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Earlier this offseason, veteran guard Ben McLemore inked a two-year, $10.7 million deal in free agency with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, it appears that his debut with the Grizzlies may be delayed as he has reportedly suffered a broken foot that will force him to miss the next few months, according to RealGM. Ben McLemore will […]

After hearing Tony Allen’s comments about the origin of the Memphis Grizzlies’ “Grit and Grind” mantra, Rudy Gay took exception to it and did not appreciate what his former teammate had to say. The newly-acquired San Antonio Spurs forward fired back at Allen when he took to his Twitter account and made it known that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have built one of the most well-known reputations in the NBA in recent history. As one of the toughest defensive-minded teams through the years, the term “Grit and Grind” has become synonymous with the franchise. Tony Allen has become one of the anchors of this defensive juggernaut as one of the defensive […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

A seemingly harmless tweet erupted into a much more hilarious exchange on Twitter between Chandler Parsons, ESPN reported Jeff Goodman and also Blake Griffin. Parsons originally tweeted that he was going to checkout an AAU team of his in person and Goodman replied with this. Try not to mess them up! — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) […]

Names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are without a doubt synonymous to the NBA, even for those who aren’t a tad interested in the league at all. However, the NBA has more than just superstars who make basketball such a thrill to watch, and it’s often the unheralded players who make the sport’s narrative all the more appealing despite them not being in the […]

Vince Carter used to defy the laws of gravity. These days, he’s defying the laws of aging. While most men of Carter’s age are busy being fathers to their children at home, the 40-year old NBA veteran is still lacing it up and playing world-class basketball against players young enough to be his sons. And […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed University of Oregon forward Dillon Brooks to a three-year rookie deal, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Final Four standout was selected with the No. 45 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Brooks made a splash in his junior season, becoming the Ducks’ leading scorer in a […]

Mike Conley made perhaps the best promotional gig for his Jordan Brand, posting a picture of his son surrounded by Nike and Jordan sneakers at his home. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWxx_zNh8eD/ Coming off being named as one of Sports Illustrated’s Fashionable 50, the Memphis Grizzlies guard is setting high expectations for the younger generation after rolling out a […]

Free agent forward Troy Williams has agreed to a three-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams had a prior stint with the team in the 2015-16 season, averaging 9.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 23.2 minutes per game. After playing for the Memphis Grizzlies for a season, the […]

Through the first few weeks of free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies have seen several of their own free agents sign elsewhere. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies have agreed to bring back veteran guard Mario Chalmers on a one-year deal. Free agent guard Mario Chalmers is finalizing a one-year, partially guaranteed deal […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed rookie Rade Zagorac to a three-year, $3.9 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. His deal will guarantee the first two seasons at $2.3 million. Zagorac was the No. 35 overall selection in the 2016 NBA Draft. He is one of the brightest prospects out of Serbia, playing at the […]

Winning the NBA MVP award is the single greatest achievement a player can reach. Although winning championships is why, ideally, all players play the game, the MVP is still the biggest individual honor. While there have been 61 MVP’s in the history of the league, there are nine franchises without a single one According to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an amazing summer. They brought in All-Star forward Jimmy Butler through a trade and added other pieces through free agency. Most notably, they signed guards Jeff Teague and Jamal Crawford, and forward Taj Gibson. However, it seems like the Wolves are not yet done. Clippers and Timberwolves are two teams I've heard […]

Having been teammates for the past nine years with the Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley and Marc Gasol have a very good relationship and treat each other like brothers. Their chemistry on the court is very evident as they have executed countless good plays and led their team consistently in the playoffs in the past years. […]

Through Grit-and-Grind, Vince Carter found a home on the Memphis Grizzlies for the past three seasons — showing that just like the team motto, even players in their late 30s and at age 40 can have The Grindhouse roaring and fans on their feet. Having signed with the Sacramento Kings last week on a one-year contract, […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

Free agent guard/forward hybrid Tyreke Evans has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The eight-year veteran split time between the New Orleans Pelicans and the team that originally drafted him, the Sacramento Kings, totaling only 40 games during the season, once again riddled by injuries. […]

Now Kings forward Zach Randolph, along with guard Tony Allen, gave the Memphis Grizzlies their identity in the last couple of years. Both of them were tough, gritty players who gave everything they had for the Grizzlies organization. However, the franchise decided it was time to move on from Randolph, and he was not even offered a contract. […]

