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Memphis Grizzlies

Duncan Readies for Physical Battle in WCF

May 17, 2013

For the eighth time in his career, Tim Duncan is headed to the Western Conference Finals. The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Golden State Warriors with a 94-82 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday,... »Read More

Durant not to Blame for Thunder Early Exit

May 16, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Wednesday’s elimination game against the Memphis Grizzlies, 88-84. Kevin Durant had 21 points on 5-for-21 shooting and missed a shot in the final seconds that would have tied the... »Read More

Mike Conley Proving Worth for Grizzlies

May 14, 2013

The most common narrative is that the Memphis Grizzlies closed their eyes and said a prayer when they gave Mike Conley a five-year, $45 million contract extension in the fall of 2010. Lionel Hollins... »Read More

Grizzlies Gritty Play Leads to Game 3 Win

May 12, 2013

A suddenly tough life for a team that’s made it look so easy. It’s virtually impossible for a series to be tighter than the one that is unfolding so far between Oklahoma City and... »Read More

Hollins Wants to Return to Grizzlies as Coach

May 10, 2013

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins has no contractual obligation to the franchise beyond this season, but he is hopeful he’ll get to keep coaching what he’s helped build in Memphis. “There’s no question,”... »Read More

Can Thunder Defense Stop Mike Conley?

May 10, 2013

While the Thunder’s foul-plagued frontcourt did what it could to contain the formidable inside tandem of 7-foot-1, 265-pound Marc Gasol and 6-foot-9, 260-pound(ish) Zach Randolph, it was the 6-foot-1, 185-pound, left-handed (Mike) Conley who... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?

May 8, 2013

One team could be a sleeper to land the most talented free agents in the summer of 2013 ... Mike Conley a top-five NBA point guard? »Read More

Durant Refuses to Panic After Game 2 Loss

May 8, 2013

All the Grizzlies needed to do was split. They let one get away Sunday but got it done in Game 2. Now it’s up to the Thunder to go to Tennessee this weekend and... »Read More

Hollins: Tony Allen Cannot Defend Durant

May 6, 2013

Entering this series, the Grizzlies appeared to have the right tools for the job of slowing down Durant. They had Tayshaun Prince, who this season smothered Durant into 39 percent shooting and three turnovers... »Read More

Report: Cavaliers Interested in Tony Allen

May 5, 2013

The Cavs can be as much as $18 million under the salary cap on July 1. A couple free-agent signings could go a long way in reshaping their rebuilding project. They appear to have... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Analyzing Conference Semifinals

May 5, 2013

Breaking down the second round of the 2013 postseason... Chicago Bulls' leader backs up bold prediction »Read More

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The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round

May 3, 2013

With a few exceptions, the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs has been all about big comebacks, but which has been most impressive? »Read More

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NBA AM: Clippers Not Sacrificing Enough

May 3, 2013

The Clippers are facing a must-win Game 7 and in order to extend their series, veteran Lamar Odom says team needs to learn about sacrifice »Read More

Randolph Dismisses Blake Griffin Injury

May 3, 2013

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph expressed no sympathy on Thursday for the condition of Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin. Asked how Griffin’s high right ankle sprain injury might affect the matchup of power... »Read More

Chris Paul Ready to Play; Griffin Out?

May 3, 2013

The reeling Clippers must beat the surging Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, on the road, in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series or L.A.’s season is over. If the Clippers find... »Read More

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Griffin’s Ankle Sprain a Danger to Clippers

May 2, 2013

Blake Griffin's status in the elimination game against the Memphis Grizzlies is in doubt, which is a big problem for the L.A. Clippers »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition

April 29, 2013

Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

Grizzlies Hammer Clippers to Tie Series 2-2

April 28, 2013

When Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and forward Zach Randolph click together, the Memphis Grizzlies are very, very tough to beat. Gasol and Randolph had 24 points apiece and led a strong rebounding effort... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Jabari Parker Ready for Duke

April 27, 2013

Top recruit Jabari Parker talks Duke and the NBA... Does Toronto have a shot at Phil Jackson?... Who are the other top coaching candidates for this offseason's imminent coaching carousel? »Read More

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Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises

April 26, 2013

HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises  »Read More

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2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds

April 25, 2013

Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More

Lakers’ Howard Disagrees with DPOY Winner

April 25, 2013

Dwight Howard was 14th in the voting for defensive player of the year, receiving one first-place vote and four third-place votes. Howard seemed surprised, if not mildly irritated, to finish that far behind. Memphis... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Shooting Guards

April 24, 2013

Earlier in the week we looked at the pending free agent point guards, today we look at the pending free agent two guards playing in the post season.... Andrew Harrison could be one of... »Read More

Memphis Looks to Bench for Help

April 23, 2013

After losing the first two games on the road to the Clippers in their first round Western Conference playoff series, the Grizzlies took the day off Tuesday while the coaching staff looked at game... »Read More

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Clippers Are Deep But it’s About Chris Paul

April 23, 2013

On a Clippers team built around its depth, Chris Paul is the hero in Los Angeles against the Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More

Report: Gasol Named Defensive Player of Year

April 23, 2013

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will be named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year later this week, according to the multiple sources with knowledge of the voting. via Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal »Read More

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NBA PM: How To Rebuild An NBA Franchise

April 22, 2013

The brain trust behind the Indiana Pacers' rebuild talks about how to revive a struggling franchise ... Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies aren't satisfied ... James Harden must stop disappearing »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards

April 22, 2013

Free Agency opens in July however some of the best free agent guards are playing in the playoffs, who can be had?... 2014 is not just Wiggins And Parker... Is Bledose being shoved... »Read More

Griffin, Clippers Anticipate Physical Series

April 21, 2013

After completing the greatest regular season in franchise history, the Clippers didn’t think they would have to see the Grizzlies again. They had won too many games (56) and played too well down the... »Read More

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NBA Coaches, Executives On The Way Out

April 18, 2013

Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out? »Read More

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Where Do the Mavericks Go From Here?

