Grizzlies Insider: Memphis enters opportunistic window for postseason hopes
With Ja Morant questionable due to an illness, the Grizzlies begin a critical stretch of games against likely playoff teams.
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January 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: Even with wounded hand, Marcus Smart makes no excuses
At shootaround, Marcus Smart’s peeled back the bandage on his left hand exposing a gnarly wound. He’s playing through it, and setting an example for Grizzlies teammates.
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December 2023
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Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
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Poor first half costs Grizzlies in loss to Mavericks
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, but the Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks on Monday night.
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Box score: Timberwolves 127, Grizzlies 103
The NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has roster moves ahead, some more challenging than others
Keep those fingers crossed. If all goes well, Memphis could be as close to full strength as they will get this season just in time for Christmas.
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Grizzlies battle, but fall short against Suns stars
The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push.
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November 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: A player-led practice, and the balance of Smart and Bis
Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.
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Grizzlies Insider: New signee Jaylen Nowell impresses in limited minutes
The Memphis guard never expected his first game back in the NBA after a two-month pause would come against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies now 0-7 at home after losing to Suns
After falling to 3-12 with their loss to the Suns, the Grizzlies’ hope of keeping their three-year postseason streak alive may be in grave danger by Thanksgiving weekend.
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Grizzlies Insider: Draft prospects to watch during college basketball ‘Feast Week’
It’s college basketball “Feast Week,” which means NBA scouts will be spread all over the country digesting Thanksgiving Week hoops.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jenkins challenges Memphis to ‘live in the moment’
The Grizzlies answered the call during halftime in San Antonio and it paid off.
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Grizzlies Insider: Despite injuries, it’s too early to punt the season
Coach Taylor Jenkins said after the loss on Tuesday that “brighter days are ahead” for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies Insider: Marcus Smart’s foundation comes first, even before basketball
“It’s probably the most important thing to me in this world,” Smart said of his foundation. “That’s who I am. Having the experiences that I did allows me to fully appreciate the moments when we give back and what it really means.”
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Box score: Grizzlies 105, Clippers 101
Here is the box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in California.
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Grizzlies Insider: Facing adversity, Memphis takes ‘us vs. everybody’ mentality
“It’s never over until it’s over,” Desmond Bane said. “I have a lot of faith in our guys and a lot of faith in our process. … This is nothing to fret about. We will start to win games.”
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Deal will keep Grizzlies broadcasts on Bally Sports for rest of season
Viewers can continue to find the Grizzlies on Bally for the rest of this season. The broadcast status beyond this season is now “to be determined.”
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Grizzlies Insider: All-business Bismack Biyombo is quickly making fans
Bismack Biyombo may not be a personality like Steven Adams, but he’s an easy player for Grizzlies fan to cheer for.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies bring home a win, and a better team. Is it too late?
But if two wins would have been a lot better than one, the Grizzlies return home this week with something more than that one win: they’re bringing back a more functional team than the one they left with.
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Grizzlies Insider: All-business Bismack Biyombo is quickly making fans
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Marcus Smart galvanize the Grizzlies?
Grant Williams described former teammate Marcus Smart’s leadership qualities this week. Can those attributes help the Grizzlies get off the slide?
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October 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘Heart and effort’ gave Ziaire Williams’ strong start
Ziaire Williams said the uptick in his rebounding production is the result of “heart and effort.”
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Grizzlies Insider: John Konchar could soon be in rotation
“He has been working back through some things trying to ramp it up so I wanted to be smart with him,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “I anticipate he could be in the rotation pretty soon. He has some play groups that he has been playing in.”
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