Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet
The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft.
Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
Calkins: Why did the Grizzlies do it? To win a championship
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has always said the goal is to bring an NBA title to Memphis. And if that required dealing Jonas Valanciunas, he was willing to do it. Memphis fans should be glad.
Grizzlies/NBA draft blog: Do the Grizzlies have the goods to go star hunting?
In this space in the coming days, through the NBA draft on Thursday, July 29 and into next week’s start of free agency, we’ll track, collect and comment on any news or worthwhile rumors that bubble up, related to the Grizzlies or the wider Memphis basketball world.
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Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas in massive deal with Pelicans, per report
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved.
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Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 3.0: Is it moving time?
The Grizzlies reportedly are interested in a trade that would move them into the top 10 of this week’s NBA draft.
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Grizzlies Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a fan of Memphis wings
NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo loves some Memphis chicken wings.
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Calkins: If Milwaukee can win an NBA title, why can’t Memphis?
The Milwaukee Bucks proved you don’t have to be in a major market to win a title. So Grizzlies fans are free to dream.
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Morant’s team: Former Tiger, House of Athlete help train Grizzlies star
Former Memphis Tigers player Trey Draper and prominent trainer Mo Wells are partnering to expand the NBA offshoot of a new training facility. Their most prominent basketball client: Ja Morant.
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Herrington: Grizzlies’ big decisions start with Justise Winslow
Before the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opens Aug. 2, the Grizzlies will need to make a decision on Winslow, on whom they hold a team option next season for $13 million.
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Bane wants to show Memphis fans and kids what’s possible
The Grizzlies guard is part of a back-to-school drive in Memphis that will provide backpacks and school supplies for 200 students in the area. He plans to do the same for his hometown of Richmond, Indiana.
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Should Ja Morant be an Olympics replacement player?
Team USA’s COVID-19 complications raise the question of whether the Grizzlies guard should get (or want) a late call to play.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren and Justise still working out together
The two Grizzlies players traveled west to work out this offseason with notable NBA trainer Chris Johnson in Los Angeles.
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Calkins: Isn’t it time we let Lorenzen Wright rest in peace?
Can we please stop with the nationally televised whodunits in the Lorenzen Wright case? We already know who done it. Which is why Sherra Wright, his ex-wife, is sitting in prison.
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Grizzlies notebook: Ja jerseys, Justise, Jaren and more
Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season.
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Herrington: Big Grizz decisions start now, with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.
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Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
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Grizzlies Insider: It’s been a busy week for Ja Morant, even in the offseason
It’s been a good week for Ja Morant appearances, from “Pardon My Take” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” And he may be rooting against the Tigers in December.
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Grizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Herrington: A Grizzlies-centric spin through recent NBA news
The Grizzlies have had a placid summer so far, but can take notes from teams who have not.
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Grizzlies draft headquarters 1.0: Some preliminary thoughts for pick No. 17
Who will be joining Ja Morant and company? Speculation begins right now, with the first installment of Grizzlies draft headquarters, which likely will have several editions the next few weeks as we get more information.
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Grizzlies Insider: Olympic snub spurs Morant to ‘work harder’
There was no doubt Ja Morant was interested in going to Tokyo. ‘Olympic 12?’ he tweeted in January when a report surfaced that he would be added to USA’s consideration pool.
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Desmond Bane is a star at namesake shooting camp
Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”
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Memphis Grizzlies: A combine and (non) lottery look ahead
Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.
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Grizzlies to play three additional Summer League games in Utah
The Grizzlies also will be playing in the Summer League in Las Vegas.
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A Father’s Day tale: Sports brings son closer to fading father
For Chris Luther, an NFL draft and NBA play-in game were more than just that in his father’s final days.
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Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins is a serious soccer fan
Before the game, 901 FC team president Craig Unger took a stroll around AutoZone Park, stopping to provide a little bit of context why Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was selected to participate in the first ceremonial guitar smash of the season.
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Taylor Jenkins – just another Memphis fan – obliterates a guitar
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
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