Box score for the Memphis Grizzlies-Sacramento Kings basketball game, played at FedExForum on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

The Grizzlies signed Matthew Hurt to a 10-day hardship contract on Monday to ensure they have enough players available to play against the Sacramento Kings. 

Middle College is ranked in Class 1A and Northpoint Christian also receives votes in D2-A.

Bartlett High (Class 4A), Douglass High (2A) and Briarcrest (D2AA) are all ranked No. 1 in the latest AP boys state basketball rankings.

Tigers are on the outside looking in of the national rankings for the first time in more than a month.

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Things are looking bleak for Coach Penny Hardaway’s club after three straight losses including Sunday’s to UAB in Birmingham.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. said the Grizzlies didn’t need to lose to improve. They needed it to light a fire under them this season. 

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Chris Herrington dissects Vince Williams Jr.'s play this season and compares the (VW) Bug’s style of play to another former Memphis Grizzlies player. Dillon Brooks? Tony Allen? Dive in and find out.

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Hamilton, Memphis Business Academy and University High are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Hillcrest, Ridgeway and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. 

“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”

“If your (main) goal is not for the team that’s on the front of your chest to win the game, then you’re thinking about yourself,” Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge said.

Memphis dropped its third straight game for the first time under coach Penny Hardaway since the 2021-22 season.

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Here is the box score for the Sunday game between the Memphis Tigers and UAB Blazers.

The Indiana Pacers made the Grizzlies pay for mistakes on Sunday, scoring 39 points off Memphis turnovers and offensive rebounds. 

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Here is the NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers.

Memphis government and the Grizzlies are seeking more money for $500-million-plus in renovations to FedExForum and working toward a lease extension, but another lease could also involve changes to the area around the arena.

An offensive burst from the Memphis women’s basketball team in the second half gave them a win over Rice in Houston.

After a week off, the Tigers are in search of a bounce-back performance when they face UAB on Sunday.

“What made it a rivalry,” said Daryl Braden, a former Memphis high school star recruited in the 1970s by Gene Bartow and Larry Finch to Alabama-Birmingham, “was homeboys playing against each other. ...” They’ll clash again Sunday for the 51st time.

The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 107, Magic 106

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum.

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin weigh in on everything from Memphis’ problems and potential solutions to the team’s margin for error moving forward and its NCAA Tournament outlook.

Alasia Smith leads the team in rebounds, blocks and steals while still making her presence known offensively.