There are 19 article(s) tagged Jason Wexler:

• September 2023

  • Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to do

    Documents show gaps remain in the City of Memphis’ plan to fund the FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations. 

    By Samuel Hardiman September 21, 2023

• July 2023

  • Memphis got money for stadiums three months ago. Where do the deals stand?

    Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 25, 2023

• April 2022

  • Z-Bo, Grizzlies give back to Rozelle Elementary

    As part of the NBA’s anniversary legacy program, the Grizzlies brought a new dance studio and outdoor basketball court to the school.

    By Steven Johnson April 08, 2022

• September 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: For fans who want refunds, it will be ‘case by case’

    The Grizzlies plan to issue refunds to season ticket holders unwilling to follow FedExForum’s new COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy on a “case-by-case” basis. 

    By Drew Hill September 30, 2021

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Partnership makes program ‘Stronger Together’

    The Grizzlies and Pepsi paired to open a new career lab for students at Booker T. Washington High School. 

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: NBA lends a hand to Memphis youths

    The NBA chose two local organizations to be part of a $3 million grant initiative aimed to support Black communities. 

    By Drew Hill April 05, 2021

• June 2020

  • Grizzlies president Jason Wexler on the NBA’s looming return

    The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the outline of a plan that will bring 22 teams to a Disney campus in Orlando next month for eight more regular-season games and a full-scale 16-team playoffs. Wexler appears satisfied.

    By Chris Herrington June 04, 2020

• February 2020

  • Grizzlies trade analysis: What it means for today, the summer and beyond

    The Memphis Grizzlies added to a talented young core at the NBA's trade deadline, and now seemed well-positioned to build a contender. 

    By Chris Herrington February 06, 2020

• December 2019

  • G League Hustle keeps winning — with or without Josh Jackson

    Grizzlies' G League affiliate Memphis Hustle off to 12-1 start, but the outcome of the Josh Jackson Project and other developmental narratives will mean more than the final record.

    By Don Wade December 13, 2019

• July 2019

  • No Rest: New Grizzlies’ front office not shy about dealing and likely not done

    Change is here. Embrace it. Let Grit and Grind rest for a time.

    By Don Wade July 09, 2019

• May 2019

  • Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion

    In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.

    By Bill Dries May 24, 2019

• April 2019

  • Prince elevated to new role as Grizzlies continue revamping front office

    Tayshaun Prince has a new role in the Memphis Grizzlies front office as the revamping of franchise leadership continues to evolve.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 29, 2019

  • 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! 

    By Geoff Calkins April 26, 2019

  • Wade: New Grizzlies front office has big job on-court and off

    The new-look Grizzlies front office led by Jason Wexler and Zach Kleiman has challenges that go beyond the court; namely, can the franchise again capture the fan base's imagination at the level it did during the "Core Four" playoff era?

    By Don Wade April 18, 2019

  • Grizzlies Notebook: A front-office candidate emerges, Wexler/Kleiman reaction, playoff thoughts

    Thoughts on a rumored new Grizzlies front-office candidates, the debut of the team's new management duo, the first weekend of the NBA playoffs, and more. 

    By Chris Herrington April 15, 2019

  • Herrington: Fast thoughts on the Grizzlies’ front-office/coaching changes

    The Grizzlies are in the middle of massive changes to its management and coaching staffs. Chris Herrington surveys a shifting landscape and offers some quick thoughts. 

    By Chris Herrington April 13, 2019

  • Grizzlies Q&A: Wexler and Kleiman discuss the team’s evolving leadership

    Grizzlies team president Jason Wexler and vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss their new roles with the organization, the decision to make major front-office and coaching changes, and the path ahead.

    By Chris Herrington April 13, 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

  • 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