There are 198 article(s) tagged Desmond Bane:

• February 2021

  • Bane back for Grizzlies’ game vs. Pistons

    The team’s best 3-point shooter will be back Friday night. The Grizzlies also updated the injury status of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks.

    By Drew Hill February 18, 2021

  • Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane won’t be available against Lakers

    The rookie is out for personal reasons, according to the team.

    By Drew Hill February 12, 2021

  • Grizzlies set franchise 3-point record, end losing streak

    Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.

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    Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’

    Box score: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

    By Drew Hill February 10, 2021

  • Ja Morant starts strong, but Grizzlies collapse late against Raptors

    Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.

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    Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113

    By Drew Hill February 08, 2021

• January 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

  • Herrington: Grizzlies evaluate roster, stay alive while awaiting stars’ return

    Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.

    By Chris Herrington January 10, 2021

  • Where does Bane fit in the pecking order?

    Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the latest on the Grizzlies injury report and set expectations for the team as they wait for the stars to return.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 07, 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

  • 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’ preseason win at home was 282 days in the making

    The offense has been dominant through three preseason games. The efficiency of Dillon Brooks is a big reason why. 

    Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Hawks 106.

    By Drew Hill December 17, 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

  • Herrington: Grizzlies weigh shooting vs. everything else as quartet of scoring guards vie for role

    The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.

    By Chris Herrington 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

  • Desmond Bane’s rise to the NBA is no surprise, especially at TCU

    The Memphis rookie, like Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, went from zero-star recruit to first-round pick and ready to prove he belongs. 

    By Drew Hill 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

  • Herrington: Grizzlies bring stable roster into tumultuous season

    But there are other issues to confront, among them safety during a pandemic, and an uncomfortably close tax line.

    By Chris Herrington December 01, 2020

• November 2020

  • Grizzlies newcomers receive a few jersey numbers with history

    There are reasons why Desmond Bane is wearing No. 22 and Xavier Tillman Sr. in going with No. 2.

    By Drew Hill November 30, 2020

  • Grizzlies pick Desmond Bane arrives in style

    When the No. 30 draft choice put pen to paper on his rookie contract, he was already wearing a custom “Memphis 901” hat. 

    By Drew Hill November 25, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies work plan, build young talent, in forward-looking offseason

    One of the differences between the prior front office and the one now led by Kleiman: Putting more stock in production, less on tools.

    By Chris Herrington November 23, 2020

  • What an eventful NBA draft night means for the Memphis Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies have decisions to make during free agency now that the roster is starting to get much more crowded. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 2020

  • Calkins: At the NBA draft, a big night for Memphis

    James Wiseman, Precious Achiuwa, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Grizzlies all had a big night at the NBA draft.

    By Geoff Calkins November 19, 2020

  • Grizzlies trade up twice, select Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman

    Memphis moved up to get an experienced shooter and an elite defender in the 2020 draft. 

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    Warriors draft James Wiseman with No. 2 pick 

    By Drew Hill November 19, 2020