Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the reintegration of Ja Morant
Can a win at Golden State or Phoenix bring Morant out of his somber spell? Just how long will it take to reintegrate their star?
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
There are 1919 articles by Chris Herrington :
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December 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Don’t mind hecklers, Ja. Best version of Grizzlies needs you at the wheel
It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands
Omicron is here, Ja is back and Music Fest has bands.
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Arts & Culture Chris Herrington’s picks for the best films of 2021
From blockbuster remakes (“West Side Story,” “Dune”) to family dramas, big (“The Power of the Dog”) and small (“CODA”), Chris Herrington shares his picks for 2021’s best films.
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Music Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne among Beale Street Music Fest headliners
The Beale Street Music Festival returns in April after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A new kind of turmoil for Tiger hoops, airport concourse readies relaunch
We take an early look at a bigger, better “B” concourse at Memphis International Airport. Meanwhile, Tiger hoops has taken a turn from losing games to not being able to play them.
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Food Still shopping for your favorite food lover? We got you
Still shopping? No shame. We’re here to help you find something local that your favorite foodie will be happy to find under the tree.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s winning formula during its dominant month
The Grizzlies have played the best defense in the NBA this month. Can they keep it up when Ja Morant returns?
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies find help across the roster in current streak
Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones have shown their value when the Grizzlies needed to plug holes.
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Arts & Culture ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Licorice Pizza’ top picks for Southeastern film critics
Director Jane Campion’s Montana-set, New Zealand-filmed Western “The Power of the Dog” was the big winner in the annual vote of the Southeastern film critics.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A Z-Bo Day notebook, as the Grizzlies raise No. 50
It wasn’t just about the colossal playoff moments or stats, but about family.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Division title? Top 4 seed? Lofty hopes now realistic goals for Grizzlies
If the past two games showed anything, finishing better than ninth in the West should be the goal, not a hope.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the end of the team’s five-game winning streak
The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games without their best player. Can they keep it rolling and finish inside the top six in the Western Conference?
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Memphis GrizzliesRemembering the deal that brought Z-Bo to the Grizzlies
It took Zach Randolph nine seasons and some fortuitous moves to find his way to Memphis.
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Food TacoNGanas to open Midtown truck, preps Germantown restaurant
The popular taco truck opens a fourth Memphis-area location, at a well-trafficked Midtown corner, while its owner plans a sit-down restaurant in Germantown.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies mailbag: Morant’s absence, Jaren’s minutes, player-media interaction and more
It might be time to rethink how to approach Jaren Jackson Jr.’s “foul trouble,” and glancing at what trade/draft options are out there.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizz writers discuss best scenarios for team while playing without Ja Morant
The defense is making strides for the Grizzlies, who are now 2-0 without their best player this season.
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November 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Jackson sets tone with Grizzlies’ solid defense in win over Raptors
Desmond Bane goes wild in the first quarter again, and Jackson finishes with 25 points and five blocks.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: On Ja Morant’s absence, and his Nike ad
Have the Grizzlies found the recipe to winning without Ja Morant? And the best three things about his Nike ad.
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Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game with left knee sprain
Morant did not return after he was injured in the first quarter, and the team announced after the game that he has a left knee sprain.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Thoughts on the Grizzlies’ big losses and changing COVID policies
Losing big for the Grizzlies this season has been nearly synonymous with when they lose at all, because seven of eight losses have been by double-digits.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Empanadas and arepas at Sabor Caribe
With empanadas, arepas, cachapas and more on the menu, Sabor Caribe has been a tasty Edge District anchor through a period of profound neighborhood change.
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Music Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life
It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies beat Clippers in a quality game, with Brooks brash as ever
Dillon Brooks was true to form, annoying the Clippers even as he let his play do the talking.
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