Grizzlies preseason opener cut short after fire alarm … MEMPHIS — Just a crazy preseason opener for the Memphis Grizzlies, who won the first of their six preseason games, 87-77 over the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks in a game that was suspended after just three quarters. At the start of the fourth quarter, a fire alarm went off inside FedExForum and the arena was […]
Grizzlies excited on day one of training camp MEMPHIS — “Fun’s back. Grizz are back. Next Gen’s back. Whoop De,” said Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. “I think everyone came in knowing, the band’s back together,” added Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. And with that, the Memphis Grizzlies opened training camp on Tuesday out at FedExForum. Three days as a prelude to the start of a […]
Morant making All-Star case heading into third season MEMPHIS — “No one’s asked about Ja. Ja Morant. All-Star this season. Ja, just wait until you see what we have from Ja Morant this season.” Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman making sure he didn’t leave the podium at Media Day Monday without casting his vote. Ja Morant–2022 NBA All-Star. For all the storylines to […]
Grizzlies eager for Jaren Jackson Jr.’s healthy season MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters during Grizzlies Media Day the Jonas Valanciunas trade opened up opportunities for other players to really step up, like Jaren Jackson Jr. According to Jackson’s teammates, he is the cornerstone of the team, a key element for a winning season for the Grizzlies. “It […]
Steven Adams discusses his history with his new team—and … MEMPHIS — He was part of the many trades made by the Grizzlies this offseason, Steven Adams, an eight year NBA veteran, is coming to Memphis from New Orleans as part of the Jonas Valanciunas trade. So what is Adams, the almost 7-footer out of New Zealand, first impression of his new team? “Everybody’s bloody […]
Uncertainty abounds in AFC South as Titans attempt … There’s more uncertainty than usual surrounding the AFC South and it extends beyond Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson.
‘This is where I wanted to be’: Ziaire Williams formally … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Ziaire Williams is home after being formally introduced by the Memphis Grizzlies Friday afternoon. Williams was selected No. 10 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Grizzlies and according to him, this is the organization he’s dreamed of joining. “I love that we’re a playoff caliber team and I really […]
Smashing success for Memphis 901 FC in home opener MEMPHIS — In the much anticipated home opener for Memphis 901 FC, Skylar Thomas scored on a header in the 75th minute to give 901 FC a 1-0 win over Atlanta United 2, improving Memphis to 2-2-2 on the young season. Thomas wasn’t even expected to play against Atlanta after being hit with a red […]
901 FC set for home opener against Atlanta United … MEMPHIS — For the first time since March 2020 or pre-pandemic, Memphis 901 FC will host a real home match out at Autozone Park Wednesday night. Real as in a full house allowed, the full Bluff City Mafia experience and no mask mandates. Welcomed news for a team that has opened the season with five […]
‘Enough is enough’: Grizzlies, Jazz react to Utah … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — It’s been a hostile environment inside of Vivint Arena for games one and two of the Jazz and Grizzlies playoffs series. For that reason, Ja Morant invited as many family members as he could to Salt Lake City for support. “Anytime I get in my groove and get to talking, I […]
Grizzlies cherish great season after loss to Jazz SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — We’ll be back. That was the message from Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant just moments after the season came to an end Wednesday night in Salt Lake City with the Jazz eliminating the Grizzlies four games to one in a hard fought opening round series. Definitely not your typical one […]