Sports authority board approves part of $550 million in planned renovations to FedExForum and provides a look at the upgrades the Memphis Grizzlies are planning.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points and Brandon Clarke had a huge fourth quarter to lead the Grizzlies’ comeback victory over the Pistons in Detroit. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 110, Pistons 108

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Marc Gasol on a might-have-been Grizzlies return, his last game at FedExForum and winning a title for ‘Grit & Grind’

The box score of the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons in Detroit on Monday, April 1, 2024. 

UConn center Donovan Clingan’s dominance has grabbed the attention of Grizzlies fans. Is this March recency bias?

Marc Gasol talks about his years in Memphis and his years playing with the Grizzlies as he returns to town before his jersey is retired Saturday night at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies scored just 13 points in the first quarter, falling behind fast without threatening a comeback as they faced the Magic in Orlando.

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Box score: Magic 118, Grizzlies 88

The Grizzlies signed Zavier Simpson of the G League’s Motor City Cruise to a 10-day contract. Simpson is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists this season. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Brandon Clarke’s return and discuss the legacy of Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement. 

Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture. 

Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”

Brandon Clarke scored six points and had five rebounds in his return. But the Grizzlies fans were just happy to see him. 

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Box score: Lakers 136, Grizzlies 124

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The bill that would help fund FedExForum renovations by allowing Shelby County to reallocate hotel-motel tax dollars to the project cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, March 27.

Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note. 

By the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had put 40 points on the board, 16 of them from once and perhaps future MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Box score: Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 103

Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminent

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Monday, March 25, 2024.

The Grizzlies can be expected to be careful with Brandon Clarke’s minutes and usage when he gets back on the floor.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including the winning basket with 1.2 seconds left, as the Grizzlies snap a four-game skid with a 99-97 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

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Box score: Grizzlies 99, Spurs 97

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Mike Bibby is the uncle of Jaelen House, a 6-foot senior point guard for the New Mexico Lobos, who play Friday night at FedExForum.

Ja Morant has been hyping up GG Jackson all season. On Wednesday he took to X to tell the world this is only the beginning for the Memphis Grizzlies rookie. 

When the Grizzlies dealt both Steven Adams and Xavier Tillman Sr. at February’s trade deadline, it was assumed offseason focus would turn to a now big hole at the big-man spot.

The Warriors scored the last 10 points of the first half and the first 12 points of the second half to pull away for a 137-116 win.

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Box score: Warriors 137, Grizzlies 116

The box score to the NBA game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors in California on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Desmond Bane, GG Jackson’s future and the upcoming NCAA Tournament.