Ja Morant doubtful to play Monday with knee injury
If the Grizzlies star point guard is not able to play in Game 4 against the Warriors, Tyus Jones will start.
Calkins: There’s a ‘good chance’ Ja is out? Say it ain’t so.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said there’s a “good chance” Ja Morant won’t be able to play in Game 4 on Monday. What it means for Morant, for the Grizzlies and for this increasingly bitter playoff series. Herrington: Remember, Grizzlies-Warriors was supposed to be funRelated stories:
Fans discuss Poole’s move on Ja, say Grizz-Warriors rivalry’s getting out of hand
Ja Morant doubtful to play Monday with knee injury
Herrington: As a fog descends over the series, remember — Grizzlies-Warriors was supposed to be fun
The skies have been blessedly clear in San Francisco since the Grizzlies arrived here a few days ago. A gloomy fog has settled over the series instead. It wasn’t supposed to be that way, and still doesn’t have to be.
Tyler Harris transfers to South Florida
The former Tigers basketball player entered the transfer portal on April 16 and was clear that it wasn’t his decision to transfer as the staff encouraged him to explore his options.
Regional One uses technology to ease separation pain for new mothers
Manila, Arkansas mother Tracey Edwards, uses NICVIEW app to see her daughter, who is two hours away at Regional One in Memphis.
Fans discuss Poole’s move on Ja, say Grizz-Warriors rivalry’s getting out of hand
Supporters of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors take to social media. Some wonder why Steven Adams didn’t play more minutes Saturday night; others ask, “Why can’t we just talk about the hoops?”
81 to receive Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees in UTHSC ceremony
Nurses who earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice work as nurse practitioners who can provide patient-centered health care and solutions to the nation’s primary care shortage.
Youth in Business Workshop gives students a look inside entrepreneurship
In each workshop, youth received the necessary information to start, manage and operate their own business through interactive lectures and hands-on experience.
Grizzlies podcast: Oh the drama!
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss and the drama that followed.
Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks is ultimate villain in eyes of Warriors fans
When asked about Dillon Brooks, Golden State Warriors fans said they plan to mercilessly boo him on Monday night in Game 4.
Jenkins upset as Ja Morant leaves Game 3 after Poole’s pull on knee
Ja Morant was injured in the fourth quarter after Warriors guard Jordan Poole pulled on his knee. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he will be speaking with front office executive Zach Kleiman about the next step.
Mama Bears
Yep, the Memphis Grizzlies are in the middle of playoffs, but it’s also Mother’s Day.
Read about four Mama Bears and the paths that led their sons to the NBA.
How Ziare Williams’ mom shifts between probation officer and pro parent
How Kyle Anderson’s mom helped her son to the NBA
How Jaren Jackson Jr.’s mom used her own upbringing to inspire his
Brandon Clarke’s mom knew he was destined for the NBA, even as a toddler
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Herrington: This wild series just got wilder
The Warriors proclaimed themselves ‘Gold Blooded’ on the T-shirts they gave out. The Grizzlies’ early offensive surge proved to be fool’s gold.
Guest column: Noise pollution within Memphis is rampant
Crosstown High School ninth grades wrote this column addressing the noise and air pollution in Memphis for their capstone class.
Guest Column: Regulators crack down on fake reviews
A recent survey found that 77% of consumers “always” or “regularly” read reviews from other consumers. That was up from 60% in the prior survey.
Metro
Calkins: Happy ‘Mr. Bruce Day’ for those who celebrate. (Maybe all of us should.)
It was “Mr. Bruce Day” at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Friday. And if you don’t know what that means, let me tell you. Because we all could use it today.
City of Memphis Strickland pushes for stronger federal and state gun laws
Business
Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year
Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.
Business Board of Adjustment tables Pinch District project, approves variance for Uptown daycare
Sports
Photo Gallery: Spring Fling concludes
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s Spring Fling XXIX, a seven-sport, Olympic-style competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, concluded Saturday with losses for two Memphis area baseball teams — Covington High and Houston High.
High School Sports Collierville, Lausanne boys tennis make it a clean sweep
Food
Recipe Exchange: Jim’s Place East Asparagus Mousse
Two blasts from the past: Jim’s Place East and asparagus mousse. Why say no when it’s so easy to say yes?
Suburbs
Retired Memphis fire captain enters Bartlett alderman race
Brad King is the latest candidate to announce for one of four seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen this November.
Neighborhoods
After more than 10 years vacant, Parkway Village apts. reopen as model housing
After a two-year renovation totaling $19 million, all 558 units of the complex are renovated and ready for occupancy.
Arts & Culture
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian staff photographer Mark Weber has been busy this week covering events around Memphis while Patrick Lantrip traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to capture the action at Spring Fling, a statewide competition for high school athletes. Take a look and vote for your favorite.
Opinion
Conaway: Your money just got religion
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently approved the Education Savings Account Act. You say education savings accounts, I say vouchers. You say tomato, I say tomato. Rotten tomato.
Podcasts
UTHSC chancellor says pandemic is ‘paradox’ for medical schools, research
Dr. Peter Buckley said those sticking with a career in medicine may be health care’s “greatest generation” even as others are leaving because of what they saw and did during the worst of the pandemic.