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Memphis Grizzlies

‘Playoff Jimmy’ Butler is real and he’s playing the role of Robin to help ‘Batman’ Steph Curry

April 16, 2025 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Seeing is believing and the Golden State Warriors are getting an up-close-and-personal look at Playoff Jimmy. Jimmy Butler is showing up and showing out in a big way for his new team in the 2025 NBA playoffs. “He’s different. I’m happy he’s on our side,” Draymond Green said about Butler, who dropped 38 points to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Draymond Green, golden state warriors, Jimmy Butler, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA play-in tournament, Steph Curry

L.A. Lakers unlocked ‘Pistol Pete’ Reaves after Westbrook trade. They can’t afford to lose him.

May 26, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

After making a crucial mid-range shot in the fourth quarter of his first NBA playoff game, an energized Austin Reaves jogged back on defense and screamed toward the L.A. Lakers bench saying, “I’m him! I’m him!” The meme-mable moment was one of the defining images of the 2023 NBA playoffs. It was extra special for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Austin Reaves, Derek Fisher, James Worthy, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Rob Pelinka

2022 NBA Christmas Day games: Only 3 of the 5 matchups are worth watching

December 23, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Christmas Day for basketball fans is the unofficial start of the “real season,” when contenders begin to separate themselves from the pretenders. Seven of the top 10 teams and seven of the 10 best players in the NBA are playing on Christmas Day. There’s no shortage of star power when ABC starts its live marathon … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Christmas Day, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, golden state warriors, L.A. Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, milwaukee bucks, NBA, New York Knicks, philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns

Scott Brooks may be holding back Thunder

April 21, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Finding fault in a coach who has won 50 games three times and 60 once in the last five years sounds a bit ridiculous. But if you’re Oklahoma City, the time is now to win a championship and Scott Brooks may not be the right guy to get the Thunder over the hump. As good … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Princeton offense, Rick Adelman, Scott Brooks

NBA Southwest Division Preview

October 19, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The Spurs made it to the NBA Finals and had the Miami Heat on the ropes, but were unable to prevent LeBron James and Co. from winning their second straight title. This year, San Antonio should still be the class of the Southwest Division, but the gap is narrowing. The rest of the division is … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs

Tony Allen, Marc Gasol lead All-NBA defense

May 15, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Playing defense is more than just racking up impressive numbers in steals, blocks, and rebounds. A great defender can go unnoticed because you don’t see the spectacular block or steal on SportsCenter or NBA Game Time. And more often, the best defenders come from teams that put a premium on defense. Of the 15 teams … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Avery Bradley, LeBron James, marc gasol, Memphis Grizzlies, Paul George, Tony Allen

Grizzlies smartly trades Rudy Gay to Raptors

January 30, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Rudy Gay, the overpaid and underperforming small forward, is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies’ money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors

San Antonio still team to beat in Southwest

October 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Southwest Division is one of the tougher divisions in the NBA and it is still led by the San Antonio Spurs, who may be getting older, but that is just a different word for experienced. 1-SAN ANTONIO SPURS — They didn’t go out and sign any flashy free agents, but that isn’t the Spurs … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

CLIPPERS, GRIZZLIES HURTING

May 11, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Los Angeles Clippers are obviously not the same team that went up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Their two best players, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, have been slowed by injuries and it has affected the entire complexion of the series. Paul has an injured hip flexor and sore groin, … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers, marc gasol, Memphis Grizzlies, Vinny Del Negro, zach randolph

GRIZZLIES’ MISSION: STOP CP3

May 9, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the brink of elimination in the playoffs because they simply have no answer for L.A. Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul. From the start of the series to Game 4, CP3 has been the best player on the court. He willed his team to a 21-point comeback in the fourth … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers, lionel hollins, Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley, Tony Allen
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