Tag: Zach Kleiman
Five spots that might make sense if Grizzlies decide to trade Ja Morant
Nine months ago, Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman publicly dismissed the idea of trading Ja Morant. He called the idea “fantasy.” That was Feb. 19....
Trade chatter around Grizzlies’ Ja Morant grows louder, again
Ja Morant’s one-game suspension has reignited talk about his long-term fit in Memphis. But this isn’t a brand-new storyline.
Marc Stein of The Stein Line...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Timberwolves, Johnny Juzang, Wizards
Magic
The Magic went all-in on offense this summer, landing Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant ‘Shocked’ Over Desmond Bane Trade, But Praises Team’s Moves
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he was caught off guard by the team’s decision to trade longtime backcourt partner Desmond Bane, but added...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pistons, Bulls, Matas Buzelis
Magic
Desmond Bane didn’t need much convincing.
Traded to the Magic in the summer's first deal, the high-scoring guard called Orlando a “perfect fit” and said...
Why the Magic Paid Big for Desmond Bane and Why the Grizzlies Didn’t Mind
The Orlando Magic weren’t the only team with eyes on Desmond Bane. They were just the most determined.
Before the Grizzlies struck Sunday’s blockbuster deal...
NBA Executive of the Year Award Winners by Season
The NBA has handed out the Executive of the Year Award winner every season since 1972-73. Here's a complete list of winners:
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Grizzlies Retain Tuomas Iisalo as Coach, For Better or Worse
The Memphis Grizzlies are sticking with what may or may not have worked.
Tuomas Iisalo, who stepped in as interim head coach following the late-season...
Grizzlies remain in play for home-court in first round, despite it all
It's safe to say the Memphis Grizzlies can end up pretty much anywhere this postseason. They're candidates to make the regular playoffs (top-six seed...
Grizzlies now viewed as team with most on line in NBA postseason
After the stunning dismissal of coach Taylor Jenkins, the Grizzlies have the most on the line in the NBA playoffs, wrote Brian Windhorst of...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant on Taylor Jenkins dismissal: ‘It’s tough for me’
The decision to fire ex-coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games left in the season shocked the entire NBA. That included the Grizzlies themselves.
For starters,...
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. at first thought Taylor Jenkins firing was fake news
Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is among the best in the NBA at what he does, but like all of us, sometimes he's...
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman didn't go into great detail about why ex-coach Taylor Jenkins was fired with just nine games remaining and playoff...
