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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Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in return

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.

Ja Morant has reportedly split with NBA agent Jim Tanner and Tandem Sports and Entertainment.

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.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington compare Grizzlies eras, look at the draft prospects in the Final Four and discuss what Brandon Clarke’s efficiency means for the franchise moving forward. 

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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Marc Gasol on a might-have-been Grizzlies return, his last game at FedExForum and winning a title for ‘Grit & Grind’

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

UConn center Donovan Clingan’s dominance has grabbed the attention of Grizzlies fans. Is this March recency bias?

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. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Brandon Clarke’s return and discuss the legacy of Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement. 

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.”

Brandon Clarke scored six points and had five rebounds in his return. But the Grizzlies fans were just happy to see him. 

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Box score: Lakers 136, Grizzlies 124

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The bill that would help fund FedExForum renovations by allowing Shelby County to reallocate hotel-motel tax dollars to the project cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, March 27.

Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note. 

By the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had put 40 points on the board, 16 of them from once and perhaps future MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Box score: Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 103

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