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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The struggling Memphis Grizzlies are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, and Marc Gasol is not pleased. The Grizzlies’ All-Star big man went so far as to apologize to the team’s fans after their 105-83 defeat to the Houston Rockets. Marc Gasol: "I went to the back and stood for 20 minutes trying […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to be without the services of star guard Mike Conley for an indefinite amount of time due to soreness in his left Achilles and heel. It has drawn much concern from the fan base about the extent of the injury, including two young fans that asked Grizzlies star big man Marc […]

Joel Embiid might be praised for his physical gifts on the court, but in reality, he’s far more than a 7-foot-2 frame and an athletic body that makes him such an intimidating presence at both ends of the court. In an interview with ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, the man known as The Process admitted to being a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, current owners of the NBA’s best record at 5-1, could be without All-Star big man Marc Gasol for their home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night due to an ankle problem. https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/925061866514210816 Gasol struggled with his shot in his most recent game against the Houston Rockets. He went just 1-of-8 […]

In the last few seasons, the NBA has shifted the landscape toward a faster-paced offense around the league with teams fully adopting that approach. However, Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol recently voiced to Ronald Tillery of USA TODAY Network that the team will speed up their offensive approach but doesn’t envision it getting up […]

This offseason, a lot of NBA players from Europe still had a chance to play competitive basketball, as they represented their respective countries in the EuroBasket competition. Among those who participated is New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez, who suited up for his home country of Spain. Outside of facing some of the best centers […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to embark on a new adventure this season without veterans Vince Carter, Zach Randolph, and Tony Allen, who signed with different teams during this free agency craze of an offseason. A leadership role is more than ever etched into cornerstone Marc Gasol, who is recovering from an injury he suffered […]

Unlike in the past, NBA players are now more outspoken about different social issues their countries are currently facing. With a lot of violence happening in the province of Catalonia in Spain, Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol used their platform and influence to raise awareness, and making it known that they are not in favor […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is doubtful to play in tonight’s preseason opener against the Orlando Magic, according to Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal. The Spanish international suffered a high left ankle sprain playing for his national team in this year’s EuroBasket, and is still nursing the injury, as he noted in the royalest […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will not be in full strength when they play their preseason opener against the Orlando Magic on Monday. It was announced by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, that the All-Star center will be sidelined as he continues to receive treatment on his ankle. Marc Gasol out for Monday's preseason opener as he continues […]

Heading into his 10th season in the league with the Memphis Grizzlies, there has been much uncertainty around Marc Gasol’s long-term future with the team. According to Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal, Gasol stated during the Grizzlies Media Day on Monday that he has a strong desire to remain in Memphis for the long […]

Spain is through to yet another EuroBasket semifinal after knocking off Germany, 84-72, in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2017. Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol’s monster performance with a team-high 28 points and 10 rebounds was a major factor in the Spaniards’ win over the Germans. After a closely-contested first half which saw Spain leading […]

After falling short against the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies have undergone numerous roster changes. While Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are still around, Zach Randolph signed with the Sacramento Kings and Tony Allen remains a free agent. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there […]

Throughout his career, Marc Gasol has proven that he is one of the best passing centers in the NBA and in international competitions. He has shown his ability to locate the open man whenever he is double-teamed, and has the knack of dishing out assists to his teammates to convert on easy baskets. That skill […]

Marc Gasol is one of the best players in the history of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spanish center is entering his 10th season in Tennessee, during which he established himself as one of the best centers in the league. He is a three-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA and a 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year. Even […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies era of Grit-n-Grind will surely take a hit with the loss of Zach Randolph and the impending departure of All-NBA defender Tony Allen as an unrestricted free agent, but Marc Gasol isn’t ready to throw in the towel quite yet. The Spanish international will have not only a hefty scoring task on […]

The center position has had a long history of dominance in the NBA with legendary figures such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal all having an argument for being in the top ten players of all time. The league has seen a serious shift away from centers who focus […]

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 […]

Competing with the Golden State Warriors proved to be of great difficulty for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the Warriors took the 2016-2017 championship with great ease. How can the Cavaliers possibly compete at a high level against the All-Star and experienced lineup the Warriors created this past season in the future? How about a possible […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

FIBA has changed its World Cup qualifying schedule, and the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team will look very different as a result. This doesn’t mean that our NBA players will no longer participate in Olympics competition, but it has forced the NBA’s hand due to a conflict of schedule. The World Cup generally consisted of tournament […]

Marc Gasol hit one of the biggest shots of his career, taking a drifting fallaway jumper against LaMarcus Aldridge with 0.7 seconds left on the clock to secure a 110-108 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a 2-2 tie in the best-of-seven series. The big Spaniard had only 16 points in the game, […]

Growing up in Spain, Marc Gasol watched a lot of soccer games and even played the sport during his younger years. During the first half of his team’s playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies center struggled from the field, shooing only 1-of-8. That prompted him to channel his […]

Marc Gasol posted career-best nightly averages in the scoring and assist column this season, while taking his Grizzlies to the seventh seed in the brutal Western Conference. But if you ask him, the personal accolades and statistics mean absolutely nothing. Gasol spoke to AS Espana, noting that he only worries about the win/loss figures. “We’ve […]