The coach surprised his players with Grizzlies tickets for Christmas. And when the team comes to town on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be history to remember. 

Dec. 23, 2021: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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The Grizzlies fought until the end, but Steph Curry’s 46-point night was too much to deal with. 

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Box score: Warriors 113, Grizzlies 104

COVID issues within the Rainbow Warriors’ program forced their withdrawal from the Dec. 24 EasyPoint Hawai’i Bowl.

Cordova sophomore K.J. Tenner and St. Agnes senior Skylyn Weisenborn are this week’s high school basketball players of the week.

Inquiring minds want to know: Will Memphis make it to conference play? And were players really out partying the night before the Tennessee game was canceled due to COVID?

Cordova sophomore guard K.J. Tenner moves into the top three with nearly 30 points per game.

Ryan Silverfield and Hawai’i coach Todd Graham have nothing but high praises for one another as the two friends face off in the Hawai’i Bowl. 

Hawai’i is expected to start freshman quarterback Brayden Schager who Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has already played against in high school. 

The Grizzlies may be closing in on an agreement with the city and county that would dramatically reduce the chance the team relocates under the “early termination” clause of the arena lease. 

Video shows basketball coach Bwerani Johnson assaulting a player — his son — during a game.

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When the Grizzlies forward is happy with the attention-grabbing choices, “he can be bubbly. It’s almost electric.” 

One bracketologist views Memphis as a bubble team after an up-and-down nonconference performance.

An official statement from the University of Memphis also gives clarification on team members’ vaccination status.

It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.

War Eagles’ star player was struck repeatedly during tournament game in Brighton.

In his first game back from his knee injury, Morant said “the remarks from the fans actually hurt.”

Dec. 20, 2021: The Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum. 

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Ja Morant scored 16 points in his return, but the Memphis offense didn’t do enough to take care of business against one of the Western Conference’s worst teams.

University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch played in Hawaii 27 years ago, and he knows the temptations. “Bowl games are a lot more fun when you win them.”

The Daily Memphian spoke to five coaches who addressed what Hardaway’s responsibilities were, and what they tell their own players.

Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Fayette Academy, St. Benedict and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday, Dec. 23, at 5 p.m.

Standouts from Fayette Academy, Hutchison, Lewisburg, St. Agnes and White Station up for consideration this week.

If Tennessee remains unwilling to reschedule, Hardaway hopes the Tigers can pick up a big game with another school.