Grizzlies notebook: Bring a flashlight, Memphis
Ja Morant’s midrange jumper looks smooth, and how much can Jaren Jackson Jr. grow (physically, as well as his game)?
Topic: Taylor Jenkins
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October 2021
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Community rallies around #ColliervilleStrong message
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville.
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Desmond Bane, De’Anthony Melton are ‘X-factors’ for Grizzlies
Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton are off to tremendous starts this preseason, which will complicate Taylor Jenkins’ decision on a starter.
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September 2021
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Grizzlies shooting guards won’t be backing away from healthy camp competition
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane are friends. But in training camp, they figure to be consistent competitors.
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Grizzlies, Taylor Jenkins pay it forward: School supplies and a $20,880 check to SCS
As a coach, Taylor Jenkins feels like a teacher. It’s part of why he pledges $10 to Shelby County Schools for every Grizzlies assist.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. on possible extension: ‘Business is business’
The Memphis forward wants to keep his focus on getting better as a player, not his contract extension talks.
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June 2021
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Taylor Jenkins – just another Memphis fan – obliterates a guitar
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
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May 2021
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Grizzlies game’s a party for fans excited about home playoff
Although capacity was limited to 12,185, Grizzlies fans made their voices heard in pregame and carried that enthusiasm into FedExForum, where the halftime performance featured local rap star Young Dolph.
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Frustrated Grizzlies drop game versus Knicks
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game.
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Herrington: Kyle Anderson has a case for ‘Most Improved’
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
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April 2021
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Calkins: It’s time for the Grizzlies and Taylor Jenkins to stop screwing around
After Wednesday’s humiliating loss to Portland, the Grizzlies have 11 games to stake their claim to the playoffs. It’s time to stop screwing around with the rotation — and play the guys who will win.
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘Unacceptable’ the theme after 2nd straight loss
One word reigned over all others Sunday night following the Grizzlies’ loss to the Indiana Pacers.
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March 2021
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Team Allen? Team Melton? It may not matter
Coach Taylor Jenkins has to weigh whether Grayson Allen or De’Anthony Melton get in the Grizzlies’ rotation. But the condensed schedule should give both players plenty of opportunities.
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Grizzlies fall to hot-shooting Thunder
The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.
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What now for De’Anthony Melton?
The guard has scored 50 points in his last three games. What is his future in Taylor Jenkins’ rotation?
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February 2021
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Herrington: The really tough Grizzlies lineup decisions start now
One player whose presence is needed: De’Anthony Melton, even if the box score doesn’t necessarily reflect his impact.
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Winslow on Jenkins’ plan: ‘We’re just getting started’
Fans finally got to see Justise Winslow in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform, and he’s happy to be thrown in the fire from the start.
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Nothing personal for Grizzlies, who do give a bleep
Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection.
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Grizzlies rotation questions are snow joke
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss where the Grizzlies can go from here, how the rotation will change when the team gets healthy and which Memphis player would be the best teammate in a snowball fight.
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Grizzlies lose fifth straight in Pelicans matchup
The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season.
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Herrington: Grit-and-grind redux? More like Hubie Ball 2.0
The similarities include the consistent usage of a 10-man rotation, but what will happen when some players return from injury?
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Grizzlies’ defense needs more intensity, better luck
Opponents are shooting 13% better than the league average from 3-point range during the Grizzlies’ losing streak.
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Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
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A much-needed ‘reset’ after back-to-back Grizzlies losses
It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.
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Grizzlies notebook: Moving on from the blowout, and a key G League move
The team also has announced a number of initiatives to celebrate Black History Month.
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