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MikeCheck: Chemistry among sage ‘young vets’ setting summer league tone for Grizzlies
SALT LAKE CITY – With three NBA seasons already on his résumé, Olivier-Maxence Prosper knows skepticism may come with a summer league assignment for some players at this stage of his career. He simply refuses to buy into any of it. “A lot of people may look at summer league like it’s punishment, like you’re just (barely)…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies first-round rooks ready to “compete and build” in NBA summer school
SALT LAKE CITY – When it comes to sampling the sights, sounds and tastes of their new city, rookie first-round picks Cam Boozer and Karim Lopez respectfully request a bit more time. After all, the newest members of the Grizzlies have only been in Memphis a week since they landed as two of the franchise’s promising…
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MikeCheck: With Boozer and Lopez in tow, Grizzlies aim to keep building on Day 2 of NBA Draft
By landing two of the world’s most productive prospects, the Grizzlies delivered historic results with a forward-leaning approach in the first round of the NBA Draft. Opportunistic flexibility remains the mission entering Day 2.
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MikeCheck: On NBA Draft eve, Grizzlies stocked with options and opportunity to bolster roster
NEW YORK – When the Grizzlies exited the last month’s NBA Lottery with the No. 3 overall pick, they were positioned to add one of the most dynamic players in a franchise-altering draft. Now, as NBA Draft week commences, the selection comes down to one simple reality. A consensus of national analysts believe Memphis is guaranteed…
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Brandon Clarke Forever
Saying farewell to BC, while embracing all he left behind. BC. Here in Memphis, all we needed were those two letters. Lob it to BC. Watch BC tip out that rebound. Actually, let’s just let BC go to work and then watch good things happen. For the Grizzlies and for Memphis. Then, all too suddenly,…
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MikeCheck: With No. 3 NBA Lottery pick in tow, Grizzlies sizing up head-of-class draft prospects
Zach Kleiman vowed the Grizzlies wouldn’t need long to retool the roster into a winning team that could compete at a high level in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies president of basketball operations and general manager is now positioned to take a significant step forward in that process.
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MikeCheck: My 10 Most Intriguing Prospects as Grizzlies approach Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery
This basketball balance is real. On one hand, Grizzlies fans are teeming with anticipation as Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery looms with the promise of brighter days ahead for a roster in transition.
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MikeCheck: Draft assets taking shape as Grizzlies zoom in on bounty-rich NBA Lottery
The most difficult part is over. The gusty winds around FedExForum in recent weeks was the result of a collective exhale as the organization emerged from arguably the most tumultuous season in franchise history.
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MikeCheck: Clarke’s return more evidence of Grizzlies’ resilience through challenging season
Brandon Clarke can be forgiven for his tardiness. “My bad, guys,” the Grizzlies veteran forward said as he saw a handful of reporters gathered around his locker Wednesday night in Minnesota. “It’s been a while since I’ve done this.”
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MikeCheck: Jackson must build on breakthrough as Grizzlies continue ‘weathering the storm’
If only it were that simple. Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. wants people to believe his best performance of the season was inspired by a demand from teammate Ja Morant ahead of Monday’s game.