Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: For Grizzlies rookie Ziaire Williams, coach’s orders are simple – compete and have fun
The growth opportunities continue for Williams and the Grizzlies, who are accustomed to success as they develop their young prospects this time of the year.
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MikeCheck: As Grizzlies summer guide, Rajakovic extends coaching journey that began at age 16
As lead coach of the Grizzlies’ summer league team, Rajakovic takes pride in grinding this group of players through the team’s summer development program.
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MikeCheck: Two takeaways from Grizzlies’ dominant summer debut, and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s game
The Grizzlies return to action Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz’s White team coming off a 104-65 dismantling of the Jazz’s Blue squad in Tuesday’s opening game of summer league play at Vivint Arena.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies embrace return of NBA Summer League play for developing young core
Over the next three weeks, a team of Grizzlies rookies, first- and second-year players – among other roster hopefuls – are scheduled to compete in three games in Salt Lake City and another four contests in Las Vegas to qualify for seeding in the Vegas league’s postseason tournament.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies gaining traction, garnering praise for aggressive NBA draft approach
The Grizzlies have positioned themselves as one of the league’s more aggressive and respected front offices as they prepare for another active night at the NBA Draft on Thursday, according to national analysts and insiders.
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MikeCheck: Building positive relationships – and hoops skills – fuel Chandler’s case for National Jr. NBA C.O.Y
Grind City Media went one-on-one with Chandler, who shared her remarkable basketball journey, passion for youth development and her role with Grizzlies Youth Basketball.
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MikeCheck: Jenkins sets sights on bright future coming off ‘great season for Memphis Grizzlies’
With the NBA Draft and free agency looming in the coming weeks, Jenkins reflected on an impressive season, the next steps the Grizzlies must take to improve and where some key players are in the development process.
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MikeCheck: Strong playoff finish sparks Jackson’s path back to peak Grizzlies form
By the end of the series against a top-seeded Jazz team anchored by the league’s No. 1-rated defender in center Rudy Gobert, Jackson had shown flashes of his breakout potential.
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MikeCheck: Brooks, Anderson bring different personalities but same passion to push Grizzlies
Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson provide a sense of stability on the wing, but the Grizzlies still have key decisions to make at those positions.
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MikeCheck: Morant’s ‘never satisfied’ mindset fuels Grizzlies summer quest to reach next level
As the franchise cornerstone and centerpiece of a Grizzlies guard rotation that prides itself on depth and versatility, Morant’s leadership and next developmental steps are crucial this summer.