There are 31 article(s) tagged Tyus Jones:

• June 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 June 17, 2021

• May 2021

  • Tyus Jones celebrates health of his first, most important coach: Mom

    “Her fingerprints are all over my basketball career,” the Grizzlies point guard says of his mom, Debbie Jones, a cancer survivor.

    By Drew Hill May 09, 2021

• February 2021

  • Grizzlies dominate Clippers; Tyus Jones scores career-high 20

    The Grizzlies scored 72 points inside and chose their 3-point selection wisely in 122-94 win.

    Related story:

    Box score: Grizzlies 122, Clippers 94

    By Drew Hill February 25, 2021

• January 2021

  • Grizzlies, Cavaliers kneel in unity prior to Thursday’s tipoff

    Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.

    By Drew Hill January 07, 2021

  • Grizzlies shift strategies, find success without star players

    The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones. 

    By Drew Hill January 02, 2021

• December 2020

  • Unhealthy, depleted Grizzlies blasted by Celtics

    One of the league’s elite, the Celtics dominated, and the Grizzlies’ injury report expanded to include Grayson Allen.

    By Drew Hill December 31, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat Nets in overtime, but lose Morant to injury

    Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game.

    Related story: Calkins: Ja Morant in a wheelchair? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Related story: Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game in wheelchair after turning ankle

    Related story: Twitter reacts to Ja’s injury

    By Drew Hill December 29, 2020

  • Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota

    Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game. 

    By Drew Hill December 14, 2020

  • Herrington: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks are odd-couple stalwarts in Grizzlies rotation

    One is the presumptive leader, the other a colorful character. Both are necessary parts of the perimeter pecking order. 

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • From ‘everything’ to 3-point shooting: What individual Grizzlies keyed on

    Players describe the specific areas they worked on during a truncated NBA offseason.

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2020

  • Grizzlies are united on their expectations: Bet on it

    Ja Morant has seen the preseason predictions, which only reinforce his goal: “Proving everyone wrong.”

    By Drew Hill December 02, 2020

• September 2020

  • How did NBA 2K21 get the Grizzlies’ ratings so wrong?

    There clearly are some numbers that don’t match up to reality.

    By Drew Hill September 08, 2020

• August 2020

  • Grizzlies exec Kleiman addresses injuries, pride in culture building in season wrapup

    The VP of basketball operations makes rare public statements on the team, as well as injuries to Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Drew Hill August 20, 2020

  • We know you’re deflated, Grizz fans — but there are reasons to still believe

    Yes, the Grizzlies are 0-4 in Orlando. But meniscus tears are common, the team is upbeat about the future and, mathematically, the Grizzlies are still in the hunt.

    By Drew Hill August 06, 2020

• July 2020

  • The Grizzlies are back!

    Beat reporter Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss life in the NBA bubble “suburbs” and devise a plan for coach Taylor Jenkins to replace injured point guard Tyus Jones.

    By Chris Herrington, Drew Hill July 31, 2020

  • Tyus Jones: Every Grizzlies practice is slowing down

    The Grizzlies are still searching for the right rhythm one week into practice at Disney World in Orlando. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2020

  • Leaving son home during Orlando restart will be ‘extremely difficult’ for Tyus Jones

    Tyus Jones became a father in May. Now the Grizzlies point guard will have to leave his baby at home during the Orlando NBA restart. 

    By Drew Hill July 02, 2020

• May 2020

  • Grizzlies questions and answers as the NBA prepares for return

    The NBA has been in discussions with the Walt Disney World about hosting games in a controlled “campus” or “bubble” environment in Orlando. And it looks like the Grizzlies will be part of the picture.

    By Chris Herrington May 26, 2020

• March 2020

  • Grizzlies final report: Ja Morant and the rest of the team’s guards

    A good year for the backcourt: The Grizzlies found a star in Ja Morant and keepers in Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton. 

    By Chris Herrington March 24, 2020

  • Grizzlies let it fly, run wild in road win over Nets

    The Grizzlies completed the biggest back-to-back wins in franchise history with a second straight 39-point road romp in Brooklyn. 

    By Chris Herrington March 04, 2020

• December 2019

  • Herrington: Five reasons the Grizzlies are in a playoff race

    How are the Grizzlies still in the playoff hunt? A bench coming together, big men back on track and a little help from their rivals are among the factors. 

    By Chris Herrington December 31, 2019

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington December 02, 2019

• November 2019

  • As Ja Morant sits, Dallas Mavericks roll

    After a 138-122 loss to the Dallas Mavericks as rookie point guard Ja Morant was rested, Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins and players agree the team's defense is far behind its offense.

    By Don Wade November 09, 2019

• October 2019

  • Ja Morant’s growth timeline with Grizzlies now in motion

    Rookie Ja Morant's first NBA game was occasionally spectacular and ultimately uneven, but he has 81 more games of runway in front of him.

    By Don Wade October 24, 2019

  • ‘Let It Fly’ more than a mere mantra for new-look Grizzlies

    New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has given most of his team the freedom to shoot 3-pointers this season, working under the old Mike Miller mantra of "Let it Fly".

    By Don Wade October 10, 2019