Calkins: Grizzlies lose a heartbreaker — and boy, did it feel good
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.
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July 2020
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Blazers spoil Grizzlies’ return in overtime
Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there.
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Grizzlies lose to Trail Blazers in OT, 140-135, in their official restart game
The Memphis Grizzlies are in Orlando and playing an 'away' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's what's happening.
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NBA restart: History works in mysterious ways. Just ask Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert, the first known NBA player to contract the coronavirus, scored the opening basket of the league's restart Thursday evening.
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Calkins: It’s Memphis against the world. Or at least the rest of the NBA
The Grizzlies normally save growl towels for the playoffs. But in this strangest of NBA seasons, the next eight games may be the closest thing.
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Grizzlies coach opens session with passage honoring John Lewis
Taylor Jenkins wanted to pause and realize that life and freedom are more than just about basketball.
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Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones to miss beginning of NBA restart
Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster.
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Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume
Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season.
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Back to basketball: A game-by-game guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ return schedule
The NBA is still on track to resume the 2019-2020 season next month in an Orlando "bubble." The Grizzlies' eight-game gauntlet on the path to the playoffs is a tough one. We break it all down.
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A Memphian noses into the NBA bubble (sort of)
Drew Hill explains the coronavirus safety protocols he has to follow as he covers the Grizzlies in Orlando.
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Grizzlies get hot in scrimmage victory over Heat
The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando.
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Grizzlies analysis: Reason to believe in Kyle Anderson’s offense, social justice jerseys and more
Injury has pushed Kyle Anderson back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup. A strong weekend — and perhaps the healing hands of time — suggests reason for optimism.
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Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins encouraged after scrimmage loss to Houston
Memphis dropped its second scrimmage against the Houston Rockets, but played well for three full quarters.
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Memphis Grizzlies: Scrimmage games valuable for young players
Grizzlies veteran Jonas Valanciunas said every game is valuable for the young team, even scrimmages.
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Grizzlies shake off rust, but drop scrimmage game against 76ers
The Grizzlies battled back after a rough start to the first of three scrimmage games at the NBA's Orlando bubble.
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Play On: Ja Morant back to work, but father Tee Morant left to watch from afar
Ever since Ja Morant started playing basketball, father Tee Morant hasn't been shy about saying what needed to be said for the greater basketball good. It's why Ja, albeit lovingly, calls his dad "my first hater."
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Sports Notebook: NBA ‘Snitch Line,’ greedy SEC football coaches, and a strong WGC-FESJI field
The NBA has a tip line that players can use if they see one of their peers breaking the coronavirus safety protocols and Ja Morant wants no part of it; also, SEC footballs coaches mostly decide they'll keep all their money (let others take pay cuts to help their schools); and Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among WGC-FESJI headliners.
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Jeremiah Martin determined to take advantage of his NBA opportunity
Jeremiah Martin is earning high praise from his Brooklyn Nets teammates and coaches in the Orlando NBA bubble.
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Sports Notebook: CFB season on the edge; Ja’s spoon not silver; and a different ‘Woj bomb’
Memphis Tigers lose Power 5 game off football schedule as coronavirus concerns rise; life in the NBA bubble isn't perfect, but fine by Ja Morant; and a U.S. Senator on the receiving end of a "Woj bomb."
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Bubble life more like dorm life as Grizzlies settle in Orlando
Head coach Taylor Jenkins along with players Ja Morant and Justise Winslow emerged from a 36-hour self-isolation and the team's return to the practice court as the Grizzlies get settled in Orlando.
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The Grizzlies are bound for the NBA’s Orlando bubble. Is that a good thing?
As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to move on to the Orlando bubble, questions remain if the NBA approach to continuing the season will work.
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Sports Notebook: Serious NBA ‘bubble’ concerns; FedEx wants ‘Redskins’ name changed
From Ja Morant to Damian Lillard, NBA players have concerns about the Orlando "bubble" and continued safety; plus, FedEx makes a formal request for NFL's Washington Redskins to change the team's name.
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Healthy Jaren Jackson will have to make his own ‘litness’ in Orlando return
Jaren Jackson Jr. said he'll need to feed off the energy of his teammates instead of the crowd.
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Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver hasn’t just waited for the NBA’s return, but has helped craft it
As an officer with the NBA players union, Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver didn't spend the past three months waiting to see what would happen. He was helping figure it out, and still is.
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Bigger, stronger Ja Morant has ‘winning’ left to prove in Orlando restart
Ja Morant is out to prove the doubters wrong again in the NBA's Orlando restart.
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