The Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets provide case studies in the importance of vibes to a team’s success. Also, four things Chris Herrington liked about the Grizzlies this week.

The Memphis Grizzlies played a clunker on Saturday in Dallas. Luka Doncic scored 32 points in a dominant 137-96 Dallas win. 

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Box score: Mavericks 137, Grizzlies 96

Box score from the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks played Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

NBA box score from Memphis Grizzlies game against Houston Rockets, from Houston, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Ja Morant scored 49 points and the Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Rockets on Friday night.

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Box score: Grizzlies 129, Rockets 122

Gotham uses the Bat-Signal to call for its hero. Memphis uses imaginary telephones.

A breakdown of last night’s season opener against the Knicks. From Morant’s team-player takeover to how Aldama can bring the offense. 

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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis trends after opening win

Ja Morant was brilliant in leading the Grizzlies past the Knicks Wednesday. But you know the best part? He will be appearing at FedExForum all season long.

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Ja Morant carries Grizzlies to overtime win vs. Knicks

Box score: Grizzlies 115, Knicks 112 (OT)

Box score for the Memphis Grizzlies season opener at FedExForum, Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Ja Morant was spectacular in the Grizzlies win in the season opener on Wednesday night. He finished with 34 points, nine assists and four rebounds. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 115, Knicks 112 (OT)

Mayor Jim Strickland and the city of Memphis do not intend to risk losing the Grizzlies, which is why it is important to keep the NBA franchise center in a $684 million sports venues renovation plan.

Sure, the path to the top of the Western Conference is tougher this season. But measurable results aren’t the Grizzlies’ only concern. 

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Ziaire Williams out, Dillon Brooks doubtful for Grizzlies' home opener

The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be thin on the wing when they begin the regular season against the Knicks on Wednesday, Oct. 19. 

Taylor Jenkins said he doesn’t know if Ziaire Williams will play in the home opener, and he hopes for Jaren Jackson Jr. to start 5-on-5 in the next couple weeks. 

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Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for Memphis

The Grizzlies have extended four players this offseason (Ja Morant, John Konchar, Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams), while giving Tyus Jones a new two-year contract in free agency. It puts them in an interesting spot moving forward. 

The Grizzlies signed Brandon Clarke to a contract extension on Sunday, locking up another player that has been part of their young core.

Where does enhanced competition leave the still-young Grizzlies? In it. In the thick of the battle, and that’s a great place to be. 

The Grizzlies needed to waive the player to cut the roster to 15 before the start of the regular season. 

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss what they liked from the preseason and the Grizzlies’ biggest concerns heading into the home opener on Wednesday against the Knicks. 

The Grizzlies bounced back from two disappointing results with a commanding win over the Pistons on Thursday night. Ja Morant finished with 31 points. 

Chris Herrington offers his fast thoughts and record forecast for all 30 NBA teams. And, he predicts which teams from the East and West advance to the playoffs.

This season, the Grizzlies are one of five teams that will have uniforms and apparel “remixed.” The pairing, naturally, is with popular Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. 

Growing up the youngest of four brothers helped David Roddy hone his competitiveness and toughened up the Grizzlies rookie for the NBA. 

Desmond Bane was efficient with 33 points on 61% shooting, but the rest of the Grizzlies struggled to make shots in the preseason loss to Orlando. 

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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence could be instructive for Grizzlies

Will the Grizzlies be able to play high-level defense without Jackson? Can they construct a rotation without miring themselves in unworkable combinations?