Ziaire Williams tapped as starter in Grizzlies preseason loss to Bucks
The Grizzlies led by double digits when Taylor Jenkins pulled his starters in the final preseason game on Friday night. Related story:
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October 2023
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Box score: Bucks 124, Grizzlies 116
NBA preseason box for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks.
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Herrington: It’s a game of wait-and-see with the Memphis Grizzlies
Waiting is a theme for the Memphis Grizzlies these days.
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Grizzlies Insider: Luke Kennard’s ‘life as a shooter’
What is Luke Kennard’s secret to a pure 3-point shot? It may not be as scientific as you think.
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Calkins: Rocks, alligators and umbrellas. The continuing saga of Ja Morant.
The most important part of ESPN’s story on Ja Morant isn’t anything in the story. It’s the impact it could have on Morant. A column about alligators, rocks and umbrellas — and what they all may mean.
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Taylor Jenkins responds to ESPN article on Ja Morant’s behavior
Following Memphis Grizzlies practice on Wednesday, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addressed recently released ESPN article titled “‘Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant’s 18-month downfall.”
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Herrington: NBA preview, predicting the Grizzlies (and everyone else)
Despite the uncertainty around Philadelphia’s trade-me-now star James Harden and the scheduled delay of the Grizzlies’ own Ja Morant, this season arrives with less chaos and uncertainty than a year ago.
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Marcus Smart ‘reassured’ in return to practice, Ziaire Williams talks preseason
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Marcus Smart ‘reassured’ in return to practice, Ziaire Williams talks preseason
Marcus Smart plans to play his first game in a Grizzlies uniform Friday in Milwaukee. He’s encouraged by what he has seen so far form his new team.
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Ziaire Williams impresses in Grizzlies preseason loss to Heat
Grizzlies wing Ziaire Williams has made eight of his last 13 shots from the 3-point line. Has he done enough to become a starter in the season opener?
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Box score: Heat 132, Grizzlies 124
Here is the box score for the 2023 NBA preseason basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Florida.
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘No animosity’ as several Memphis players compete for rotation minutes
Ziaire Williams and Jake LaRavia said the competition on the wing has been strong this preseason, but there’s no animosity between the players fighting for rotation spots.
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Lawyers argue if state’s ‘stand your ground’ law applies in Morant civil suit
Morant has claimed immunity from the civil lawsuit under the state’s “stand your ground” law, saying he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 fight. But does the law apply in this case?
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‘I was blessed’: John Calipari reflects on Derrick Rose, coaching the Tigers
In the wake of Derrick Rose joining the Grizzlies, Kentucky’s coach looks back at his time in Memphis.
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Fourth-quarter comeback falls short as Grizzlies lose to Hawks
The Memphis Grizzlies continued to balance rest and research as they took a 103-102 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks in their third preseason game.
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Box score: Hawks 103, Grizzlies 102
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
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Mayor-elect Paul Young shows support for Grizzlies at open practice
The Memphis Grizzlies reunited with fans, including the mayor-elect, Saturday at FedExForum. It’s a fresh start for the Grizzlies as they embark on a new season, as well as for the city.
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Herrington: Guessing the Grizzlies’ small forward pecking order
Here’s a guess at where that pecking order at small forward currently stands, and what’s key to each candidate’s hopes.
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Grizzlies notebook: ‘Clickbait rankings,’ a DPOY tag team
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart are leaning on each other this preseason. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said we will see them on the court together “very soon.”
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Xavier Tillman Sr. found his shot during the power outage. Now he has to show it during games.
The biggest shot of Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr.’s career was a 3-pointer. After a bit of a break, he’s heading out to the perimeter again.
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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Bucks 102
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in a preseason game at FedExForum 108-102 on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
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Herrington: Steven Adams’ return should boost Grizzlies, but frontcourt questions remain
Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?
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Derrick Rose’s return to Memphis is a work of art. Seriously.
In Memphis’ Edge District, Chicago artist Milt Coronado painted a Derrick Rose mural both cities can appreciate. Rose painted a picture on the court that he might have gas left in the tank.
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Herrington: Grizzlies basketball back on Bally, but for how much longer?
Sunday’s Memphis preseason opener with Indiana will be broadcast on Bally’s Southeast. However, there’s reason to wonder how long that will be possible, for the Grizzlies and for other NBA teams on Bally networks.
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Grizzlies, FedExForum will use new event security provider
FedExForum has a new event security provider. It is unclear if the switch is directly related to a shooting that occurred at the venue last month.
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Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down
Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies moment
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Jokes aside, Grizzlies say Steven Adams has looked strong in return
Steven Adams is back on the court after missing extended time with a knee injury. Taylor Jenkins said the brawny big man has wasted no time throwing his weight around.
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