Memphis Grizzlies
Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points, and as interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It’s very hard to play worse than this.”
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.
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April 2025
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Sinners’ gets movie year going; Drive-In returns
Advance word on “Sinners,” which incorporates the contributions of many Memphis-area musicians, is very strong.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies, Mavs meet in a game neither expected to be playing
The Mavs were in the NBA Finals last spring and then added title-tested veteran Klay Thompson in the offseason to aid what they hoped would be another run.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: How can Memphis beat Golden State?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington get set for the play-in tournament game between the Grizzlies and Warriors and break down advantages for both teams.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the loss
In all ways except the outcome for the Grizzlies and their fans, Tuesday’s play-in was a great game in the rich recent history between these franchises.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Keys, concerns as Grizzlies renew postseason rivalry with Warriors
Underdog Memphis can beat Golden State in their NBA play-in game, but the Grizzlies will have to be at their best. Their best has been hard to locate in recent weeks, and even harder to maintain.
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Memphis GrizzliesThe 28 best moments of the 2024-2025 Grizzlies season
Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Some rest, a win and a little luck? Maybe Grizzlies got all three on final day
Memphis rested its stars, won Sunday’s game and might have gotten some luck by not having to face the Los Angeles Clippers in Tuesday’s play-in game.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies likely to rest key players in last game before play-in
The Grizzlies listed seven main players as “doubtful” for Sunday’s season finale against Dallas.
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Memphis GrizzliesThe Grizzlies are in the play-in. Who will they face?
With a Memphis loss to Denver on Friday and a Golden State win against Portland, the Grizzlies are headed to a play-in game on Tuesday. Who will they face next?
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Memphis GrizzliesWhat’s at stake for the Grizzlies in NBA’s last weekend? It’s complicated.
While the range of possible remains wide, the most likely scenario would now find the Memphis Grizzlies in eighth place in the West, traveling to fight for a chance to make the NBA playoffs.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies confirm Jaylen Wells wrist fracture diagnosis, other injuries
The Memphis Grizzlies acknowledged Jaylen Wells’ multiple injuries stemming from his recent hard fall and addressed his availability status.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies defense gets demolished in costly loss to Timberwolves
Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards each delivered all night. But the Grizzlies took the costly loss, one that will now make it much harder to avoid falling into the NBA’s play-in tournament.
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Timberwolves bury Grizzlies with 52-point third quarter
Box score: Timberwolves 141, Grizzlies 125
Grizzlies Insider: With Memphis in a tight spot, where does Vince Williams Jr. stand?
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Edey surges during playoff race
On this episode, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s rebounding surge, Ja Morant’s celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Wells’ loss, Morant’s grenades and Edey’s reemergence
Whatever happens in the coming weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies will regroup this summer, likely with Zach Edey slotted as a fourth “core” piece alongside the trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Early returns on Tuomas Iisalo and late-season Grizzlies player trends
Are the five games since interim coach Tuomas Iisalo took over progress or variance and what are the latest player trends for the Memphis Grizzlies?
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Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Amateur,’ ‘Warfare,’ ‘John and Yoko’
April means action for movies, and the two most promising, new wide-release titles coming to Memphis screens this week “The Amateur” and “Warfare,” fit the bill.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Will the Grizzlies slide cost Jaren Jackson Jr. All-NBA?
The Memphis Grizzlies’ slide has cost them playoff positioning. But could it also cost JJJ a spot on the All-NBA team?
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Performing Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ more
With “Luckiest Man in America” and “Freaky Tales,” this might be a good week at the movies for anyone nostalgic for the 1980s.
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Music The Essential Memphis Library: Stanley Booth’s ‘Rythm Oil’
Booth, a wildly talented journalist and music critic, died in Memphis in December. Thursday, he’ll be honored at the Memphis Listening Lab.
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March 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bar birthdays, a Bartlett bayou bash and Black Violin
This week, visual art and dance are on display at the U of M, MIM brings barbecue to Collierville (in March) and Sir Meatball has a dog party.
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Music Multi-talented Terry Manning touched Memphis music from Stax to ZZ Top and beyond
Manning had a more than 50-year career as a player, producer, composer and, perhaps most prominently, recording engineer.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins. What happened?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Sorting through the aftermath of Taylor Jenkins’ dismissal
We are only hours away from getting answers to how the players will respond and just how different Interim Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s lineups, rotations and game strategies will or even can be.
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