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Memphis GrizzliesWhy Dave Joerger was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies

While Dave Joerger was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, it wasn’t for the reasons you’d expect. Coaches are normally fired for underwhelming results or clashes with higher-ups within the organization. However, Joerger’s case is a little bit different—he was fired because he was seeking permission to speak with other teams about their vacancies: […]

Memphis GrizzliesReport: Grizzlies want Frank Vogel as next head coach

The Memphis Grizzlies fired Dave Joerger as head coach on Saturday, but already have a big name in mind to fill the void. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of The Vertical, the Grizzlies will pursue Frank Vogel and are willing to pay him top dollar to coach in Memphis: Memphis plans to pursue Frank Vogel, league […]

Sacramento KingsDave Joerger considered No. 1 option in Kings' head coaching search

Dave Joerger may have lost one head coaching gig, but it looks like he’s in line for another. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Joerger is at the top of the Sacramento Kings‘ wish list after being fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday morning. Part of the reason Joerger was fired by the Grizzlies […]

Memphis GrizzliesDave Joerger Fired as Grizzlies Head Coach

You can officially count another free agent in the coaching market. The Memphis Grizzlies announced early Saturday morning that they dismissed Dave Joerger of his coaching duties. Marc J. Spears of ESPN stated that the team was tired of Joerger’s lack of commitment to the franchise: Grizzlies got tired of Dave Joerger not being committed to […]

Memphis GrizzliesMike Conley cautious with his decision on whether or not to stay in Memphis

A big decision looms for Mike Conley. The Ohio State point guard has spend his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, leading competitive teams who’ve made the playoffs year after year, only to be knocked out before ever reaching the Finals. Now, he has a choice on whether he wants to stay with the franchise, […]

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies' Vince Carter plans on returning next season

Despite being one of the league’s oldest players at 39 years of age, Vince Carter doesn’t plan on hanging it up any time soon. Following the Memphis Grizzlies‘ season-ending loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon, Carter was asked if he planned to retire this offseason, to which he replied, via Chris Herrington […]

Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies bringing utensils to game 3

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered back-to-back blowout losses to the San Antonio Spurs in their first two playoff games and they’re tired of it. After the second blowout, Grizzlies’ forward Matt Barnes was quoted as saying that the Grizzlies had been coming to a “gunfight with some spoons.” Now that they’re heading back home down 0-2, […]

Memphis GrizzliesMarc Gasol, Mike Conley buy 500 tickets for Grizzlies fans

Although Memphis Grizzlies starters’ Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are sidelined with injuries — Gasol after a surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, Conley with an achilles injury — the pair are still doing their best to contribute to the team. This year has been a struggle for the Grizzlies team when […]

Memphis GrizzliesVIDEO: Matt Barnes can only laugh when trying to inbound ball over Boban Marjanović

Boban Marjanović is a big guy. In fact, he’s three inches over seven feet, and just a few pounds under 300. So inbounding the ball around him? Not an easy task, as Matt Barnes learned in Game 2 of the Grizzlies–Spurs opening playoff series. RELATED: Matt Barnes compares his Grizzlies against Spurs as a ‘gunfight with spoons’ […]

Memphis GrizzliesMatt Barnes says Grizzlies are fighting a "gunfight with some spoons"

The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t been much of a match for the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. During a brutal season filled with injuries, Memphis has endured through the process to become the 7th seed in the Western Conference, fighting for victories against the top two seeds in the East while nearly taking down the […]

Atlanta HawksArtist uniquely illustrates every NBA playoff matchup

The NBA playoffs are well underway, and the action has been red hot so far. Tempers have flared, emotions are running high, and a few finishes have come down right to the wire. To celebrate this joyous time of year for basketball fans, an artist named Asur has made each first round matchup look like something […]

Memphis GrizzliesZach Randolph did not appreciate Reggie Miller's comment about the Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies played the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in an embarrassing 106-74 loss in San Antonio. To add salt to the wound, Reggie Miller claimed after the game that he TNT crew could beat the Grizzlies. Needless to say, this did not sit well with some of the Grizzlies players, particularly veteran […]

