Tag: Memphis Grizzlies
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MikeCheck: NBA’s ‘Rising Stars’ game shines global spotlight on Grizzlies’ emerging young core
As two of the most productive rookies in this season’s class, Morant and Clarke will suit up on opposite sides in Friday night’s Rising Stars Challenge. Morant, the No. 2 overall pick in last June’s draft, will push the pace for Team USA. And Clarke, a Canada native selected No. 21 in the first round,…
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Talkin’ Grizz: Everything before the All-Star Break | Grind City Media
Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by Meghan Tripplet, Devin Walker and Memphis Grizzlies beat writer, Omari Sankofa, of The Athletic to discuss the Grizzlies season up to this point, the biggest All-Star snubs, the playoff potential and more. Then the…
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MikeCheck: Drenched in camaraderie, Grizzlies soak up midseason success ahead of tough stretch run
But not even a visionary playmaker like Ja Morant could anticipate the water pressure hitting him as soon as it did – in full uniform no less. Moments after returning to the visiting team’s locker room following a win the other night in Washington, Grizzlies players ambushed Morant and doused him with water bottles to…
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Zach Kleiman’s ‘State of the Team’ address and the latest on Justise Winslow | MikeCheck Minute
After an active trade deadline, Monday MikeCheck focuses on Grizzlies Executive Vice President Zach Kleiman’s ‘State of the Team’ address to the media, and the latest on newly acquired forward Justise Winslow. —- 1-click Subscribe to GCM: http://bit.ly/subscribe2gcm Discover the…
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Grizzlies look to build upon January’s success as NBA Trade Deadline approaches | MikeCheck Minute
After a profound month, Monday MikeCheck looks ahead to February as Grizz come off a Western Conference-best 11-4 record (tied with Jazz) in January. Plus, what to expect as Jenkins and the squad push forward through NBA trade deadline week.…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies coping with absences and injuries in first matchup of NBA top picks Morant, Williamson
The Grizzlies bring a four-game winning streak into New Orleans on Friday night, but could also be burdened with a potential major void in their power rotation when they face No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
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MikeCheck: After consecutive losses, Grizzlies know path back to winning starts with defensive mindset
DETROIT – The Grizzlies know a thing or two about streaking. They entered the week powered by one of the NBA’s most prolific offenses and riding a season-best, seven-game winning streak. And after two straight defensive letdowns, the Grizzlies close the week hoping to address some slippage and avoid a three-game losing streak.
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MikeCheck: As national spotlight grows, streaking Grizzlies determined – not distracted – amid season’s stretch run
For so long, Ja Morant has been fueled by the narrative of being the overlooked and underappreciated budding star thriving just beneath the national radar. But that dynamic is drastically changing.
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#IMHO: Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant Hype
Headlines across the NBA world have been focusing on Ja Morant’s potential and rapid development, but just how fast will he progress and continue to exceed expectations? Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace and Jon Roser share their opinions on if…
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Mid-Year NBA Awards and Other Bold Predictions for 2020 | MikeCheck Minute
As we approach the midway point of the 82-game schedule, it’s time for MikeCheck NBA Mid-Year Awards for the best and brightest we’ve seen through the first half of the season from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devonte’ Graham’s renaissance…