Herrington: Previewing and predicting the entire NBA season
While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.
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While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.
Ja Morant is working through an ankle sprain, while Marcus Smart has some knee soreness. Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to recover from a hamstring strain. Grizzlies Insider: ‘Money man' Scotty Pippen Jr. talks new contractRelated content:
Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said. Andre Turner headlines 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inducteesRelated content:
Jaren Jackson Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, and Ja Morant has an ankle sprain. Plus, the Grizzlies have added Luke Kennard to the injury list.
Pippen impressed during summer league and is averaging 10.3 points and 4.3 assists in the preseason. He will give the Grizzlies a full-time backup point guard.
In a high-stakes season with a massive hole in the middle of its lineup, the Grizzlies have placed a big bet on one of the game’s biggest players.Related content:
This is the box score for the preseason NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Indiana Pacers played Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
Rookie center Zach Edey turned in the dominant paint performance that Grizzlies fans hoped to see on Monday at Indiana. Box score: Grizzlies 120, Pacers 116 Grizzlies Insider: Jenkins encouraged, but undecided on backcourt combosRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Yuki Kawamura is learning slang from Santi Aldama and dance moves from Ja Morant.
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies coaching staff is thinking about effective backcourts that do not include Ja Morant. Can the combination of Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart improve this season?
Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Jay Huff turned in strong performances as the Grizzlies rested several players in a preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. Related content:
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Chicago Bulls in Chicago.
The Grizzlies were missing four of their starters in a low-stakes game, but Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to be in the lineup opening night. Box score: Charlotte 119, Memphis 94 Grizzlies Insider: Santi Aldama compares Memphis offense to Olympic playRelated content:
This is the box score for the preseason NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.
Having Ja Morant back, a new primary frontcourt partner in Zach Edey and a new offense system is an awful lot of context change for Jackson.
While it isn’t a perfect match, Santi Aldama said the Grizzlies’ new offense compares to Spain’s national team style. It is helping the big man get adjusted more quickly.
Morant left Monday’s preseason game at Dallas twice after rolling an ankle while playing transition defense.Related content:
The Grizzlies want to play as fast as possible, but will their blistering pace impact another key point of emphasis?
Bally Sports is not broadcasting the game on Monday. Here’s what you need to do to watch it for free.
The NBA’s annual general manager survey is out. While the Grizzlies featured across several categories, the GMs also left the team out of a few notable areas.
The Memphis Grizzlies won their first preseason game on Monday in Dallas, but Ja Morant left the game with an injury in the second half. Box score: Grizzlies 121, Mavericks 116 Herrington: Re-grouping Grizzlies take double do-over on Marcus Smart, Luke KennardRelated content:
This is the box score for the NBA preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks, played in Dallas on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
Call it a double do-over. Given the opportunity to second guess their decisions on Kennard and Smart, the Grizzlies have instead chosen a second chance for both.
Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura won the rookie dance contest mimicking Ja Morant’s signature “griddy” dance.