NBA box score for the NBA preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics at FedExForum on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. 

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.

Over the summer, the Memphis Grizzlies made a big investment in Santi Aldama and placed a bet on Jock Landale. Now, injuries could force both into the starting lineup. 

The Grizzlies watched an early lead slip away but still left Monday’s preseason opener with a positive outlook. 

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Sanicola served as an NCAA head coach at Division III schools St. Joseph’s College (Maine) and Southern Maine from 2023-2024.

The Grizzlies are also currently without Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke.

While the rookies danced at Grizzlies open practice, a couple of veterans stole the show.

An explanation of tagging up, an “intense” strategy Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo once implemented to create one of Europe’s best transition defenses.

If Memphis fans had any concerns about a full-scale rebuild after Desmond Bane’s departure, two new Grizzlies should alleviate that concern.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome don’t need to be Desmond Bane, but they need to give Memphis a fresh look. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the best quotes from media day and the start of training camp in Nashville. 

This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?

The Grizzlies want to play fast. But can they be fast to gel with a trio of frontcourt injuries?

Cedric Coward brings to Memphis a passion for basketball rooted long before he was taken on the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Not much actual instruction happens on the first day, of course. For the 2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies, instruction will begin Tuesday during a training camp held, for the second consecutive year, in Nashville.

New numbers, roster changes, injuries and beyond. When the Memphis Grizzlies coach, general manager and stars spoke at media day, they issued some quiet confidence. 

“I think that’s the shoe you talk about later when you say ... ‘They made four other models and they are still going back to the 3s,’” Phil Morant said of Ja’s new signature sneaker. 

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The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.

After an opening media session in Memphis, the team will hit the Music Highway for a three-day training camp in Nashville. (Don’t worry, Zach Edey will not be driving the team bus.)

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