Herrington: After a Christmas comeuppance, Grizzlies face questions
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a foul call in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Oct. 27, 2022. The Grizzlies return home Tuesday, Dec. 27, with some questions they need to answer. (AP File Photo/José Luis Villegas)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
The Grizzlies got whole over Christmas, putting their starting five together for the first time since April. It should have been the week the Grizzlies found their answer. Instead, they bring this full team home with more questions.
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