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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:18:13 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.

'Welcome to Memphis’: Grizzlies formally start new chapter with NBA Draft picks

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:33 -0500

The new Grizzlies joked about seeing the ducks at the Peabody Memphis and going to the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, but coach Tuomas Iisalo concentrated on why they’re here: “This is about the work and the focus being on winning.”

Grizzlies notebook: New player nicknames and numbers

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:44:41 -0500

‘Booze’ wore No. 12 at Duke, but that’s taken. Plus, the Grizzlies’ summer league schedule and news items that didn’t make the cut from this week’s NBA draft coverage.

Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:47:23 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.

Grizzlies-pick Karim Lopez's draft night was filled with joy — and confusion

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:24 -0500

Karim Lopez walked across the stage on draft night with joy for his country — and confusion about which team had actually picked him.

Hill: Cam Boozer is a star — and a cause for 'ultimate optimism'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:52:38 -0500

Former Duke star Cameron Boozer has won at every level and the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is heading to Memphis to help the Grizzlies franchise get back on course.

Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises player option

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:34:32 -0500

Grizzlies wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did the expected and exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

Grizzlies hire new 'head of player health and performance'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:03 -0500

A former member of the Grizzlies staff is headed back to Memphis to oversee player health and performance.

Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:48:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.

Hill: What might it cost the Grizzlies to trade up for a guard?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:08 -0500

The Grizzlies have a history of moving up on draft night, but a strong talent pool and lottery rule changes make the trade market tricky.

Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies' new timeline?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 06:18:03 -0500

Roster age synchronization matters in the NBA for several reasons. Memphis is in position to get even younger.

Grizzlies podcast: Favorite draft trade-up targets and other draft rankings

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 16:04:14 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go back and forth on their favorite trade-up target for the Grizzlies.

Hill: It may be 'zero-sum' for the league, but it's bad for the Grizzlies

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 29 May 2026 05:40:53 -0500

On a conference call Thursday, league executives offered an explanation for its new lottery system that likely won’t land well with Grizzlies fans.

Grizzlies Podcast: Lottery rules fiasco, Boozer vs. Wilson

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:34:03 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the NBA’s lottery rules proposal and revisit the debate between Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.

Grizzlies await vote by owners that could restrict future draft pick

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:43:27 -0500

The NBA is quiet. The criticism is loud. The Grizzlies would be the only NBA team directly impacted by a proposed rule change next season, and the vote is right around the corner.

Grizzlies podcast: Would Memphis trade up from pick No. 3?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:09:18 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.

Hill: Who do the Grizzlies take at No. 3? Let's dive into the numbers.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:07 -0500

A franchise-altering decision could be on the horizon for the Memphis Grizzlies. How risky is the NBA team willing to be?

Hill: Is the NBA about to rip off the Memphis Grizzlies?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:01:43 -0500

The Grizzlies thought they were getting a 2027 unprotected first-round pick from Utah in the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade. The NBA’s proposed lottery rules may change that.

Mike Miller's 15-year dream is realized, and it's bringing some of the NBA Draft's top prospects to Memphis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:37:53 -0500

Mike Miller drew the Let It Fly Barn on a napkin for 15 years. Now that it’s finally built, he has brought some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward named First Team All-Rookie

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:21:28 -0500

Cedric Coward is the seventh different Memphis player to earn All-Rookie honors over the past seven seasons.