There are 102 article(s) tagged Jonas Valanciunas:

• December 2025

  • Grizzlies 25: Jonas Valanciunas had a big personality to match his big game

    At his best, Jonas Valanciunas had a Zach Randolph game in a Marc Gasol package: a walking, talking Ga-Z-Bo. 

    By Chris Herrington December 02, 2025

• August 2021

  • Herrington: After a rough year downriver, Steven Adams is poised for a Memphis comeback

    Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities. 

    By Chris Herrington August 16, 2021

  • Herrington: After trading 2 key vets, are Grizzlies set to regress? Maybe not

    In an early evaluation of the conference, the Grizzlies still might be in a position to make the playoffs again.

    By Chris Herrington August 09, 2021

• July 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Memphis makes major draft move

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. 

    By Drew Hill July 27, 2021

  • Calkins: Why did the Grizzlies do it? To win a championship

    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has always said the goal is to bring an NBA title to Memphis. And if that required dealing Jonas Valanciunas, he was willing to do it. Memphis fans should be glad. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 27, 2021

  • Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building

    We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.

    By Chris Herrington July 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas in massive deal with Pelicans, per report

    The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved.

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    Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet

    The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft. 

    By Drew Hill July 26, 2021

• June 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension. 

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    By Chris Herrington June 09, 2021

  • Herrington: Morant confirmed, but Core Four for Now is in flux

    Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.

    By Chris Herrington June 04, 2021

• May 2021

  • Grizzlies play on in play-in, will face Warriors again

    The trio of Brooks, Morant and Valanciunas led the Grizzlies to the win against the Spurs.

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    Calkins: The new Grizzlies rock the Grindhouse with an old-school postseason win

    Grizzlies fan shows off ‘Old School’ moves, goes viral

    Box score: Grizzlies 100, Spurs 96

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2021

  • Steph Curry gets best of Grizzlies in regular-season finale

    Curry scores 46 points as Grizzlies, despite a noble rally attempt, are stuck with No. 9 seed

    By Drew Hill May 16, 2021

  • Herrington: Season MVPs Valanciunas, Brooks bring throwback style to ‘next gen’ Grizz

    The big man and the tenacious defender have proven undeniable worth and effectiveness this season.

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2021

  • Calkins: Get your rest, Grizzlies, because Steph Curry and the Warriors lie ahead

    The Grizzlies defeated the Kings Thursday to set up a game against the Warriors for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. So take a load off, Grizzlies. It’s one of the biggest regular-season games in franchise history. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2021

  • Jackson out, Valanciunas doubtful against Mavericks Tuesday night

    The Grizzlies could be without two starters tonight as they fight for play-in seeding. 

    By Drew Hill May 11, 2021

• April 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Jonas Valanciunas questionable Sunday

    Jaren Jackson Jr. will rest his knee following his first two games of the season. 

    By Drew Hill April 24, 2021

  • Herrington: 10 takes from a Grizzlies season gone wild

    The Grizzlies have been short-handed but also offensively explosive. And the De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society reconvenes.

    By Chris Herrington April 21, 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded to doubtful; Jonas Valanciunas out

    There were several major updates to the Memphis injury report prior to Monday’s game vs. Denver.

    By Drew Hill April 19, 2021

  • Herrington: Losses are part of the NBA bargain, but did they have to be like this?

    There are three categories: The bad, the ugly, and the ones that make you shout REALLY?

    By Chris Herrington April 15, 2021

  • Valanciunas carries Grizzlies to win

    The Grizzlies, who trailed much of the night against the Bulls, needed all of Jonas Valanciunas’ 26 points and 14 rebounds.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 101, Bulls 90

    By Chris Herrington April 13, 2021

  • Grizzlies have historic night, but Pacers neutralize effort

    The Grizzlies’ defense lacked energy, and the Pacers led wire-to-wire.

    By Drew Hill April 11, 2021

  • Herrington: Anatomy of a winning streak as Grizzlies creep up on franchise record

    One unexpected feature: The play of the third string as a unit.

    By Chris Herrington April 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Road upsets boosting Memphis playoff hopes

    The Grizzlies’ recent trend: Slow starts, bountiful finishes.

    By Drew Hill April 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies use 43-point third quarter to put away Hawks

    Grayson Allen scored 30 points and Jonas Valanciunas recorded another double-double as Memphis won its fourth straight.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 131, Hawks 113

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2021

  • Grizzlies dominate Sixers with 45-point third quarter

    Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

    By Drew Hill April 04, 2021