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• June 2021

  • Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine

    It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.

    By Geoff Calkins June 28, 2021

  • Report: Penny Hardaway in serious contention for Magic head coaching job

    The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

    By Steven Johnson, Drew Hill June 27, 2021

  • Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era may be coming to a stunning end

    Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

    By Geoff Calkins June 27, 2021

  • Memphis Grizzlies: A combine and (non) lottery look ahead

    Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.

    By Drew Hill June 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies to play three additional Summer League games in Utah

    The Grizzlies also will be playing in the Summer League in Las Vegas.

    By Drew Hill June 21, 2021

  • A Father’s Day tale: Sports brings son closer to fading father

    For Chris Luther, an NFL draft and NBA play-in game were more than just that in his father’s final days.

    By Drew Hill June 18, 2021

  • Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team

    Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 17, 2021

  • Herrington: Draft, trade, free agency — an early look at the Grizzlies’ three summer paths

    Unlike other NBA teams, the Grizzlies might have a calm offseason leading to the draft. Or not. 

    By Chris Herrington June 16, 2021

  • Memphis Grizzlies at the Olympics — maybe?

    In May, Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke accepted invites to Team Canada’s training camp. Jonas Valanciunas will try to help Lithuania qualify. But what about Ja Morant?

    By Drew Hill June 14, 2021

  • Penny Hardaway could be trendy target for NBA teams

    There currently are four NBA teams with openings, and Hardaway’s name is reportedly being circulated.

    By Steven Johnson June 10, 2021

  • ‘Promiseland’ delivers opportunity to see Ja Morant ‘tall tales’ play out on camera

    The filmmaker pointed to the moment he knew the Grizzlies point guard was the perfect fit for his documentary on a rising star. 

    By Drew Hill June 09, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension. 

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    By Chris Herrington June 09, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1

    The Grizzlies have made it clear their strategy is long term. Here is a look at how the roster pieces fit in that game plan.

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    By Chris Herrington June 08, 2021

  • Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason

    Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.

    By Geoff Calkins June 08, 2021

  • Box score: Jazz 121, Grizzlies 111

    May 29, 2021, Game 3 of NBA first-round series: Utah Jazz defeat Memphis Grizzlies, 121-111, at FedExForum.

    By The Associated Press June 07, 2021

  • Here’s every interesting item from Grizzlies’ season wrapup

    Zach Kleiman touches on Justise Winslow situation, Jonas Valanciunas explains the infamous jacket and Dillon Brooks shows off his cards playing skills. 

    By Drew Hill June 04, 2021

  • Herrington: Morant confirmed, but Core Four for Now is in flux

    Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.

    By Chris Herrington June 04, 2021

  • Grizzlies reward roster architect Kleiman with contract extension

    Vice president of basketball operations was key part of drafts that brought in Morant, Clarke, Bane and Tillman.

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2021

  • Memphis Grizzlies offseason checklist starts with Jaren Jackson Jr.

    The team tempered expectations because of his injury rehab, but it also has to evaluate what his ceiling is.

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2021

  • Calkins: ‘We’ll be back,’ says Morant. And Memphis can’t wait.

    Yes, the Utah Jazz bounced the Grizzlies out of the playoffs Wednesday. But their 20th season in Memphis will go down as one of the most promising in franchise history.

    By Geoff Calkins June 03, 2021

  • Jazz take series with Game 5 win over Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies’ season is finished following the blowout loss; Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant each score 27.

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    Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 5

    Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2021

  • Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110

    June 2, 2021, Game 5: Utah Jazz eliminate Memphis Grizzlies in NBA first-round series in Salt Lake City.

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    By The Associated Press June 02, 2021

  • Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 5

    Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

    By Chris Herrington June 02, 2021

  • Ja Morant the focus of Moneybagg Yo’s new song ‘ROTY’

    The Grizzlies star is powering into the world of hip-hop and film. 

    By Drew Hill June 01, 2021

  • Report: Jazz provide courtside tickets to Morant’s family, friends

    The team owner apologized after the Grizzlies star’s group was targeted with verbally abusive and racial comments.

    By Drew Hill June 01, 2021