Herrington: After detour, new-look Memphis Grizzlies are poised to spin a comeback story
Memphis Grizzlies guards Ja Morant and Yuki Kawamura (17) dance at the team's open practice on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at FedExForum. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
This season has the potential to be a redemption song for both Ja Morant and his team, and those stories are very much entwined.
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