Zach Kleiman talks Desmond Bane, Cedric Coward and free agency
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke for the first time on NBA Draft night since trading away Desmond Bane and selecting Cedric Coward with the 11th pick.Related content:
Topic: Desmond Bane
RSSThere are 221 article(s) tagged Desmond Bane:
-
June 2025
-
-
Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
“In times of tumult, Bane felt like the rock of the Grizzlies’ locker room. He was the voice of reason within the media, and he wore it as a badge of honor.”
-
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
-
Memphis trades Desmond Bane
The Memphis Grizzlies will get back two players and a package of draft picks from the Orlando Magic in a swap for star Desmond Bane.
-
Baneville: How Desmond Bane became ‘the face of Richmond’
Desmond Bane is the face of Richmond, Indiana. His hometown roots, and specifically his time in “Baneville,” shaped the Grizzlies guard into the person he is today.
-
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.
Related story:
-
-
April 2025
-
Herrington: Keep it together or break it up? Grizzlies offseason decisions start at the ‘core.’
There have been a lot of whispers in recent weeks of the potential for major change on the Grizzlies roster this summer.
-
How far are Grizzlies from contending? Morant, Bane, Jackson share thoughts
“Expectations are here,” Desmond Bane said Sunday from the Grizzlies’ final media session. “This is reality, and we came up short. We have to be better.”
Related content:
GM Zach Kleiman dishes on Grizz big three, coaching search, young roster
-
Grizzlies podcast: What does Thunder series say about Grizz stars?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the postseason performance of the Memphis Grizzlies’ big three, starting with Ja Morant.
-
Morant was late scratch, but Bane steps up to snag critical win for Grizzlies
Ja Morant was announced as a starter but turned out to be a late scratch on Saturday night. Instead of “calling 12,” Memphis dialed 22, and Desmond Bane secured a much-needed win.
Related content:
Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies’ 109-103 victory over Pistons
-
-
March 2025
-
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane aim to create better AAU experience than their own
Desmond Bane and Ja Morant are pouring time and money into the youth basketball program. They didn’t have the same opportunity, so they hope to provide it for young players from their hometowns and surrounding areas.
-
Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave Utah guard Collin Sexton a thumbs down. Should Memphis get a thumbs up for another close win?
-
-
February 2025
-
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime.
Related content:
-
‘Love and respect’ built Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane’s TCU legacy
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane sat down for an exclusive interview with The Daily Memphian before TCU retired his college-jersey number.
-
-
January 2025
-
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s last-second free throws help rally Grizzlies over Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left for the Grizzlies to finally beat the Rockets after losing the previous three meetings.
-
Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
Related content:
Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans
Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘lurking’ on Jimmy Butler? Take it only as that.
-
‘We needed that’: Grizzlies find answers, complete comeback over Spurs
The spectacular dunk from Ja Morant didn’t count, but the game did. The Grizzlies got a needed win over the Spurs amid a tough stretch.
Related content:
-
Herrington: Halfway through West gauntlet, Grizzlies’ ‘test’ results inconclusive
If the first half of this test-yourself-against-the-West stretch hasn’t told us much about the Grizzlies, Chris Herrington has found a few potential lessons learned.
-
Herrington: Bane’s bounceback, Edey’s cutting comfort and other good signs for the Grizzlies
In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.
-
Jackson Jr., Bane log big minutes, pile up points to win in Phoenix
The Grizzlies’ two available stars, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, combined for 69 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its road trip.
-
-
December 2024
-
‘It’s crazy, isn’t it?’: Grizzlies destruction tour rolls on in Atlanta
Over their last four victories, the Grizzlies are winning by an average of more than 25 points. In a league where leads quickly evaporate, Memphis has been able to stay on the gas.
Related content:
-
-
November 2024
-
Grizzlies podcast: On Ja Morant’s (brief) return and the week ahead
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever.
-
Desmond Bane laughs at how often his commercial plays during Grizzly games
Desmond Bane said people can’t stop telling him about how frequently his commercial plays during Memphis Grizzlies games.
-
Grizzlies podcast: Is now the time for a Memphis run?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discussed the Grizzlies’ loss to Denver, response against Philadelphia and the potential a winning streak is on the horizon.
-
Grizzlies Insider: Trending topics one month into Memphis’ season
Here’s a spin around the latest Grizzlies news and notes one month into the regular season.
-