Memphis GrizzliesYou Won't Believe Who Reggie Miller Said The TNT Cast Could Beat

The Memphis Grizzlies have been greatly hampered by injuries this season and now face a tough battle against the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. They are without Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, among others, and are already down 1-0 in the series against the Spurs. Reggie Miller was on the Dan Patrick Show the […]

Golden State WarriorsThe 10 craziest plays from the 2015-16 NBA season

Now that the NBA season has ended and the postseason is underway with full steam, it’s time to look back at some of the best plays of the season. If you kept up with all of the action, you’ll surely recognize some of these plays. Here are the NBA’s Top 10 plays of the year. 10. […]

San Antonio SpursVIDEO: Lance Stephenson loses his mind in frustration when unable to break free from Kawhi Leonard

The Grizzlies have a tall order ahead of them in trying to beat the Spurs in the opening round of the playoffs. They virtually have no chance of winning the series, and it remains to be seen if they will be able to win even one game. The Spurs have great pieces all across their […]

Golden State WarriorsEvery Western Conference Playoff Team's Fatal Flaw That Will Keep Them From Winning the 2016 NBA Championship

The 2016 NBA playoffs start today, and with it the “real season” begins as some would say. With a world championship on the line down the road, let’s take a look at each Western Conference playoff team’s biggest weakness, and why they probably won’t win the title. Let’s start with the teams most likely to […]

Memphis GrizzliesWoman Admits That She Made Up Story Of Zach Randolph Choking Her

About a month ago, a woman accused Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph of strangling her in a report filed to the police. According to the report, Randolph “strangled the victim, causing bruising to her neck.” She also claimed to have a black eye, a bruised back, and injured ribs. In the immediate aftermath, Randolph and […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green's Interesting Plans for the Game Ball from the Warriors' 73rd Win

Draymond Green stood at center court holding onto the game ball after the final buzzer, ready to give a thank you speech to the fans at Oracle Arena for their support. The Golden State Warriors had just dismantled the Memphis Grizzlies to become the first team in NBA History to win 73 games in an 82 game season. It […]

Memphis GrizzliesMatt Barnes Hoping To "Interrupt History" In Oakland

The Memphis Grizzlies play in Oakland on Wednesday night to take on the Golden State Warriors in a historic game. At 72 wins, the Warriors have a chance to stand alone in the record books as the only team to reach 73 wins in an NBA regular season. But Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes has other […]

Memphis GrizzliesTony Allen 'Damn Near Teared Up' After Receiving Signed Shoes From Kobe Bryant

Tony Allen, currently of the Memphis Grizzlies, was gifted a pair of signed shoes by Kobe Bryant earlier this season. The signature hailed Allen as the “best defender” Kobe ever faced, and the Mamba had previously even gone on record hailing Allen as the only player to be the “Kobe stopper”. When Allen received the […]

Golden State WarriorsVIDEO: Steph Curry Gets Away With Crucial Foul On Lance Stephenson On Final Shot

The Golden State Warriors took on the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night in a close thriller with the Warriors winning in the final moments 100-99. The Warriors trailed the Grizzlies most of the 4th Quarter but made a late push and came back to win the game. However, in the final possession of the game, it […]

Golden State WarriorsGrizzlies Coach Dave Joerger Wanted To Beat Warriors In Order To Be Trivia Question Answer

The Memphis Grizzlies were up by double-digits late in the game against the Golden State Warriors, en route to ruining the defending champs’ chances at breaking the 1995-96 Bulls‘ record of 73 wins. But they were unable to hold on, with Golden State winning 100-99. More was on the line tonight than just the Warriors’ […]

Memphis GrizzliesVIDEO: Vince Carter Meets Old Age, Fails At Fastbreak Dunk

Vince Carter is known as one of the best all-time dunkers in NBA history… but old age might be catching up to him. In a preseason game against the Houston Rockets, Carter failed on this fastbreak dunk attempt: https://vine.co/v/e22qJjMQU2x But just in case you forgot how good Vince Carter once was at dunking, check out […]

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