Ja Morant didn’t just sign a rich new contract to stay with the Grizzlies. He committed to Memphis as “home.” That’s a credit to him and to the Grizzlies front office. Here’s how that came to pass.

Ziaire Williams continued his strong start to summer league play and David Roddy scored 16 points in a Grizzlies win. 

The Tigers jumped in the running for two of the best shooting guards in the country.

Former quarterback Brady White will be back on the sidelines as an offensive graduate assistant. 

The Grizzlies reportedly signed John Konchar to an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season.

Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers. 

The Tigers’ 2021 class ranked No. 49 by Rivals.com. The 2022 class ranked No. 46 and the 2023 class is currently ranked No. 56. 

The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers. 

Quinones scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds in the Warriors loss to the Lakers on Monday.

The Grizzlies have functioned with the patience of an organization that believes time is on its side and is willing to risk year-to-year slippage to stay on a positive long-term trajectory. 

Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.

Finding the right combinations should be much easier for Penny Hardaway this season.

The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.

Memphis is ranked in the top 20 in NIL compensation.

The Grizzlies and superstar point guard Ja Morant have agreed to the most lucrative contract in franchise history. 

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Golf began for everyone in Memphis in Overton Park in 1906 with the opening of the Overton Park 9, the city’s first public course.

The leading question for the Grizzlies entering free agency is what will happen with backup point guard Tyus Jones. 

The Memphis Tigers’ coach now can avoid certain lineup dilemmas and focus on an experienced roster.

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Can the Grizzlies re-sign Tyus Jones? That seems more likely now than it did a week ago. 

Memphis will host the Broncos in 2023 and will play in Idaho in 2026.