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Herrington: Even rousing win can’t erase worry about Ja Morant
While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis concern level rising
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: An updated Grizzlies trade-deadline preview
As the daily countdown to the NBA trade deadline begins, let’s return again to an annual parlor game, contemplating potential trades that mostly and perhaps entirely won’t be taken.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Blowout loss highlights Grizzlies concerns
A single loss has to be pretty bad to wipe away the good vibes of a six-game winning streak.
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Visual Arts The Essential Memphis Library: Craig Brewer’s ‘Hustle & Flow’
Twenty years ago — Jan. 29, 2005 — was perhaps the greatest day in the history of Memphis movies, with a pair of made-in-Memphis films taking the top two prizes at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘September 5,’ ‘Paris is Burning’
The most notable new wide-release film opening in Memphis this week is the mysterious “Companion,” a comedy-thriller that’s gotten positive early buzz.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Central BBQ goes home, FedExForum witnesses wins
The city’s spending on private legal bills is rising, while MATA waits for more cash. Parks director Nick Walker says goodbye.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: After near-trade, Luke Kennard has thrived. What’s next?
Luke Kennard was almost traded back in December, with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, will Memphis keep Kennard?
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
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Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans
Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘lurking’ on Jimmy Butler? Take it only as that.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies coach laments ‘game of two halves’ despite blowout win
In the first half, the Memphis Grizzlies tied their season high with 78 points. In the second half, they gave up 72 points to the Charlotte Hornets.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: At midseason, do the Grizzlies look like a contender?
The Grizzlies have hit the midpoint of the NBA season, so it is time for the mid-season check-in. Are the Grizzlies a contender? How are the stars and supporting cast? How’s the system?
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Brutalist’ arrives ahead of Oscar noms
The nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23, and “The Brutalist” will probably figure prominently.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: On MLK Day, the Grizzlies winning ugly was a thing of beauty
Securing contested possessions and nailing clutch free throws are things that usually won’t make the highlight reel, but they can guide a team across the finish line and they did Monday for the Grizzlies.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Amid flowering rivalries, Grizzlies-Wolves holds special place
The Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first nationally televised home game of the season, which is also their MLK Day game.
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Performing Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Sing Sing’
Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: How Grizzlies’ pace may impact minutes, turnovers, length of game
Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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Music The Essential Memphis Library index
If you wanted to build a home library of things relevant to Memphis history and culture, what should be in it? What books, movies, albums, songs, art prints, etc.?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss
The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.
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Music The Essential Memphis Library: ‘The Best of Sam & Dave’
“The Best of Sam & Dave” is the sound of singers, musicians, songwriters and producers finding a special chemistry.
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Memphis GrizzliesMorant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s leap, ROTY race, injuries and trades
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates.
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Music The Essential Memphis Library: Elvis Presley’s ‘30 #1 Hits’
Elvis’ Sun Records sessions might be his deepest music, but 2002’s “30 #1 Hits” may actually be a truer testament to Presley’s legacy.
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Performing Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Den of Thieves,’ ‘The Girl with the Needle’
Amid awards season, “Den of Thieves 2” won’t be seeking any but will instead try to reward audiences with shootouts, car chases, big scores and pulpy dialogue.
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