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Memphis Movies This Week: 'Materialists,' an intriguing rom-dram

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:25:54 -0500

Plus, Chris Herrington ranks the Wes Anderson films he’s seen.

Herrington: After two-year drought, FedExForum drinks in postseason Grizzlies win

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:40:01 -0500

It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next, everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.

Herrington: After trade deadline, Grizzlies playoff team is 'on the floor'

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:37:15 -0500

Was the draft-pick cost of the deal and the short-term risk of sapping the team’s depth and experience worth whatever flexibility is gained next summer?

Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:49:41 -0600

This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.

Herrington: Five thoughts after a rough Grizzlies loss

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:42:46 -0500

A few thoughts from Chris Herrington the morning after the Grizzlies’ 119-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Herrington: Is Grizzlies’ playing time approach temporary or new normal?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:44:32 -0500

The single most notable thing about the Grizzlies to start the season has been just how deep and flat the rotation has been, despite missing three or four rotation-quality players in most games.

Herrington: Fans feast on fun after Grizzlies' dry spell

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:06:26 -0500

This opener at FedExForum was a show: The blend of athleticism, creativity and personality that marks NBA hoops at its most enjoyable.

Herrington: Morant’s peak form, Edey’s rough debut in Grizzlies opener

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:15:19 -0500

Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.

Herrington: Previewing and predicting the entire NBA season

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:03:49 -0500

While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.

Herrington: Marcus Smart is here to give the Grizzlies more 'juice'

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sun, 9 Jul 2023 07:07:42 -0500

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins talks about about what having both Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. — the NBA’s past two Defensive Players of the Year — will mean to the team.

Herrington: This NBA draft, will ‘Trader Zach’ have the Grizzlies on the move again?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:14 -0500

Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.

Herrington: Even amid Morant uncertainty, Grizzlies ‘all in’ era starts this summer

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:35:07 -0500

As Memphis embarks on the NBA offseason, it does so with once-unexpected notes of both certainty and uncertainty.

Herrington: As Memphis awaits Morant news, some playoff lessons

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:13:10 -0500

Every NBA team must find its way. These are models that fit the Grizzlies: be patient with a strong core and coach but be restless and aggressive at finding the supporting pieces to elevate them.

Herrington: Four thoughts on the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant problem

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 16 May 2023 14:38:06 -0500

Chris Herrington sounds off on Ja Morant’s most recent troubles.

Herrington: Sorry Cincinnati, Memphis barbecue spaghetti deserves your spotlight

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:05 -0500

Could it be that middle-of-the-country cousins — Cincinnati chili and Memphis barbecue spaghetti — are, respectively, the most overrated and most underrated dishes of American regional cuisine?

Herrington: What the NBA’s new rules mean for the Memphis Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 9 May 2023 15:26:22 -0500

Collective bargaining agreement. Are your eyes glazing over yet?

Herrington: What Dillon Brooks meant to Memphis, and why he's gone

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 09:02:06 -0500

Some much-needed perspective to Dillon the Villain’s exit from the Grizzlies following six seasons with the NBA franchise.

Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 2

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 4 May 2023 08:54:17 -0500

Chris Herrington counts down the eight most valuable members of the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster.

Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 1

Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 1

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 2 May 2023 19:01:48 -0500

Rather than having stars in their early 20s on rookie-scale contracts, the Grizzlies will be built on stars entering their mid-20s now on sizable deals.

Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.

Herrington: After 'wake-up call,' change looms for Grizzlies

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:54:36 -0500

This Grizzlies season ended early on Friday night in Los Angeles and then it felt like it just kept on ending, over and over again, until the score was finally 125-85 when the buzzer sounded and this Memphis playoff ride was abruptly over.