Ja Morant knows Patrick Beverley is coming for him. His response? “If somebody comes toward you, you can’t back down.” 

The Grizzlies’ second-year guard has been an offensive force, but against the Timberwolves, his defense will be just as important.

Diego Lainez starts the game in goal for the Eagles but ends up scoring the match-winner.

Thursday marked the withdrawal deadline for contenders in the August election, with several developments in the nonpartisan judicial races that are a major part of that ballot.

The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board unanimously approved a Topgolf off Callis-Cutoff Road near the Memphis-Germantown border Thursday morning.

The expansion at 3015 Brother Blvd. will double the workforce and effectively make it the largest vinyl record manufacturer in North America. The company is also renovating a warehouse at 7625 Appling Center Drive.

While Memphis-based Fogelman Properties doesn’t have real estate interest in Haywood County, president Mark Fogelman said his experience in regions like Chattanooga following Volkswagen’s investment could be used to gauge what could happen in West Tennessee. 

Rodney Hamilton, who has been with Memphis since 2018, has accepted the associate head coaching job.

Alcenia’s has reopened on North Main, 390 days after B.J. Chester-Tamayo closed it to renovate the space where she’s operated for 25 years and owned since 2020.

During an animal count, according to the zoo, it was noticed that one wallaby was unaccounted for. Wallabies are similar to kangaroos, but smaller.

This week, spring festivals feature everything from gardening and music to beer and African culture. Plus, Ghanaian rapper Ata Kak plays Crosstown Arts, and Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a giant egg hunt with some pretty awesome prizes.

Ja Morant and Patrick Beverley already appear to have distaste for one another, and left the regular-season series on a rough note. 

Depending on the website, available tickets for Game 1 or 2 of the opening playoff round can range from $47 up to $4,756. 

Here’s what’s being said about the Grizz players online and how Memphians are rooting for their home team. 

Chris Herrington is joined by MN Post writer Britt Robson, who’s covered NBA basketball in Minneapolis for three decades, to preview the Grizzlies-Timberwolves playoff series.

Senior went 6-for-6 in two victories over St. Benedict last week.