Tag: Tony Allen
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Grizzlies free-agent pickup Ben McLemore sidelined by foot surgery
There’s no other way to frame this one. It’s literally a tough break with news that shooting guard Ben McLemore, the Grizzlies’ top free-agent acquisition this summer, underwent surgery Tuesday after being diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during an offseason training session late last week in California.
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MikeCheck: Ex-Grizz James Posey embracing championship transition from player to Finals coach
Moments before a recent Cavaliers’ practice during the NBA Finals, James Posey sat with his back to a wall in the gym and thumbed through scouting reports and messages on his cell phone as players trickled onto the court. A tough day loomed in Posey’s latest role.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies push, punch back in series after being ‘punked’ by Spurs
Michael Wallace shares two takeaways from the Grizzlies snapping a 10-game playoff losing streak Thursday with a 105-94 victory over San Antonio, and a look ahead to Game 4 on Saturday at FedExForum.
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Weekend Focus: A Fighting chance
The opponent is the same. So are the seedings for the No. 2 Spurs and No. 7 Grizzlies. But there’s one reason above any other Memphis enters its opening-round rematch with a legit puncher’s chance to rattle the NBA postseason landscape. This time, the Grizzlies are going in as the real, actual, Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck: After sputtering to finish line, Grizz shift into playoff gear
Michael Wallace shares two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ 43-39 regular-season finish and a look at this week’s final Grind City NBA Index poll, with first-round playoff predictions, heading into the postseason.
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MikeCheck: Ailing Grizzlies regroup as historic back-to-back set looms
If the Grizzlies intend on changing their position in that pecking order, these next two games are crucial to upward mobility.
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MikeCheck: Conley Steers Grizzlies Through Tough Stretch Run
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace gives two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ 110-97 victory over Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and a look ahead at this week’s Grind City Index NBA poll.
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MikeCheck: Roller-coaster for reeling Grizzlies back on downswing
Michael Wallace gives two takeaways from the Grizzlies’ winless, four-game road trip and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum.
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Weekend Focus: Allen’s ’all-heart’ grind aims to encourage young inmates
By now, Tony Allen had the entire room hushed and hooked on his every word. And that’s when the special guest had promised he’d “keep it 100, and be real with y’all,” regarding any inquiry they tossed his way.
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MikeCheck: Allen a ‘game-time decision’ with Grizzlies set to face Spurs
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace gives his take on the impact of Tony Allen’s injury and this week’s NBA power index.