Category: Articles
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Lang’s World: An NBA game without fans? I’m there.
Welcome to the 2020-21 NBA season, at least for now. With the COVID-19 pandemic still ravaging the United States, the NBA season started last week with no fans in most of the arenas, including here in Memphis.
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#IMHO: The NBA is back! Plus Derrick Rose, NBA expansion and… Boxing Day?
Grind City Media’s Lang Whitaker and Kelcey Wright Johnson weigh in on the most pertinent news from around the NBA. What’s lit? What’s lame? Find out each week right here.
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MikeCheck: Kleiman, Jenkins building championship culture as Grizzlies fortify foundation for new season
On the eve of Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Spurs, second-year Grizzlies executive vice president Zach Kleiman set his “North Star” sights on competing for NBA titles.
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Lang’s World: The College Football Final Four isn’t perfect, but at least we have it
The College Football Playoff selection committee announced that this year they were inviting Alabama and Clemson, with Ohio State and Notre Dame rounding out the picture. And this year, despite it being the same song again, I think the committee made the right call.
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MikeCheck: Roster analysis 2.0 as Grizzlies close encouraging preseason, eye Dec. 23 opener
Through two impressive victories in Minnesota last week and Thursday’s initial thrashing of the Hawks, we’ve seen clear signs of point guard catalyst Ja Morant taking flight, coach Taylor Jenkins’ system taking shape and the Grizzlies, overall, taking a growing confidence into next Wednesday’s regular season opener against the Spurs.
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MikeCheck: Morant’s rising, Jenkins’ big challenge and a Grizz player to keep an eye on all take their place at the ‘Grindtable’
Dynamic catalysts in Morant and Hawks’ third-year All-Star Trae Young generate the headlines entering Thursday’s game at FedExForum. But for the Grizzlies, there are so many other storylines developing as they shore up rotations and await the returns of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow, who both continue to progress through injury recovery.
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#IMHO: Previewing the Memphis Grizzlies
Grind City Media’s Lang Whitaker and Kelcey Wright Johnson weigh in on the most pertinent news from around the NBA. What’s lit? What’s lame? Find out each week right here.
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Lang’s World: A Special MUSCLEWATCH Christmas
It is time once again, for the annual rite that basketball Hall of Famer David Aldridge recently referred to as “a tradition like no other.” That’s right kids, it’s time for MUSCLEWATCH!
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MikeCheck: ‘Grindtable’ panel forecasts Grizzlies biggest questions, strengths and new season’s breakout performers
As the Grizzlies prepare for Saturday’s preseason opener at the Minnesota Timberwolves, our five-person broadcasters ‘Grindtable’ will break down three key storylines each week. Just consider it a 5-on-3 break, with the most talented and knowledgeable broadcast team in the league filling the lanes and scoring big on each insightful point.
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MikeCheck: As Grizzlies preseason looms, a look at where each roster player stands in camp
As the Grizzlies grind toward Saturday’s preseason opener, coach Taylor Jenkins has yet to decide who will fill two available starting spots as Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow work their way back from injuries.