Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.

The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers. 

The Grizzlies have functioned with the patience of an organization that believes time is on its side and is willing to risk year-to-year slippage to stay on a positive long-term trajectory. 

The Grizzlies and superstar point guard Ja Morant have agreed to the most lucrative contract in franchise history. 

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The beginning of NBA free agency delivered big news for the Grizzlies, and two of those jolts came before the clock even started. 

Tyus Jones has played a crucial role as backup to Ja Morant.

Right before the free-agency period began, the Grizzlies revealed a big injury report.

The leading question for the Grizzlies entering free agency is what will happen with backup point guard Tyus Jones. 

Can the Grizzlies re-sign Tyus Jones? That seems more likely now than it did a week ago. 

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes was surprised Kennedy Chandler slipped into the second round. He wants his former point guard to prove his doubters wrong. 

And one approach starts with Tyus Jones.

David Roddy and Jake LaRavia’s college coaches relive the moment their players were drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies. 

The newest Memphis Grizzlies said they are ready to fit in with the trash-talking, confident group that achieved the second-best record in the NBA last season. 

The Grizzlies picked the players they really wanted Thursday night. It’s cool that one of them — Tennessee point guard Kennedy Chandler — happens to be from around here. 

The real action might commence with the free-agency portion of the offseason.

Williams is the fourth selection for the Grizzlies in the 2022 NBA draft. 

The former Briarcrest star was the Grizzlies’ 38th pick after a deal with the Spurs. 

The Grizzlies selected Colorado State’s David Roddy after trading Melton to Philadelphia for pick No. 23. 

Since the season ended last month, fans have wondered who might be on the radar as the next Memphis rookies.

Ja Raffe has an important role to play in Utah, but that hasn’t stopped locals from bemoaning the move. 

With two first-round picks, the Grizzlies are in a prime position for a fun NBA draft night on Thursday. 

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss six questions surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft. 

The Grizzlies will play on ESPNU or NBA TV in all four Las Vegas summer league games next month. 

As Chris Herrington pointed out in his column earlier this week, there may not be an obvious trade for the Grizzlies to make this summer. But the odds are best that they will do something.