Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
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May 2019
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Calkins: As another star picks Penny, Memphis fans should revel in the hate
When Lester Quinones picked Memphis over Indiana Friday, fans of other schools were enraged. So Penny Hardaway must be doing something right.
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Calkins: For 40 years, WMC-TV’s Jarvis Greer has been choosing 901
Jarvis Greer – who celebrated his 40th anniversary at WMC-TV the other day – believed in Memphis before that was cool.
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April 2019
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Calkins: Y’all worried about Grizzlies new front office? I’ve got good news!
The Grizzlies decision to put Jason Wexler and Zach Kleiman in charge of the front office hasn't been met with universal acclaim. Franchise history says that could be good!
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Calkins: The life, legend and lessons of Johnny Neumann
Memphis basketball legend Johnny Neumann died Tuesday. His life was one of glory and regret.
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Calkins: Whatever happened to Nostalgia Man?
For nearly two decades, Nostalgia Man stood astride the entrance to AutoZone Park. Whatever happened to the big guy?
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Calkins: What happens when you let a columnist call plays for the Memphis Tigers?
University of Memphis coach Mike Norvell asked sports columnist and radio personality Geoff Calkins to call plays at the spring game. Calkins learned a lot about himself – mostly, that he should not call plays – but just as much about Norvell.
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Calkins: Can a 30-year-old whiz kid save the Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies took a risk when they hired 30-year-old Zach Kleiman to lead their personnel department. But that doesn't mean Kleiman can't do the job.
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Calkins: No words to explain how the Grizzlies treated Wallace and Bickerstaff
The Grizzlies fired J.B. Bickerstaff and reassigned Chris Wallace Thursday. But the way they did it raises some legitimate questions about the new management team.
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Calkins: Time for Grizzlies to make big changes
Now that another season of frustration is over, it's time for the Grizzlies to remake the front office.
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Calkins: What happens when you take your 98- and 94-year-old parents to Disney? Magic, of course
I took my 98- and 94-year-old parents to Disney. It was a magical trip, but not for the reasons you'd expect.
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Calkins: Last match at The Racquet Club, after 43 years
It was the end of an era Sunday, as The Racquet Club hosted its final competitive match.
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Season One, Chapter 20: Why Penny Hardaway mattered
Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope.
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March 2019
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Calkins: Johnny Manziel joins the Memphis Express. What could possibly go wrong?
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is joining the Memphis Express. It could actually be (yes, I said it) fun!
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Calkins: Memphis calls shot, destroys UCF, takes aim at Houston next
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
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Calkins: With Tulane vanquished, Memphis prepares for ‘biggest game of the year, by far’
Friday's game against UCF isn't just a big game. It is, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, "the biggest game of the year, by far."
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February 2019
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Season One, Chapter 15: Psssst, Penny Hardaway’s first season already a success
The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.
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Calkins: Jeremiah Martin leads Memphis to (it’s true!) a win on the road
Memphis got a road win, finally. And it's time to appreciate what Jeremiah Martin is doing for this team.
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Calkins: Believe it or not, Grizzlies are in a really big race!
Believe it or not, the Memphis Grizzlies are in the midst of an important race. It's just not the race they wanted to be in.
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Calkins: On what could have been the last night for Gasol and Conley, ‘You just felt the love’
On a surreal night for Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and the Memphis Grizzlies, Conley put it best: "You just felt the love."
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January 2019
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Calkins: The jealousy jokes fly as Penny Hardaway’s Tigers get smashed by Tulsa
Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers got smashed by Tulsa Wednesday night. As you may have expected, given the events of the week, some people really enjoyed this.
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Calkins: Marc Gasol embraced Memphis – and Memphis embraced him right back
Marc Gasol came to Memphis at the age of 16. Eighteen years later – after playing what may have been his final home game at FedExForum – he called it a “helluva ride.”
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Season One, Chapter 12: Penny Hardaway and Memphis get a statement win
Memphis smashed UCF in front of a raucous crowd at FedExForum to give Penny Hardaway a statement win.
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Calkins: Elliot Perry has an urgent request
Elliot Perry has an urgent request. He wants more Memphians to mentor. Why not make this the year we find the time?
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Calkins: Chris Wallace can’t be long for the Grizz
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace has to be following Marc Gasol and Mike Conley out the door.
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