Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: Jenkins retraces foundational steps along path to early success as Grizzlies coach
This week, Jenkins and the Grizzlies (28-26) expect to keep building on arguably the league’s most surprising start to the season as they return from the All-Star break to open a four-game road trip. Sitting in the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, Memphis has won 22 of its past 32 games but…
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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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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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Mike Wallace has a special message for MLK Weekend Honorees | MikeCheck Minute
Mike Wallace recaps Grizzlies MLK Celebration Weekend, highlighting the special contributions and personal impact from Sports Legacy Award honorees Doug Williams, Sheryl Swoopes, Caron Butler and Robert Parish. —- 1-click Subscribe to GCM: http://bit.ly/subscribe2gcm Discover the latest Memphis sports community…
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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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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…