en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Memphis Grizzlies News https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/news Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And, who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:58:37 GMT Drew Hill https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56369104 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56369104 true false The "Tennessee Grizzlies"...sounds silly. But NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, while confirming the team isn't leaving Memphis, thinks the team playing a couple... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:36:40 GMT Locked On Grizzlies https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56365568 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56365568 false false NBA Commissioner Adam Silver pushed back on speculation about the Memphis Grizzlies moving to Nashville. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:05:27 GMT WHBQWeb@fox13memphis.com (FOX13 Memphis News Staff) https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56364184 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56364184 false false NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:27:15 GMT ESPN https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362266 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362266 false false Luke Kennard is leaving Grizzlies fans more frustrated than ever with his early playoff breakout. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:13:54 GMT Abbas Bokhari https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362154 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362154 false false Two former Grizzlies thriving in the playoffs has become one of the most surprising storylines in the . and have delivered impactful performances in LA after lackluster tenures in Memphis. The shorthanded Lakers needed help with and out, and they have received it in abundance from those two. Playoff performances often reshape narratives, and while the series is still early, Smart and Kennard are succeeding. Their time with the Grizzlies wasn’t linked together, as Kennard was there longer. However, both of their stints in Memphis ended poorly, and it’s making the Grizzlies fans sour about their current performances with a Western Conference rival. Former Grizzlies Thriving for Lakers When it Matters Most Marcus Smart’s Playoff Edge is Showing For Marcus Smart, the postseason is natural for him as he made deep runs with the Boston Celtics for nine years. He missed the playoffs the last two seasons while playing for the and Washington Wizards. While injuries defined his time in Memphis, his performance when available didn’t instill confidence, either. However, his surroundings weren’t the greatest, with the whole team having bad injury luck along with him. Smart was brought in to be for a young Memphis team that needed grounding. His presence helped, but playing just 39 of a possible 133 games wasn’t conducive to them. The playoffs are what he was really brought in for, but that chance didn’t happen as the Grizzlies moved him at the 2025 trade deadline. Unfortunately, his health issues were too much to overcome in Memphis. Ironically, he was available for 62 games with the Lakers this season. Now, they are reaping the benefits of his leadership in the playoffs. While his 20-point postseason average on 53.8% shooting from three isn’t expected to keep up, he’s showing the value Memphis expected when they originally acquired him. Luke Kennard’s Shooting is Finally Maximized While Luke Kennard’s time lasted longer than Smart’s, he left a lot to be desired in his three seasons in Memphis. The fact that he’s thriving in the playoffs stings more with him . Kennard’s three-point efficiency was excellent during his time in Memphis. However, it didn’t transfer to the postseason for different reasons. In his first playoff appearance in Memphis, he shot 50% from deep against the Lakers in 2023. But he only attempted 3.2 threes per game, well below his 5.7 attempts during the regular season that year. In their series against the Thunder last year, Kennard struggled mightily against OKC’s stifling defense. He attempted even less from three (2.3 per game) and shot a career playoff-worst 22.2%. He is now redeeming himself in another uniform, in both attempts and percentage. Kennard has attempted a career-high 5.5 threes per game in the Lakers’ first-round series. Even better is his 72.7% shooting from deep to go along with averaging 25 points. A key difference is that he is starting due to injuries versus coming off the bench in Memphis. But managing to get his attempts up could’ve been a positive asset for the Grizzlies. The Last Word on Smart and Kennard The story of these former Grizzlies thriving in the playoffs isn’t a shock. Smart has experience in that department, and Kennard has always had the ability. Whether it was the system, fit, injuries, etc., the Grizzlies didn’t get these versions of them. Fortunately for the Lakers, they have been benefiting from it, and the Grizzlies can only move forward in their quest to return to the playoffs. © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:02:08 GMT Parish Sharkey https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362026 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56362026 false false After months of speculation, Adam Silver addressed the future of the franchise and separated perception from reality in a way Memphis has been waiting to hear. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:44:51 GMT Sharon Brown https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56361076 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56361076 false false The Grizzlies aren't in this year's NBA playoffs, but there is one obvious lesson they must learn as they rebuild. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:44:22 GMT Abbas Bokhari https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56361070 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56361070 false false Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves at the center of attention in the basketball world for all the wrong reasons, when numerous high profile NBA players, including Draymond Green and LeBron James, suggested the team relocate from Memphis. Green suggested that the Grizzlies instead be located in Nashville, due to his and other NBA players’ […] The post appeared first on . Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:45 GMT Jackson Stone https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56360887 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56360887 false false The Memphis Grizzlies need to pull the trigger this offseason and commit to a full rebuild. It’s time for a reset, and to do that, they need to move on from Ja Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:38 GMT Amir Motameni https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56360721 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56360721 false false LeBron James made it clear that he doesn't like playing on the road in Memphis. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:55:35 GMT Ryan Young https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359544 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359544 false false LeBron James had some thoughts recently about the NBA in Memphis. On Wednesday, the commissioner weighed in. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:47:53 GMT Devon Henderson https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359430 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359430 true false The NBA commissioner said he would like the Grizzlies to become 'Tennessee's team' Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:34:17 GMT Robby Kalland https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359262 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56359262 false false Which Grizzlies players have the most trade value? How many players have negative trade value (the number is higher than you might think!).With the Grizzlies... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:42:11 GMT Grits and Grinds: Grizzlies Podcast https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56358533 https://sportspyder.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/articles/56358533 false false