Ja Morant, Taylor Jenkins named NBA awards finalists
Ja Morant is a Most Improved Player finalist, and if he makes the All-NBA team, he would be eligible for a super-max contract extension this summer.
Drew Hill
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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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies‘We got to do more': Timberwolves take Game 1 in Memphis
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and the Timberwolves outscored Memphis by 27 points from behind the 3-point line in the upset victory.
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies sound off on importance of Dillon Brooks in Timberwolves series
Dillon Brooks wasn’t available in the Grizzlies’ regular-season games against Minnesota, but he’s crucial to defending against D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards.
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Memphis GrizzliesDesmond Bane has exceeded expectations, including his own
The Grizzlies’ second-year guard has been an offensive force, but against the Timberwolves, his defense will be just as important.
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesJa Morant is all business ahead of Timberwolves series
The Grizzlies star took a moment to compliment Patrick Beverley’s “high level” of energy, but added: “My matchup is with the Timberwolves.”
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Morant vs. Beverley headlines individual playoff matchups
Ja Morant and Patrick Beverley already appear to have distaste for one another, and left the regular-season series on a rough note.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves won’t lack intensity
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves features several compelling storylines. Who will be the bigger instigator, Patrick Beverley or Dillon Brooks?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies to face Timberwolves; full first-round schedule released
The Timberwolves won the play-in, setting up a fresh playoff matchup against the Grizzlies. The two teams split the regular-season series 2-2.
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Memphis GrizzliesFill in the blank: This Grizzlies has been the most ‘exciting, entertaining and fantabulous’ ever
Here’s the question: This Grizzlies regular season was the most ___ ever. The fans have answers.
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Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane’s playoff message: ‘We love Memphis’
Desmond Bane will drive around town on Tuesday looking at the playoff signage. The Grizzlies guard hopes the team can put on a show for the home fans.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Jenkins shares Grizz playoff prep plans
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said that his plan ahead of the playoffs is to push the players a little bit to remind them they have an extra gear they need to hit.
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Memphis Grizzlies NBA announces Grizzlies playoff Game 1 time, date
The only thing the Grizzlies need now is the identity of their opponent — either the Clippers or Timberwolves.
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Memphis Grizzlies Is a 3-year-old the Grizzlies’ good-luck charm?
Before every game, Jaren Jackson Jr. hands the ball to 3-year-old Vivian Havens as part of the Grizzlies’ tipoff routine. He says the little girl is good luck.
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Business Welding and wrestling: The life of ‘King Cobra’ Jimmy Kimble
In 1990, Jimmy "King Cobra" Kimble snagged the United States Wrestling Association’s Unified World Heavyweight Championship title away from Jerry “The King” Lawler. He also spent 55 years with Republic Services, missing only one day of work for a broken leg.
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Memphis Grizzlies John Konchar posts triple-double in loss to Celtics
The Memphis Grizzlies ended the season with a loss, but not without a few laughs and a triple-double from John Konchar.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant kick-starts Grizzlies in his return
Ja Morant had 21 points, nine assists and a block as the Grizzlies shook off a two-game skid and crushed the Pelicans.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Morant calls for ‘The Rock’ to come to Memphis
Ja Morant wants Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to come to Memphis for a playoff game. Will the point guard have to flip the former wrestler’s NBA allegiance?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies ‘ready’ for Morant’s return
The Grizzlies, who just dropped two on the road, are encouraged after Ja Morant’s 5-on-5 practice.
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Memphis Grizzlies Nuggets blast Grizzlies in final road game of regular season
Nikola Jokic was bloodied in the first quarter, but he returned with a headband and picked apart the Grizzlies defense the rest of the game.
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Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins: Ja Morant could play a weekend game
The Grizzlies coach said he’s hoping to see Morant and Dillon Brooks play together for at least one more game before the postseason. There is a chance that could happen.
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Memphis GrizzliesPlayoffs and laundry: Ziaire Williams is growing up in Memphis with perfect timing
The 20-year-old might not be the best at unpacking, but during his journey to adulthood in Memphis, the rookie has transformed into a useful bench weapon for the Grizzlies.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies tie game in heroic fashion, fall in OT to Utah
Jaren Jackson Jr. led with 28 points, and Kyle Anderson provided the big shot, but the Grizzlies lost traction in OT.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies list Brooks doubtful, Morant out vs. Jazz
Ja Morant, Killian Tillie and Tyrell Terry will all miss Tuesday’s game against the Jazz. Dillon Brooks is doubtful. But Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. will all return.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Insider: Morant ‘doing well’ and hinting at his comeback
Ja Morant is nearing the end of his evaluation period for his knee injury. “He’s doing well,” said Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
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Memphis Grizzlies Villain energy: Grizzlies bench takes down NBA-best Suns in stunner
Dillon Brooks, the only usual starter to play, led the team’s inspired performance, which included a Santi Aldama sequence that sent the Grizzlies into a frenzy.
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