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Memphis GrizzliesMike Conley provides update on Achilles injury

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has now missed the team’s last nine games due to his troublesome Achilles injury. The most recent update on him was a couple of days ago, as the team said he’s still two to three weeks away from returning to the court. In a Q-and-A with Ronald Tillery of […]

Memphis GrizzliesMike Conley says 'we wouldn't be in this position if I was playing'

The Memphis Grizzlies have missed Mike Conley and it’s been clear for all to see. The Grizzlies’ losing streak is now at 11 games, with nine of those defeats coming without Conley as their star point guard remains sidelined with his Achilles injury. As one of the leaders on the Grizzlies’ team, Conley told Ronald […]

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies' Mike Conley was 'a little confused' at Marc Gasol benching

Former Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Fizdale’s decision to bench All-Star center Marc Gasol for the entire fourth quarter in their loss to the Brooklyn Nets was a confusing one. It also turned out to be a costly one as it played a significant factor in Fizdale’s firing. Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley confessed to Ronald […]

Memphis GrizzliesMarc Gasol reveals he underwent MRI on foot but forced himself to play vs. Cavs

It has been a tumultuous start to the 2017-18 NBA season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only are they wading in the bottom of the Western Conference, but their controversial firing of head coach David Fizdale has raised questions regarding the integrity of All-Star center Marc Gasol. Amidst all the recent turmoil, Gasol seemingly approached […]

Memphis GrizzliesChandler Parsons' injury not believed to be serious

Memphis Grizzlies veteran forward Chandler Parsons once again has found himself in an all-too-familiar situation of dealing with another injury. Chandler is managing a right knee and ankle soreness after landing on an opposing player’s foot during Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. According to Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, the Grizzlies don’t believe the injury […]

Memphis GrizzliesMarc Gasol disappointed that Grizzlies 'laid down at the end'

The Memphis Grizzlies have now reached 10 losses in a row after back-to-back defeats against the San Antonio Spurs in a mini-playoff series-like test for the struggling franchise. Centerpiece Marc Gasol was disappointed with the effort his team showed down the stretch, as the Grizzlies were outscored 27-20 in the fourth quarter and just didn’t […]

Memphis GrizzliesDave Joerger once felt that Marc Gasol was trying to get him fired

Until recently, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol was not thought of as a coach killer. But thanks to the firing of David Fizdale as head coach of the team earlier this week, the perception of Gasol using his stature on the team to influence top management’s decisions on a coach’s job has intensified. It might […]

NBAGrizzlies center Marc Gasol's rift with David Fizdale hasn't caused tension in locker room

The Memphis Grizzlies are now a few days removed from the firing of head coach David Fizdale, which has allowed for things to simmer down around the franchise. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, this sudden coaching shuffle hasn’t led to any internal issues for the Grizzlies inside the locker room. Due to David Fizdale’s […]

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies GM claims team needs Marc Gasol at his best more than ever

It has been a rough last couple of weeks for the Memphis Grizzlies that has seen their season quickly head south with a current nine-game losing streak. This has featured losing point guard Mike Conley for an indefinite period of time due to a sore Achilles tendon along with seeing second-year head coach David Fizdale […]

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies center Marc Gasol looking to 'control' his attitude moving forward

Marc Gasol’s post-game rant after being benched in the fourth quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ disheartening loss to the Brooklyn Nets was the final tick of head coach David Fizdale’s clock, spelling the end to his one-year-and-some tenure with the team. In retrospect, the 7-foot-1 big man noted how he can approach this situation with […]

NBABuy-sell clause exercised by Memphis Grizzlies minority owners

The Memphis Grizzlies minority owners have exercised a buy-sell provision to acquire the team from controlling majority owner Robert Pera, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. This provision will allow for Steve Kaplan and Daniel Straus to set a new valuation for the franchise, which had sold for $377 million back in 2012. Pera’s tech company, […]

NBAReport: Marc Gasol thought David Fizdale 'was a little bit of a [phony]'

Since the Memphis Grizzlies relieved David Fizdale of his head coaching duties, there have been numerous reports about what went wrong. Most of these reports center around Fizdale’s relationship with Marc Gasol, which reached an all-time low when the three-time All-Star was benched against the Brooklyn Nets. As the Grizzlies look to end their nine-game […]

NBAMarc Gasol fourth active player to lead franchise in field goals made

Memphis Grizzlies star big man Marc Gasol in his 10th season in the league all spent with the franchise that has seen him put together a highly productive career. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Gasol has now pushed himself atop of the record books in Grizzlies history by passing up former longtime teammate Zach […]

