A Father’s Day tale: Sports brings son closer to fading father
For Chris Luther, an NFL draft and NBA play-in game were more than just that in his father’s final days.
Taylor Jenkins – just another Memphis fan – obliterates a guitar
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins is a serious soccer fan
Before the game, 901 FC team president Craig Unger took a stroll around AutoZone Park, stopping to provide a little bit of context why Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was selected to participate in the first ceremonial guitar smash of the season.
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Herrington: Draft, trade, free agency — an early look at the Grizzlies’ three summer paths
Unlike other NBA teams, the Grizzlies might have a calm offseason leading to the draft. Or not.
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Memphis Grizzlies at the Olympics — maybe?
In May, Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke accepted invites to Team Canada’s training camp. Jonas Valanciunas will try to help Lithuania qualify. But what about Ja Morant?
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant is back to his gravity-defying ways
Ja Morant begins the offseason with some ridiculous dunks during a reunion with the rest of the Murray State starting five from the school’s 2019 NCAA Tournament run and head coach Matt McMahon.
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‘Promiseland’ delivers opportunity to see Ja Morant ‘tall tales’ play out on camera
The filmmaker pointed to the moment he knew the Grizzlies point guard was the perfect fit for his documentary on a rising star.
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Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension.
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Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
The Grizzlies have made it clear their strategy is long term. Here is a look at how the roster pieces fit in that game plan.
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Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason
Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.
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Here’s every interesting item from Grizzlies’ season wrapup
Zach Kleiman touches on Justise Winslow situation, Jonas Valanciunas explains the infamous jacket and Dillon Brooks shows off his cards playing skills.
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Grizzlies reward roster architect Kleiman with contract extension
Vice president of basketball operations was key part of drafts that brought in Morant, Clarke, Bane and Tillman.
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Memphis Grizzlies offseason checklist starts with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The team tempered expectations because of his injury rehab, but it also has to evaluate what his ceiling is.
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Herrington: Morant confirmed, but Core Four for Now is in flux
Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. speaks from the heart
Jaren Jackson Jr. spoke from the heart, and who could blame him?
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Calkins: ‘We’ll be back,’ says Morant. And Memphis can’t wait.
Yes, the Utah Jazz bounced the Grizzlies out of the playoffs Wednesday. But their 20th season in Memphis will go down as one of the most promising in franchise history.
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Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110
June 2, 2021, Game 5: Utah Jazz eliminate Memphis Grizzlies in NBA first-round series in Salt Lake City.
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Jazz take series with Game 5 win over Grizzlies
The Grizzlies’ season is finished following the blowout loss; Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant each score 27.
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Report: Jazz provide courtside tickets to Morant’s family, friends
The team owner apologized after the Grizzlies star’s group was targeted with verbally abusive and racial comments.
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Ja Morant the focus of Moneybagg Yo’s new song ‘ROTY’
The Grizzlies star is powering into the world of hip-hop and film.
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Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 5
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies are down 3-1 — but Memphians should be thrilled
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz Monday to fall behind in their playoff series. So how come it felt like another great night for the Grizz?
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Box score: Jazz 120, Grizzlies 113
May 31, 2021, Game 4 of first-round NBA playoffs: The Utah Jazz defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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Jazz’s 3-point shooting again takes down Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are down 3-1 in the first-round playoff series, with Game 5 back in Utah.
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Grizzlies Insider: ZBo will be at the Grindhouse tonight
When the Grizzlies take the court Monday night in FedExForum, they will have some franchise legends in the stands.
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Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 4
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Monday evening as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
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Grizzlies voice complaints about Rudy Gobert’s screens in playoffs
Careful not to direct their comments at the refs, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks point out lack of offensive foul calls on Gobert.
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‘On My Grizzly': It’s Game 4, and how the Growl Towel came to be
For Nashville-based company SomethingInked, the Grizzlies were its first client, and their successes are forever linked.
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