There are 12 article(s) tagged Zion Williamson:

• November 2021

  • Herrington: Ja vs. Zion signaled new era of Southern hoops, but it’s been a dream deferred

    Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.

    By Chris Herrington November 14, 2021

• February 2021

  • Calkins: Don’t blame Ja, but Zion’s Pelicans ‘own’ Ja’s Grizz

    Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans thumped Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for a fifth straight time Tuesday. And, yes, it’s frustrating, in part because it is not at all a reflection of reality. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies lose fifth straight in Pelicans matchup

    The Grizzlies have not defeated New Orleans since No. 1 pick Zion Williamson arrived last season. 

    Related story:

    Box score: Pelicans 144, Grizzlies 113

    By Drew Hill February 16, 2021

• September 2020

  • Calkins: Ja Morant has a message for the low-down coward who didn’t vote for him as Rookie of the Year

    One misguided voter kept Ja Morant from being a unanimous selection as Rookie of the Year. Morant has something he wants to say to that guy. 

    'Sky's the limit' for rookie of the year Ja Morant

    Murray St. coach to Ja: Don't ever change

    By Geoff Calkins September 03, 2020

• August 2020

  • Calkins: Good news, Grizzlies fans — Ja Morant may be ticked

    After losing to the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night, the Grizzlies are now 0-3 in the bubble. But if you're looking for good news, that chip on Ja Morant's shoulder may be getting bigger, still. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 04, 2020

• June 2020

  • Return of NBA will feed our sports (fast food) obsession until it doesn’t

    Have the last few challenging months changed our appetite for the NBA season, especially playing out in a “bubble” laboratory in Orlando? Will fans in Memphis and across the country treat the return of the NBA on TV as a chance to gorge, or will they get their fill sooner than expected?

    By Don Wade June 07, 2020

• February 2020

  • Herrington: Morant, Zion complete unlikely journey from teen teammates to playoff-race competitors

    On Friday night in New Orleans, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson completed one joint journey, and started a new one. 

    By Chris Herrington February 01, 2020

• January 2020

  • Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant’s eruption, Zion’s MLK Day no-show

    Sorting through the aftershocks of Ja Morant's eruption, lamenting Zion Williamson's looming missed MLK Day, noting a promising recent lineup wrinkle and more. 

    By Chris Herrington January 16, 2020

• May 2019

  • Movin’ on up: Grizzlies jump to No. 2 in NBA draft lottery

    The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2019

  • Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)

    The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2019

• March 2019

  • Grizzlies: NBA Draft preview (take one), weekend notes on Mike Conley and Derrick Rose

    What does NBA draft history tell us about the pro prospects of potential Grizzlies targets this summer? Plus: On not seeing Mike Conley and Derrick Rose this weekend. 

    By Chris Herrington March 22, 2019

  • Kelsey pushes resolution to pay college players for performance

    Calling for an end to the exploitation of college athletes, state Sen. Brian Kelsey says he is sponsoring legislation urging universities and conferences to pay athletes for their performance.

    By Sam Stockard March 14, 2019