Tag: MikeCheck
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Grizzlies Rotation Players Have Opportunity To Shine On Shortened Roster | MikeCheck Minute: MEMvIND
MikeCheck Minute analyzes the depth in the Grizzlies roster and opportunities role players like Bruno Caboclo and Solomon Hill have to showcase themselves as Ja Morant, Jonas Valanciunas, and Kyle Anderson recover from injuries and illness ahead of tonight’s home…
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MikeCheck: As Grizzlies debut ‘throwback’ digs, Clarke bridges franchise’s stylish Vancouver roots to bright Memphis future
At the time, Brandon Clarke was two years old. The rest of the details are a bit sketchy. Clarke doesn’t remember the exact game, opponent or result. He simply believes he was in the original arena, because his family once told him so. Born on Sept. 19, 1996 in Vancouver, Clarke is the lone current…
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MikeCheck: As NCAA D-II playoffs kick off for Bowie State and Miles, HBCU championship business at stake Saturday in MEAC and SWAC
RALEIGH, N.C. – When Donal Ware and I hooked up in Birmingham four months ago at the Southwestern Athletic Conference football media day, we were both fairly certain the 2019 Celebration Bowl was destined for a rematch of last year’s game that decided the HBCU national championship. Now, with a month left before the SWAC…
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MikeCheck: As Grizzlies prepare for Conley’s return, Morant already blazing prolific trail amid franchise’s point guard transition
Before they step onto the FedExForum court for their first face-to-face matchup Friday, Ja Morant and Mike Conley will first step into roughly the same size basketball sneakers. They both wear 11 ½ Nikes.
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JJJ’s Slow Start is Minor Compared to 2018 Rookie Class Concerns | MikeCheck Minute: MEM@SAS
MikeCheck Minute analyzes Jaren Jackson Jr.’s slow start to the season but draws comparisons to other sluggish starts across the league from the 2018 rookie class ahead of the team’s matchup tonight in San Antonio. —- 1-click Subscribe to GCM:…
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MikeCheck: Set to face former team, Jones seeking comfort and rhythm amid transition to role with Grizzlies
Steady and reliable. Those are two of the key characteristics the Grizzlies appreciated most in Tyus Jones when they prioritized the emerging point guard in free agency this past summer.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies determined to overcome foul mood amid push to lay defensive foundation
Entering this week, foul calls overall were up by an average of seven infractions per game. The Grizzlies, building around a young core and installing new schemes offensively and defensively under first-year coach Taylor Jenkins, aim to untangle themselves from the web.
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MikeCheck: Amid whiff of success, Grizzlies build on breakthrough facing tough turnaround against LeBron’s Lakers
In a season that’s mainly about building and developing a promising young core, the Grizzlies face an early-season lesson on just how relentless and unforgiving the NBA schedule can be.
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MikeCheck: Morant ‘came to prove myself’ as No. 2 pick, Grizzlies look to regroup for home opener
MIAMI – Murray State coach Matt McMahon remembers that feeling. Wanting to treat his young son to a Grizzlies game last season, McMahon made the three-hour drive to Memphis for a late March matchup against the Golden State Warriors. It was at that game when McMahon met a few Grizzlies staffers who knew he was…
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MikeCheck: After precautionary rest for sore foot, Valanciunas eager to help Grizzlies open season on solid ground
MEMPHIS – After pushing through his first scrimmage sessions in more than two weeks, Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas emerged completely exhausted but also fully encouraged. He even had a few wisecracks. “I was joking around with my teammates,” Valanciunas said through his wide, full-bearded grin. “This is Day One of my training camp. So yeah,…