Growing up the youngest of four brothers helped David Roddy hone his competitiveness and toughened up the Grizzlies rookie for the NBA. 

Desmond Bane was efficient with 33 points on 61% shooting, but the rest of the Grizzlies struggled to make shots in the preseason loss to Orlando. 

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Will the Grizzlies be able to play high-level defense without Jackson? Can they construct a rotation without miring themselves in unworkable combinations? 

Ja Morant has put in a lot of work this summer, especially on his long-range jump shot. He has two more opportunities this week to fine-tune everything before the regular season begins next week.

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Grizzlies Insider: Joyful players relish growing fan support

The Grizzlies coaches and players were impressed by the number of fans at the open practice on Sunday. As the team’s popularity continues to rise, so does the desire for tickets. 

It was possibly the biggest crowd ever for a Grizzlies’ open practice, and the entertainment included Kennedy Chandler being voted champion of the rookie dance competition.

The Grizzlies’ defense disappointed in a loss to the Heat reserves on Friday night. 

The Grizzlies forward hopes that this season looks a little different than the last, and not only because he played just 32 games due to injuries. 

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks have potential to be the best wing duo in franchise history.

Steven Adams said it was an easy decision to sign his extension with the Grizzlies because he believes in the direction of the franchise. 

The Grizzlies’ bowling event at Andy B’s Bowl Social in Bartlett was the first time in years that the Memphis players had a chance to be face-to-face with fans. 

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Santi Aldama followed the Grizzlies’ plan this summer. Now he’s in line to reap the rewards. 

The team’s three most experienced players are elite “culture” guys, and two of them are also coming off what, in some ways, are career seasons.

Santi Aladama got the starting nod from Taylor Jenkins and scored 21 points in the Grizzlies’ dominant victory over the Orlando Magic. 

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Grizzlies Insider: Kenneth Lofton Jr.‘s life is ‘totally different’ after NBA transition

Kenneth Lofton Jr. said his life is “totally different” now that he is in the NBA and his popularity among Grizzlies fans is skyrocketing. 

With the team’s stars sitting, second-year forward Santi Aldama and a large rookie class led the Grizzlies to a comeback win in their preseason debut in Milwaukee.

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Steven Adams, Grizzlies agree to contract extension

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a two-year, $25.2 million extension with starting center Steven Adams. 

The Grizzlies made a few tweaks to their “Statement Edition” uniforms ahead of the new season. 

Taylor Jenkins said it is “to be determined” if he will use his typical starters in the first preseason game on Saturday night. 

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Grizzlies Insider: Danny Green sees similarities between Memphis and San Antonio

On Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled the Big River Steel Edge, an open, renovated space overlooking FedExForum’s main lobby at one end and the basketball court on the other. 

With Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. presumed starters whenever available, here’s a look at each of the other candidates in the team’s frontcourt mix.

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Green was traded to the Grizzlies on draft night. For now, it sounds as if the Memphis front office would like to hold onto him. He already pointed out the similarities between Memphis and his former Texas home. 

Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time. 

Dillon Brooks acknowledged at media day that he is going into a contract year. If he plays more efficiently, he will be costly to whichever team signs him next.

Heavy reliance on a single creator has tended to stall out at the highest levels, and that’s even more true for teams relying on smaller guards.