Preseason struggles are rarely predictive, but have the Memphis Grizzlies given fans good reason to worry? 

Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. returned to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup after offseason surgery to address a turf toe injury.

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Box score: Hornets 145, Grizzlies 116

The box score for the NBA preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets in Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month. 

The Grizzlies have been cycling through young perimeter prospects for a few years now. Will they find some keepers this season?

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.

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Box score: Hawks 122, Grizzlies 116

NBA box score for Saturday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.

“This is a lot better than my court in my backyard,” Ja Morant said. “Hopefully we get some more NBA players out of here.”

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is currently week-to-week after suffering an ankle sprain during a practice Sunday, Oct. 5.

Will the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champs? Who will come out of an injury-rattled Eastern Conference? How many games will the Memphis Grizzlies win? Chris Herrington gazes into his NBA crystal ball for league-wide preseason predictions. 

Memphis Grizzlies teammates heap praise on star guard Ja Morant’s latest signature shoe, the Ja 3s.

The Grizzlies have played too cautiously during the preseason. The players believe it is something they will overcome as they adjust to Tuomas Iisalo’s new system. 

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Box score: Celtics 121, Grizzlies 103

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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Box score: Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112

Ja Morant out of Grizzlies’ preseason opener with new injury

NBA box score for the preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

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?