Herrington: Grizzlies’ half-season ‘tank’ is familiar territory for longtime fans
For the Grizzlies, “tanking” worked the last time. This time they’re better set up for success.
For the Grizzlies, “tanking” worked the last time. This time they’re better set up for success.
Jaren Jackson Jr., recently traded from Memphis to Utah, is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA season, including the Grizzlies’ upcoming game against the Jazz.
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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
Before the Memphis Grizzlies called “12,” they called “22.”
The Warriors finished the game on an 11-0 run, finally taking the lead on a layup by forward Gui Santos with less than 20 seconds to play and winning 114-113.Related content:
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored career-highs, but the Grizzlies’ lead over Portland came apart in the fourth quarter. Related content:
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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill are fresh from FedExForum where Zach Kleiman fielded questions about what the franchise did and did not do at the NBA’s Thursday trade deadline.
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman was asked if Ja Morant will play for Memphis again this year. He gave an answer — which you can read for yourself.
The Memphis Grizzlies general manager spoke Friday for the first time after the NBA trade deadline. He said the franchise is pivoting to a younger build.
The beginning of the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era was fast and thrilling, both down the floor and up the standings. The ending has been a low, slow slog that now continues on.
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The Grizzlies made a small trade on Thursday, taking Eric Gordon from the Philadelphia 76ers and receiving a future second-round pick swap.
Box score for Wednesday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings.
Ty Jerome continued his run of efficient scoring for the Grizzlies despite his tight minutes restriction.Related content:
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Mike Miller averaged 14 points off the bench for the 49-win 2005-2006 Grizzlies, winning the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, one of only five Grizzlies to receive one of the NBA’s major annual awards.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to Utah.
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The Grizzlies rebuild has officially begun. Jaren Jackson Jr. exits with three other players.
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The Grizzlies used long-range shooting to build a double-digit lead in the first half, and maintained a double-digit advantage through much of the fourth quarter.