NBAGrizzlies GM Chris Wallace won't consider trading Mike Conley or Marc Gasol

Despite having one of their longest losing streaks in franchise history, Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace made it known recently that they will stand pat, and will not trade Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. The veteran front office executive cited that having young players surrounding their two big-time players has always been their plan […]

NBAMarc Gasol says emotional response to benching something he must control

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol received a lot of criticism for the emotional statements he made after he was benched in the entire fourth quarter of the game on Sunday. Just a few days after it though, he quickly acknowledged it as an area of opportunity for him, and admitted that he could’ve handled the […]

NBAMike Conley expected to return in 2-3 weeks from Achilles injury

In the midst of an eight-game skid, the Memphis Grizzlies will have to survive a tough stretch before gettin point guard Mike Conley back on the floor, expected to return in two-to-three weeks after suffering an Achilles injury, according to the team. The Grizzlies will have a rough go the next few weeks, facing the […]

NBAMarc Gasol and David Fizdale had ‘little-to-no communication’ for 10 months

Only a couple of days after his firing, more substantial details about the relationship between former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale and star center Marc Gasol have emerged. According to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, sources told him that the two had very minimal interaction through the better part of the last year. […]

NBAMike Conley's message to David Fizdale after firing on Twitter

The Memphis Grizzlies made the surprising decision to part ways with head coach David Fizdale after just 19 games into his second season with the team. In response to that, veteran guard Mike Conley sent out a personal message showing a great amount of appreciation for playing under his former coach. Adversity reveals character.. thanks […]

NBAMarc Gasol maintains that he learned about David Fizdale's firing after decision was made

Despite all the fingers pointing at him as the main reason why David Fizdale was fired as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol has maintained his claim of only finding out about it after the news broke out. The 7-foot center admitted that he was able to speak to team owner Robert […]

NBAGrizzlies GM does not think it is fair to label Marc Gasol 'coach killer'

When news about David Fizdale getting fired by the Memphis Grizzlies came out, speculations quickly emerged on the real reason why the surprising development happened. Many quickly pointed their fingers to Marc Gasol for being a “coach killer,” especially after the head coach was relieved from duty only a day after he was benched, during […]

NBAReport: Celtics linked to Marc Gasol, but would target Anthony Davis

With the Memphis Grizzlies firing head coach David Fizdale after losing eight consecutive games, Marc Gasol’s future remains uncertain. As the Grizzlies are currently 7-12 and Mike Conley not expected to return from his Achilles injury ‘anytime soon,’ they are at a crossroads. If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to embrace a full rebuilding process, the […]

NBAReport: Grizzlies have rejected trade offers for Marc Gasol

After a 5-1 start to the 2017-18 NBA season — including wins over the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets (twice) — the Memphis Grizzlies are currently on an eight-game losing streak. Despite a fairly new roster and Mike Conley out indefinitely with an Achilles injury, the Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale following a […]

NBAMarc Gasol did not ask for David Fizdale to be fired

In the midst of a tumultuous time for the Memphis Grizzlies, star center Marc Gasol claims he didn’t ask for the firing of former head coach David Fizdale, who was removed from his post on Monday after sitting out Gasol for the entire fourth quarter in a 98-88 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Gasol noted […]

NBAGrizzlies GM Chris Wallace does not want franchise to be viewed as unstable

Earlier this week, the Memphis Grizzlies made the surprise decision to part ways with head coach David Fizdale after just 19 games into his second season with the team. It has created a sense of uncertainty around the franchise without a head coach in place and the Grizzlies sputtering south quickly on an eight-game losing […]

NBAGrizzlies GM says David Fizdale firing was needed to 'save the season'

The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach David Fizdale just 19 games into the season might have seemed abrupt to some. However, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace says it was a necessary move in order for the team to salvage their season. “We needed to have a change to try to save the season,” […]

NBAJ.B. Bickerstaff to remain as coach of Grizzlies for rest of the season

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to keep interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff for the remainder of the season, general manager Chris Wallace announced today, according to Kevin Lipe of The Memphis Flyer. Bickerstaff has been in this position before at the wake of Kevin McHale’s firing from the Houston Rockets, assuming the role immediately after practice was […]

NBAGrizzlies GM admits to tension between David Fizdale, Marc Gasol

More details emerged Tuesday regarding the firing of Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale. Grizzlies general manger Chris Wallace told reporters that there was definitely tension between the now-jobless Fizdale and star player Marc Gasol, according to Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal. But Wallace also conveyed that the firing had more to do with […]

