There are 213 article(s) tagged Taylor Jenkins:

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies win sixth straight, showing no ill effects vs. Spurs

    The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2021

  • Grizzlies want consistency and simplicity from Dillon Brooks

    As Brooks has struggled in a shooting slump, he also has improved his assist rate and slightly decreased his foul percentage.

    By Drew Hill January 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season

    It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Rapidly improving Grizzlies’ defense is catalyst for winning streak

    The Grizzlies lead the NBA in steals per game and rank second in defensive efficiency behind the reigning champion Lakers. 

    By Drew Hill January 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies win fifth straight with victory over Suns

    Grayson Allen and Ja Morant came up clutch inside the final minute to seal the win in a nationally televised game. 

    By Drew Hill January 19, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja Morant upgraded to questionable

    The team is staying alive in the way-too-early playoff outlook even as it plays without its stars. 

    By Drew Hill January 14, 2021

  • Grizzlies hold off Nets for first home win of the season

    Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test. 

    Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies’ turnovers costly in close loss to Cavaliers

    The Cavaliers took advantage of Grizzlies miscues to win a close game between two depleted teams Thursday night.

    Related Story: Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s game

    Related Story: Box score: Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2021

  • Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s tipoff

    Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2021

  • Lakers pull away from Grizzlies in Gasol’s return

    The Grizzlies welcomed Marc Gasol back, but LeBron James won the game for the Lakers in the fourth quarter. 

    By Drew Hill January 03, 2021

  • Grizzlies shift strategies, find success without star players

    The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones. 

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2021

• December 2020

  • Unhealthy, depleted Grizzlies blasted by Celtics

    One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.

    By Drew Hill December 31, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat Nets in overtime, but lose Morant to injury

    Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game.

    Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle

    Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2020

  • Hawks outlast Grizzlies, and Ja Morant is steamed

    Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center. 

    By Drew Hill December 28, 2020

  • Spurs spoil career night for Ja Morant in Grizzlies season-opening loss

    Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2020

  • The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?

    The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition. 

    By Drew Hill December 18, 2020

  • Grizzlies Insider: The boys are back in town

    For the first time in 282 days, FedExForum will welcome Grizzlies fans back. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2020

  • Grizzlies notebook: Taylor Jenkins would wear Ja Morant underwear

    Morant is picking winners on his social media sweepstakes. And here’s an update on a number of personnel moves that happened in rapid succession.

    By Drew Hill December 16, 2020

  • Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota

    Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

    By Drew Hill December 14, 2020

  • Good ‘habits’ so far: Jenkins pleased as Grizzlies follow mantra

    Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

    By Drew Hill December 13, 2020

  • Ja Morant, Grizzlies strong in preseason win over Minnesota

    Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

    By Drew Hill December 12, 2020

  • Like Jenkins’ beard, Grizzlies’ progress is all about a certain cliche

    It’s ‘one day at a time,’ and the first preseason game is just three days away in Minnesota. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2020

  • Herrington: What should expectations be for Ja Morant’s second season?

    Here are some comparisons to how other top point guards did in Year 2, and what Morant’s trajectory might look like.

    By Chris Herrington December 07, 2020

  • ‘Hooting and hollering': Grizzlies open practice knowing there’s no time to waste

    Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting. 

    By Drew Hill December 06, 2020

  • Melton overjoyed with new Grizzlies deal

    De’Anthony Melton said his first purchase after signing was cars for his sisters and mother. 

    By Drew Hill December 04, 2020