The Chicago Bulls are seemingly entering a rebuilding period. They have been active this offseason, mostly through trading All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler and waiving veteran guard Rajon Rondo. The Bulls will rebuild around young players they received from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Butler, and the young studs already on the roster such as forward Bobby Portis. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sent an open letter to their former building block, forward Zach Randolph, who agreed to a two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The organization also chose to retire his jersey number 50, letting the Memphis native live forever in the rafters of the “The Grindhouse.” “The eight years Zach spent in […]

For those wondering where former Louisville Cardinals point guard Russ Smith is spending his summer, look no further. Smith is currently in China and apparently is busy channeling his inner-Kobe Bryant, while playing as an import for Luoyang of the National Basketball League. Playing his part in preserving the tradition of American players going bonkers in the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been active in this free agency window. In a series of moves, ranging from the trade of Chris Paul to the signing of forward Danilo Gallinari, they have changed their roster significantly. Players like Jamal Crawford, JJ Redick and the aforementioned Paul, who have been a part of their roster […]

The departure of Zach Randolph to the Sacramento Kings could spell the beginning of the end of the Grit and Grind era for the Memphis Grizzlies. With a recent infusion of youth on the roster and the impending free agency departure of Second Team All-Defense ace Tony Allen, the Grizzlies could slowly start to shed their […]

After a couple of solid seasons in the mid-west, forward JaMychal Green is most likely leaving the Memphis Grizzlies in free agency. Green spent the last two and a half years in Tennessee on minimum deals and is likely to get paid this offseason. https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/882323347941490689 According to Green’s agent, Michael Hodges, it seems the team isn’t […]

Free agent forward Zach Randolph has agreed to a two-year, $24 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The agreement comes minutes after free agent point guard George Hill agreed to sign with the team. This signing takes the Kings out of the running for swingman Otto Porter, after they offered him a four-year […]

Although most of the big name free agents have already announced their decisions on where they’ll bring their talents next, there are still some guys available who may not be considered stars, but could turn out to be very important signings especially for contenders. One of them is veteran forward Zach Randolph, who has drawn […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have now joined the free agency frenzy as they have recently come to terms with free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore. The deal is reportedly for two years, $11 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He will join the team needing depth in their guard rotation, especially with the uncertainty in Vince […]

The back-to-the-basket, banger-type big man is still en vogue in the NBA despite the league-wide acceptance of floor-spacing biggies. Zach Randolph is proof to that, as the Memphis Grizzlies power forward is generating a relatively high amount of attention for someone who’s about to turn 36. According to a tweet by NBA.com’s David Aldridge, Randolph […]

In light of the recent agreement to trade L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the injury-prone Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons sent out a tweet referencing an eerily similar scenario from the 2015 offseason. Is it too late to lock CP in a house 🏠🔐🤷🏼‍♂️ — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) June 28, 2017 DeAndre Jordan‘s […]

Already having a formidable lineup led by Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, the Memphis Grizzlies are maybe just a few key pieces away from being serious contenders in the tough Western Conference, and having a legitimate shot at dethroning the Golden State Warriors. However, they have some difficult decisions to make this summer, especially with […]

The NBA is set to announce the winners for many of their major individual honors for the 2016-17 season on Monday night, which will be headlined by the Most Valuable Player award. It has come down to three finalists in Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, Houston Rockets point guard James Harden, and San […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, over the last several years, have built a playoff-caliber team in the competitive Western Conference. One of the huge pieces to building that puzzle of success has been veteran guard Tony Allen, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. According to Ronald Tillery of Commercial Appeal, it’s appearing that […]

Despite already being 40-years-old, Vince Carter proved this past season that he can still play at the highest level and be a solid contributor to the Memphis Grizzlies. He appeared in 73 regular season and six playoff games for his team, and averaged 8.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24.6 minutes per game. […]

Deyonta Davis was drafted with the 1st pick in the 2nd Round of last year’s draft by the Boston Celtics. Then, he was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft day. Davis played in a total of 36 games this year, only averaging 6.6 minutes per game. Per 36 minutes, Deyonta averaged 8.8 points […]

Chandler Parsons‘ first season with the Memphis Grizzlies might have gotten cut short due to his nagging injuries, but his offseason social media run is just getting started. In an ad for PSD underwear, the 6-foot-10 forward posed with his shirt off in an Instagram post, urging fans to get his sponsored brand, also inviting […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are fortunate to have the kind of veteran that is Vince Carter on their team, but even more so, rookie Deyonta Davis might be the most thankful of them all. In his recent guesting on “The Jump”, Grizzlies coach David Fizdale revealed one thing about Carter that everyone might want to take […]