There are 32 article(s) tagged J.B. Bickerstaff:

• April 2019

  • New Grizzlies leadership addresses changes, new philosophy

    The new leadership of the Memphis Grizzlies met with The Daily Memphian sports writers Friday afternoon and talked about the status of the organization.

    By Clay Bailey April 13, 2019

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 11, 2019

  • Bickerstaff out as Grizzlies coach; Wallace reassigned

    Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fired and general manager Chris Wallace reassigned to another role Thursday, the team confirmed only hours after the team's postseason exit interviews where nothing about the imminent change was mentioned.

    By Chris Herrington April 11, 2019

  • Herrington: A Grizzlies season of half-measures ends with uncertainty

    The Grizzlies finished their season at 33-49 and in a three-way tie for NBA draft positioning. The uncertainty only starts there as the basketball summer begins. 

    By Chris Herrington April 11, 2019

• March 2019

  • Grizzlies stop James Harden? Not from scoring, just from winning

    James Harden put his second 57-point hurting of the season on the Grizzlies Wednesday night. Floaters, 3-pointers, free throws, etc. But what he didn't get was a victory. 

    By Don Wade March 21, 2019

  • Grizzlies take winning streak to three games as improved play continues

    Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff celebrated his 40th birthday steering Memphis to its third straight win against teams in the NBA playoff hunt.

    By Don Wade March 10, 2019

• February 2019

  • NBA: No infraction when Conley ended up on the floor late in Grizzlies’ loss to Bulls

    The NBA says referees were correct in not calling a foul in favor of Mike Conley when the Memphis guard was knocked to the floor in the closing seconds of Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.

    By Clay Bailey February 28, 2019

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Conley can’t get the ball, or the call, in close loss to Chicago

    Despite 12 fourth-quarter points from Mike Conley, the Grizzlies fell 109-107 to the visiting Chicago Bulls. 

    By Chris Herrington February 28, 2019

  • Thunder top Grizzlies 117-95 hours after Gasol trade

    Grizzlies at OKC 117-95 in first game after trade of Marc Gasol despite 27 points from rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Don Wade February 07, 2019

• January 2019

  • Herrington: Grizzlies in purgatory, trade-deadline notes, and a new face on the way

    Sifting through Grizzlies issues on the day after the worst loss of the season, including Marc Gasol's frustration, trade-deadline notes, the Grizzlies' precarious place in the lottery race, the impending arrival of former prospect Bruno Caboclo, and more.

    By Chris Herrington January 22, 2019

  • Calkins: The Grizzlies are a mess – and there’s no easy fix

    The real problem with the Grizzlies isn't that they're in a bad situation. The real problem is that there's no obvious way out. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 16, 2019

  • James Harden lights up Grizzlies for 57 points as Rockets win 112-94

    The Grizzlies lost for the eighth time in nine games, 112-94 in Houston, as James Harden blitzed them with a season-high 57 points. 

    By Don Wade January 14, 2019

  • Grizzlies Podcast: Midseason check-in

    Chris Herrington, Geoff Calkins and Don Wade take a look at the Grizzlies season at is midway point, including whether they’re still in a playoff race, the Chandler Parsons mess, J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching job, trade deadline expectations and more.

    By Natalie Van Gundy January 10, 2019

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Marc Gasol goes large, Grizz end losing streak in win over Spurs

    Marc Gasol had his best game in more than a month as the Grizzlies broke their six-game losing streak with a 96-86 win over the San Antonio Spurs. 

    By Chris Herrington January 10, 2019

  • Grizzlies return home with new roster, new resolve, but will it matter?

    The Grizzlies returned home from a two-game road trip with a slightly changed roster and a season-long losing streak. They'll try to start a new path at FedExForum on Wednesday night. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2019

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz lean on starters against Nets, but lose fourth straight game

    Despite 31 points from Mike Conley and a career-first triple double from Kyle Anderson, the Grizzlies couldn't break their losing streak, falling 109-100 to the Brooklyn Nets.

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2019

  • Grizzlies regroup, search for ‘spirit,’ ‘swagger’ and renewed connection. Can they find it?

    After a lengthy locker-room meeting and altercation between players on Wednesday night, the Grizzlies regrouped and reacted on Thursday. Can they chart a new course?

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2019

• December 2018

  • Grizzlies: Is this a temporary slump or was that great start a mirage?

    The Grizzlies had a busy weekend, with two losses on a home back-to-back. But the on-court disappointments were obscured a bit by some off-court activity.

    By Chris Herrington December 18, 2018

  • Chris Wallace, J.B. Bickerstaff, MarShon Brooks talk about the Grizzlies trade that fell apart

    Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace conducted a media availability outside the Grizzlies locker room at FedExForum on Saturday to discuss the reported, then aborted three-team trade between the Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards from the night before.

    By Chris Herrington December 15, 2018

• November 2018

  • Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks out 6-8 weeks

    Asked about the Grizzlies’ health going into tonight’s game vs. the Utah Jazz, coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t talk around it.

    By Don Wade November 13, 2018

  • Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz survive Sixers in overtime to remain perfect at FedExForum

    The Grizzlies stayed undefeated on the FedExForum floor with a 112-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but it took an extra five minutes to get there.

    By Chris Herrington November 11, 2018

• October 2018

  • Veteran Shelvin Mack good fit as Grizzlies’ backup point guard

    As the Memphis Grizzlies tweaked their roster during the offseason, they weren’t necessarily looking for longshot gambles that might pay off big but also could go bust. They were looking for reliable players to fill roles that again would make the team’s sum much greater than its individual parts.

    By Don Wade October 31, 2018

  • Grizzlies Mailbag: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s future, Conley and Gasol’s sustainability, Bickerstaff’s coaching and more

    Welcome to the first Grizzlies Mailbag of this season. This one was a test-run, with no guarantee of a follow-up, but I got more good questions -- on short notice -- than I had time and space to use.

    By Chris Herrington October 24, 2018

  • Grizzlies’ Garrett Temple was already living ‘Grit and Grind’

    The 19-year-old rookie, the guy that was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, showed out in his home debut as a Memphis Grizzly. He was fast and he was natural as he scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked two shots.

    By Don Wade October 22, 2018

  • Learning Curve: Like all rookies, Jaren Jackson Jr. has one

    Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin was cruising toward the basket for a right-handed layup. That’s when from the left corner 6-foot-11 Jaren Jackson Jr. flew to the other side of the rim and blocked Augustin’s shot.

    By Don Wade October 13, 2018