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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With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
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.
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
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.
Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton are off to tremendous starts this preseason, which will complicate Taylor Jenkins’ decision on a starter.
Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front.
Bane takes charge in the first Las Vegas Summer League game with 32 points.
The Grizzlies guard is part of a back-to-school drive in Memphis that will provide backpacks and school supplies for 200 students in the area. He plans to do the same for his hometown of Richmond, Indiana.
Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season.
Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
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Morant scores 35 against Warriors, and two rookies made clutch shots as the Grizzlies go to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Calkins: Ja Morant and his 'team full of dogs' make it an epic night Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relivedRelated stories:
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game. Related story:
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
The Memphis Grizzlies have a new nickname: The Road Warriors. “I don’t know who started it, but it’s something that’s said a lot, that’s for sure,” Desmond Bane said. “I don’t mind it, I kind of like it.”
The task is to find the appropriate use of three scoring guards.
Desmond Bane and Xavier Tillman Sr. came in with “100% Grizzlies DNA” and a high IQ. It’s up to the player development coaches to maximize their talent.
De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane returned to the lineup, giving the Grizzlies a much needed boost. Related article: Box score: Grizzlies 109, Pistons 95
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.
The rookie is out for personal reasons, according to the team.
Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.Related stories:
Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.Related story
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.
Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.