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• September 2020

  • Memphis Grizzlies checklist: Here’s what to look for when league dates are set

    This offseason could be uneventful, and that just might be a good thing. 

    By Drew Hill September 10, 2020

  • How did NBA 2K21 get the Grizzlies’ ratings so wrong?

    There clearly are some numbers that don’t match up to reality.

    By Drew Hill September 08, 2020

  • Murray State coach has advice to Ja, rookie of the year: Don’t ever change

    Rookie of the Year Ja Morant's college coach, a fan like any other, has witnessed the magic and joy firsthand.

    By Drew Hill September 03, 2020

• August 2020

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies outside the protest bubble; Jaren Jackson Jr. among the unicorns

    The team already was active as a nonpartisan advocate in voting, and we take a look at how Jackson fares against some other uniquely gifted players.

    By Chris Herrington August 31, 2020

  • ‘Please let my baby be OK’

    The Grizzlies star and the mother of his daughter, Kaari, are bringing awareness to a serious, sometimes fatal, pregnancy disorder.

    By Drew Hill August 31, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: ‘The Process’ still has runway in Memphis

    Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.

    By Don Wade August 30, 2020

  • Grayson Allen surprises with 20 points, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz

    They are still looking to gain that postseason berth — but now they have to do it without Jaren Jackson Jr., who on Tuesday was ruled out for the season after an MRI revealed a meniscus tear in his left knee.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 26, 2020

  • Herrington: The NBA playoffs through Beale St. Blue glasses

    The early bubble playoff talk was about the high-profile veterans, but it looks as if it's the younger faces making the noise.

    By Chris Herrington August 25, 2020

  • Should the Memphis Grizzlies trade up in the 2020 draft?

    Eventually the Grizzlies will spend their draft assets. Now might not be the time. 

    By Drew Hill August 24, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Farewell, Jeff Green Experience; Precious Achiuwa’s slot in the NBA draft is a conundrum

    After five years, the debt on Jeff Green is finally paid ... unless it's not. Some draft projections have Precious Achiuwa slipping. And broadcaster Thom Brennaman has probably silenced himself for a while.

    By Don Wade August 23, 2020

  • Grizzlies exec Kleiman addresses injuries, pride in culture building in season wrapup

    The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

  • Calkins: Grizzlies don’t need a lottery miracle — they already got Ja Morant

    Elliot Perry will be representing the team in the draft again, just like he did last year. But there's no anxiety this time around. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 18, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 15, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2020

  • Grizzlies display valiant effort, but time has come to leave the bubble

    Memphis fought to stay in the bubble; now it will have to beat Portland twice to get in the playoffs.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 15, 2020

  • Herrington: Here’s what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to have a chance against Blazers

    Memphis took Portland to overtime in their bubble opener, but Jaren Jackson Jr. isn't available this time.

    By Chris Herrington August 14, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill August 14, 2020

  • Grizzlies dominate: See y’all at 1:30 p.m. Saturday!

    The Grizzlies have had a rough go in Orlando since the NBA season restart. They finally got some good vibes Thursday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 14, 2020

  • Calkins: Grizzlies give a feel-good season the feel-good ending it deserves

    Memphis' triumph against the Bucks gave them a spot in the playoff play-in series against the Trail Blazers. It was the ending this unlikely regular season deserved.

    By Geoff Calkins August 13, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat Bucks 119-106, advance to play-in

    Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas both get triple-doubles, while Dillon Brooks has the hot hand. It all came down to the final day of seeding games in the Orlando bubble.

    By Drew Hill August 13, 2020

  • Grizzlies: If the bubble was a two-week crash course, Thursday is the final exam

    But the team still has a puncher’s chance with a cheat sheet — the Bucks won't have a certain big player.

    By Drew Hill August 12, 2020

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins August 11, 2020

  • Here’s how the Grizzlies can clinch a playoff play-in spot

    Fans, take heart: All is not lost. But ... 

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2020

  • Celtics crush struggling Grizzlies

    Ja Morant played well, but it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to keep pace with the Celtics.

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2020