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Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ returns

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:18:13 -0600

This week brings the intersection of two documentaries rooted in great footage from different strands of Black history.

Herrington: 10 takes after 10 Grizzlies games

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:09:51 -0600

Broadly speaking, these Grizzlies have been a strong rebounding (second in rebound rate) and outside shooting team (third in 3-point percentage) that’s struggled at the rim (28th in rim frequency, last in blocks against), with turnovers (21st in turnover rate) and fouls (27th) gnawing at the edges of their success.

Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 08:08:11 -0600

“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”

Grizzlies sign rookie Saunders

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 14:20:26 -0600

The 6-foot-5 wing out of BYU was the 32nd pick in this summer’s draft. Saunders’ reputation coming out of college is as a 3-point shooter and high-energy team player.

Cold shooting Grizzlies fall to Oklahoma City

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 23:44:17 -0600

Memphis lost its third straight game, falling 128-97 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in its first NBA Cup game of the season.

Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:40:25 -0600

In this week’s To-Do List, the Metal Museum can fix your broken spoon (but not your heart), and Friends of George’s comes with a campy Christmas musical.

The Indie Memphis Film Festival is back. Here’s a viewer’s guide.

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:02:02 -0600

After a one-year hiatus and with reconstituted leadership, the Indie Memphis Film Festival returns this week.

Grizzlies drop second straight game in loss to Pacers

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:11:30 -0600

The Grizzlies came into the game leading the NBA in 3-point percentage at 42% but mostly couldn’t find the range against Indiana, shooting 27% (12-44) overall.

Grizzlies podcast: Stewart makes a splash, Jerome stays hot

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 12:26:54 -0600

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss another strong week for the Grizzlies and highlight the impact of Isaiah Stewart and Ty Jerome.

Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar hopefuls ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘La Bola Negra’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:57:59 -0600

Even beyond the Indie Memphis festival, it’s a big movie week in Memphis, with a trio of awards-season hopefuls and one big, promising creature feature landing on local screens.

Indie Memphis: ‘The Lorraine,’ ‘Junebug’ are different but essential Southern stories

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 06:33:22 -0600

Both are Southern films that viewers will leave knowing more and thinking more deeply. In Memphis this week, the filmmakers will be on hand to display them.

Herrington: Picking apart the Grizzlies’ hot start, Boozer’s triple-double

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 15:47:56 -0600

Breaking down the Grizzlies' six wins to start the season, with a look ahead to this week’s three games against the Pelicans, Pacers and Thunder. Can they make it a 9-0 start?

Six and oh!: Grizzlies make franchise-record-tying win a Halloween treat.

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:22:50 -0500

Strong performances from Isaiah Stewart, GG Jackson, Cam Spencer and Cam Boozer helped the Grizzlies to their sixth straight win to start the season.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starts 3-0!

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:13:20 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap an exciting start for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis Movies This Week: Cannes winner ‘Fjord,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ restored

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:03 -0500

Two winners of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or (first prize) are on Memphis screens this week.

Balanced Grizzlies hold off Jazz to remain undefeated

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:10:33 -0500

The 110-105 win moved the Memphis Grizzlies to 4-0, the team’s best start since 2014-2015 when they opened 6-0.

Herrington: Playing true and false on Memphis Grizzlies first impressions

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:38:40 -0500

Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights.

Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors' home opener

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:14:36 -0500

A late 17-2 run helped the Grizzlies defeat the Warriors. Cam Boozer hit a key basket with 20 seconds left in his 25-point, 13-rebound, six-assist night.

Herrington: Iisalo’s vision, Jerome’s explosion and real basketball returned to FedExForum

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:27:17 -0500

Ty Jerome, beginning this season as a starter for the first time in his pro career, just keeps not missing.

Where will Cam Boozer rank in the history of Grizzlies rookie debuts?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:15 -0500

As Cam Boozer takes the FedExForum floor against the Utah Jazz tonight, Chris Herrington revisits the top 10 rookie debuts in Memphis Grizzlies history.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Chris Herrington

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ returns

Herrington: 10 takes after 10 Grizzlies games

Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.

Grizzlies sign rookie Saunders

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