The Grizzlies have time to think about the long-term future of their stars, but the team on the floor needs to find its identity.

This week’s winner led the Lynx to a first-round playoff victory over Davidson Academy. 

The writing is on the wall for Memphis to miss out on a conference championship for the sixth straight season. But there are potential, albeit unlikely, scenarios keeping Tiger hopes alive.

Standouts from Craigmont, Haywood County, Kirby, Lakeland Prep, Millington and Ridgeway honored by the league’s coaches.

Numbers and notes you need to know ahead of Friday’s second round TSSAA playoff action.

Brantley Moore and Jada Lin take top individual honors. Chip Campbell of MUS is the year’s best coach.

The Celtics game looked like a chance for Memphis to get a victory amid a difficult scheduling stretch. It turned out to be a mess. 

Box score from the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics in TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

There was a level of legitimate concern in Memphis coach Penny Hardaway’s voice after the Tigers’ 83-77 road loss to the Rebels.

Edey, who has not yet played this season following offseason ankle surgery, was upgraded to doubtful on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game (6:30 p.m. CT) at the Boston Celtics.

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl has chosen a country music artist as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award.

Memphis was disappointed after losing to the Rebels in front of a rowdy crowd in Oxford, but not all hope is lost.

It should come as no surprise that the man dubbed “Slow Mo” is one of nine players in Grizzlies history among the franchise’s top 20 in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.

Memphis was led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 15 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and guard Curtis Givens III’s 18 points.

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Box score: Ole Miss 83, Memphis 77

Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

The Grizzlies played a great first half on Sunday. In New York on Tuesday, their good start didn’t even last a quarter. 

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Box score: Knicks 133, Grizzlies 120

The Knicks closed the first quarter with a 12-0 run, and started the next with a 7-0 spurt. The Grizzlies never caught up.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Gray Media are partnering to simulcast seven of the team’s games on local channels throughout the Mid-South for free.

How do cannons, crowds and the roar of the Memphis Tigers help veterans combat fear and isolation as they work through PTSD? 

The Tigers play their first road game against the Rebels in Oxford.

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t give a concrete update on injured starting quarterback Brendon Lewis. The defense must play better at ECU, no matter who plays quarterback for the Tigers. 

The Tigers, who are seeded seventh, will open at home against Illinois Saturday at 7 p.m.

After a few days of crashing out, the back-to-normal Grizzlies hit the road, with plenty to evaluate, on the sidelines and on the floor. 

Standouts from Central, Collierville, Fairley, Lake Cormorant, Lausanne and Melrose are up for consideration.