Tyus Jones celebrates health of his first, most important coach: Mom
“Her fingerprints are all over my basketball career,” the Grizzlies point guard says of his mom, Debbie Jones, a cancer survivor.
“Her fingerprints are all over my basketball career,” the Grizzlies point guard says of his mom, Debbie Jones, a cancer survivor.
May 8, 2021: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99 Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat RaptorsRelated story:
De’Anthony Melton made five 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. started for the first time this season.Related story:
The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.
May 6, 2021: The Detroit Pistons defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Detroit.Related story:
It was the type of loss that will sting if it turns out to be the difference in the play-in tournament seeding. Related story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss why Ja Morant’s top five point guard conversation is pointless.
When Shaquille O’Neal asked Ja Morant how he ranks himself among the league’s point guards, the Grizzlies player said he’s in the top five “for sure.” And he’s not backing down: “I said what I said.”
May 5, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minnesota.Related story:
Ja Morant scored 37 points and the Grizzlies held off the hot-shooting Timberwolves Wednesday night. Related story:
People rolled their eyes when Arnold Perl said FedExForum would be built on time and on budget. And he was right. Perl died this week at the age of 81. He leaves behind a better and more optimistic city.Related story:
Arnold Perl, the former chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, passed away this week after a lifetime of community service.Related story:
The issues seem innumerable, and the solutions few and far between.
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game. Related story:
May 3, 2021: The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Related story:
With the regular season in its final stretch, here are some odds to consider for the sixth playoff spot, plus the play-in.
Add unhappy LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the play-in mix.
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
May 1, 2021: Magic 112, Grizzlies 111Related story:
Grizzlies blow 20-point lead in crushing loss to Magic
The Grizzlies led by as many as 20 points, but Cole Anthony sank a buzzer beater to lift the Magic to the win.Related story:
Box score: Magic 112; Grizzlies 111
April 30, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Related story:
It wasn’t pretty, but style points don’t matter in a playoff race. Related story:
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
Wednesday was another “learning opportunity” for this Grizzlies, but the playoffs are around the corner.
The Portland Trail Blazers earned the right to say whatever they want after the butt-kicking they gave the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.