Jaren Jackson Jr. said the Grizzlies didn’t need to lose to improve. They needed it to light a fire under them this season. 

Chris Herrington dissects Vince Williams Jr.'s play this season and compares the (VW) Bug’s style of play to another former Memphis Grizzlies player. Dillon Brooks? Tony Allen? Dive in and find out.

“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”

The Indiana Pacers made the Grizzlies pay for mistakes on Sunday, scoring 39 points off Memphis turnovers and offensive rebounds. 

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Box score: Pacers 116, Grizzlies 110

Here is the NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers.

Memphis government and the Grizzlies are seeking more money for $500-million-plus in renovations to FedExForum and working toward a lease extension, but another lease could also involve changes to the area around the arena.

The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 107, Magic 106

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played at FedExForum.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions. 

Is Vince Williams Jr., a second-round selection in 2022 who played nearly his entire first season in the G League, the first Memphis player to become this popular this fast?

Vince Williams Jr. made three big plays in the final minute to help the Grizzlies hang on against the Heat on Wednesday. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Heat 96

Box score for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat, played in Miami on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

The NBA granted the Memphis Grizzlies a second disabled player exception, but is using it worthwhile?

The team bus was stuck at a construction site and the coach lost his voice, but the Grizzlies found a way to beat the Raptors on Monday night in Toronto. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Raptors 100

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors, played in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he’s still searching for chemistry between players as the team plays with a depleted roster. 

Here’s part two of a mammoth Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. Last week’s part one covered a lot of territory. 

Even if it validated criticisms, GG Jackson vowed to be honest during NBA Draft interviews. Now he’s backing up his promises. 

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls.

The Grizzlies’ offense sputtered without their stars in a 125-96 loss to the Bulls on Saturday at the United Center. 

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Box score: Bulls 125, Grizzlies 96

The Memphis Grizzlies had a notable visitor at shootaround on Saturday morning at the United Center as the Grizzlies prepared to face the Chicago Bulls.

“We have to play with that edge, home or away, and that togetherness. I thought (against Minnesota) it was really good. In the fourth quarter we had a little bit of slippage, but overall, I’m really impressed,” Taylor Jenkins said. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. had a game-high 36 points on 15-23 shooting, connecting on 3-6 from 3-point range and aggressively attacked Minnesota center Rudy Gobert, the once and likely future Defensive Player of the Year.

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Box score: Timberwolves 118, Grizzlies 103

Box score for the Memphis Grizzlies-Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game played Thursday, Jan. 18., 2023.

Part 1 of a two-part Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. This is the non-trade deadline portion of the Mailbag with lots of great questions that Chris Herrington answers.