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

Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminent

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Monday, March 25, 2024.

The Grizzlies can be expected to be careful with Brandon Clarke’s minutes and usage when he gets back on the floor.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including the winning basket with 1.2 seconds left, as the Grizzlies snap a four-game skid with a 99-97 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

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Box score: Grizzlies 99, Spurs 97

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Mike Bibby is the uncle of Jaelen House, a 6-foot senior point guard for the New Mexico Lobos, who play Friday night at FedExForum.

Ja Morant has been hyping up GG Jackson all season. On Wednesday he took to X to tell the world this is only the beginning for the Memphis Grizzlies rookie. 

When the Grizzlies dealt both Steven Adams and Xavier Tillman Sr. at February’s trade deadline, it was assumed offseason focus would turn to a now big hole at the big-man spot.

The Warriors scored the last 10 points of the first half and the first 12 points of the second half to pull away for a 137-116 win.

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Box score: Warriors 137, Grizzlies 116

The box score to the NBA game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors in California on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Desmond Bane, GG Jackson’s future and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. 

Memphis adding another player to a 10-day contract and giving a current player a second 10-day contract. 

Wayne Tabor said Memphis Tourism had offered the city and county $30 million on Monday but “they keep wanting more and more.” 

The Memphis Grizzlies made critical scores at the end of the game, but Sacramento had every response in an overtime victory. 

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Box score: Kings 121, Grizzlies 111 (OT)

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Herrington: Grizz-Thunder was a bitter reminder, and a hopeful preview

NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings on Monday, March 18, 2024.

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Monday that would cap the amount of hotel-motel tax funding Memphis Tourism receives, according to a resolution handed out to the media Monday, March 18.

State Sen. Brent Taylor told The Daily Memphian Monday morning that he is working on a bill allowing Shelby County to reallocate hotel-motel tax funding to cover the public financing gap for the Downtown Memphis arena’s renovations. 

Six Memphis Grizzlies have their college team playing in the NCAA Tournament this week. 

Grizzlies vs. Thunder wasn’t the playoff-race battle once expected. Instead, it was a tantalizing preview of coming attractions, with potential lessons for Memphis’ future.