Calkins: Sure, they hear the laughter. But Grizz can still be fine in the West.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP File Photo/Brandon Dill)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).
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