There are 1167 article(s) tagged NBA:

• June 2020

  • Report: NBA return will feature advantage-based play-in model

    The currently No. 8-seeded Grizzlies need to hold a four game lead in the playoff race to avoid a play-in scenario.

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2020

• May 2020

  • Sports Notebook: NBA mulls plans; an assist from Conley; AAC is Texas-bound

    If the NBA resumes, it is doubtful the Grizzlies will play at FedExForum. And don't hold your breath that there will be baseball at AutoZone Park. 

    By Don Wade May 25, 2020

  • As NBA inches toward season resumption, Grizzlies extend ‘Rewind’ series

    The Grizzlies opened their practice facility as the NBA offices discusses a resumption of the 2019-2020 season. Meanwhile, three more weekends have been added to their recent “Grizzlies Rewind” broadcasts of franchise-favorite playoff games. 

    By Chris Herrington May 20, 2020

  • For Memphis fans, returning to games amid pandemic will be a calculated risk

    Sports are returning and, eventually, fans too. But will fears of contracting the coronavirus keep Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers fans home? That depends – on a lot of things. 

    By Don Wade May 20, 2020

  • Grizzlies reopen practice facility for voluntary, individual player workouts

    This week, the Memphis Grizzlies joined the growing list of NBA teams who have reopened their practice facility to voluntary, individual player workouts. League-wide, practice facilities were closed on March 19 because of coronavirus concerns. 

    By Chris Herrington May 15, 2020

  • Will the NBA finish the 2019-2020 season? Ja Morant votes yes

    With hints of restarting the NBA season, questions still remain on how to get the league up and going after the hiatus from the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Chris Herrington May 13, 2020

  • Wade: The sweet dream of an NBA Finals to football hand-off

    The coronavirus pandemic may spur the NBA to test drive a new schedule starting around Christmas for the 2020-2021 season. And that would mean the closing of the summer sports gap.

    By Don Wade May 04, 2020

• April 2020

  • NBA teams may return to practice facilities next month

    The NBA is planning to open team facilities beginning Friday, at least in cities where coronavirus restrictions are eased by state or local governments, according to an ESPN report citing sources.

    By Don Wade April 25, 2020

  • Sign of the Times: Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Zoom more than in the gym

    If the NBA season returns, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins will be “mindful” about the minutes of young stars such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Don Wade April 07, 2020

• March 2020

  • Memphis kindness blog, March 26: Kids are encouraged, folks get food baskets and popcorn

    Folks across Shelby County are making the best of challenging times with generosity and kindness.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees

    • Germantown cancels programming until end of March
    • Bartlett changes municipal services
    • Municipal school districts to close through March 27
    • First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
    • Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

     

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    26

    Shelby County

    2

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 19: Tipton County records first COVID-19 case

    Mayor Jim Strickland announces churches, dine-in restaurants and gyms must close.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • The NBA might not be back soon, but these Grizzlies are here for the long haul

    Increasingly, hopes of the NBA season resuming look slim. If the season is done – and for all it costs the league, teams and individual players – the Grizzlies' future should be just fine. 

    By Don Wade March 19, 2020

  • ‘Sobering details': Kevin Durant tests positive as NBA reevaluates

    As Kevin Durant and three other Brooklyn Nets test positive for COVID-19, the NBA Board of Governors hears from a former U.S. surgeon general on the "grim potential impact" of coronavirus. 

    By Don Wade March 17, 2020

  • If NBA resumes, don’t assume games with fans in FedExForum

    The NBA is bracing for a longer shutdown due to the coronavirus, sources telling ESPN resuming play in June might be a best-case scenario. 

    By Don Wade March 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies, NBA navigate uncertainty in wake of suspended season

    At home and on the other side of the country, the Grizzlies are in the same position as the rest of the NBA: Still trying to figure things out. 

    By Chris Herrington March 13, 2020

  • NBA season suspended ‘until further notice’

    The NBA season has been suspended "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19. 

    By Chris Herrington March 11, 2020

  • Calkins: Sometimes the show must not go on

    I love sports. So do you. But the NBA did the right thing by suspending the season. The NCAA should stop play, too.

    By Geoff Calkins March 11, 2020

  • Late charge comes up short as Grizz fall to Magic, drop under .500 again

    The Grizzlies lost an early lead and then couldn't complete a late comeback in falling to the Orlando Magic, 120-115. 

    By Chris Herrington March 11, 2020

  • Grizzlies, NBA adjust to changing coronavirus reality, wait for what’s next

    Grizzlies coaches and players adjusted to changing protocols ahead of Tuesday night's game at FedExForum, and prepared for the prospect of more. 

    By Chris Herrington March 10, 2020

  • Morant outduels Young as Grizzlies sweep Hawks

    Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win. 

     

    By Chris Herrington March 08, 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Grizzlies vs. Hawks

    Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 07, 2020

  • Road Recap: Mavericks blitz Grizzlies 121-96

    The Grizzlies' stout defense deserted them as they gave up 121 points at Dallas and lost, their three-game winning streak coming to a halt and their record falling back below .500 at 31-32.

    By Don Wade March 06, 2020