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Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward's drive comes from the game, not a paycheck

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:26:09 -0500

Cedric Coward brings to Memphis a passion for basketball rooted long before he was taken on the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Herrington: For the Grizzlies, class is again in session

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:17:25 -0500

Not much actual instruction happens on the first day, of course. For the 2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies, instruction will begin Tuesday during a training camp held, for the second consecutive year, in Nashville.

Grizzlies media day: What Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Kleiman had to say

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:57:53 -0500

New numbers, roster changes, injuries and beyond. When the Memphis Grizzlies coach, general manager and stars spoke at media day, they issued some quiet confidence.

Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:01 -0500

“I think that’s the shoe you talk about later when you say ... ‘They made four other models and they are still going back to the 3s,’” Phil Morant said of Ja’s new signature sneaker.

Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:10:29 -0500

Ja Morant’s detour and subsequent late arrival in Asia were the precursor to what would become a wacky tour filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the best tidbits.

Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:09:19 -0500

During a recent trip to Asia, Ja Morant not only taught China about finding joy in basketball; he may have rediscovered it himself.

Grizzlies announce injury updates ahead of training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:19:10 -0500

The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.

How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:54:35 -0500

Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug.

Ja Morant won't use agent to negotiate next NBA contract. Here's why.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.

Herrington: 8 storylines for Memphis Grizzlies training camp

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:56:42 -0500

After an opening media session in Memphis, the team will hit the Music Highway for a three-day training camp in Nashville. (Don’t worry, Zach Edey will not be driving the team bus.)

Grizzlies to wear classic uniforms again this season

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:41:18 -0500

The Grizzlies will celebrate 25 seasons in Memphis by bringing back a popular throwback uniform this season.

At day of service, Zach Randolph shares lesson with Grizzlies newcomers

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:04:01 -0500

PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example.

Memphis Grizzlies want to further evaluate these summer league players

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:47:02 -0500

After a strong summer league showing, the Grizzlies signed Tyler Burton and Lawson Lovering ahead of training camp.

Santi Aldama is playing pressure-packed basketball this summer. Here's why.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 19:11:37 -0500

The Grizzlies forward is leading Spain in a new era of basketball for the country at EuroBasket 2025.

Grizzlies sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper to two-way contract

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 13:41:00 -0500

The Grizzlies added another piece to the frontcourt by signing former Dallas Maverick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract.

Calkins: The Grizzlies want to stay in Memphis. Let's make it easy for them.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:31:57 -0500

The Grizzlies lease negotiations are nerve-wracking. What is a Memphian to think?

It's official: Sports authority OKs funding agreement for FedExForum renovations

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:07:37 -0500

The Memphis and Shelby County Sports Authority will be the conduit for public funds to flow to the Grizzlies during the planned $550 million in FedExForum renovations.

Here's where the $550 million for FedExForum renovations is coming from

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:10:23 -0500

The draft financing proposal obtained by The Daily Memphian spells out the sources of the money — and the timeline for spending it.

The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:30 -0500

Records and sources say there is a real, tangible pathway for Memphis to keep the Grizzlies. However, barriers remain for what is one of the country’s smallest NBA markets to keep its sole major league franchise.

Herrington: Consumer’s Guide to the 2025-2026 Grizzlies home schedule

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:00:12 -0500

Here’s the Consumer’s Guide to the 2025-2026 Grizzlies home schedule, all games rated on a four-star scale.

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Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward's drive comes from the game, not a paycheck

Herrington: For the Grizzlies, class is again in session

Grizzlies media day: What Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Kleiman had to say

Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard

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