FedExForum has a new event security provider. It is unclear if the switch is directly related to a shooting that occurred at the venue last month. Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies momentRelated stories:
Perhaps alone on this roster, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. — Des & Trip — help the Grizzlies on both ends of the court and at multiple positions.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington recap Grizzlies Media Day.
It was only Day One, but Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins is shaking things up.
After 15 years, Derrick Rose is returning to Memphis as “a different Derrick.” But can this version rub off on Ja Morant?
“They told me ‘go get it,’ and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” said Ziaire Williams. And maybe that’s a good rallying cry for his team too.
Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day. Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant can practice, travel with team Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Steven Adams: ‘He’s good to go’ Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’Related stories:
The former Memphis Tigers star spoke for the first time since signing with the Grizzlies in June.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and GM Zach Kleiman provide an update on the health of Steven Adams.
The news is certainly positive for the Grizzlies, who will be allowed to integrate their star ahead of his return.
The Memphis Grizzlies waived Josh Christopher and Isaiah Todd on Saturday, then followed that move by signing Matthew Hurt and Mychal Mulder.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss training camp storylines before the Grizzlies hit the practice courts next week.
Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose are likely to hit the court in a Grizzlies uniform just 10 days from now. But first, they’ll need to survive the first few days of training camp.
If you want to bring a bag into FedExForum this season, it will need to be clear.
With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. Related story:
OrthoSouth’s brand will be showcased across the Grizzlies’ platforms, from starting lineups to behind-the-scenes content to branded arena spaces.
Desmond Bane had no hesitation swimming with sharks in Hawaii this summer — no, really, he didn’t — but when asked to throw the first pitch at the Redbirds game Saturday, the Grizzlies guard was nervous.
The best photos in sports photography: from the Grizzlies to the Tigers to the Express (remember them?!) to our standout local high school athletes.
Jim Strickland’s $684 million plan to renovate Memphis’ four major sports venues was announced last October. Nearly a year later, no agreements have been reached regarding funding allocation.
Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks.
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) and other West Tennessee Republicans have pushed Strickland to finish allocating cash for the slow-moving renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Documents show framework of stadium deals, but with work left to doRelated story:
Documents show gaps remain in the City of Memphis’ plan to fund the FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
“The city’s proposal to fund stadium renovations is now out there for all he world to see. How should Memphians think about that? They should hope that Robert Pera and the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.”
Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum.
The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.