Memphis’ latest addition will help counterbalance some of the shooting the franchise lost this offseason without Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard. 

Preps writer John Varlas wins a major award as five Daily Memphian writers place in Tennessee Sports Writers Association contest.

Farris Haley, 28, has been charged in a South Memphis double shooting Sunday, June 29, that killed a Memphis Rox employee.

A special meeting of the Shelby County Commission Monday was delayed for two hours in a dramatic rewriting of a key budget provision.

Spencer will add to the team’s backcourt depth in an upgraded role. 

Aldama is a restricted free agent, and the Grizzlies made his return a priority this offseason. 

Memphis has been firm in its commitment to Jackson, and general manager Zach Kleiman noted the importance of an extension at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. 

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The Grizzlies hired a new player development coach. He most recently was a college head coach and is a former teammate of Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo.

A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night. 

Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.

Memphis Grizzlies news, notes, observations and analysis as the NBA’s summer free agency opens, including items on Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Political Roundup looks at some sparks in the early field for Shelby County in the 2026 county elections and examines the political divide over what kind of a relationship a majority Democratic or blue city should keep with leaders of a red state.

The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.

Several new state laws are taking effect on July 1, including measures regarding child abuse, animal abuse and using cellphones in schools.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

This week’s jigsaw features a photo of a Memphian’s new take on a garden.

The “safety” of Bartlett is part of the appeal of the new location, after owner was shot in the leg at its East Memphis location.

One of the victims was an employee of the facility. Police have one person in custody.

The Redbirds drop the finale of the series at Bulls, losing the first series since mid-May. A three-run bottom of sixth dooms Memphis in loss at Durham.

Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke about the forward last week, making it clear that Aldama remains a valued player on the team. 

The 2025-2026 NBA season officially starts Monday with free-agency negotiations, and we take a look at what that means for the Grizzlies. Plus, we’ve got a guide to Fourth of July fun.

“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”

Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.