Memphis Grizzlies Articles - Page 131

Vince Carter is aging like fine wine. The man once known as ‘half-man, half-amazing’ put up 20 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-107 win against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. This performance made him the oldest player (39 years, 287 days) to reach the 20-point plateau since Michael Jordan (40 years, 53 […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol showed his flair for the dramatic by tipping in the game-winning basket on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets, giving his team a 108-107 victory. With 0.7 seconds left in regulation, Vince Carter threw a lob from an out of bounds play, connecting with Gasol over two defenders for the […]

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen has been placed in the inactive list with a right groin injury, activating reserve guard Troy Daniels, the team announced today prior to tip off. James Ennis will start alongside Chandler Parsons against a Denver Nuggets team also battling through injuries — they will be without the services of Will Barton and […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol was originally scheduled to be on a minutes restriction this season as he had just recovered from surgery done on his right foot last February to repair a non-displaced Type II fracture of the navicular bone. But after six games so far, he has not shown any ill-effects from the procedure and […]

With many of the most important NBA stars honored with Brandon Armstrong‘s impersonations through his YouTube channel, it’s time now for the unsung heroes to get the same treatment. Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph game gets nailed to perfection here, from his low-stance back-to-the-basket game to the endless shot fakes no one bites on, even emphasizing […]

Memphis Grizzlies new acquisition Chandler Parsons‘ long-awaited season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers was a bit of a disappointment. During his 22 minutes of play, the 6-foot-10 forward went scoreless, going 0-of-8 from the floor and 0-of-3 from downtown, snatching three rebounds, and a block. The Blazers (4-3) took a 100-94 victory against the Grizzlies […]

He may have already signed with the Memphis Grizzlies last summer, but before he decided to bring his talents to Tennessee, Chandler Parsons considered joining another team. The 6-foot-10 forward reportedly was close to teaming up with Damian Lillard by signing with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now he is all set to make his season debut […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced an official partnership with transportation network company Uber, leveraging technology and ensuring their fans a safe ride to and from Grizzlies games and FedExForum events, including added perks and promotions for those using the app. The San Francisco-based company will become the team’s official ride-sharing partner, and beginning tomorrow, will become the […]

After undergoing arthroscopic surgery last March to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, Memphis Grizzlies‘ forward Chandler Parsons is finally ready to make his debut for his new team and will play earlier than scheduled. It was expected that he’ll play his first game of the season on Tuesday but has now been bumped […]

Memphis Grizzlies offseason acquisition Chandler Parsons is set to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Parsons was recovering from a meniscus surgery in his right knee dating back to March. The Grizzlies have stayed afloat without their new addition with a 3-2 record, as they go […]

Despite having a tough night offensively, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was still a monster at the rim, swatting away Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol‘s attempt at a point-blank layup. The 6-foot-11 Kentucky product had an impeccable sense of timing, getting up for the block without fouling, leaving Gasol empty at the rim. https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton/status/793977024146800640 […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter found himself some extra playing time in Tuesday night’s 116-80 blowout loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The man once revered as ‘Half-Man, Half-Amazing’ had five points on 2-of-7 shooting and reached the 24,000 career-points mark on a floater in the lane during the third quarter. Vince Carter became the 24th […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Vince Carter shut down the notion that he’d be willing to compete in this season’s dunk contest. The rumor started after a YouTube video on Oct. 17, where he said it’d be “interesting, to say the least” to participate in the dunk contest, words which of course were taken to sound […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is known for his effective post moves and solid jumpers near the basket. This year he looks to have added a new skill to his repertoire as he’s been showing his extended range with an effective three-point shooter. The 7-foot big man has never shot more than 17 threes in […]

After already missing his team’s season opener, Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen will likely miss their next three or four contest as well as he is still working on getting his knee back to game shape. Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen is likely to miss a week. The swelling in his knee is gone, but […]

During the 80’s and 90’s, there were a lot of white American players in the NBA considered as dominant or one of the best in their positions. The likes of John Stockton, Bill Laimbeer, and Boston Celtics‘ greats Kevin McHale and Larry Bird were some of the most successful white American players during their time, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait just a little bit longer to roll the carpet for their new acquisition Chandler Parsons as coach David Fizdale told reporters the team will exercise due caution as he comes back from a second surgery in his right knee. The recurring knee issue played a huge part in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have their eyes set on the 2018 free agency class and they plan to start at the top with DeMarcus Cousins. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Mavs will pursue Cousins as a top priority in the summer of 2018. For Mavs fans who might be wondering, DeMarcus Cousins is set to […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

