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.
There are 2522 articles by Drew Hill :
If you were busy watching the NCAA Tournament over the weekend and didn’t catch all of the wackiness transpiring around the Memphis Grizzlies, here is your chance to catch up.
“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”
The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and ESPN’s desire to be in Memphis proves it.
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
Desmond Bane celebrated his homecoming with 21 points on 58% shooting in the blowout. Related story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the gauntlet the Grizzlies will face over their last 10 games and the importance of finishing the current road trip strong.
On a drive to the basket against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 8, Brooks stepped on the foot of a defender, badly spraining his ankle. It took him more than two months to make his eventual return, which came on Sunday against Oklahoma City.
The Grizzlies have a record of 12-2 this season with Ja Morant unavailable.
It’s perfect timing for the return of Dillon Brooks.
Brooks scored 15 points in his return from his ankle injury, and the Grizzlies thwarted the Thunder’s late run.
The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible.
Ja Morant scored 10 straight and Jaren Jackson Jr. had three blocks during a key run as the Grizzlies erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Related story:
What will be the biggest challenge in reintegrating Dillon Brooks into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
The Grizzlies know that the shooting must improve to win in the playoffs. “Maybe there are some things schematic-wise and spacing that I can work with,” Coach Taylor Jenkins said.
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies have some serious concerns as they turn their attention toward the final stretch of games.
The Grizzlies defense completely fell apart in the second half, and Jaren Jackson Jr. played just 13 minutes because of foul trouble.
Ja Morant’s stardom exploded following his triple-double during the NCAA Tournament three years ago. But he has even higher hopes for the current Murray State team.
Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.
The Grizzlies, including Ja Morant, struggled throughout the first half, and couldn’t make the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to get back in the game. Related story:
There is no doubt that Dillon Brooks’ defensive skills will be missed in a matchup against Jayson Tatum. Instead, that challenge will likely fall on rookie Ziaire Williams.
Ja Morant said TNT was wise to flex the Grizzlies-Celtics game to national television, and dismissed the views of a sports talking head.
Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater against San Antonio is the most-viewed NBA Instagram video of all time.
Can Ja Morant win the MVP this season? His chances are increasing by the game.