Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks ahead of Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, ist FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollentine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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