A bill to complete the financing remains pending at the Tennessee General Assembly.

As a player, Marc Gasol always shared the glory. And so it was again Saturday night. How better to honor Gasol than by celebrating all four men who helped him transform a franchise and the city? On a glorious night for the Core Four.

The Grizzlies lost to the 76ers Saturday night at FedExForum, but the game was just an appetizer to Marc Gasol’s jersey retirement. 

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Box score: 76ers 116, Grizzlies 96

The young players for the Grizzlies looked hungry to take advantage of their chance to play. The Pistons looked completely checked out. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Pistons 90

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum on Friday, April 5, 2024.

The Core Four will be back together to celebrate Marc Gasol at FedExForum Saturday night. But this celebration will be different than all the others. Because Gasol’s story is the story of a franchise, a city and a family, all wrapped up in one.

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Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday. 

The Grizzlies have watched the Raptors lean into the tank. They haven’t done the same. Will that be good karma for the NBA draft lottery next month?

Jaren Jackson Jr. buried a triple from the corner to put the game away, then celebrated with Ja Morant’s signature celebration in a win over Milwaukee. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 111, Bucks 101

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

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Nicknamed “Air Canada,” Vince Carter’s basketball career will be remembered for his incredible dunking ability. Known as “The Logo, ” Jerry West served as general manager of the Grizzlies from 2002-07 and was a 14-time All-Star who won a championship with the Lakers in 1972.

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Sports authority board approves part of $550 million in planned renovations to FedExForum and provides a look at the upgrades the Memphis Grizzlies are planning.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points and Brandon Clarke had a huge fourth quarter to lead the Grizzlies’ comeback victory over the Pistons in Detroit. 

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The box score of the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons in Detroit on Monday, April 1, 2024. 

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Marc Gasol talks about his years in Memphis and his years playing with the Grizzlies as he returns to town before his jersey is retired Saturday night at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies scored just 13 points in the first quarter, falling behind fast without threatening a comeback as they faced the Magic in Orlando.

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Box score: Magic 118, Grizzlies 88

The Grizzlies signed Zavier Simpson of the G League’s Motor City Cruise to a 10-day contract. Simpson is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists this season. 

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Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture. 

Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”