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.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share stories and thoughts about Grizzlies players GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. 

Bally Sports broadcasts could be available to watch on Amazon Prime in the future.

With injuries crippling the season, and with an eye toward both the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline and the offseason to follow, let’s reset the Grizzlies roster. 

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Scottie Pippen’s son appeared in 17 games for the South Bay Lakers during the 2023-24 NBA G League Showcase and regular season.

At first, Vince Williams Jr. was viewed by players across the league as a two-way player making the most of his opportunity. But, after months of putting out the same production, he’s starting to be noticed by several opponents. 

The Grizzlies showed Monday night that even with a team full of youngsters, anyone can wear the superhero mask. 

Are Vince Williams Jr., GG Jackson and Jacob Gilyard the new three to watch?

Here is the AP box score for the NBA basketball game the Memphis Grizzlies played against the Golden State Warriors Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15.

Tickets can be exchanged at the FedExForum box office only starting Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. Central time.

Desmond Bane sprained his left ankle Friday when the Grizzlies played the Los Angeles Clippers. Jake LaRavia turned an ankle Saturday night.

Robert Knecht, director of public works for the City of Memphis, said the snow plows are ready for Downtown streets as fans pour into FedExForum for the 5 p.m. game.

The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks.

The severely short-handed Grizzlies lost to the Knicks on Saturday night, but got an impressive effort from rookie GG Jackson

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The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers on Friday night, but the concern will be on Desmond Bane’s left ankle, which forced him to exit during the third quarter. 

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Box score: Clippers 128, Grizzlies 119

After the Ja Morant injury, I got a lesson on shoulder surgery

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Clippers.

Desmond Bane is the latest Grizzlies player to leave a game due to injury. He cannot return to the game, per NBA rules. 

Here’s what we learned about labrum damage (in easy-to-understand-terms) from a renowned orthopedic surgeon who says, “I spend every day thinking about shoulders.”

Grizzlies hit with another injury, this time to guard Marcus Smart.

Ja Morant had successful surgery on Thursday. Now it’s time for the Grizzlies point guard to look for the rainbow amid the storm. 

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