Grizzlies Insider: Kennedy Chandler next in line for Memphis
In 2020, Kennedy Chandler was a high school player shocked by his friendship with Ja Morant. Now he is tasked helping to replace the Grizzlies star as he recovers from an ankle injury.
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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 Brooklyn Nets pull away from ailing Memphis Grizzlies
Dillon Brooks kept the Grizzlies in the game for three quarters, but Brooklyn pulled away in the fourth quarter.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle sprain
The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant injured in Grizzlies win over Thunder
The superstar guard appeared to turn his ankle while positioning himself for a rebound in the fourth quarter.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies anxiously await details of Ja Morant injury
Memphis awaits imaging on star point guard Ja Morant’s ankle. He was injured while positioning himself to get a rebound in Friday’s win over Oklahoma City.
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Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins: Charles Barkley’s comments on Ja Morant are ‘nonsense’
The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew.
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Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defense
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Star in, star out
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defense
“The biggest takeaway from the last two games for us is the 3-point line,” Danny Green said. “We haven’t guarded it as well as we should have, but also teams have just been shooting it well. It’s a combination of both.”
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies will adjust, but ‘can’t fill’ all that Desmond Bane provides
Taylor Jenkins said ball movement will be important to replacing Desmond Bane as he recovers from a toe sprain.
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Memphis Grizzlies Pelicans get hot, dismiss Grizzlies in fourth quarter
The Grizzlies fell to the Pelicans on Tuesday night despite Ja Morant’s 36 points.
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Box score: Pelicans 113, Grizzlies 102
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Goal is to be instant boost for Grizzlies on defense
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr.: Goal is to be instant boost for Grizzlies on defense
Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense.
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Memphis GrizzliesHow future superstars Ja, Zion landed on the same AAU team
One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history.
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Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful
Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis stayed on track despite Jaren Jackson Jr. absence
Despite playing without Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, the Grizzlies are right on pace to make the playoffs again.
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Memphis Grizzlies Without stars, Grizzlies offense struggles in loss to Washington
The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Desmond Bane all doubtful vs. Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies backcourt shines in win over Timberwolves
Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night.
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This Veterans Day, Jake LaRavia celebrates his brother, a former Marine
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Memphis Grizzlies This Veterans Day, Jake LaRavia celebrates his brother, a former Marine
Grizzlies rookie said he looks up to his older sibling and feels especially thankful for him this Veterans Day.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant and ‘icy’ Grizzlies get uniforms to match
Brandon Clarke called the Memphis Grizzlies “icy.” The franchise’s creative team is bringing that look to the floor with their new City Edition uniforms.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis to be broadcast in Africa
Danny Green: ‘I could see myself here for another couple years’
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Memphis Grizzlies Danny Green: ‘I could see myself here for another couple years’
Danny Green said on his podcast “Inside the Green Room” that he could see himself in Memphis for a couple more years if the Grizzlies would allow it.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis to be broadcast in Africa
The NBA is trying to grow the game in Africa and the Memphis Grizzlies are part of the league’s primetime plans.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies get help from broadcast team, beat Spurs in OT
The Grizzlies won a close game on Wednesday night over San Antonio, and got help from Bally Sports broadcasters Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight in overtime.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Dillon Brooks reaction, Jaren Jackson Jr. expectations
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starting strong despite injuries
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap another good weekend for the Grizzlies and discuss potential changes to the rotation as the team gets healthy.
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Memphis Grizzlies Short-handed Grizzlies battle to buzzer, but fall to Celtics
The Grizzlies made a push in the second half, but fell just short while playing without Steven Adams.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Memphis faces tough test against Boston
Grizzlies vs. Celtics will feature an individual matchup between superstar point guard Ja Morant and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.
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