Memphis Grizzlies
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Two
The 2011/12 NBA Postseason has yet to surprise, except on the injury front starting with Derrick Rose and the depleted Chicago Bulls. »Read More
Top 5 Postseason Heroes (So Far)
Chris Paul has the L.A. Clippers looking better than ever, but is he the biggest hero of the first round? Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant might disagree... »Read More
Lack of Leadership Hurting Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies face a 2-1 series deficit in their Western Conference first-round playoff duel with the Los Angles Clippers as Game 4 looms tonight in Staples Center. Two wins for the Clippers that the... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Griffin: ‘We’re going to make a statement’
All of the Clippers said that it was a good thing to return home to Los Angeles on Thursday tied at 1-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. But still, the... »Read More
Coach: The Guile of the Gasols, +1 Passes
Coach Macri analyzes the crafty style employed by the Gasol brothers and exposes the secrets of San Antonio's offensive success... »Read More
NBA AM: O.J. Mayo’s Free Agency Value Rising
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo has stepped his game up early in the playoffs, not surprisingly his free agency value is rising around the league »Read More
Memphis Grizzlies Hope to Grind Out Wins
Tony Allen took time away from managing his Twitter feed to peruse the final box score at his locker. The defensive ace noted that the win on Wednesday night was vintage Grizzlies. “Look, [The... »Read More
Grizzlies Play Best When Facing Adversity?
So how does (Rudy) Gay respond on a night like tonight? With Caron Butler out for the series, he should be able to do whatever he likes. But that doesn’t mean playing isolation basketball... »Read More
Biggest Surprises of 2012 Postseason Thus Far
There's been plenty of enticing stories early on this postseason; here's the good, the bad and the ugly of the first few days of playoff action. »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One
The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More
Clippers Tie NBA Playoff Comeback Record
Chris Paul begged coach Vinny Del Negro to put him back into the game for the fourth quarter and not give up despite being down 21 points. The result was another Clippers comeback –... »Read More
Griffin: We Put on Mask; ‘robbed that one’
And yet these Clippers who are so new to the playoffs, these Clippers who had (Chris) Paul playing with a mild left groin strain, these Clippers who lost Caron Butler in the third quarter... »Read More
Caron Butler Breaks Hand
Clippers forward Caron Butler fractured his left hand in Game 1 against the Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA: Top 10 Restricted Free Agents
Just like most of the NBA, fans and media have turned their attention to the NBA Draft and free agency, so in that spirit we offer you the top ten (potentially) restricted free agents... »Read More
Coach: Ball Screen Chess & Challenging the Catch
On the eve of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, Coach Macri dives into how good teams will need to play strategize the way they deploy ball screens, and how great defenders don't just contest shots... »Read More
Vogel, Hollins Named Coaches Of The Month
The Indiana Pacers’ Frank Vogel and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Lionel Hollins today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April. Vogel led Indiana to... »Read More
Randolph in Starting Lineup for Playoffs?
Zach Randolph got rid of that cumbersome knee brace, and now figures he’s ready to shed something else. The process of simply fitting in with the Grizzlies is over if Randolph has his way.... »Read More
NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More
NBA@2: Harrison Barnes A Toronto Raptor?
The Toronto Raptors may have found their man come draft night ... Richard Jefferson read to lead Warriors ... Plenty at stake on last night of the 2011-12 NBA season . . . »Read More
If the 2012 Playoffs Started Today
The start of the 2012 NBA Playoffs is just days away, what playoff match-ups are on the horizon? »Read More
NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions
The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More
Griz’ Conley: Playoff Pressure on Clippers
The Grizzlies took care of another bit of business Monday night, dispatching the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-101. No, it wasn’t a thing of beauty. It felt more like an errand, a necessary household chore. “We... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More
Salary Cap Best/Worst Case Scenarios: The West
Last week, we took a look at the best and worst case salary cap scenarios for the Eastern Conference. Now, it’s time to do the same for all 15 teams in the West. »Read More
NBA AM: What Does Surgery Mean For Dwight?
Orlando star Dwight Howard is undergoing back surgery today, could this be the window Orlando needs to re-sign him?... Who is the 2012 NBA Defensive Player of The Year?... Lester Hudson headed back to... »Read More
Source: Memphis to Sign Lester Hudson
Guard Lester Hudson, whose second 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers expired on Wednesday, is expected to sign with the Griz for the rest of the season. A source with knowledge of the situation... »Read More
Memphis Grizzlies Seal Playoff Spot
When the game finally turned for good Wednesday night, the manner in which the Grizzlies took control just about summed up how they have gotten this far in a season that presented many twists.... »Read More
Marc Gasol Day-To-Day With Bone Bruise
Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has a bone bruise on his left knee, the results of magnetic resonance imaging revealed. He is listed as day-to-day but is doubtful for the Grizzlies’ game Tuesday night at... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More
Top 5 Most Fun Potential Playoff Series
With fewer than two weeks to go until the playoffs start, we look at what would make for the most entertaining series. And yes, the Miami HEAT are involved in a lot of... »Read More
Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol Undergoes MRI
But the Grizzlies’ ended up with a bigger concern than their 21 turnovers and 35-percent shooting in a bad loss to the lowly Hornets. Center Marc Gasol suffered what is believed to be a... »Read More
NBA Sunday: 7 Title Contenders This Year?
With so many NBA heavyweights looking vulnerable lately, as many as seven teams could have a real shot at the 2012 championship... Paul George settles into playing shooting guard long-term in Indiana... »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today…
While some spots have yet to be decided, now is a good time to break down the NBA's potential first-round playoff match-ups. »Read More
NBA@2: Zach Randolph Key To Grizzlies’ Contention?
