About Us | Contact Us | Email Preferences | Help | Donate

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mavericks’ Luka Doncic meet for first time in battle of top NBA rookies

Grizzlies can take share of first place in the West with win tonight

By , Daily Memphian Published: November 19, 2018 1:01 PM CT
<span><strong>Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. sits on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn.</strong> (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)</span>

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. sits on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

At 10-5, the Grizzlies are in a playoff race again after a two-year absence. But in an unusual double-dip, they may also be in a Rookie of the Year race for the first time in a decade, since O.J. Mayo finished second to Derrick Rose in 2009.

Topics

Dallas Mavericks Jaren Jackson Jr. Luka Doncic Memphis Grizzlies

Chris Herrington on demand

Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Chris Herrington's stories as they’re published.

Enter your e-mail address

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. 

Comments

Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here. 

Trending Now

© 2024 The Daily Memphian | Contact Us | FAQ | Additional Subscription Options | Work With Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Donate