This Week in Memphis: Election Day, Grizzlies first preseason game
The Memphis Tigers kick off basketball season, and a judge is expected to rule on whether to separate trials for three of the five former officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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October 2023
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Grizzlies waive two players, sign two more
The Memphis Grizzlies waived Josh Christopher and Isaiah Todd on Saturday, then followed that move by signing Matthew Hurt and Mychal Mulder.
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September 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: How soon will new Memphis players hit the floor?
Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose are likely to hit the court in a Grizzlies uniform just 10 days from now. But first, they’ll need to survive the first few days of training camp.
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Herrington: Six areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp
With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches.
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FedExForum implements clear bag policy
If you want to bring a bag into FedExForum this season, it will need to be clear.
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OrthoSouth becomes Memphis Grizzlies’ official sports medicine provider
OrthoSouth’s brand will be showcased across the Grizzlies’ platforms, from starting lineups to behind-the-scenes content to branded arena spaces.
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Sharks or baseball: What makes Desmond Bane nervous?
Desmond Bane had no hesitation swimming with sharks in Hawaii this summer — no, really, he didn’t — but when asked to throw the first pitch at the Redbirds game Saturday, the Grizzlies guard was nervous.
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Grizzlies Insider: Predicting training camp storylines, even if it’s a bad idea
Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks.
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Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to do
Documents show gaps remain in the City of Memphis’ plan to fund the FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
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Letter shows legislators pressured Strickland on stadium deal
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) and other West Tennessee Republicans have pushed Strickland to finish allocating cash for the slow-moving renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to do
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Calkins: What to think about that new stadium proposal? Let’s hope the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.
“The city’s proposal to fund stadium renovations is now out there for all he world to see. How should Memphians think about that? They should hope that Robert Pera and the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.”
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Buckley: Win over Navy not pretty, but it’s soup for the soul
The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shows his loyalty and ‘rebirth’ T-shirt in new video
The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.
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Calkins: It’s a moment of truth for Memphis, not just the Tigers or the Grizz.
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.
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Bally Sports Southeast to broadcast most Grizzlies games this season
All the familiar voices will be back on the Memphis Grizzlies’ television broadcast this season.
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Grizzlies notebook: FIBA World Cup grades, training camp expectations, roster moves
As basketball season approaches, many are anticipating a heated battle between Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart during training camp.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. the future center? FIBA World Cup is imperfect evaluation tool
Here are a couple of storylines that have come out of this World Cup as it wraps up this weekend.
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Grizzlies’ arrival was ‘the best thing that could have happened for the Tennessee Titans’
The success of the Grizzlies in Memphis was great news for the Tennessee Titans, according to Titans radio voice Mike Keith.
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Analysis: Which path forward will the stadiums deal take?
The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.
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FIBA World Cup: USA sneaks by Montenegro, Spain drops first game
The United States and Jaren Jackson Jr. rallied late to beat Montenegro at the FIBA World Cup. Next up is a rebounding test against former Grizzlies teammate Jonas Valanciunas.
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August 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis caught an important scheduling break
The Grizzlies will play their first 25 games without Ja Morant, but staying afloat is certainly achievable.
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Preseason roster movement: Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II, Shaquille Harrison
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Preseason roster movement: Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II, Shaquille Harrison
The Grizzlies started making preseason roster moves on Thursday by signing draft pick GG Jackson II to a two-way deal and adding veteran guard Shaq Harrison ahead of preseason camp.
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FIBA World Cup: Now it gets fun for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Grizzlies fans
The United States has cruised at the FIBA World Cup so far, but that could soon change. Next up for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Americans are two games against NBA-level centers.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. swats in USA win over Greece at FIBA World Cup
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant at the Olympics? He may need to make it undeniable
Even if Ja Morant had played for the United States at the FIBA World Cup, there are other factors influencing his chances to make an Olympic roster.
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