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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies.
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies.
Taylor Jenkins said ball movement will be important to replacing Desmond Bane as he recovers from a toe sprain.
The injury interrupts what had been a breakout season for Bane, who is averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds a game, putting him firmly in the early All-Star conversation.
A deeper look at what the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. will mean to the Grizzlies. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis stayed on track despite Jaren Jackson Jr. absenceRelated story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report.
The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious.
Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return.
Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.
Keith Parish, of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast, predicted a 30/20 from Morant and Bane before the season began and joins this bonus edition of The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast.
Desmond Bane leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring this season. He and Ja Morant give the Grizzlies a lethal combination in winning time.
“Even with some wayward two-point shooting, the Brooks that returned this week is the kind of player the Grizzlies need.”
The remixed style of Grizzlies offense has Memphis carving up bad NBA defenses early in the season.
Sure, the path to the top of the Western Conference is tougher this season. But measurable results aren’t the Grizzlies’ only concern. Ziaire Williams out, Dillon Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies' home openerRelated story:
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss what they liked from the preseason and the Grizzlies’ biggest concerns heading into the home opener on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks have potential to be the best wing duo in franchise history.
When the Grizzlies acquired Green in a late-June trade that sent De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, there was speculation that the team would look to trade Green for a younger, healthier player. But, now, it seems as if the Grizzlies and Green have realized the value of their pairing.
There was the discussion of Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s injury and timetable for return, the status of Brandon Clarke’s potential contract extension and the next step for Ja Morant as he continues to be one of the faces of the NBA. Read what was said at Media Day.
On this Daily Memphian Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the release of the NBA top 100 players lists from ESPN and CBS.
New dad Desmond Bane and sponsors provided backpacks and school supplies for 150 first- through fourth-graders from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
If there are any upgrades to be made, they can’t come with any semblance of a poor defense.
Here are the top eight Grizzlies players in the rankings, taking into account improvements, regressions and contract status.
The Tigers transfer says his college career wouldn’t have been the same without the influence of Bane.
Grizzlies-Warriors Series Preview: Seven years after the Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green Warriors beat Memphis, there is a new cast of Grizzlies — and the Curry/Thompson/Green Warriors still stand in their way.
For the third time in this first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, only to come back and win. Calkins: Grizzlies win first playoff series since 2015. (But it won’t be their last.) Minnesota meltdown, Memphis moxie: Grizzlies win series in fourth quartersRelated stories:
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs tonight at 6:30. The series is currently tied 2-2.