NBAGrizzlies owner Robert Pera once tried to fire Dave Joerger 3 games into coaching career

Monday’s firing of Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale sent shockwaves around the NBA, prompting several NBA players to publicly question what happened to a coach seemingly so beloved by the league. The most glaring response came from none other than Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. I need some answers. Feels like my man was […]

NBADavid Fizdale's firing won't rule out potential Marc Gasol trade

The firing of David Fizdale could be the first of many moves to come for the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite reports of ownership making the decision based on the rocky relationship between the former helmsman and his star center Marc Gasol, it won’t prove as an impediment for the latter’s move down the line. “I don’t think […]

NBAGrizzlies forward Chandler Parsons gets into social media spat with Stephen Jackson

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons rather unexpectedly drew the ire of former NBA player-turned-analyst Stephen Jackson, who called Parsons out for head coach Dave Fizdale’s firing. Jackson sent out an Instagram post specifically pointed at Parsons, whom he accuses of not caring about winning. He even added the comment “Fire Chandler Parsons” for anyone who was […]

NBAAfter the Grizzlies fired David Fizdale, the internet is buzzing over his beautiful wife

David Fizdale became the second coaching casualty of the season as the Memphis Grizzlies fired him as head coach after the team’s disastrous eight-game losing skid. Fizdale lasted only one and a quarter season in Memphis, which gave his first-ever NBA head coaching job. However, don’t feel too sorry for Fizdale, as his firing only […]

NBAPau Gasol reacts to Marc Gasol, David Fizdale firing

The Memphis Grizzlies are in an unenviable position right now. Not only are they taking one loss after another and missing their star point guard to an injury, the Grizzlies are also trying to weather a media storm in the wake of their firing of David Fizdale as the team’s head coach on Monday. This […]

NBAGregg Popovich reacts to Grizzlies firing David Fizdale

David Fizdale started this week in the unemployment line after the Memphis Grizzlies’ management handed him his walking papers Monday. The Grizzlies are currently in a rut right now, as they are on an eight-game losing streak, a stretch that included last Sunday’s disappointing 99-88 loss at home against the Brooklyn Nets, a team even […]

NBAReport: Marc Gasol did not have 'him or me' ultimatum before David Fizdale firing

When news broke out that the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale, the reason that quickly emerged was their eight-game losing streak. However, there were also many who believed it stemmed from the benching of Marc Gasol in their game versus the Brooklyn Nets, and that the team had to choose between him and […]

NBAMarc Gasol' relationship with David Fizdale has major part in firing

The rocky relationship between star center Marc Gasol and head coach David Fizdale spelled the latter’s sour end with the Memphis Grizzlies today. The Spaniard has questioned Fizdale’s coaching tactics for a while now, leading into last night’s debacle, after the man at the helm chose to bench Gasol for the entire fourth quarter as […]

NBAGrizzlies GM Chris Wallace releases statement on David Fizdale firing

A bad start to the season has cost David Fizdale his head coaching job, as the Memphis Grizzlies decided to fire him after the team went 7-12 in its first 19 games. Memphis general manager Chris Wallace and team owner Robert J. Pera have both released statements with regards to the team management relieving Fizdale […]

NBARumor: Toronto open to Jonas Valanciunas, prospects for Marc Gasol trade

Recent changes like the firing of head coach David Fizdale could force the Memphis Grizzlies to make consequent ones in the following weeks. Among them, center Marc Gasol, who recently expressed his displeasure with warming the bench as his team fell to the Brooklyn Nets 98-88 on Sunday night. Gasol’s name could come off the […]

NBAGrizzlies fire head coach David Fizdale after losing 8 straight, name J.B. Bickerstaff as replacement

Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale has been fired after the team has lost eight straight games, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been promoted to interim coach, with his duties starting immediately upon Fizdale’s departure. Fizdale has been mired in several losses, constantly searching for a solution in the midst […]

NBADavid Fizdale defends gamble to bench Marc Gasol during 4th quarter

A ticked off Marc Gasol got more than just a hard pill to swallow after sitting out the fourth quarter in a Sunday night loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale rolled with the hot unit and kept Gasol on the bench, never seeing more than the 28 minutes he had […]

NBAMarc Gasol is 'ticked' after zero playing time in the fourth quarter versus Nets

The Memphis Grizzlies’ downward spiral continued Sunday, when they were dealt with a disappointing 99-88 loss at home opposite the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The setback was the Grizzlies’ eighth straight and tarnished further the team’s record which now stands at 7-12. On its own, the loss was gut-wrenching for everyone involved for the Grizzlies, but […]

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