Wade: Only one way to see what young Grizzlies can be, turn them loose
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Topic: Ja Morant
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October 2019
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Facing first NBA team of the preseason, Grizzlies lose 120-99 despite double-double from Brandon Clarke
Charlotte presents a different level of competition for the Grizzlies as Memphis drops its first game of the preseason against an NBA team.
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Grizzlies Roster Preview: Are Morant and Jackson foundation of next Grizzlies contender?
In a season where contending teams are betting on star duos, the biggest question for the Grizzlies is this: In guard Ja Morant and big man Jaren Jackson Jr., do they have the makings of one?
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‘Let It Fly’ more than a mere mantra for new-look Grizzlies
New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has given most of his team the freedom to shoot 3-pointers this season, working under the old Mike Miller mantra of "Let it Fly".
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Grizzlies Podcast: We’ve seen Ja Morant (and more)
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss their first impressions from Grizzlies preseason, where Ja Morant is putting on a show.
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Young players show there is no ‘correct’ way to the NBA
Ja Morant said every player has their own journey. His happened to be "getting it out the mud."
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Ja Morant, RJ Hampton battle in Grizzlies preseason action
A desired duel turned into more of a dud, as rookie Ja Morant and the Grizzlies easily handled top prospect RJ Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers.
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Grizzlies search for fine-tuning as Breakers and Hampton come to town
First game grades satisfactory for Grizzlies, but more work needed as Memphis prepares to entertain RJ Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers in Tuesday's preseason game.
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Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future
Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good.
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Ja Morant electrifies in FedExForum, Grizzlies debut
Rookie Ja Morant showed off high-upside offense in his NBA preseason debut.
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Jenkins eager to see how young Grizzlies apply practice to game situations
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins eager for Sunday's game against Maccabi Haifa to see how his young Grizzlies apply what they’ve learned in practice to game situations.
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Observations from Grizzlies Media Day as team opens camp
Welcome to the start of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season, where the franchise is just trying to foster a competitive environment and get better everyday, in the words of new lead executive Zach Kleiman.
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Wise beyond his 29 years, Grizzlies’ Jae Crowder embracing leadership role
In a lot of circumstances, 29-year-old Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder is considered "young." But here, now, on the ground floor of a rebuild that features two 20-year-old possible stars, he must be a wise "old" mentor.
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Rookie Ja Morant goes through first Grizzlies practice without a hitch
The rookie point guard, Ja Morant, and the first-time NBA head coach, Taylor Jenkins, tipped off the Grizzlies' preseason Tuesday with their first practice. "A great day," Jenkins said.
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Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build
Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?
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September 2019
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10 questions ahead of Grizzlies media day and training camp
Is Ja Morant ready? Does head coach Taylor Jenkins have a plan? Will Josh Jackson be there at media day? Those and seven more questions as the Memphis Grizzlies get ready to begin again.
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August 2019
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Grizzlies Notebook: A new player, old speculation, projecting Ja Morant and more
The Grizzlies welcome a new player to take Dwight Howard's roster spot, a national site projects an All-Star future for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. and more.
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No. 2 pick Ja Morant is already First Grizzly
Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant hasn't even played his first NBA game and already he is the new, hope-filled, face of the franchise.
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Grizzlies Notebook: All-time team, rookie survey results and more
Picking an all-time Grizzlies team, NBA rookie survey results and more Grizz-centric items of the week.
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July 2019
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Grizzlies Mailbag: End of the offseason edition
Which Grizzlies young players are going to be keepers? Does Kyle Anderson have a role on next year's team? What future free agents should be on the radar? Grizzlies Mailbag answers those questions and more.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Summer League scouting report, rumored signing, more
The Grizzlies won their summer league debut on Monday night, with four players in the mix for regular-season roster spots.
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June 2019
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Ja Morant likely to boost Grizzlies’ fan base in western Kentucky
The drafting of Ja Morant, and Memphis' proximity to Murray State, should expand the Grizzlies' fan base in western Kentucky.
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Calkins: Suddenly, the Memphis Grizzlies are ‘brilliant,’ ‘young’ and ‘exciting’
The plodding, short-sighted Grizzlies have suddenly become both electric and visionary. For Memphis fans everywhere, it's a welcome transformation.
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Newest Grizzly Ja Morant will smash the guitar for 901 FC
Ja Morant will be on hand for Saturday's festivities against Pachuca.
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Calkins: Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke make it a glorious night for the Grizz
The Grizzlies tipped off a brand new era by picking Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke.
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