A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape. 

The NBA’s tiebreaker draw determined the order of the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-best selection in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. 

The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing. 

Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.

Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 1 and counts down players No. 18 to No. 9.

When it comes to the Grit and Grind era of the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol was the oil that made the machine hum. When it comes to the franchise, he’s the No. 1 player. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap exit interviews and discuss the Grizzlies’ position in the NBA Draft Lottery. 

Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked. 

The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up a tough season. Some fans are already looking to the future, as others are stuck on what could have been. Here’s what general manager Zach Kleiman had to say.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?

The NBA’s play-in tournaments are set. Here’s what the Grizzlies need to happen to add a second lottery pick. 

The Grizzlies finished with the sixth-worst record in the NBA this season. It has not been a lucky position in the draft lottery over last seven years. 

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Box Score: Rockets 132, Grizzlies 101

NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets.

A Memphis Grizzlies rebuild is underway. Some fans think embarking on this rebuild is premature. Some wonder if Zach Kleiman’s the right person to lead it.

The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz on Friday. A Memphis loss at Houston on Sunday would ensure at least a 34.5% chance at securing a top-four pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. 

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Box score: Jazz 147, Grizzlies 101

NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz.

This is the box score for the basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets on April 8, 2026.

It was a sixth-straight loss for the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 25-55 on the season.

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Box score: Nuggets 136, Grizzlies 119

Let’s return to a moment, repeated regularly over Randolph’s eight years in Memphis, to perhaps the most romantic sight through 25 years of Grizzlies basketball: Z-Bo on the block.

They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum.

Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. did their media exit interviews early, speaking before Monday night’s final home game.

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Box score: Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126

The NBA doesn’t use traditional tiebreaker rules to determine draft lottery odds. Instead, the league goes with a system that flattens chances for a top four pick. 

It can be fairly easy to evaluate a transaction: a draft pick, a trade, a signing. But many important parts of the job are less tangible and less public: managing people and personalities, from front office to coaching staff to players.

The Grizzlies lost to Milwaukee on Sunday, which was important if they want a chance to finish below New Orleans in the Western Conference standings.

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Box Score: Bucks 131, Grizzlies 115