On this bonus edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, Chris Herrington is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the challenging schedule ahead and how the playoff picture looks at the moment for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Can the Grizzlies get a signature road win? Memphis has beaten only three winning teams on the road this season, all before the start of the new year. 

The Daily Memphian polled three bracket experts to get their thoughts on how much room the Tigers have with two games remaining in the regular season.

Scoring — meanwhile — has never been an issue and when Briarcrest is excelling at both, it’s hard to beat.

Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.

When Memphis takes on SMU on Thursday night, it’ll be Kendric Davis’ first time back inside Moody Coliseum since joining the Tigers last offseason.

Clothing designers Immortal Ink and Rowdy Dept. joined forces and debuted their new, exclusive Grizzlies merchandise Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the home game against the Lakers.

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Jamirah Shutes led the Tigers with 14 points, while Madison Griggs added 13. Memphis will open AAC Tournament play on Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99

Ja Morant partners with Powerade for new commercial

Ja Morant involved in mall altercation last summer

Xavier Tillman’s play has created a dilemma. Will he go back to sitting out?

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center in Houston on March 1, 2023.

Memphis will hope to use Thursday’s game against SMU to build momentum heading into this weekend’s matchup with top-ranked Houston.

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‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a Tiger

Morant and up to nine people came to the mall after the mother of someone in Morant’s group was involved in a verbal confrontation with a Finish Line employee, according to the police report. Mall security asked Morant to leave the parking lot, and the incident escalated.

“The best thing about that is now I’m not just helping myself. I’m able to give back and help my mom a little more. Able to help my dad,” University of Memphis Tiger Alex Lomax said during a panel about name, image and likeness opportunities. 

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury. 

Memphis and Southern Miss have faced off 63 times but haven’t played each other since the 2012 season. 

The matchup in 2027 will be the first game between the two schools since the Tigers won a home game against Southern Miss 42-24 in 2012.

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Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023. 

The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Wolverines outlast Collierville in a thriller; Mustangs use a strong defensive effort to eliminate Whitehaven.

Ja Morant set a franchise record with 28 points in the third quarter and finished with a 39-point triple-double. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Lakers 109

NBA box score for the Tuesday, Feb. 28 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played at FedExForum in Memphis.

The TSSAA, the state’s governing body for high school athletics, also has fined Raleigh-Egypt and Wooddale.

Wiseman should see consistent playing time with the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.

Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.