He may have won the event 16 years ago, but Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter said it’s still possible for him to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest next year during the All-Star Weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?amp;v=FTwDvU8atEQ The contest in 2000 is considered one of the best in NBA history. A young and much-hyped Carter agreed to compete […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right foot after getting an MRI today, according to a report by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com. The 7-foot-1 center is slated to sit out Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fizdale says Marc Gasol had MRI on right foot, which […]

The New York Knicks traded for the draft rights of Spanish center Willy Hernangomez last year with the hopes of developing him into a future star of the league. Even after only joining the team at the start of training camp earlier this month, the 22-year-old Madrid-native has already drawn a lot of praise from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a huge scare last Saturday when they saw their team’s starting center, Marc Gasol, leave the game with what appeared to be an ankle injury. The two-time All-Star did not return to the game which got them even more worried. The good news is he’s fine and will not miss an extended period […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol sent a scare to fans after leaving early in the fourth quarter with a right ankle injury during Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The 7-foot-1 center was immediately check out by the trainers, taking off his shoe and heading to the locker room shortly after. Marc Gasol has a […]

In the words of Charles Barkley: father time is undefeated. But maybe he’s taken some grace with the aging curve of veteran Memphis Grizzlies swingman Vince Carter. The 39-year-old still has some spring in his step as evidenced by this windmill dunk he threw down during training camp. See for yourself. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLCgv-pBljq/ While this is […]

NBA teams use the preseason games to run some plays they practiced during their training camp and to improve their player’s conditioning. Head coaches usually place minutes restrictions on their starters to control their playing time to avoid injuries and preserve their stamina for the regular season. Simply put, these contests have no bearing that’s […]

Zach LaVine, Blake Griffin, and the rest of the dunk champions before them should all be thankful for Vince Carter. When the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest was slowly losing some of its hype, the then-Toronto Raptors star breathed life back to the midseason aerial showcase when he participated, and dominated, in the 2000 edition. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to the FedEx Forum on Tuesday night for their preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It is considered the toughest matchup for promising rookie Joel Embiid to date as he faces two-time all-star Marc Gasol, who himself is coming back from injury. But a day before tipoff, the 22-year-old center sent a message on Monday […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without power forward/center Brandan Wright on Tuesday when they face the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left ankle sprain. The 6-foot-10 big man was seen in a walking boot which does not bode well for his chances of seeing action in the near future. When and how the injury occurred […]

It’s no secret that Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard D.J. Stephens has monstrous hops, but it’s one thing to talk about it and another to witness it like his teammates did during warmups prior to their Thursday night game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-5 University of Memphis product threw one down with authority after bouncing the […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

After playing just one preseason game, Tony Wroten has been waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. The organization’s GM Chris Wallace announced the decision on Friday, as per Yahoo! Sports. In Memphis’ 104-83 preseason loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, the 23-year-old guard played only a meager six minutes. The Grizzlies drafted the 6-foot-6 […]

During training camp, new Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach David Fizdale has been playing veteran Tony Allen at point guard. Allen, who usually plays at the shooting guard position and has the ability to defend much bigger forwards, told the Commercial Appeal that Fizdale wants the 34-year-old to expand his game: “I don’t want to be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will sport a different look this season with new faces in the starting lineup. According to a report from Grizzlies writer Alexis Morgan, big man Zach Randolph will come off the bench this season while third-year forward JaMychal Green will get starts at the four-spot. Coach Fizdale says he spoke to Zach […]

The NBA season is right around the corner, and that means Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake‘s presence is back on the NBA scene too. Drake, who recently completed a string of concerts ending at The Forum in Los Angeles, decided to sport a Los Angeles Lakers throwback jersey at the show. It wasn’t of any Laker […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to preserve the health of their all-star center, Marc Gasol, this coming season. Realizing he is arguably the most vital cog to their hopes of making a deep playoff run – and that he’s returning from missing a good portion of last season with an injury – the 31-year-old is […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have faced a myriad of big-time injuries — the loss of Marc Gasol, then Mike Conley Jr. who returned heroically for the playoffs and now their new signing, Chandler Parsons. Parsons’ last season was cut short as he dealt with an injury that required season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. […]

Matt Barnes had plans of returning to the Los Angeles Clippers this summer, but they didn’t work out the way he envisioned it. Barnes spoke on The Vertical Podcast about his conversation with Clippers head coach Doc Rivers who said he’d keep a roster spot open for him if he wanted to return. “Doc and I were […]

Matt Barnes‘ NBA journey has been full of ups and downs. Most recently though, the downs have been more prominent for the Kings forward who is now in his second stint with Sacramento. Barnes told his former L.A. Clippers teammate J.J. Redick on The Vertical podcast that one of his biggest mistakes was joining the cast of the […]