Memphis Commercial Appeal (smithjas@commercialappeal.com (Jason Smith)) —Although it had been nearly 24 hours since they learned of the untimely death of Lorenzen Wright, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins and Griz director of player personnel Tony Barone Sr....
Memphis Commercial Appeal (goetz@commercialappeal.com (Kristina Goetz, Beth Warren)) —Germantown police are reviewing the way a 911 call from a former NBA star's cell phone was handled on the day he was killed.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (goetz@commercialappeal.com (Kristina Goetz, Beth Warren)) —For more than a week, suburban police did not make the connection between a 911 call in which gunshots were heard and the disappearance of Memphis basketball star Lorenzen Wright. Sources have...
Memphis Commercial Appeal —The Memphis Grizzlies say rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent successful surgery on his right ankle to remove a bone spur.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (higgins@commercialappeal.com (Ron Higgins)) —Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley remembers Wright as a gamer who "never backed down from any challenge given him, whether it was guarding Shaq or anyone else."
Memphis Commercial Appeal (goetz@commercialappeal.com (Kristina Goetz, Beth Warren)) —A law enforcement source confirmed the body found in a wooded area in southeast Memphis was that of Wright, missing since July 19.
Memphis Commercial Appeal —Former University of Memphis standout Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls also is a finalist, but the Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo and former Memphis Tiger Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings were cut.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —The Grizzlies tried to acquire Chris Paul before the NBA draft but they are not a viable suitor today as the New Orleans Hornets point guard reportedly seeks a trade to one of four teams.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —Tony Allen stood in the middle of the Grizzlies' locker room, looked around and wondered aloud.
Memphis Commercial Appeal —Gary Neal scored 23 of his 25 points in the first half as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Grizzlies, 78-64, on the final day of summer league play Sunday in Las Vegas.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —The question remains: Who will be the answer with regard to uplifting one of the NBA's problematic -- if not the worst -- benches?
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —Grizzlies veteran O.J. Mayo was a no show for a rumored third appearance at point guard.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —Grizzlies veteran O.J. Mayo was a no show for a rumored third appearance at point guard.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —A collection of NBA Development League all stars couldn’t keep pace with the Grizzlies’ best sophomores.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —O.J. Mayo's flirtation at the point left this impression: While he's not exactly a lost cause, Mayo needs more repetition and a better understanding of what's required from him in that role.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —In the end, the Grizzlies' front office valued Tony Allen's toughness, experience and playoff performances more than the potential the younger Ronnie Brewer would bring.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —Grizzlies rookie Greivis Vasquez will be the first to admit that he must adjust his way of thinking. But it's not for the reason you might think.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —O.J. Mayo graded himself pretty harshly following the official start of his point guard experimentation with the Grizzlies.
Memphis Commercial Appeal (tillery@commercialappeal.com (Ronald Tillery)) —Grizzlies rookie Xavier Henry did not make his NBA summer league debut Monday night because of what appears to be a contract dispute with the team.
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —The news everyone expected but few wanted to hear came down this afternoon. Rudy Gay has been included in the 15 man roster heading for final cuts in New York City but O J Mayo failed to make it...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —A hero fell in Memphis sometime in the early morning of July 19th. It took 9 days for the people of Memphis to find out. It shouldn't have ended this way. This is not the way to remember Ren as...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —The Grizzlies second first round draft pick (28th overall), Greivis Vasquez, had bone spurs removed from his ankle yesterday according to ESPN and a press release from the Grizzlies. The...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —Everyone is aware that the Grizzlies haven't signed either of their first round draft picks yet. However, what people may not be sure of is what the actual hold-up is. The Collective Bargaining...
3 Shades of Blue (Lee Eric Smith) —What with all the fireworks going off this summer, it's easy to forget that next summer, the NBA itself just might explode. And it won't be near as much fun to watch. That's because next summer,...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —Rudy Gay led the Blue Team in scoring with 23 points, two blocks and two steals but had only 5 rebounds and turned the ball over 7 times. O J Mayo chipped in with 18 points, 7 rebounds and...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —People all over Memphis are talking about the Memphis Grizzlies and once again for all the wrong reasons. Despite signing Rudy Gay to an extension with a contract that is favorable to both sides...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the fifth and final part of the exclusive Chris Wallace interview 3 Shades of Blue had with the General Manager and Vice President of Business Operations of the Memphis Grizzlies. In...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the fourth installment of the 3 Shades of Blue exclusive interview with Chris Wallace, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies. Part one...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —For 22 hours from Midnight July 22nd until 10:00 PM the Grizzlies are selling select Club Level Seats for the upcoming season for $22 a game. That's over 50% of the regular price! As many...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the third part of the Chris Wallace interview with 3 Shades of Blue . Part One dealt with the team's 3 Year Plan and where the team needs to go from here . Part Two dealt with...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the third part of the Chris Wallace interview with 3 Shades of Blue . Part One dealt with the team's 3 Year Plan and where the team needs to go from here . Part Two dealt with...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the 2nd part of a lengthy discussion 3 Shades of Blue had with Chris Wallace, General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations with the Memphis Grizzlies. Part 1 dealt...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —This is the 2nd part of a lengthy discussion 3 Shades of Blue had with Chris Wallace, General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations with the Memphis Grizzlies. Part 1 dealt mostly...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —On the evening of July 6th Chris Wallace sat down with 3 Shades of Blue to discuss a number of wide ranging topics including where the team is in regards to the 3 year plan, the trade of the...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —Random Summer League Observations. I’ve noticed some notable players aren’t playing due to injury or teams protecting them or just not playing such as Blake Griffin, Johnny Flynn, DeJuan Blair,...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —Summer League Overview. The Grizzlies continue their play in the Las Vegas Summer League tonight against the D-league Select team. I got a chance to observe several games yesterday including NY...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —O J Mayo played Point Guard for the Memphis Grizzlies for a total of two summer league games before deciding he needs to focus on making the USA team (as a SG not a PG presumably) and everyone in...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —Ron Tillery is reporting that O J Mayo realized how poorly he played in the first summer league and is contemplating remaining with the team for the entire week to improve his play at the...
3 Shades of Blue (Chip Crain) —O J Mayo came to Vegas to show the Grizzlies front office and coaching staff something about the way he can play the point. I'm not sure he wanted to show them what he showed on Monday night....