Herrington: Derrick Rose’s improbably long career returns him, improbably, to Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies made what may be the most curious and questionable signing from the opening night of NBA free agency.Related story:
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July 2023
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Herrington: Bane’s deal, Brooks’ exit and more Grizzlies free agency notes
The negotiation period for NBA free agency is now mostly over, but the big moves of the offseason have perhaps just begun.
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Herrington: What Dillon Brooks meant to Memphis, and why he’s gone
Some much-needed perspective to Dillon the Villain’s exit from the Grizzlies following six seasons with the NBA franchise.
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Grizzlies execute sign-and-trade to send Dillon Brooks to Houston Rockets
The Grizzlies will generate a trade exception by doing the sign-and-trade that sends Brooks to Houston.
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Desmond Bane signs largest deal in Grizzlies history
Bane signs a five-year max extension with Grizzlies, the largest contract in franchise history, surpassing Ja Morant’s five-year, $197 million extension signed last offseason.
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Derrick Rose returns to Memphis as Grizzly
Rose, a 34-year-old former NBA MVP, led the University of Memphis to the 2008 NCAA title game.
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June 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis summer league preview
Here are a few things to watch as the Grizzlies begin summer league play July 3.
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Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas
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Morant files motion to dismiss pickup game lawsuit
In additional Shelby County Circuit Court filings, Ja Morant’s father and additional witnesses provide further accounts of the fight that occurred between the Memphis Grizzlies star and a local high school basketball player during a pickup game last summer.
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Grizzlies pick up team option on Xavier Tillman Sr.
Tillman started every playoff game last season and took the primary defensive assignment against Lakers star LeBron James.
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Herrington: New Desmond Bane contract tops Grizzlies to-do list as offseason continues
Here is a cursory tour of where the team stands and the business left to conduct.
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Deposition: Ja Morant’s friend recounts pickup game fight
Ja Morant’s childhood friend, Davonte Pack, said during the deposition that the “fight” was minimal.
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Herrington: Ja Morant remains most important part of Grizzlies’ serious summer
“Once Ja’s reintegrated into the team environment, he’s at the very least going to be able to participate in individual work, conditioning, medical. I think there’s further dialogue as to other things he potentially can be involved in.”
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Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas
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Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman expects David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jacob Gilyard and GG Jackson would be available for summer league play.
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Marcus Smart’s former coach: ‘He makes everyone around him better’
“I show my team clips of him playing defense all the time,” said Travis Ford, Marcus Smart’s coach at Oklahoma State. “His ability to guard so many different guys aside from his position and stay in front of people is amazing.”
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Memphis Grizzlies: Zach Kleiman talks Ja Morant suspension, draft picks, trade
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman spoke firmly about the next steps for Ja Morant following his 25-game suspension.
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Grizzlies select GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in 2023 NBA draft
Grizzlies select Tarik Biberovic with pick No. 56 in 2023 NBA draft
Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus Smart
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Grizzlies select GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in 2023 NBA draft
The Grizzlies selected South Carolina guard GG Jackson with pick No. 45 in the 2023 NBA draft. Jackson showed flashes of potential but was inconsistent with the Gamecocks last season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus Smart
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Grizzlies select Tarik Biberovic with pick No. 56 in 2023 NBA draft
The Grizzlies selected Tarik Biberovic with the No. 56 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft.
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Grizzlies Insider: Trade value win or not, Memphis will love Marcus Smart
Smart is both a blast from the past that could have fit among the old Grizzlies’ Grit-and-Grind identity and a meaningful heart-and-soul leader to fit among the new bunch of youngsters.
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Memphis Grizzlies trade for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart
The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies filled two needs in one big, surprising move
The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.
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Herrington: This NBA draft, will ‘Trader Zach’ have the Grizzlies on the move again?
Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.
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Calkins: I’ve covered Memphis sports for 27 years. Now it’s time for something else.
“I came to Memphis 27 years ago to cover sports, but, starting today, I’m going to be writing about something else. And I’m going to need your help.”
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Herrington: Trading Tyus Jones? The cons, the pros and the point guard alternatives
Should the Grizzlies trade backup point guard Tyus Jones this summer? With starter Ja Morant facing suspension, it might seem an unlikely question. But it’s almost certainly one the Grizzlies are mulling over.
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Herrington: Morant’s suspension, the way forward and offseason impact
Thoughts on the NBA’s 25-game suspension for Ja Morant, the path forward and the uncertain, potentially complicated ways it could impact the team this summer.
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Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.
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NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 games
Morant, team, league respond as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doles out another punishment for Memphis Grizzlies All-Star point guard.
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