Herrington: After trading 2 key vets, are Grizzlies set to regress? Maybe not
In an early evaluation of the conference, the Grizzlies still might be in a position to make the playoffs again.
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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August 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Allen out, Bledsoe in, roster endgame shapes up
Here is the scenario with Eric Bledsoe, and what about those two draft picks the Grizzlies got from the Bucks for Grayson Allen?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade Grayson Allen to Milwaukee Bucks
The Grizzlies are trading the guard to the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks for Sam Merrill and two draft picks.
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Reviews New Eats: Sandwiches come ‘piled high’ at The Backlot
At the Backlot Sandwich Shop, on South Front, the meats are done in-house and piled high, from clubs to Reubens to po’ boys and more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Food Truck Thursday is back (and so is Ashley McBryde)
This week in Memphis, a movie that’s become hard to see and artifacts of Memphis soul history never-before-seen are among our picks for reasons to leave the house.
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Arts & Culture Indie Memphis brings film fest back to Overton Square in October
Masks will be required at indoor festival screenings, with partial theater capacity for social distancing.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With draft over, Grizzlies still have some roster work to do
On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.
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July 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Draft night surprised because of what we thought we knew
Now that the 2021 NBA draft is over, it’s also time to see what others thought of the Grizzlies’ picks.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies surprise on multiple fronts with confident, risky draft night
It was smoke-screen season, and when it came to draft-night prognostication, the smoke got in the eyes of even the high-profile specialists.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Live music, hoops, stargazing
This week Lucero frontman Ben Nichols will play a solo acoustic birthday show and septuagenarian gospel artist Elizabeth King, flanked by some ace Memphis sidemen, will perform a live score to a pioneering work of Black cinema.
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Where the Grizzlies stand as draft day arrives
As NBA draft day arrives, the Grizzlies stand at No. 10. Do they stay or do they move again? And do they have an eye on a specific target?
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About that second-round pick: Possible names to note at No. 40
While the Grizzlies’ pick at No. 10 has gotten the attention, they also have a decision to make in the NBA draft’s second round. Some possible candidates.
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Performing Arts FIREBIRD blends modern dance, sculpture at uncommon space
After making a splash with last fall’s BVOE, Off the Walls Arts returns with FIREBIRD, blending modern dance and sculpture at its unconventional South Memphis arts space.
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If the Grizzlies move up again, where could they go?
The Grizzlies have already moved up to pick No. 10 in Thursday’s draft, but they seem to be aiming higher.
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Memphis Grizzlies Afternoon update with mock NBA drafts, rumors, more
As Thursday’s NBA draft approaches, minor Grizzlies rumors and shifting mock drafts create ripples in an otherwise quiet day.
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Do the Grizzlies have the goods to go star hunting?
Whether climbing even higher in the draft or pursuing a star via trade, the Grizzlies might have the ammunition now to seek an even bigger move.
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More evidence of Giddey, Wagner as likely Grizz draft targets
Draft coverage specialist Jonathan Givony says the buzz is that the Grizzlies are most interested in Franz Wagner and Josh Giddey, with the former unlikely to be there at No. 10.
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Next-day notes on the Pelicans trade
The Grizzlies got a jump on the NBA offseason, agreeing on Monday to a whopping trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
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BusinessInside Baptist’s COVID-19 ICU: No visitors, IV stations in the halls and experimental treatments
In this exclusive look inside Baptist’s COVID-19 units, leaders have reconfigured the hospital to meet the specific demands of the virus, found ways to preserve crucial resources for the surge, and are deploying groundbreaking treatments to save lives.
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Reviews National Hot Dog Day demands it: Relish the moment
Today is the third Wednesday in July, also known as National Hot Dog Day; Jennifer and Chris tried a few to come up with some recommendations for you.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Was bridge fiasco individual error or systemic failure? Plus: Midtown goes Barcelona
New name and concept for the existing Restaurant Iris building has been revealed, Army Corps of Engineers gives final approval on the redesign of Tom Lee Park, and masks will be back at SCS this fall.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ big decisions start with Justise Winslow
Before the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opens Aug. 2, the Grizzlies will need to make a decision on Winslow, on whom they hold a team option next season for $13 million.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Le Bonheur expands, unused COVID facility shutters
It was a busy day for the Memphis Medical District, as Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced an expansion, neighborhood investment was bolstered and the temporary COVID hospital on Union closed without ever opening.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Big Grizz decisions start now, with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.
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