Under Tuomas Iisalo, it’s likely the Grizzlies are going to use more pick-and-roll. 

In total, the Grizzlies had a 250-214 overall record during Jenkins’ six seasons in charge, but only one playoff series win, coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022.

Oklahoma’s scoring runs and relentless defense were too much for Memphis, which had kept the game close until the fourth quarter.

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This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Grizzlies outscored the Jazz 76-38 in the second half to complete a comeback win on Tuesday. 

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“With 11 games to play as the Grizzlies get ready to face Utah on Tuesday night, the team currently just below the NBA’s ‘play-in’ line. These are precarious times and have just grown more so.”

The Grizzlies have health questions and a difficult schedule ahead. Can they avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament and make the playoffs the easy way?

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday, March 22 that forward/center Brandon Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.

The Grizzlies rode a couple of unexpected lineup changes and good early shooting to a six-point halftime lead. But the Clippers adjusted with a lineup change of their own.

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This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

SLAM is known for creating iconic NBA photos. Jaren Jackson Jr. will now join Ja Morant as the only Grizzlies players to have a solo cover of the magazine. 

Who’s available to play? Wing play is weak. Rotation is out of sorts. The team starts slow in almost every game. And, where is the defense? Just some of the issues Herrington discusses in this article.

The Grizzlies scored just 10 points in the fourth quarter. Memphis has now lost three of its last four and is just 7-9 since returning from the All-Star break on Feb. 20.

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This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.

The renovations to FedExForum and a second long-term lease for the Memphis Grizzlies inched closer to reality Tuesday. 

Desmond Bane and Ja Morant are pouring time and money into the youth basketball program. They didn’t have the same opportunity, so they hope to provide it for young players from their hometowns and surrounding areas. 

The Grizzlies are now 0-7 in games played in California this season after a loss to the Kings. Can they gain momentum before the end of a long road trip?

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This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Just like everyone else, Memphis’ professional superstars will be filling out their brackets this week. 

“On and off the court, Allen turned being an NBA player into a kind of lunatic performance art, and in Memphis, he found a deeply appreciative audience.”

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points, and Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies led from start to finish.

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Box Score: Grizzlies 125, Heat 91

Here is the box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat at FedExForum Saturday, March 15.

The Cavs are something like what the Grizzlies could be. They made it clear Friday night.