Calkins: It was an ‘insane’ two days for the Grizzlies. Can it lead to better things?
After an “insane” 48 hours, the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, 134-127. So how can interim coach Tuomas Iisalo make it better? By doing one important thing.
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March 2025
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Couple puts the mom-and-pop into Lego shop
Several years ago, Talana Patterson kept seeing her husband and son’s receipts from a store called Bricks & Minifigs; once she visited herself, the family made an even bigger purchase.
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Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of Taylor Jenkins’ dismissal
We are only hours away from getting answers to how the players will respond and just how different Interim Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s lineups, rotations and game strategies will or even can be.
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The epilogue: Tragedy, trials, tribulations followed Memphis State’s magical 1984-85 run
Defined largely by triumph, but tainted too, the 1984-85 Memphis State Tigers basketball team was perfectly imperfect, a fun bunch that had faults but also had a blast.
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The waiting game: What goes into opening a restaurant
Several high-profile restaurant projects have taken much longer to open than originally expected. And while perfecting recipes, hiring staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients, there is often another big hurdle.
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Herrington: Tuomas Iisalo offers Grizzlies different voice, but is it too late?
The Grizzlies have only eight games left in the regular season, so what’s left to accomplish? “Anything we want,” Ja Morant said. “It’s not like we’re eliminated from the playoffs.”
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Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of Taylor Jenkins’ dismissal
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Grizzlies players react to Jenkins’ firing, share thoughts on new plan
Following a Saturday loss to the Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies players shared their reactions to the Friday firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins. It’s safe to say they were surprised.
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Lakers defeat Grizzlies, spoiling Iisalo’s debut
Box score: Lakers 134, Grizzlies 127
Grizzlies’ interim coach Tuomas Iisalo talks before Lakers game
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Memphis basketball transfer tracker: Who Tigers are eyeing in the portal
Here’s a list of prospective transfers that Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and his staff have been in contact with, as reported by The Daily Memphian and national outlets.
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Redbirds recap: Birds fall to Bats, 4-1
Louisville takes the second game of the three-game series with Memphis. The Redbirds will be looking for their first win of the season when they play the Bats at 12:05 p.m. Sunday in Louisville.
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Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Herrington: Jenkins’ run comes to an end. Who will be the new voice?
Now new-this-season lead assistant turned interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo will take the reins, at least through the rest of this season and the playoffs.
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St. Benedict’s new football coach tackles another big rebuilding job
Mitch McDaniel will be the third coach in four seasons. And he aims to be the one to make a difference.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis loses season opener 9-4 at Louisville
Michael McGreevy, the Redbirds opening-day starter for the second straight season, picked up the loss.
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Who is Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies’ new interim coach?
Under Tuomas Iisalo, it’s likely the Grizzlies are going to use more pick-and-roll.
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Bailey: Kustoff, OLPH and a mixed-up message
When Republican Rep. David Kustoff was scheduled to speak at a Germantown church, a lot of people wanted to come and ask questions, which led to cancellation of the event.
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Hill: Two things are true the day the Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins
Taylor Jenkins took the Grizzlies further than many would have expected, but it was time for the franchise to move on.
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An up-to-date look at Tiger basketball’s 2025-26 roster rebuild
If you’re looking for a live up-to-date look at Memphis’ latest roster rebuild heading into the 2025-26 season, The Daily Memphian has you covered.
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Buckley: Memphis remains in the AAC. Still waiting for a good deal?
A bit after the 2024 football season opened, the Tigers’ chance to exit the AAC arose. But AD Ed Scott said it was “a bad deal.” So the Tigers, who decided to stay in the AAC, continue to hold out.
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Martin: Here are three reasons Tigers will have better days ahead under Penny
Hardaway’s job this offseason won’t be easy, given the team’s challenges with its conference affiliation. Still, there are reasons to be optimistic about the offseason and beyond for Tiger basketball.
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The Early Word: Measles is here, and the Malco Drive-in can be yours
Trump could let xAI off the hook for air pollution, the state takeover bill could snare other school districts and JoJo’s has a latte more space.
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Civil Rights Museum opens its ‘most ambitious’ exhibition yet
“Without Bayard Rustin, there is no ‘I Have a Dream’ at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963.”
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Trump could exempt xAI from air-emissions permit
President Donald Trump could potentially exempt a large portion of heavy industry from emissions standards. Here’s what that could mean for xAI in Memphis.
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Other school districts could be snared in state’s MSCS takeover plans
The Senate proposal would expand Tennessee’s voucher program to some rural and poor school districts, whether state officials believe other takeover measures are necessary or not.
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Germantown teachers will be getting bonuses
The state-funded bonuses were part of the controversial school-voucher legislation.
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Conaway: A life, and this one comes cubed or crushed
And the photo fell away, while the magnet crashed to the floor between my feet, depriving the meerkat of its left ear. There’s something to be said for sloppy, arbitrary, impetuous, and rough around the edges. Right in front of you. You know, like life in the moment.
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