There are 70 article(s) tagged Kyle Anderson:

• May 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies’ new starting lineup has rough past, but might work

    This Kyle Anderson — a more willing shooter and more confident all-around offensive player — alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a formula that works. Only time will tell. 

    By Chris Herrington May 09, 2021

  • Herrington: Kyle Anderson has a case for ‘Most Improved’

    There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.

    By Chris Herrington May 02, 2021

• April 2021

  • Grizzlies need second-half rally to beat Magic

    It wasn’t pretty, but style points don’t matter in a playoff race. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 92, Magic 75

    By Drew Hill April 30, 2021

  • Kyle Anderson is finally healthy and ready to shake an old label

    The Grizzlies forward goes into detail about fatherhood, his “SlowMo” nickname, his shoulder injury and the most productive season of his career. 

    By Drew Hill April 19, 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 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

• March 2021

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies’ first-half MVP? Maybe not who you think

    The best win? Worst loss? And here is an assessment of what the biggest disappointment was.

    By Chris Herrington March 05, 2021

  • Kyle Anderson out Tuesday vs. Wizards with illness

    Anderson will be replaced by Brandon Clarke in the starting lineup. 

    By Drew Hill March 02, 2021

  • Herrington: Early Justise Winslow intrigue, shooting guard competition and an absence of ‘clutch’

    And the De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society would like to present its evidence.

    By Chris Herrington March 01, 2021

• February 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Rested Grizzlies grow healthier

    Since Justise Winslow’s debut Saturday night and the return of three players the Grizzlies elected to rest, Memphis will have its healthiest group of the season so far when it takes on the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.

    By Drew Hill February 22, 2021

  • Nothing personal for Grizzlies, who do give a bleep

    Ja Morant tells teammates to curse him out when they need to. Taylor Jenkins apparently said enough to officials Feb. 17 to earn his first-ever ejection. 

    By Drew Hill February 19, 2021

  • Herrington: Is Kyle Anderson (again) Grizzlies’ small forward of future?

    His improved offensive game now makes the picture more difficult when Justise Winslow gets back.

    By Chris Herrington February 18, 2021

  • Grizzlies rotation questions are snow joke

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss where the Grizzlies can go from here, how the rotation will change when the team gets healthy and which Memphis player would be the best teammate in a snowball fight.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 17, 2021

  • Herrington: New starters boost offense while a Ja Morant rivalry game looms

    De’Anthony Melton’s absence is noticed, and Kyle Anderson is shooting with gusto. 

    By Chris Herrington February 11, 2021

  • Has Ja Morant outgrown the dunk contest?

    In this Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington decide which aspect of Memphis’ dominant win was the most impressive, and how much the Grizzlies can rely on Kyle Anderson’s offense moving forward.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 11, 2021

  • Calkins: Bango! Grizzlies shoot their way to a win

    With their record-setting performance, led by Kyle Anderson, their swagger seems to be back.

    By Geoff Calkins February 11, 2021

  • Grizzlies set franchise 3-point record, end losing streak

    Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.

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    Ja Morant: All-Star dunk contest is ‘a no for me’

    Box score: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

    By Drew Hill February 10, 2021

  • Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?

    Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.

    By Chris Herrington February 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies lose third straight as Pelicans surge late

    Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.

    By Drew Hill February 06, 2021

  • A much-needed ‘reset’ after back-to-back Grizzlies losses

    It’s a brief one, but Memphis takes the day to go over defense before heading to New Orleans.

    By Drew Hill February 05, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies win sixth straight, showing no ill effects vs. Spurs

    The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2021

  • Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season

    It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Rapidly improving Grizzlies’ defense is catalyst for winning streak

    The Grizzlies lead the NBA in steals per game and rank second in defensive efficiency behind the reigning champion Lakers. 

    By Drew Hill January 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies evaluate roster, stay alive while awaiting stars’ return

    Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.

    By Chris Herrington January 10, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Waiting for Winslow

    “Reading between the tweets” we find hints that Justise Winslow may return soon. But if he doesn’t, Hakuna Matata.

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2021