The healthier Zach Randolph gets, the tougher Memphis looks ... Raymond Felton finding his groove ... Cuban, Prokhorov raising the rhetoric around Deron Williams ... »Read More
Gay Ready for a ‘Taste’ of the playoffs
Rudy Gay just smiles when he hears the question. Other people forget. But the Grizzlies’ forward has been reminded of never having appeared in the playoffs every step of his comeback journey this season.... »Read More
NBA @ 2: Predicting the Final 16
A look ahead at the final stretch of the 2011/12 NBA Regular Season. Who will make the playoffs? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: The Next Tier Of NBA Free Agents
There are some franchise-type players heading into free agency in July, but the next tier of guys might be easier to obtain... More going on in Orlando... NBA Chat at 11am, 3pm and 8pm... »Read More
NBA@2: Critical Night For The Utah Jazz
Much at stake as the Utah Jazz face the Golden State Warriors tonight . . .Zach Randolph's difficult return ... A new - old - powerhouse rising in the Western Conference! »Read More
Gilbert Arenas Rebuilding Image in Memphis
Less than a month into his Memphis Grizzlies career, Gilbert Arenas is already making a solid impression as coaches and teammates haven’t hesitated to tab him as a leader of the team. A tumultuous... »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers All-But Clinch Pacific
The LA Lakers all but clinched the Pacific Division and third seed in the Western Conference with their victory over the LA Clippers »Read More
NBA@2: Orlando’s Howard Wants Van Gundy Fired?
Stan Van Gundy is well aware of his star player's desire to see him fired ... Rudy Gay confident in the Memphis Grizzlies ... Marreese Speights finds his NBA home? »Read More
Who Will Be Defensive Player of the Year?
The NBA has many candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Serge Ibaka is averaging an ungodly 3.4 blocks per game, but is that enough to dethrone Dwight Howard? »Read More
Arenas Becoming a Defense First Player?
“It all starts with defense,” said (Gilbert) Arenas and, no, I am not making that up. Neither am I making up what (Lionel) Hollins said about Arenas after the game. “It’s a little bit... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
At what point do the Oklahoma City Thunder become more than just the favorite in the Western Conference? The NBA 14 weeks in . . . »Read More
Amnesty 2012: Revisiting the Provision
As the NBA regular season draws closer to an end and teams start focusing more on their offseason plans, the subject of amnesty will once again become a hot topic of conversation. Which teams... »Read More
Heisley ends Grizzlies’ talks with Ellison
He’s instructed his attorney, Stan Meadows, to stop negotiating with Oracle founder Larry Ellison because of Ellison’s repeated overtures about relocating the team. “We’re not even considering Ellison,” Heisley said. “This team cannot be... »Read More
NBA@2: Is Tanking Bad For the NBA?
Is tanking really the best answer for struggling NBA teams? ... Courtney Lee, Rockets staying optimistic ... McHale sees D-League as a great step forward for the NBA ... »Read More
NBA PM: Knicks, Bulls & the Anatomy of an Upset
If the Knicks and Bulls do meet in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, there are a lot of similarities between last year's Grizzlies-Spurs first-round series. »Read More
Report: Josh Selby Assigned to D-League
The Memphis Grizzlies today re-assigned guard Josh Selby to the Reno Bighorns, the Grizzlies’ NBA Development League affiliate. This is the second assignment for Selby. via Real GM »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 13
The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More
Zach Randolph Heads to the Bench
The Grizzlies took a detour on their trip out west by going back down a road well traveled this season. Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins turned to the starting lineup he’s used the most, re-inserting... »Read More
NBA Sunday: No Rose Good For Bulls?
Has Derrick Rose's absence made Chicago a better all-around team?... Arenas feeling good in Memphis, though off to a slow start there... Can Philly really contend in the East?... »Read More
Arenas: ‘I’m just back to my old self’
Agent Zero is probably long gone. The guy who could fill it up for 20 or 30 or 40 points a night, the one whose playful antics on and off the court were met... »Read More
Memphis Coach Questions McMillan Firing
The Portland Trail Blazers became the fourth NBA team to change head coaches this season when they fired Nate McMillan on March 15. Count Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins among the people who believe the... »Read More
Arenas Makes His Debut for Memphis
Griz newcomer Gilbert Arenas made his debut, playing 12 minutes off the bench. He finished with two points on 1-of-4 shooting to go with three assists and two steals. Arenas was seen studying the... »Read More
The 2013 Free Agents
Along with point guard Chris Paul, center Dwight Howard will headline a deep class that has everything from superstars to solid role players. »Read More
Report: Grizzlies Sign Gilbert Arenas
The Grizzlies and Gilbert Arenas have made it official: The free-agent guard will join the team for the rest of this season. Griz general manager Chris Wallace confirmed the deal today. Arenas, who was... »Read More
NBA AM: Waived Players Making Choices
Several NBA players were waived this week and a large number of them are starting to zero in on where they will play next... Joe Lacob get Boo'ed by Warriors fans... Kevin Durant chooses... »Read More
Source: Arenas to Sign With Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are on the verge of signing Gilbert Arenas, sources confirm. Arenas will sign one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. via Alex Kennedy – HOOPSWORLD. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More
Ellison Eyes Grizzlies; Move to San Jose?
Californian Larry Ellison, ranked as the third-richest person in the U.S., has inquired about buying the Memphis Grizzlies with apparent hopes of moving the team to San Jose. But team owner Michael Heisley on... »Read More
2012 NBA Trade Deadline Grades
All told there were ten trades at this year’s NBA trade deadline involving 16 of the league’s 30 teams. HOOPSWORLD grades each deal. »Read More
NBA Trade Deadline-Watch Notebook
What has happened, won't happen and could happen before today's 3 p.m. trade deadline? Check it all out here. »Read More
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