There are 40 article(s) tagged NBA Draft:

• May 2022

  • Minott, Duren among prospects with most to gain at NBA combine

    Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.

    By Steven Johnson May 17, 2022

• October 2021

  • Penny Hardaway has turned Memphis into ‘Disney World’

    It was an afternoon showcasing talent that is the stuff of fantasy.

    By John Martin October 11, 2021

• July 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies surprise on multiple fronts with confident, risky draft night

    It was smoke-screen season, and when it came to draft-night prognostication, the smoke got in the eyes of even the high-profile specialists. 

    By Chris Herrington July 30, 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss offseason updates

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason plans for Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow and Ja Morant. 

    By Drew Hill July 21, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes

    Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said. 

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2021

  • Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill discuss draft prospects

    Is Virginia’s Trey Murphy III a serious prospect at pick No. 17? Or can the Grizzlies move back and still draft him?

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 09, 2021

  • Grizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 07, 2021

• November 2020

  • Calkins: At the NBA draft, a big night for Memphis

    James Wiseman, Precious Achiuwa, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Grizzlies all had a big night at the NBA draft.

    By Geoff Calkins November 19, 2020

  • James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’

    The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.

    By Danielle Lerner November 16, 2020

  • Can the Grizzlies ever land a star free agent? Mike Miller believes so

    History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star. 

    By Drew Hill November 08, 2020

  • Herrington: Four paths the Grizzlies could take in this month’s NBA draft

    Options for their second-round pick: Isaiah Stewart? Devon Dotson? Paul Reed? Or is there a trade scenario? 

    By Chris Herrington November 03, 2020

• October 2020

  • Five questions for the Grizzlies heading into the draft, free agency

    What to do with De’Anthony Melton? And how exciting could 2021 be?

    By Drew Hill October 09, 2020

• September 2020

  • Precious Achiuwa: Memphis, Penny Hardaway prepared me for NBA draft

    Achiuwa says he’s ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA after tumultuous season.

    By Danielle Lerner September 29, 2020

• August 2020

  • Where will James Wiseman and Precious Achiuwa be drafted? NBA front office staff weigh in

    “They’re different, but they bring some things that any team will have to have to have success," one NBA scout said of Wiseman and Achiuwa. 

    By Danielle Lerner August 25, 2020

  • As expected, Grizzlies lose first-round draft pick to Celtics

    Because of the 2015 Jeff Green trade, Memphis will dispatch pick No. 14 for the 2020 draft to Boston.

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

  • Feelin’ lucky? What’s at stake for Grizzlies in draft lottery

    The balls will have to fall perfectly if they hope to hold on to their first-round pick. 

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

• May 2020

  • Sports Notebook: A mock NBA Draft to hate, and a beer to love

    This mock NBA draft has some unsettling projections for the Memphis sports fan. Meanwhile, a brewery strikes a blow for everyone offended by those cheating Houston Astros. 

    By Don Wade May 30, 2020

• April 2020

  • Memphis commit Landers Nolley II changes mind, won’t test NBA waters

    Memphis commit Landers Nolley decided to honor his commitment to the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill April 26, 2020

  • Achiuwa heading to the NBA, according to ESPN, sources

    In what should not come as a surprise, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa will leave the Tiger basketball program after one year and head to the NBA.

    By Drew Hill April 24, 2020

• February 2020

  • Wiseman to ESPN: NCAA saga was like a ‘hurricane’

    James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.

    By Drew Hill February 21, 2020

• December 2019

  • Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit

    James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill December 19, 2019

• October 2019

  • Memphis basketball Pro Day begins NBA scout frenzy this week

    Between Tigers pro day and Grizzlies vs. Breakers, Memphis is the place to be for NBA scouts this week.

    By Drew Hill October 06, 2019

• June 2019

  • Calkins: Suddenly, the Memphis Grizzlies are ‘brilliant,’ ‘young’ and ‘exciting’

    The plodding, short-sighted Grizzlies have suddenly become both electric and visionary. For Memphis fans everywhere, it's a welcome transformation.

    By Geoff Calkins June 22, 2019

  • Morant introduced as Grizzlies move in new direction

    New Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was introduced Friday, the day after he was chosen second in the NBA draft, another piece of Memphis’ rebuilding, youthful approach.

    By Don Wade June 21, 2019

  • Herrington: 10 takes on the post-draft Grizzlies

    From a new style of play to a new organizational alpha dog to looming free agency questions, 10 takes on where this week's NBA Draft left the Grizzlies. 

    By Chris Herrington June 21, 2019