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Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:46 -0500

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.

Draft combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:04:48 -0500

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.

Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:40 -0500

Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.

Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:05 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give their instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results.

Herrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 10 May 2026 20:54:49 -0500

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%).

Grizzlies podcast: It's NBA Draft Lottery week

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 8 May 2026 15:34:13 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.

Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies' past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:14:57 -0500

It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

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.

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 6 May 2026 15:19:43 -0500

The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?

Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 5 May 2026 15:41:39 -0500

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.”

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 4 May 2026 19:21:55 -0500

In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.

Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:51:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the draft’s top guard prospects in 2026.

Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:11 -0500

With Ja Morant seemingly on the move, the Memphis Grizzlies need a new backcourt centerpiece. Could they find it in June’s NBA Draft?

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Hairspray’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:24 -0500

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.

Herrington: Thoughts on Grizzlies in Nashville, NBA Draft entrant, lottery reform

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:53:52 -0500

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.

Classic hip-hop stars bring Memphis influences back to the bluff for Riverbeat

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

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.

A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:02 -0500

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.

Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:27:25 -0500

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.

Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:18 -0500

Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”

After NBA play-in, Grizzlies’ second draft pick still uncertain

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:33:38 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.