Category: Articles
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MikeCheck: Edey progressing toward a ‘very, very important addition’ to Grizzlies rotation
At 7-foot-4 and 300 pounds, it’s impossible to go unnoticed. Even as Zach Edey conditioned off to the side and worked out in the shadows of the Grizzlies’ practices in recent weeks, the second-year center still projected a commanding presence.
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MikeCheck: For Grizzlies to capitalize on challenging homestand, ‘urgency has gotta be there’
The belief remains steadfast. Amid a turbulent start that has already included multiple injuries, a team-imposed suspension of the franchise’s biggest star and struggles to establish a new system, Jaren Jackson Jr. is confident the Grizzlies are soon headed for steadier ground.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies gradually building trust and depth through early season tests
It was a gamble, but trust isn’t established in the absence of risks. At a critical stage midway through the fourth quarter of a tight game, Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo summoned Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to the bench to get a few minutes of rest.
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MikeCheck: Thrown into fire; Grizzlies rooks Coward, Small embrace heat of opportunity
SAN FRANCISCO – As the locker room’s elder statesman and 12-year veteran with two NBA championships, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope clearly understands the difficult circumstances the Grizzlies’ rookie draft picks find themselves in these days. Opportunity can sometimes be overwhelming. Especially in the NBA when key roles and major responsibilities land too soon. But early indications are…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies must build on Opening Night takeaways as key homestand continues
The growth mindset permeated the locker room. From Ja Morant’s astute assessments at one end of the room to the poignant perspective Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s shared at the other, the Grizzlies move forward from their season-opening victory embracing looming battles on multiple fronts.
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MikeCheck: Morant ‘definitely ready to go’ as Grizzlies face challenges to open new season
For the past few weeks, Ja Morant has largely guided the Grizzlies through practices and preseason exhibitions from the sidelines with his vocal leadership.
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MikeCheck: Evaluating every Grizzlies’ roster spot amid countdown to season opener
With preseason preparations behind them, the Grizzlies now press forward toward Wednesday’s regular-season and home opener against the Pelicans.
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MikeCheck: Jackson’s return elicits confidence Grizzlies’ pieces ‘coming together’
Jaylen Wells saw the clear signs a few days ago at practice. That’s when the transition was undeniable.
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MikeCheck: Preseason patience required as Grizzlies balance obstacles and opportunities
For these Grizzlies, preseason progress requires patience with the process. Significant patience.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies hope preseason tests build foundation for potentially frightening defense
Halloween night remains a few weeks away, but the terms the Grizzlies are using to reference just how spooky they intend to be defensively this season ring a familiar tone.