April 17, 2013

Pursuits of Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Josh Smith are on the Dallas Mavericks' agenda but are these realistic options for the summer of 2013? »Read More

Sources: Grizzlies to Sign Donte Greene

April 16, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies will sign free agent Donte Greene, sources confirm. He’s playoff eligible. He is expected to arrive in Memphis today. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More

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NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?

April 16, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies are excelling even without Rudy Gay… One-on-one with Ty Lawson... Steph Curry closing in on record-breaking season. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 24

April 15, 2013

Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . .  »Read More

Grizzlies Waive Pittman; Signing Willie Reed?

April 15, 2013

No one is certain what number Willie Reed will wear on his Grizzlies jersey. But he’ll be No. 21 for accounting purposes this season. Memphis is expected to sign free agent Reed, a 6-10... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: The Key to Nuggets’ Title Hopes

April 14, 2013

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl believes Ty Lawson is the key to the Nuggets contention... Will the Miami HEAT be challenged on the road to another Finals berth? »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

April 10, 2013

No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23

April 8, 2013

Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . .  »Read More

Grizzlies’ Bayless, Arthur Day-to-Day

April 8, 2013

Griz forward Darrell Arthur dressed but didn’t play after the team revealed that he aggravated a back injury Friday night during a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Guard Jerryd Bayless also sat out... »Read More

Tony Allen Mum on Free Agency, Blazers

April 5, 2013

(Tony) Allen could be one of the NBA’s most coveted free agents this summer. And this is the time of year when media following teams heading into the offseason with money to spend start... »Read More

Randolph Expects to Opt-In with Grizzlies?

April 4, 2013

Z-Bo is under contract with Memphis through 2014-2015, with his option to exercise final year. Says he will likely stay; loves city and team via Jason Quick via Twitter »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 22

April 1, 2013

After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

Hollins, Randolph Dismiss Notion of Friction

March 29, 2013

Zach Randolph’s eyes grew wide with disbelief. Lionel Hollins cracked a joke. There is a growing belief that the Grizzlies’ veteran power forward and head coach aren’t on the same page as they prepare... »Read More

Gasol Makes Surprise Return in Grizzlies Loss

March 28, 2013

Marc Gasol won the opening tip and that turned out to be the only advantage the Grizzlies had in their 71st game of this NBA regular season. Although Gasol felt good enough to make... »Read More

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Home Court Advantage No Guarantee for Clippers

March 27, 2013

After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers have struggled as of late, allowing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies to close ground quickly. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 21

March 25, 2013

The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . .  »Read More

Grizzlies’ Gasol Out Indefinitely With Injury

March 23, 2013

The Grizzlies announced Saturday that center Marc Gasol is out indefinitely after “re-aggravating an abdominal tear” during a 90-83 loss to the Hornets in New Orleans on Friday night. Memphis noted that Gasol first... »Read More

Celtics’ Garnett, Lee Out Against Grizzlies

March 23, 2013

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and guard Courtney Lee will both miss Saturday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of sprained left ankles, the team announced. Lee tweaked his left ankle late in... »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

March 22, 2013

Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More

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NBA AM: Now Or Never For Pacers And Grizzlies

March 21, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers have some scary situation brewing in free agency... The Draft value of the NCAA Tournament... The Future in Miami... NBA Chats at 10:30 and 1pm EST »Read More

Grizzlies Better Off Without Rudy Gay?

March 20, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies may be better off without Rudy Gay. And their new owner and management team, as it turns out, may not have sacrificed this season after all. Strange though it may seem... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 20

March 18, 2013

The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers

March 15, 2013

Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards

March 15, 2013

With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More

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NBA PM: San Antonio Spurs Ripe For Upset?

March 14, 2013

The Spurs are great now, but will the postseason disappoint again? ... Up Close: Tony Allen ... Why Kevin Garnett would not waive his no-trade clause ... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 19

March 11, 2013

The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More

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NBA PM: Balance of Power Shifting in the West

March 8, 2013

The landscape of the Western Conference is on the verge of a tectonic shift ... Thomas Robinson ready for Houston's challenge ... Ty Lawson coming into his own »Read More

Grizz Look to Take Advantage of Schedule

March 6, 2013

Since Feb. 1, the Griz have faced nine losing teams in 13 outings. Their next opponent, Portland, represents the second of five straight contests against a sub-.500 squad, when the Trail Blazers visit FedExForum... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 18

March 4, 2013

The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More

Injured Grizzlies’ Randolph Out Tonight

March 3, 2013

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph will not play Sunday evening against the Orlando Magic because of a left ankle sprain. Randolph is considered day-to-day. Forward Darrell Arthur will start in place of Randolph. “It’s... »Read More

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Austin Daye Finds Role with Grizzlies

February 27, 2013

Austin Daye can shoot, and that's exactly what the Memphis Grizzlies need from him.  »Read More

Conley On Pace to Set Grizzlies Record

February 26, 2013

Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley continues to be quite a steal. Conley became the franchise’s all-time steals leader Sunday when he passed Rudy Gay during a 76-72 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Already holding... »Read More

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NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?

February 25, 2013

It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

February 25, 2013

Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

Former Grizzlies Owner Hospitalized

February 24, 2013

Former Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is hospitalized in a Chicago-area hospital after recently suffering a stroke. Heisley was stricken last weekend soon after returning home from Houston, where he attended the NBA All-Star... »Read More

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