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Expectations High as Season Opens

By Chip Crain On October 31, 2012 · Add Comment · In October 2012

The fans of the Memphis Grizzlies have dealt with a lot of different emotions over the years.

There was apprehension as the rumors swirled that an NBA team may relocate to Memphis. Memphis fans have dealt with the expectations and disappointments of similar rumors dealing with the NBA, so people didn’t get too excited until Michael Heisley actually brought the Grizzlies to town. Even after the team arrived, there was disagreement when Duncan Ragsdale led a campaign to stop the move [...]

Jerryd Bayless: Best Free Agent Signing?

By Red Coleman On July 16, 2012 · 9 Comments · In July 2012

The morning after news broke about the Memphis Grizzlies agreeing to terms with former Toronto Raptors’ guard Jerryd Bayless, Chip and I were discussing what a quality move it was. Then Chip asked an excellent question: “Is Bayless the best free agent signing the Grizzlies have ever made?”

While you can make the case that other players have become great signings after the fact — think James Posey and Tony Allen — in terms of a high-caliber player who fills [...]

Ray Allen To Sign With Grizzlies?

By Red Coleman On July 1, 2012 · 32 Comments · In July 2012

According to multiple sources, the Grizzlies have been in talks with Ray Allen about bringing the free agent sharpshooter to Beale Street. Rumors have flown about the length and size of the contract, but that’s a secondary concern as far as I’m concerned. I don’t think they should grossly overpay for him, but given their limitations in what they could sign him to, that’s not really an issue. Whether it’s the full mid-level exception (MLE) or something smaller, 2 years [...]

Game 3: Memphis at Los Angeles

By Red Coleman On May 5, 2012 · 1 Comment · In May 2012

Who: Memphis Grizzlies
at Los Angeles Clippers
When: May 5, 2012 – 3:30 PM (CST)
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Series: Tied 1-1

Memphis redeemed themselves after their epic collapse in Game 1. In a surprise move, the Grizzlies did not shy away from what happened in the previous game. Instead, they put it up on the jumbotron for all to see: Last few seconds of a one-point game….Rudy takes the shot….and misses. [...]

Memphis at Oklahoma City – 4/2/12

By Red Coleman On April 2, 2012 · 4 Comments · In April 2012

GAME: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City
Time: 7:00 pm CDT
PLACE: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK
Records: Memphis (28-22), Oklahoma City (40-12)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Marc Gasol
Oklahoma City – Russell Westbrook, Thabo Sefolosha, Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins

Preview:
On Saturday night, Memphis held on to beat the Bucks in Milwaukee, but not before Continue Reading

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