Calkins: Yep, the Grizzlies lost another opener. But you should have seen the happy tears.
Sure, the home team lost another opener. But there were actual happy tears at the game. Why? Because the Memphis Grizzlies are back for their 23rd year.
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October 2023
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Undersized Memphis Grizzlies fall in opener to New Orleans Pelicans
The undersized Grizzlies were outrebounded 52-37 in a loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
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Zion Williamson: Ja Morant will come back from suspension ‘better than ever'
‘Grindbrother' Marcus Smart says Grizzlies see path to weathering recent storm
Box score: Pelicans 111, Grizzlies 104
NBPA, league ‘moving forward’ with Morant suspension still at 25 games
Big River Steel unveils mural outside FedExForum ahead of Grizzlies' opener
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Zion Williamson: Ja Morant will come back from suspension ‘better than ever’
“I don’t have anything negative to say about Ja — I never will,” Pelicans star Zion Williamson said of Ja Morant. “That’s my brother. We all live and we learn. And I can’t wait to see him back on the court.”
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‘Grindbrother’ Marcus Smart says Grizzlies see path to weathering recent storm
Marcus Smart, nicknamed “The Grindbrother” by Tony Allen, has a plan to keep the Grizzlies on track despite recent injuries.
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Box score: Pelicans 111, Grizzlies 104
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
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April 2023
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Memphis Grizzlies run out of gas in overtime loss to Pelicans
The Grizzlies pulled off an improbable comeback in regulation, but went scoreless for the first three minutes of the extra period and turned the ball over four times.
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Box score: Pelicans 138, Grizzlies 131 (OT)
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
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November 2022
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Calkins: What did the Grizz get you this Black Friday? Everything!
Yes, Ja beat Zion. And that was fun. But this was a Black Friday performance that had everything. The Grizzlies kept on giving, right to the end.
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Grizzlies wallop Pelicans in buzzer-to-buzzer win
The Grizzlies shot 18-38 from 3, with Dillon Brooks (4-9) leading a deep cast of contributors that included six different Grizzlies connecting from deep in the first quarter alone.
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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Pelicans 111
NBA box score for the Friday, Nov. 25 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Pelicans get hot, dismiss Grizzlies in fourth quarter
The Grizzlies fell to the Pelicans on Tuesday night despite Ja Morant’s 36 points.
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Box score: Pelicans 113, Grizzlies 102
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Goal is to be instant boost for Grizzlies on defense
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Box score: Pelicans 113, Grizzlies 102
NBA box score for Tuesday, Nov. 15, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans from New Orleans.
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How future superstars Ja, Zion landed on the same AAU team
One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history.
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Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful
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March 2022
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Herrington: Scenes from a rout as the Grizzlies get their groove back
The Grizzlies show off in style, and on national television.
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Grizzlies blow out Pelicans as Jackson steps up
Memphis cruised with big nights from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.
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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Pelicans 111
March 8, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.
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November 2021
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Herrington: Ja vs. Zion signaled new era of Southern hoops, but it’s been a dream deferred
Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.
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This time, it’s Pelicans who capitalize on Grizzlies’ woes
The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.
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Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101
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August 2021
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Herrington: After a rough year downriver, Steven Adams is poised for a Memphis comeback
Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities.
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Grizzlies/NBA draft blog: Where the Grizz stand
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnists Geoff Calkins and Chris Herrington will post blog posts, stories and columns as events develop for the Grizzlies.
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July 2021
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis makes major draft move
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Herrington: With eye on ceiling, Grizzlies willing to focus on building
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
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Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas in massive deal with Pelicans, per report
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved.
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Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet
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Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yet
The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft.
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May 2021
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Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies are in the play-in! (And the hated Pelicans are not)
The Grizzlies are in the play-in! The Grizzlies are in the play-in! And if that doesn’t merit a champagne shower, it’s a real accomplishment. Just look at the New Orleans Pelicans.
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