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Herrington: Notes from the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs
Who looked good at the Draft Combine and who could be pulling out of the draft? Who’s moving on in the playoffs and what former Grizzlies have bowed out?
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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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington reflect on what made Brandon Clarke a unique player and individual over his seven seasons in Memphis.
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Draft intel: Which potential second-round picks has Memphis interviewed?
The Grizzlies have had success in the second round of the NBA draft in recent years. Will that trend continue with pick No. 32?
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NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson share the floor
NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies Draft intel: Who has Memphis interviewed and worked out?
Here’s some of what we learned about Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and other prospects who will appear at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
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Memphis GrizzliesNBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson share the floor
On a sad day for the NBA, the annual NBA Draft Combine continued. Even as news began to spread around the combine of the death of Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, draft prospects continued to conduct measurements and drills at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.
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Memphis GrizzliesNBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way
If anything, the early measurements at Chicago’s NBA Draft Combine should make Grizzlies fans feel even better about jumping to pick No. 3, where the team will presumably choose between the remaining two of the draft’s consensus top four prospects.
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Memphis Grizzlies Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon
The day before his 29th birthday, a Memphis Grizzlies forward delivered a check to a class full of second graders. “I tried to make sure everyone got a high-five or a hug.” That was Brandon Clarke.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again
Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give their instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold
The Grizzlies were slotted sixth before Sunday’s lottery, but given the odds of one or more of the teams slotted 7-14 jumping up, their most likely landing spots were actually seventh (29.7% chance) and eighth (20.6%).
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
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Memphis Grizzlies Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
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The To-Do List Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs
In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’
Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the draft’s top guard prospects in 2026.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies
With Ja Morant seemingly on the move, the Memphis Grizzlies need a new backcourt centerpiece. Could they find it in June’s NBA Draft?
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Hairspray’
From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Thoughts on Grizzlies in Nashville, NBA Draft entrant, lottery reform
Adam Silver’s idea of the Grizzlies being “Tennessee’s team” is a misread of the limits of Tennessee identity in an oddly long, thin state. The Grizzlies need to thrive as a regional team, across state lines, but with Nashville in that region.
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MusicClassic hip-hop stars bring Memphis influences back to the bluff for Riverbeat
Hip-hop groups De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan and Salt-N-Pepa all drew on Memphis sounds for their 1980s/1990s breakthroughs. They bring those sounds home at the Riverbeat Music Festival.
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The To-Do List A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April
In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’
Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”
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Memphis GrizzliesAfter NBA play-in, Grizzlies’ second draft pick still uncertain
The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.
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