has been a staple in Memphis for more than 30 years; what will it mean for the city after JSU is no longer involved?
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The Early Word: Grizzlies miss ‘Golden’ opportunity, and FedEx goes carbon neutral
We look at the impact of the Southern Heritage Classic and meet Kyle Anderson’s mom. Plus, COVID numbers are trending up and bird flu is back.
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