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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Documents show gaps remain in the City of Memphis’ plan to fund the FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
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. Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to doRelated story:
“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.”
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.
The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.
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.
All the familiar voices will be back on the Memphis Grizzlies’ television broadcast this season.
As basketball season approaches, many are anticipating a heated battle between Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart during training camp.
Here are a couple of storylines that have come out of this World Cup as it wraps up this weekend.
The success of the Grizzlies in Memphis was great news for the Tennessee Titans, according to Titans radio voice Mike Keith.
The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.
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.
The Grizzlies will play their first 25 games without Ja Morant, but staying afloat is certainly achievable. Preseason roster movement: Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II, Shaquille HarrisonRelated story:
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.
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.
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup.
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.
To the degree Memphis fans care about national television attention, it could have been so much worse. NBA releases full Memphis Grizzlies schedule Grizzlies Insider: Will teams care about the in-season tournament? We must wait to find out.Related story:
The Grizzlies will open the season Oct. 25 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league have earned the fans’ faith. But we won’t have a clear picture until November when the players step on the court.
The NBA announced the in-season tournament schedule on Tuesday, which provides a glimpse at a few upcoming Grizzlies games.
Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had solid performances for their respective countries on Sunday.
Gasol began his NBA journey with the Grizzlies, and that period is more than a footnote as he enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Luke Kennard’s first time golfing in Memphis began with a donation to St. Jude.
This week, it’s the Grizzlies’ contender status, Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, last season’s road woes and lots more hoops stuff.