There are 32 article(s) tagged 2020 NBA draft:

• December 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

• November 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

  • Xavier Tillman Sr. takes pride in his defense, Michigan State tradition

    The Grizzlies rookie is ready to add offensive versatility to his game. 

    By Drew Hill November 20, 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

  • Draft night for Precious Achiuwa and James Wiseman brings Hardaway full circle

    Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, a former draft pick himself, continues to strengthen Memphis' NBA legacy through his players.

    By Danielle Lerner November 19, 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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    By Drew Hill November 19, 2020

  • Report: Grizzlies sign Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie, Butler’s Sean McDermott in two-way contracts

    The undrafted forwards will spend time in the G League as well as with the Grizzlies.

    By Drew Hill November 19, 2020

  • Grizzlies make second trade, select Xavier Tillman Sr. from Michigan State

    The Grizzlies made two trades on Wednesday night to grab two mature college players. Xavier Tillman Sr. is a former college teammate of Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Drew Hill November 18, 2020

  • Miami Heat draft former Tiger Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick

    Achiuwa and James Wiseman became the first pair of first-round draft selections for the Tigers since 2006. 

    By Danielle Lerner November 18, 2020

  • Warriors draft James Wiseman with No. 2 pick

    The 19-year-old has been considered an elite prospect since he was in middle school.

    By Danielle Lerner November 18, 2020

  • A final look before the Grizzlies suit up for draft night

    Memphis has been ultra successful in recent drafts. Can it get lucky again?

    By Drew Hill November 17, 2020

  • Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman

    Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2020

  • James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’

    The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.

    By Danielle Lerner November 16, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies could dive into trade, but have reasons to wait

    Surprise! The NBA suddenly decided to lift the trade moratorium, which brings up a bevy of names to consider.

    By Chris Herrington November 16, 2020

  • Grizzlies draft: Will any ‘popular’ names still be available at pick 40?

    The Grizzlies could go a number of different directions, but without a first-round pick, can Memphis snag an underrated role player?

    By Drew Hill November 12, 2020

  • Taking a look at Precious Achiuwa’s potential NBA draft suitors

    The former Memphis Tigers forward worked out for the Heat, Celtics and Wizards last week. 

    By Drew Hill November 12, 2020

  • RJ Hampton credits Mike Miller, Penny Hardaway with training him for NBA draft

    Hampton, a former Memphis recruit, remained close with the Tigers coaches even after he skipped college to play overseas.

    By Danielle Lerner November 11, 2020

  • What we know about the NBA’s return

    The start of free agency is set, and the Grizzlies will start training camp in early December.

    By Drew Hill November 10, 2020

  • Herrington: Four paths the Grizzlies could take in this month’s NBA draft

    Options for their second-round pick: Isaiah Stewart? Devon Dotson? Paul Reed? Or is there a trade scenario? 

    By Chris Herrington November 03, 2020

• October 2020

  • Is an earlier restart good for the Grizzlies?

    Memphis won’t have to worry about roster turnover, but there are other elements at play.

    By Drew Hill October 28, 2020

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies have four paths to their next star; should they be in a hurry to take them?

    It’s also worth asking if the team actually needs a third big talent to complement Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Chris Herrington October 27, 2020

  • Grizzlies 2020 draft: A fork in the road

    Memphis have multiple directions to look at. Should it make the long-term play?

    By Drew Hill October 20, 2020

• September 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa: Memphis, Penny Hardaway prepared me for NBA draft

    Achiuwa says he’s ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA after tumultuous season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 29, 2020