Herrington: A bubble wrap-up as Ja Morant and the Grizzlies leave Orlando
"It’s hard to imagine a season-ending loss ultimately being so satisfying. ... The Memphis Grizzlies did everything they needed to win except lock up CJ McCollum at the end."
Topic: Jonas Valanciunas
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August 2020
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Grizzlies make history in must-win, clinch play-in berth
Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas had triple-doubles against the Bucks. They'll play the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
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Calkins: Grizzlies give a feel-good season the feel-good ending it deserves
Memphis' triumph against the Bucks gave them a spot in the playoff play-in series against the Trail Blazers. It was the ending this unlikely regular season deserved.
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Grizzlies smack Thunder for first bubble victory
Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.
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July 2020
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Bubble busters: Grizzlies make their own fun on NBA’s Orlando campus
Jonas Valanciunas expects to go fishing every night during the NBA's Orlando restart.
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What are the Grizzlies doing in the Orlando bubble?
Chris Herrington is joined by Grind City Media’s Jessica Benson to talk about whether the bubble will work, the food options for players in Orlando and what Grizzlies players might be doing to entertain themselves before games begin.
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June 2020
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The Grizzlies have a schedule, but is the Orlando plan still a go?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill react to the Grizzlies schedule, break down their biggest threats and discuss their Game 1 matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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March 2020
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Grizzlies final report: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the rest of the team’s bigs
Jaren Jackson Jr. took some big steps forward, and a couple to the side, in his second season. Looking ahead, he may be the Grizzlies' tipping-point player.
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Morant outduels Young as Grizzlies sweep Hawks
Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win.
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February 2020
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Grizzlies’ Valanciunas, plays big in 96-82 win over Pistons
On a night when the Grizzlies' high-flying offense was grounded, center Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 26 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks in a 96-82 victory over Detroit to get back to .500.
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January 2020
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Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
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Big guy Jonas Valanciunas has big night as Grizz win fifth straight
Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points and 19 rebounds as the Grizzlies pulled away from the Golden State Warriors in the second half for a 122-102 win.
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Grizz Week: Taylor Jenkins’ ‘Milwaukee model’ is taking hold
First-year head coach Taylor Jenkins talked about bringing a "pace and space" offense to the once ground-bound Grizzlies this season. In recent weeks, it's taken flight.
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Grizzlies sweep back-to-back with road wins over Clippers, Suns
The Grizzlies' perfect West Coast weekend moved them to within half a game of the conference's final playoff seed.
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December 2019
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Road recap: Jonas Valanciunas makes big return, but Grizz fall short
Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 32 points, but the Grizzlies fell behind early and couldn't complete a comeback in Chicago.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: The JJJ/JV fit, Morant’s absence, more
Are Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas working together? Will Ja Morant return to a different guard rotation? Would Jackson move up or down if the 2018 draft were re-done?
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Grizz Week: Living without Ja Morant
The Grizzlies ended a losing streak Sunday, setting up an upcoming week where they play one at home and two on the road without Ja Morant.
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November 2019
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Grizzlies get first road win at San Antonio
The Grizzlies grabbed their first road win of the season, 113-109, at San Antonio as Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and Jonas Valanciunas put up a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
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October 2019
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Grizzlies hardly innocent in an NBA season of escalating fouls
Veteran Jae Crowder wondered if the Grizzlies might have been getting some harsh treatment from NBA officials. But when he looked at the film, he saw truth: "We've been fouling."
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Grizzlies Notebook: Valanciunas ruled out for preseason, camp ‘battles’ and more
Tales of Valanciunas' foot, Anderson's shoulder and potential targets for paring down the Grizzlies roster are featured in a Chris Herrington notebook before Monday's final home preseason game.
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Grizzlies Roster Preview: Young vets Valanciunas, Crowder, Jones provide stability on rebuilding team
In a league where positional designations are becoming less important but aren’t quite vanishing, reliable young vets Tyus Jones, Jae Crowder and Jonas Valanciunas check all three essential boxes -- a guard, a wing, a big.
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September 2019
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10 questions ahead of Grizzlies media day and training camp
Is Ja Morant ready? Does head coach Taylor Jenkins have a plan? Will Josh Jackson be there at media day? Those and seven more questions as the Memphis Grizzlies get ready to begin again.
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Grizz promotions include scarves, pocket squares, oven mitts
Grizzlies fans attending games this year will have an opportunity to gather giveaways including oven mitts, arm sleeves, rally flags and other goodies.
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Grizzlies Notebook: Valanciunas, Gasol on opposite ends of controversial FIBA calls
Only one current Grizzly squeaked into the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup, but a couple of big men made the bigger news.
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August 2019
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Grizzlies Notebook: Dwight Howard’s future, Grizz Day on NBA TV and more
Dwight Howard gets permission to look for a new hoops home, NBA TV dedicates the day to the Grizzlies and Jonas Valanciunas is a Lithuanian pitch-man.
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