There are 25 article(s) tagged Vince Williams Jr.:

• April 2024

  • Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.

    By Chris Herrington April 23, 2024

• February 2024

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies have 2 more months to go. Here are reasons to watch.

    As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break with 26 games left and no postseason berth in sight, what else is there to be accomplished? What else is worth watching?

    By Chris Herrington February 22, 2024

  • Grizzlies wing Vince Williams Jr. gets first taste of All-Star weekend

    After helping the Grizzlies to a three-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the second half of a back-to-back Thursday night, Williams took an 11:30 p.m. flight to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend.

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    Herrington: GG Jackson is a developing story, and more All-Star break observations

    By Frank Bonner II, Drew Hill February 16, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Does Memphis miss Dillon Brooks?

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the past and future on the wing for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 15, 2024

  • Herrington: Where would GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. go in re-drafts?

    This weekend’s Rising Stars event serves as a good excuse to weigh the emergence of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson against the rest of their respective draft classes.

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    Grizzlies Insider: Will Jake LaRavia and Ziaire Williams get back on court?

    By Chris Herrington February 13, 2024

  • Grizzlies wing Vince Williams Jr. named Rising Stars replacement

    Vince Williams Jr. was named as a replacement player in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend. 

    By Drew Hill February 12, 2024

• January 2024

  • Herrington: On Vince Williams Jr., the unlikely revelation of a wild, wayward Grizzlies season

    Chris Herrington dissects Vince Williams Jr.'s play this season and compares the (VW) Bug’s style of play to another former Memphis Grizzlies player. Dillon Brooks? Tony Allen? Dive in and find out.

    By Chris Herrington January 29, 2024

  • Grizzlies Insider: Is Vince Williams the most quickly beloved Grizz underdog?

    Is Vince Williams Jr., a second-round selection in 2022 who played nearly his entire first season in the G League, the first Memphis player to become this popular this fast?

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Vince, GG and simplifying roster options

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 25, 2024

  • Clutch Grizzly Vince Williams Jr. leads Memphis over Miami

    Vince Williams Jr. made three big plays in the final minute to help the Grizzlies hang on against the Heat on Wednesday. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 105, Heat 96

    By Drew Hill January 24, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: The Vince and GG show

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share stories and thoughts about Grizzlies players GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 19, 2024

  • Grizzlies Insider: Defensive ‘dog’ Vince Williams Jr. learns quickly

    At first, Vince Williams Jr. was viewed by players across the league as a two-way player making the most of his opportunity. But, after months of putting out the same production, he’s starting to be noticed by several opponents. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2024

  • Spider-Man and the Defender ‘wear the masks’ in Grizzlies win over Warriors

    The Grizzlies showed Monday night that even with a team full of youngsters, anyone can wear the superhero mask. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2024

  • Taylor Jenkins: Vince Williams Jr. is player Grizzlies see as part of future

    Vince Williams Jr. said he is appreciative of the support he has received since signing a new deal with the Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2024

  • Herrington: As Grizzlies return for a big homestand, they’ve earned a little belief

    “If clawing back into the postseason still seemed daunting even with Ja Morant back, it seems like something more than a long shot with him gone again. But there are reasons to believe, right?”

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    Report: Grizzlies waive Biyombo, sign Vince Williams Jr. to three-year deal

    By Chris Herrington January 11, 2024

  • Report: Grizzlies waive Biyombo, sign Vince Williams Jr. to three-year deal

    Vince Williams Jr. was rewarded for his strong play this season by signing a three-year standard contract that will make him available for every game this season. 

    By Drew Hill January 10, 2024

  • Memphis is gutted for Ja Morant. Let’s hope he can maintain his joy.

    Everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star’s season-ending shoulder injury and its impact on the Grizzlies going forward.

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    Ja Morant out for season after tear in shoulder

    By Drew Hill January 09, 2024

  • That’s the formula: Minus Morant, Grizzlies storm back to beat Suns

    The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 121, Suns, 115

    Ja Morant out with shoulder injury vs. Suns

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2024

• December 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?

    Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court. 

    By Drew Hill December 26, 2023

  • Irritant-in-training: Vince Williams Jr. compares own game to Patrick Beverley

    When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true. 

    By Drew Hill December 05, 2023

• July 2022

  • Grizzlies Insider: Memphis rookies plan to take up golf

    “We always used to go to Topgolf as a team back at VCU,” Memphis Grizzlies rookie Vince Williams Jr. said. “It was really fun. I figured I might as well start to do the real thing.”

    By Drew Hill July 22, 2022

  • Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies

    Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.

    By Chris Herrington July 14, 2022

• June 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Draft rewind and free agency preview

    The Grizzlies added four rookies to the roster. Do they need another veteran presence?

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington June 28, 2022

  • Grizzlies introduce four rookies, who say they will fit in fine

    The newest Memphis Grizzlies said they are ready to fit in with the trash-talking, confident group that achieved the second-best record in the NBA last season. 

    By Drew Hill June 25, 2022

  • Herrington: Grizzlies were busy on draft night, but left work to be done

    The real action might commence with the free-agency portion of the offseason.

    By Chris Herrington June 24, 2022