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<strong>Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (right) drives the lane against Houston Rockets defender Jabari Smith Jr. (left) during action on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Premium Memphis Grizzlies

Herrington: As Grizzlies drama passes, spotlight shifts to coach Tuomas Iisalo

After a few days of crashing out, the back-to-normal Grizzlies hit the road, with plenty to evaluate, on the sidelines and on the floor. 

By Chris Herrington November 10, 2025
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Herrington: After Ja Morant’s ‘quiet quitting’ and postgame display, what’s next for him and the Grizzlies?

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant were both off to a decent start to the season. Then, on Friday night, things got unexpectedly messy. What was that about, and what’s next?

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Herrington: Three games in, Cedric Coward is already trying our patience

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s weekend breakout game echoes some lofty company. Plus, four other things Chris Herrington liked from the Grizzlies last week.

By Chris Herrington October 27, 2025
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Herrington: Cedric Coward’s ‘perfect’ night, and other Grizzlies first impressions

A blockbuster third quarter, a promising rookie debut and a vintage “Call 12” finale meant a fine time for home fans. And a “W” always leaves a good taste. 

By Chris Herrington October 23, 2025

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    Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor

    Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2025
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    Herrington: The Grizzlies have been bad in preseason. A reason to worry?

    Preseason struggles are rarely predictive, but have the Memphis Grizzlies given fans good reason to worry? 

    By Chris Herrington October 24, 2025
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    Herrington: A wide-angle preview of coming NBA season

    Will the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champs? Who will come out of an injury-rattled Eastern Conference? How many games will the Memphis Grizzlies win? Chris Herrington gazes into his NBA crystal ball for league-wide preseason predictions. 

    By Chris Herrington October 09, 2025
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    Herrington: Amid injuries, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will be crucial to a good Grizzlies start

    Over the summer, the Memphis Grizzlies made a big investment in Santi Aldama and placed a bet on Jock Landale. Now, injuries could force both into the starting lineup. 

    By Chris Herrington October 07, 2025
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    Morant assists, Jackson Jr. teases at Grizzlies open practice

    While the rookies danced at Grizzlies open practice, a couple of veterans stole the show.

    By Chris Herrington October 04, 2025
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    Herrington: With newcomers Jerome and Caldwell-Pope, the Grizzlies are betting on now

    If Memphis fans had any concerns about a full-scale rebuild after Desmond Bane’s departure, two new Grizzlies should alleviate that concern.

    By Chris Herrington October 02, 2025
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    Herrington: In Year 7 together, a new Grizzlies beginning for ‘Ja & Jaren’

    This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?

    By Chris Herrington October 02, 2025
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    Herrington: For the Grizzlies, class is again in session

    Not much actual instruction happens on the first day, of course. For the 2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies, instruction will begin Tuesday during a training camp held, for the second consecutive year, in Nashville.

    By Chris Herrington September 29, 2025
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    Herrington: 8 storylines for Memphis Grizzlies training camp

    After an opening media session in Memphis, the team will hit the Music Highway for a three-day training camp in Nashville. (Don’t worry, Zach Edey will not be driving the team bus.)

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    By Chris Herrington September 25, 2025
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    Grizzlies Mailbag: The Ja & Jaren core, FedExForum food ideas

    The final installment in a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag. 

    By Chris Herrington August 12, 2025
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    Grizzlies Mailbag: Sorting through the wing rotation and more

    This is the second of a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag, with the third installment coming next week.

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    By Chris Herrington August 07, 2025
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    Grizzlies Mailbag: FedExForum lease, Desmond Bane trade follow-up

    This first installment features deep dives into a couple of big-topic questions like the FedexForum lease, the Desmond Bane trade and its follow-through and more.

    By Chris Herrington July 31, 2025
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    Herrington: Observations on the Bears of Summer

    The Memphis Grizzlies have likely put a bow on the 15-man main roster they’ll take into training camp this fall.

    By Chris Herrington July 17, 2025
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    Herrington: As NBA offseason fades, how the Grizzlies stack up in the West

    A look at how the Western Conference landscape breaks down after the offseason moves. Where do the Grizzlies rank in the West?

    By Chris Herrington July 09, 2025
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    Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime

    The Memphis Grizzlies were crazy-busy in the opening hour of free agency, but there’s still a lot of little items left on the to-do list. Let’s do some housekeeping.

    By Chris Herrington July 03, 2025
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    Herrington: The Grizzlies worked fast in free agency. Could they be done?

    An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season. 

    By Chris Herrington July 01, 2025
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    Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.

    Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.

    By Chris Herrington June 28, 2025
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    Grizzlies Draft Day Notebook: Coward cost, JJJ impact and the second round

    Let’s pause between 2025 NBA Draft rounds to take stock with some next-day notes and reactions to the Memphis Grizzlies’ first-round move, how it might impact the rest of their summer and second-round expectations.

    By Chris Herrington June 26, 2025
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    Herrington: Grizzlies bet on potential stardom

    How good will the rookie be? That’s always a key question. But this time another looms: How soon?

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    By Chris Herrington June 26, 2025
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    Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA Draft intrigue starts at No. 16

    Chris Herrington outlines four different things the Memphis Grizzlies could do with their first-round pick in this week’s 2025 NBA Draft. 

    By Chris Herrington June 24, 2025
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    Herrington: When free agency arrives, spotlight’s on Grizzly Santi Aldama

    As the NBA offseason rolls down the on-ramp, there’s been so much noise around the Memphis Grizzlies that one of the team’s biggest and most unavoidable issues has felt forgotten.

    By Chris Herrington June 19, 2025
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    Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies

    The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after?

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    By Chris Herrington June 17, 2025
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    Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk

    A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.

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    By Chris Herrington June 15, 2025
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    Herrington: Can the Grizzlies strike gold on the low-cost free agent market?

    A look at the guards and wing players that might be available in the Grizzlies’ price range.

    By Chris Herrington June 13, 2025
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    Herrington: With Edey out, which centers could the Grizzlies target?

    Zach Edey has undergone ankle surgery. Which NBA big men might the Memphis Grizzlies consider acquiring this summer?

    By Chris Herrington June 11, 2025

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