Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has decided to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. What might the future hold?

Chris Herrington welcomes Ringer NBA writer Jonathan Tjarks to analyze likely Grizzlies draft pick Ja Morant and to talk about Tjarks’ former high school classmate, new Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins.   

Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas reportedly plans to decline his $17.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent next month.

If his opening press conference is any indication, new Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins may be the relationship-builder the franchise needs.

Grizzlies introduced new head coach Taylor Jenkins on Wednesday ushering in a new era for the local NBA franchise.

The Memphis Grizzlies have a new head coach in Milwaukee assistant Taylor Jenkins. Here are six initial reactions to the hire and what it suggests.

Don’t be fooled by the fancy resume. New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins is a hard-nosed guy from way back.

Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins has been hired as the Memphis Grizzlies head coach. 

Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has a decision to make and a deadline looming. A look at what might influence his player option for next season. 

Measuring Morant in Memphis and other notes from the past week as the Grizzlies prepare for the draft and continue to pursue a new coach.

The NBA Finals is set, with a Memphis connection or two, while the Grizzlies continue to look for a new head coach. Here are some notes from the weekend.

The Grizzlies have a big decision to make in June's NBA draft. Duke's RJ Barrett or Murray State's Ja Morant at No. 2? Here's a breakdown of the two prospects from every angle. 

Chris Herrington opens up the mailbag to field questions from listeners on the Grizzlies draft, Mike Conley’s future and other offseason questions.

Some stray notes from an otherwise quiet day NBA day in Memphis.

With the results of the NBA draft lottery, the Grizzlies should know where they're headed, and what they need their next head coach to do. A look at the probable job description and known candidates. 

After the Grizzlies got the No. 2 pick in last week's NBA draft lottery, the clock has started on a likely trade of franchise stalwart Mike Conley. Here's what the potential trade landscape looks like. 

A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend. 

Precious Achiuwa is coming to Memphis, which puts an exclamation point on one of the best weeks in the city's basketball history

Chris Herrington is joined by Chris Vernon of The Ringer and Grind City Media to talk about the Grizzlies’ good fortune in the NBA Lottery, who they should pick, the ongoing coaching search and more.

The draft lottery is over, and the NBA focus – at least for the 26 teams no longer playing – has remained in Chicago, where the NBA’s pre-draft combine is ongoing. Here’s a look at some post-lottery reactions, a Ja Morant report, and more. 

It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape. 

No, the Grizzlies didn't get the No. 1 pick and Zion Williamson. But No. 2 and Ja Morant could transform the trajectory of the franchise.

The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.

Elsewhere on this site today, colleague Jared Boyd joins me for the second part of a three-part bicentennial road map through the evolution of Memphis music. Today’s installment is on the “Golden Age,” which revs up via the electric blues and birth of rock and roll at Sam Phillips’ Memphis Recording Service and Sun Records.

The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.