Memphis Grizzlies
Lionel Hollins Mum on Coaching Future
Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30. He probably wouldn’t have a problem getting another job, but is very happy with the... »Read More
USA Mini-Camp Overrun with Point Guards?
Seven point guards are expected to be in the group of 24 players invited to USA Basketball’s offseason mini-camp in July, including Portland’s Damian Lillard and Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, the NBA’s recent Rookie of... »Read More
Mavs to Target Jack, Bayless in Free Agency?
Sources said two point guards who interest the Dallas Mavericks besides free agent prize Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul are the Golden State Warriors’ Jarrett Jack and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jerryd Bayless. Both players figured prominently... »Read More
All-NBA Teams Announced; LeBron Unanimous
Miami HEAT forward LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA First Team, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Bryant tied Utah Jazz Hall of Famer forward Karl... »Read More
Grizzlies Won’t Accept Randolph’s Apology
The Memphis Grizzlies’ goal for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night? No more postgame apologies for Zach Randolph. “That was the best defense I’ve seen on the big fella in... »Read More
Duncan Readies for Physical Battle in WCF
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
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
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
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
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?
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
NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?
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
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
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
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
NBA Sunday: Analyzing Conference Semifinals
Breaking down the second round of the 2013 postseason... Chicago Bulls' leader backs up bold prediction »Read More
The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round
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
NBA AM: Clippers Not Sacrificing Enough
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
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?
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
Griffin’s Ankle Sprain a Danger to Clippers
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
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
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
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
NBA Saturday: Jabari Parker Ready for Duke
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
Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises »Read More
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
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
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
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Shooting Guards
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
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
Clippers Are Deep But it’s About Chris Paul
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
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
NBA PM: How To Rebuild An NBA Franchise
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
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards
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
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
NBA Coaches, Executives On The Way Out
Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out? »Read More
Where Do the Mavericks Go From Here?
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
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
NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?
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
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
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?
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
NBA Sunday: The Key to Nuggets’ Title Hopes
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
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
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
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
(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?
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
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
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
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
Home Court Advantage No Guarantee for Clippers
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
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
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
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
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
NBA AM: Now Or Never For Pacers And Grizzlies
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?
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
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
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
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
NBA PM: San Antonio Spurs Ripe For Upset?
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
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
NBA PM: Balance of Power Shifting in the West
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
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Injured Grizzlies’ Randolph Out Tonight
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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