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With playoff contention this season long gone and the Grizzlies focused on positioning the franchise for this summer and beyond, lead decision-maker Zach Kleiman and his staff achieved what were likely their two primary deadline goals. Grizzlies sign GG Jackson to multi-year main roster contractRelated stories:
Memphis traded Xavier Tillman Sr. to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks.
The Memphis Grizzlies announced injury updates on two rotation players on Monday.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington share what they know about the Grizzlies’ offensive changes under new assistant Patrick St. Andrews and head coach Taylor Jenkins.
Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?
Tillman started every playoff game last season and took the primary defensive assignment against Lakers star LeBron James.
Tanya Powell-May is a CPA and CEO, with a college basketball background of her own. With a son like Memphis Grizzlies’ big man Xavier Tillman Sr., she knew success was coming.
Xavier Tillman Sr. led all Grizzlies players with 22 points in the win. And, after the game, Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old.”Related story:
Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr. spent Thursday as a chaperone on a kindergarten field trip, then helped beat the Rockets one day later.
A funny thing happened in Morant’s absence, or maybe didn’t happen: While Morant’s season was sidetracked, the team’s was not.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies win over the Bulls, booing and the NBA trade deadline.
With Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke both out, big man delivers for the Memphis Grizzlies in a big way against Utah.
With Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. presumed starters whenever available, here’s a look at each of the other candidates in the team’s frontcourt mix. FedExForum adds standing-only ‘Edge’ as Grizzlies attendance expected to riseRelated story:
Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.
Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9.
The Grizzlies went away from Steven Adams and used second-year forward Xavier Tillman Sr., who delivered critical defensive stops and rebounds.
Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Xavier Tillman Sr. said it’s not the national attention that is the most fun. It’s the players’ bond that has grown since the beginning of the season.
The Grizzlies will have seven players out when they play the Spurs on Friday night.
The Grizzlies have been successful when Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman Sr. were paired, outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.
Xavier Tillman Sr. called his wife, Tamia, a “superwoman” for taking care of two small children and working toward her degree all while he was on the road in a brutal schedule.
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
While the Jazz will try to keep their emotions in check, the Grizzlies want to continue to bring them the fight.
Morant scores 35 against Warriors, and two rookies made clutch shots as the Grizzlies go to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Calkins: Ja Morant and his 'team full of dogs' make it an epic night Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relivedRelated stories:
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