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Topic: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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April 2022
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Grizzlies podcast: Game 5 will be tense
Can the Grizzlies get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to look like themselves before an important Game 5?
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Herrington: Will Morant rise to the moment as Grizz try to close out Wolves?
On Friday night, the Grizzlies will have a chance to notch the fifth series win in franchise history, and the first of what we’ll call the Ja Morant Era.
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Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies will need ‘best game’ to close out Timberwolves
Grizzlies center Steve Adams enters health and safety protocols
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Grizz fans want bad refs fined instead, share Game 5 strategies
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The series is currently tied 2-2.
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Grizzlies Insider: So what’s up with all these fouls?
There have been 210 fouls called over the four games between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. So, yes, the games are taking much longer than they typically take. And, yes, there have indeed been more whistles that you are used to hearing.
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Grizzlies podcast: How did Memphis steal Game 3?
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington describe the emotional swings felt inside Target Center during the Grizzlies’ historic Game 3 comeback.
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Grizzlies Insider: How Memphis shook Jaren Jackson Jr. loose in Game 2
There’s one mission if you’re Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins over the next two days: Make sure to keep 22-year-old Jaren Jackson Jr. as loose as possible.
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Grizz fans give players advice for Game 2 online, not feeling ‘MemThis’
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round in the NBA playoffs tonight at 7:30. Minnesota currently leads 1-0.
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Now unlocked: Jaren Jackson Jr. has a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year
Few if any NBA players have defended both more and better than Jaren Jackson Jr. this season.
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March 2022
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Grizzlies podcast: Why De’Anthony Melton, Jaren Jackson Jr. are so important this postseason
De’Anthony Melton and Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the most important players for the Grizzlies in a playoff series. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington explain why.
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Herrington: Sorry Ja, but you might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player
The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
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Jaren Jackson Jr. says Grizzlies are just ‘bleeping’ good. That’s all.
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. come to rescue vs. Knicks
Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
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Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
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Grizzlies blow out Pelicans as Jackson steps up
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.
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February 2022
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Jackson’s Defensive Player of the Year chances no longer a long shot
With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.
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Grizzlies Insider: The Grizzlies ‘climb up the chimney’
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
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Herrington: A national audience saw what Memphis already knew. The Grizzlies are for real.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
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Grizzlies hold on with help from Williams, Bane to beat Knicks
The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.
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January 2022
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks video games
On Monday, Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. gave the scoop on his team’s video game preferences.
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Grizzlies shift attention toward Jaren Jackson Jr. All-Star chances
The numbers might not be in Jackson’s favor, but the hope is those picking the reserves will see beyond stats.
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Grizzlies beat Wizards as Ja Morant adds to his highlight reel
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays.
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Listen to Grizzlies writers give their personal All-Star picks
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.
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Again short-handed, Grizzlies hang tough in loss to Bucks
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ‘All Defense’ future is here
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
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