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July 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

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

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

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

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

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
Grizzlies Roster Preview: Young vets Valanciunas, Crowder, Jones provide stability on rebuilding team

In a league where positional designations are becoming less important but aren’t quite vanishing, reliable young vets Tyus Jones, Jae Crowder and Jonas Valanciunas check all three essential boxes -- a guard, a wing, a big.

By Chris Herrington October 05, 2019
Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love

Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play.

By Don Wade October 02, 2019

Grizzlies Podcast: Tyus Jones scouting report and Western Conference thoughts

Chris Herrington is joined by Britt Robson, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for The Athletic. Chris and Britt discuss Tyus Jones, the former Wolves guard recently signed by the Grizzlies, and take an early look at next season’s Western Conference race.

By Natalie Van Gundy July 19, 2019
Grizzlies Notebook: Tyus Jones-Delon Wright trade analysis, Summer League takeaways

Did the Grizzlies make the right call in swapping backup point guards for next season? And what really mattered at the Las Vegas Summer League.

By Chris Herrington July 17, 2019
Tyus Jones a Grizzly after Minnesota declines to match offer sheet

Tyus Jones, 23, signed to a three-year deal, will be the closest thing the Grizzlies have to a veteran point guard as No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant develops.

By Don Wade July 11, 2019
Grizzlies look to sign point guard Tyus Jones

In need of a point guard to go with rookie and No. 2 pick Ja Morant, Grizzlies present three-year offer sheet to Minnesota's Tyus Jones.

By Don Wade July 08, 2019