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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Yuki Kawamura is learning slang from Santi Aldama and dance moves from Ja Morant.
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Yuki Kawamura is learning slang from Santi Aldama and dance moves from Ja Morant.
Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies coaching staff is thinking about effective backcourts that do not include Ja Morant. Can the combination of Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart improve this season?
Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Jay Huff turned in strong performances as the Grizzlies rested several players in a preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. Related content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.
While it isn’t a perfect match, Santi Aldama said the Grizzlies’ new offense compares to Spain’s national team style. It is helping the big man get adjusted more quickly.
Morant left Monday’s preseason game at Dallas twice after rolling an ankle while playing transition defense.Related content:
The Grizzlies want to play as fast as possible, but will their blistering pace impact another key point of emphasis?
Bally Sports is not broadcasting the game on Monday. Here’s what you need to do to watch it for free.
The NBA’s annual general manager survey is out. While the Grizzlies featured across several categories, the GMs also left the team out of a few notable areas.
The Memphis Grizzlies won their first preseason game on Monday in Dallas, but Ja Morant left the game with an injury in the second half. Box score: Grizzlies 121, Mavericks 116 Herrington: Re-grouping Grizzlies take double do-over on Marcus Smart, Luke KennardRelated content:
Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura won the rookie dance contest mimicking Ja Morant’s signature “griddy” dance.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest from Grizzlies training camp, including Jaren Jackson Jr.’s hamstring strain, Zach Edey’s development and the changes to the offensive scheme.
The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment.
It could heal relatively quickly.
At 7-foot-4, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey is a big man who will play a big role.
“We are not sure of the timeline,” coach Taylor Jenkins said about Jaren Jackson Jr.’s injury. He also spoke about the integration of a new offensive scheme.
“The league has had six different champions throughout the last six seasons. Who are these guys? Are they lucky No. 7? Are they the contender the city of Memphis is hoping for?” Herrington: Last season, the Grizzlies felt like ‘losers.’ They’re ready to turn the page.Related content:
“When I’m hit, I always get up,” Morant says in the commercial. “When no one is watching, I get up.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss moves the Grizzlies could make now that Derrick Rose has retired.
Williams is expected to be reevaluated in four weeks, meaning he could miss the start of the regular season for the Grizzlies.
Derrick Rose, a former NBA MVP and the star point guard who led the Memphis Tigers to the 2008 Final Four, is calling it a career.
Now is the time to start planning which Memphis home games you would like to attend this season.
Ja Morant and Nike rolled out the Ja 2 sneakers. His latest signature shoe pushes him towards goal No. 1: dominating on the court.
The Grizzlies initially said back in 2017 they would retire Tony Allen’s jersey. Seven years later, it will become a reality for the former Memphis star.
The Grizzlies signed Rose to a two-year contract last offseason for $6.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with more than 10 years of experience.