Karim Lopez walked across the stage on draft night with joy for his country — and confusion about which team had actually picked him. Hill: Cam Boozer is a star — and a cause for ‘ultimate optimism’Related content:
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As the 2026 NBA Draft’s second day gets underway, Chris Herrington has some more scattered Memphis Grizzlies draft observations.
Former Duke star Cameron Boozer has won at every level and the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is heading to Memphis to help the Grizzlies franchise get back on course.
Redbirds allow 13 runs in afternoon loss to Jumbo Shrimp.
Highlights of what Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman had to say Tuesday night after the first round of the NBA Draft. Grizzlies select Cameron Boozer with third pick of NBA DraftRelated content:
Opinion: After a season of misery, the Memphis Grizzlies gave their fans a night to celebrate. It included Cam Boozer, Karim Lopez and honest-to-God hope.
Left fielder Matt Koperniak led the offense with three RBIs in his 2-for-5 night.
In taking Lopez at No. 21, the Grizzlies added a young player who’s already been productive in a professional league, the Australia/New Zealand-based National Basketball League.
Wayne Dowdle, a native Memphian who graduated from White Station High and was a wide receiver for the Tigers in the 1970s, succeeds outgoing president Shone Bynum.
The Memphis City Council approved $5 million for repairs and renovation work at AutoZone Park. It will take a broader look at multiple uses for the ballpark that is home to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.
Boozer will join center Zach Edey and wing Cedric Coward as the core of what the Grizzlies have declared a rebuild.
Memphis and FedEx have a long history with the PGA Tour. But, when the tour announced its major shakeup to a model that creates two series, Memphis was not listed as a definite site and FedEx was not mentioned in the press release. PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fieldsRelated content:
The new model is set to start in 2028, with several details still to be finalized, including which of the roughly 15 tournaments will be part of the “Championship Series” and the 20 events that will be part of the lesser “Challenger Series.”
A consensus of opinion is emerging for the Grizzlies’ No. 3 pick.
The City of Memphis is pondering a $55 million renovation of the taxpayer-owned AutoZone Park baseball stadium, but has ended a consulting contract with a firm tasked with reimagining the ballpark and the surrounding area.
Arlington High’s new $10 million football facility should complete additions and expansions on the campus for the immediate future.
After this week, we’ll know who the newest Memphis Grizzly will be.
As a child, Marquinne Yancey struggled to learn how to swim. Decades later, she not only has overcome that hurdle, but is headed to the Senior Olympics regional competition.
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
The Redbirds claim their first postseason berth since the 2018 Triple-A Championship team.
The Memphis Redbirds fell 17-3 on Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
Drew Hill and John Varlas of The Daily Memphian sports staff both won Tennessee Sports Writers Association 2026 contest awards.
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.
The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with a 4-1 victory against the Nashville Sounds.
Grizzlies wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did the expected and exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
A former member of the Grizzlies staff is headed back to Memphis to oversee player health and performance.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.
Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.