Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.

Catcher Jimmy Crooks, center fielder Joshua Báez and right fielder Nelson Velázquez each slammed a home run.

Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team. 

The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville. 

Three local high school seniors have committed to the Tigers, two from the same high school. 

Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.

The Redbirds hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning, but had allowed too many runs to catch up.

Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Monday, April 27.

For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.

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A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape. 

Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.

The NBA’s tiebreaker draw determined the order of the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-best selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. 

Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 center, averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in his one season for the Tigers, while battling an injury for much of the second half.

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Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

If you have your Daily Memphian 2026 bingo card, now might be a good time to get it out. 

Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.

The Redbirds took the lead with a sacrifice fly.

New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.

The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.

The Redbirds were unable to advance a ghost runner in both extra frames.

The Tigers and FedEx teamed up for the second time to host the Power of Girls in Sports clinic.

The Memphis Redbirds regained sole possession of first place in the International League with a win over the Gwinnett Stripers.

Receiver Anthony Miller and defensive lineman Clinton McDonald were among inductees honored at Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremonies.

The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.