Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the blowout victory over the Houston Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s impact doesn’t always appear in the box score.
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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November 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jackson Jr. is the skeleton key that could unlock the Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Ja vs. Zion signaled new era of Southern hoops, but it’s been a dream deferred
Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.
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Memphis Grizzlies This time, it’s Pelicans who capitalize on Grizzlies’ woes
The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.
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Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Dillon Brooks’ return to the court
Can Dillon Brooks be a quick fix for the Grizzlies’ defense? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Pop’s Tamales made authentic Mississippi Delta style
At $2 apiece, packed with beef and spice, Pop’s Tamales are one of the city’s best deals. And getting them, from Pop’s cash-only little Orange Mound shop, is an experience unto itself.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Can a returning Dillon Brooks make the Grizzlies’ defense hungry again?
Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.
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Memphis Grizzlies Downer of a game for Grizzlies in worst loss of season
After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.
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Grizzlies Podcast Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s latest performance
Did Jaren Jackson Jr.’s big night convince Drew Hill and Chris Herrington that he’s out of his slump?
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Seeds, surf rock and a two-state half-marathon
This week’s events will get you out of bed with a good cup of coffee and into the Great Outdoors.
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Arts & Culture After delay, Grind City ‘Xpo’ brings Memphis coffee community together
The second Grind City Coffee Xpo was scheduled the week COVID truly hit Memphis. Twenty months later, it brings local shops, roasters and coffee enthusiasts together again.
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October 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
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Food Pantà Memphis delivers Catalan flavor, snack-sized and served late
Kelly English’s new Pantà, in the former Restaurant Iris space, brings Spanish snacks, cocktails and a “joyful” vibe to Midtown, for late nights and a Sunday siesta.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Ja Morant is electric, elastic and headed home
Morant makes the magic happen in multiple ways.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Zoo Boo, Lil Baby and Memphis Music on Main
Get your costumes and your going-out clothes ready. This week’s Halloween edition of The To-Do List has lots of options you can dress up for, some spooky and some not.
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$15 Deals $10 Deal: Breakfast at Caminos de Michoacan nice way to start the day
Whether a hot plate of Papas con Chorizo y Huevos or a tray of sweet pan dulce, either pairs well with a cup of coffee at Caminos de Michoacan, perhaps the most breakfast-friendly Mexican restaurant in Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies Morant’s near triple-double not enough as Grizzlies routed in Portland
It was the Grizzlies’ first poor performance of the season, and unfortunately it was on national television.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s incredible start
Ja Morant set the NBA world ablaze with his stunning play in the first three games of the regular season.
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Reviews New Eats: Sugar Ghost brings fresh, local ice cream to Broad Avenue
All of the ice creams are made from scratch, in-house, with soft serve, dipped cones, milkshakes and bubble tea also on the menu.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Ja Morant’s major Leap, Steven Adams’ passing, and other early Grizzlies observations
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Earth, Wind and lots of Fire
This week’s listing of events is burning hot with Earth, Wind & Fire, Art on Fire, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Spree Wilson and more.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: At Grizz opener, getting in the building almost as smooth as Bane and Melton on the floor
Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.
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Food News FedExForum adds WynnBET Sports Bar, Slim & Husky’s this season
The WynnBET Sports Bar at FedExForum will seek to bring fans into FedExForum even when the homecourt isn’t in action.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss JJJ, make predictions
Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies bet on each other with $105M extension
The numbers came out fair for both sides, but the best part is the likelihood Jackson and Ja will be together for a while.
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