Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: Inside the pick, call and moments that paved Cedric Coward’s path to the Grizzlies
During a rare, brief and quiet moment on an otherwise exhilaratingly hectic night, Cedric Coward reached for his cell phone and made a request.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies enter NBA Draft with optionality, flexibility amid offseason retooling
Optionality. That’s the buzzword circulating around the Memphis Grizzlies closing in on the NBA Draft.
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MikeCheck: Edey’s recovery timeline places greater focus on Grizzlies’ offseason power rotation priorities
Zach Edey’s recovery from ankle surgery shouldn’t drastically alter the approach the Grizzlies were taking this offseason with their power rotation. But it does place a higher premium on their low-post priorities.
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MikeCheck: Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals offers insight for Grizzlies, small-market contenders
The NBA’s legacy players are nowhere to be found. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others, have been noticeably absent from the NBA’s biggest stages for weeks in these playoffs.
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MikeCheck: From doubted to undeniable, Edey and Wells snag 1st-Team NBA All-Rookie spots
Zach Edey keeps receipts. Apparently, they run as long as his 7-foot-4 inch, 300-pound frame and have been building up despite his growing accomplishments on the basketball court.
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MikeCheck: With NBA Draft order set, Grizzlies have history of hitting big on 2nd-round picks
MEMPHIS – The Grizzlies do some of their best work in the second round. At some point in the near future, that statement should be in reference to Memphis reaching its potential in the second round of the NBA Playoffs and moving on to the conference finals. But with the Grizzlies serving as spectators while the…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies players ‘leaning on positives’ in embracing start of Iisalo Era
Less than a week after his promotion from interim to head coach of the Grizzlies, Tuomas Iisalo’s transition into the new role is already taking shape.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies exit tumultuous season with ‘lots to sort through’ facing pivotal summer
As the Grizzlies’ critical offseason commenced with Sunday’s exit interviews, there were few definitive statements made by players, the interim coach and the top basketball executive on immediate next steps for the franchise.
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MikeCheck: With Morant out, Grizzlies face daunting task to stave off elimination vs OKC
The Grizzlies played 32 games this season without star point guard Ja Morant. None have come with the historically daunting stakes Memphis faces Saturday afternoon.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies bank on home boost to rebound from 2-0 series deficit against OKC
In the NBA, playoff series are all about adjustments. Offensive schemes are tweaked and defensive tactics are altered based on performances and previous outcomes. Even lineups and playing rotations can change from game to game.