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Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:09:46 -0500

Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.

Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.

Memphis Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:14 -0500

The Grizzlies waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday in a move that begins to clean up a roster overload ahead of training camp next week.

Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:22:31 -0500

Olivier-Maxence Prosper said his parents taught him to give more than he receives. On Wednesday, he gave his time serving Memphis’ unhoused community.

Hill: 20 things I've thought about before Memphis Grizzlies training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

“It’s been a quiet offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies since the end of summer league. But that will soon change.”

College football's postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:20:48 -0500

College Football playoff expansion has created an uncertain future for traditional bowl games. But the AutoZone Liberty Bowl wants to win the fight.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis games go to streaming

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:42:19 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ decision to broadcast games regionally on a streaming platform.

Hill: He's the most hated man in college football — and he's coming to a stadium near you

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Former Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford on Saturday when he brings his seventh-ranked LSU Tigers to town.

Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:02:23 -0500

You will now watch the Grizzlies as you would Netflix — directly via an app.

Grizzlies make trade on the margins with New Orleans Pelicans, acquire two players, pick and swap

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:52 -0500

The Grizzlies helped New Orleans clear cap space to sign a free agent and received a future second-round pick swap from the Pelicans in the process.

Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:00:57 -0500

With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.

Memphis football moving closer to capacity crowd for Saturday home opener

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 12:20:13 -0500

Thanks to a big season-opening win, Memphis football is getting closer to its goal of a capacity crowd for the opening of its newly renovated stadium.

Grizzlies leave OrthoSouth, will return to Campbell Clinic as team medical provider and partner

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:03:41 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies are returning to Campbell Clinic as the team’s medical provider and partner.

Memphis Grizzlies split with OrthoSouth 3 years into 10-year deal

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:06:37 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies and OrthoSouth jointly announced that they are ending their partnership several years early.

Medical examiner's report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:08:49 -0500

New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

Grizzlies to host garage sale Saturday

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:34:43 -0500

The Grizzlies are hosting a team garage sale at FedExForum. This year, there are some niche items for sale.

Grizzlies podcast: How hot are these Grizzlies takes?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:51:40 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assign Memphis hot wing flavors to several Memphis Grizzlies and NBA takes.

Hill: Scheffler left no doubt — and gave this Memphian an incredible memory

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:42:14 -0500

He carried the mobile scoreboard to announce Scottie Scheffler’s runaway victory on Sunday — and 31 years of good memories.

Following Redbirds callup, Joshua Baez makes MLB history for St. Louis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:32:51 -0500

Joshua Baez was called up from the Memphis Redbirds and hit three home runs in his MLB debut for St. Louis Saturday.

Grizzlies Podcast: Scoping out season schedule highlights

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:04 -0500

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill also note recent and entirely wholesome off-court activity from current Grizzlies players, involving golf, engagement and barbecue