News, notes, observations and more on the Grizzlies and the NBA Draft, updated throughout the day and night. 

Kerry Blackshear averaged 14.9 points and 7.5 rebounds for Virginia Tech last season. But despite reports, Memphis apparently is not a destination for the graduate transfer

The Grizzlies traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz Wednesday, ending one era but bolstering the new one. 

Did the Grizzlies make a smart trade in moving former franchise cornerstone Mike Conley? A thorough look suggests so. 

Five months after first making him available, the Grizzlies have traded franchise star Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for three players and two draft picks.

Memphis basketball’s conference slate features home games against Houston, Cincinnati, Temple and Wichita State.

With the NBA Draft one day away, a look at what the Grizzlies are expected to do and where else the team's path might lead. 

Malcolm Dandridge and Lester Quinones are rehabbing injuries before they begin practice with the Memphis Tigers. 

Mark Bowlan, threw a perfect game for Memphis State and made it to Triple-A . The son, Jonathan Bowlan set a school record with 18 strikeouts and has reached All-Star recognition. 

The members of the Memphis Tigers' top-ranked recruiting class met the media Tuesday. They plan to do a lot of damage before the year is done.

The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.

U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland, who gained fame earlier this year while playing a hole with a special needs golfer, has committed to play in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational next month.

Memphis Redbirds pitcher Alex Reyes, still a prized prospect of the St. Louis Cardinals, could still use some better luck after several injuries. But for now, he'll take progress and not worry about the stats. 

Kundarrius Taylor remains confident in his NFL future after picking Memphis over Oklahoma. 

The week of the NBA draft opens a window of time for the Grizzlies to trade Mike Conley. Is this the week they make their move?

Daily Memphian sports writer Don Wade is joined by the Memphis Flyer's Frank Murtaugh and Daily Memphian sports editor Clay Bailey for a discussion of the St. Louis Cardinals, plus thoughts on Germantown native Mickey Callaway's job as manager of the New York Mets.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis sent tremors throughout the NBA. Which ones were most felt in Memphis?

Gary Woodland, who has qualified but not committed to the local World Golf Championships tournament next month, won the U.S. Open by three strokes, closing with dramatic putt.

The thinking man’s player, Brent Rooker (ECS) is a step away from the big leagues and well aware that baseball, like life, has its own schedule.

Hot recruiting continues for Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers with the commitment of three-star wide receiver Khi Mathieu. 

The Memphis Tigers picked up a high-priority recruit with the commitment of junior college tight end Lou Dorsey. 

New Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins takes six quick questions, Marc Gasol shouts out the tri-state area, and a look ahead to next-season expectations. 

Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has decided to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. What might the future hold?

Chris Herrington welcomes Ringer NBA writer Jonathan Tjarks to analyze likely Grizzlies draft pick Ja Morant and to talk about Tjarks’ former high school classmate, new Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas reportedly plans to decline his $17.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent next month.