Herrington: Desmond Bane’s breakout season, from every angle
If there was a redraft, where would Bane be taken? Some comps also can give an indication of how he’s doing and where he might be trending.
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December 2021
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Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater
The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.
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Desmond Bane leads Grizzlies in win over Kings
Bane had 28 points to lead all scorers as the Grizzlies ended their three-game losing streak.
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Grizzlies rally against Trail Blazers for fourth straight win
Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane delivered in the final quarter as the Grizzlies held on to win their ninth in 10 games.
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Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s winning formula during its dominant month
The Grizzlies have played the best defense in the NBA this month. Can they keep it up when Ja Morant returns?
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Is Desmond Bane a true Most Improved Player candidate?
The Grizzlies guard’s résumé fits the criteria for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. But who are his challengers?
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Short-handed Grizzlies battle to win over Lakers
The Grizzlies, without Dillon Brooks, managed to hold back LeBron James, and Jaren Jackson Jr. led with 25 points.
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Grizzlies win battle of depth against Mavericks
The Grizzlies took care of business against the banged-up Mavericks to win their fourth straight.
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November 2021
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Jackson sets tone with Grizzlies’ solid defense in win over Raptors
Desmond Bane goes wild in the first quarter again, and Jackson finishes with 25 points and five blocks.
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Grizzlies dominate Kings in first game since Ja Morant injury
Dillon Brooks led Memphis with a game-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had 18 points, with four 3-pointers.
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Listen to DM writers recap Memphis’ thrilling victory over the Jazz
Desmond Bane has been terrific for the Grizzlies in the absence of Dillon Brooks this season.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. drills 3-point shot to beat Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. won the tip and made the clutch 3 for a feel-good win after a brutal loss two nights ago.
Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 119, Jazz 118
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Desmond Bane saying, doing right things for Memphis
Second-year guard emerging as positive element even as Grizzlies are struggling in other areas, notably defense.
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Grizzlies defense a no-show in loss to Minnesota
The Grizzlies were out of it from the start in a blowout loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday.
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Hornets beat Grizzlies, spoil Dillon Brooks’ return
Dillon Brooks made his return from a broken hand, scoring 20 points, including four 3-pointers.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja sings Kirk Franklin, Jackson gets in the hot tub
The Grizzlies will see if their relaxation will pay off against the Timberwolves on Monday night.
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Herrington: Can a returning Dillon Brooks make the Grizzlies’ defense hungry again?
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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October 2021
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Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
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The most important factor to Ja Morant’s All-Star campaign: Winning
Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Grizzlies aren’t the only source of heat at FedExForum. Check out the hot chicken pizza from Slim & Husky’s, along with a few of this week’s other heart-warming photos.
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With impressive opening, Grizzlies’ backcourt shows it’s ‘growing up’
With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
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Herrington: At Grizz opener, getting in the building almost as smooth as Bane and Melton on the floor
Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.
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Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
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Herrington: Should De’Anthony Melton be the Grizzlies’ answer for fifth starter?
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane both might move into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup when the season begins. But the team ultimately will face a choice between them.
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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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