Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excuses
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
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January 2024
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December 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has roster moves ahead, some more challenging than others
Keep those fingers crossed. If all goes well, Memphis could be as close to full strength as they will get this season just in time for Christmas.
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November 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: A player-led practice, and the balance of Smart and Bis
Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.
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Grizzlies Insider: New signee Jaylen Nowell impresses in limited minutes
The Memphis guard never expected his first game back in the NBA after a two-month pause would come against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies Insider: Draft prospects to watch during college basketball ‘Feast Week’
It’s college basketball “Feast Week,” which means NBA scouts will be spread all over the country digesting Thanksgiving Week hoops.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jenkins challenges Memphis to ‘live in the moment’
The Grizzlies answered the call during halftime in San Antonio and it paid off.
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Grizzlies Insider: Despite injuries, it’s too early to punt the season
Coach Taylor Jenkins said after the loss on Tuesday that “brighter days are ahead” for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies Insider: Marcus Smart’s foundation comes first, even before basketball
“It’s probably the most important thing to me in this world,” Smart said of his foundation. “That’s who I am. Having the experiences that I did allows me to fully appreciate the moments when we give back and what it really means.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Facing adversity, Memphis takes ‘us vs. everybody’ mentality
“It’s never over until it’s over,” Desmond Bane said. “I have a lot of faith in our guys and a lot of faith in our process. … This is nothing to fret about. We will start to win games.”
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Grizzlies Insider: All-business Bismack Biyombo is quickly making fans
Bismack Biyombo may not be a personality like Steven Adams, but he’s an easy player for Grizzlies fan to cheer for.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Marcus Smart galvanize the Grizzlies?
Grant Williams described former teammate Marcus Smart’s leadership qualities this week. Can those attributes help the Grizzlies get off the slide?
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October 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘Heart and effort’ gave Ziaire Williams’ strong start
Ziaire Williams said the uptick in his rebounding production is the result of “heart and effort.”
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Grizzlies Insider: John Konchar could soon be in rotation
“He has been working back through some things trying to ramp it up so I wanted to be smart with him,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “I anticipate he could be in the rotation pretty soon. He has some play groups that he has been playing in.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Despite Ja Morant suspension, ticket sales still on the rise for Memphis
There are only a few tickets left in the Pinnacle and plaza levels ahead of the Grizzlies’ opening night game against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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Grizzlies Insider: Luke Kennard’s ‘life as a shooter’
What is Luke Kennard’s secret to a pure 3-point shot? It may not be as scientific as you think.
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘No animosity’ as several Memphis players compete for rotation minutes
Ziaire Williams and Jake LaRavia said the competition on the wing has been strong this preseason, but there’s no animosity between the players fighting for rotation spots.
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Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down
Jaren Jackson Jr. said he has been watching film of Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett in an effort to slow down the game.
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September 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: How soon will new Memphis players hit the floor?
Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose are likely to hit the court in a Grizzlies uniform just 10 days from now. But first, they’ll need to survive the first few days of training camp.
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Grizzlies Insider: Predicting training camp storylines, even if it’s a bad idea
Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shows his loyalty and ‘rebirth’ T-shirt in new video
The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. the future center? FIBA World Cup is imperfect evaluation tool
Here are a couple of storylines that have come out of this World Cup as it wraps up this weekend.
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August 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis caught an important scheduling break
The Grizzlies will play their first 25 games without Ja Morant, but staying afloat is certainly achievable.
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Preseason roster movement: Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II, Shaquille Harrison
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