There are 226 article(s) tagged Taylor Jenkins:

• March 2021

  • Grizzlies fall to hot-shooting Thunder

    The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2021

  • 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? 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 04, 2021

• February 2021

  • 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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    Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable; could play Thursday

    By Chris Herrington February 25, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill February 21, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 17, 2021

  • 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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    Box score: Pelicans 144, Grizzlies 113

    By Drew Hill February 16, 2021

  • 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?

    By Chris Herrington February 15, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2021

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington February 08, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill February 03, 2021

  • Grizzlies’ winning streak ends unceremoniously vs. Pacers

    Memphis, playing the second game of a back-to-back, fell behind from the start.

    Related story: Box score: Pacers 134, Grizzlies 116

    By Drew Hill February 02, 2021

• 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