There are 25 article(s) tagged NBA summer league:

• April 2024

  • GG Jackson expected to play NBA Summer League

    “The kid’s got so much potential,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of GG Jackson II. “But we want to see that potential realized. And it’s not just saying it — it’s doing it.” 

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 15, 2024

• July 2023

  • Former Memphis Tigers shine in NBA summer league

    Of the 10 former Memphis players who suited up for NBA summer league, a handful stood out.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 18, 2023

  • Herrington: What summer play meant for Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and other young Grizzlies

    Chris Herrington breaks down how each of the under-contract Grizzlies that participated in summer league played in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

    By Chris Herrington July 17, 2023

  • Roddy, LaRavia impress in Grizzlies win over Lakers

    David Roddy scored 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his best summer league performance thus far. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2023

  • Clippers beat Grizzlies in close summer league matchup

    The Grizzlies couldn’t close out a win over the Clippers on Wednesday, but Jake LaRavia played well in the 83-74 loss.

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2023

  • BullyBall: Kenneth Lofton Sr. reflects on his son’s journey to NBA

    Kenneth Lofton Sr. knew his son was going to be an NBA player. Last season, the Grizzlies signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year, $6.9 million standard contract.

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2023

  • Former Grizzlies guard Sam Merrill downs Memphis at summer league

    Merrill appeared in six games for the Grizzlies before he was waived on Jan. 1, 2022.

    By Drew Hill July 11, 2023

  • ‘Let’s freakin’ go’: Marcus Smart smiles throughout Grizzlies introduction

    After a passionate 26-minute introduction of Marcus Smart in Las Vegas, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was yelling “Let’s freakin’ go!”

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2023

  • Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson shines in summer league loss to Jazz

    Grizzlies second-round draft pick GG Jackson scored 23 points and showed off his skill set in a summer league loss to the Utah Jazz. 

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    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Derrick Rose returns to Memphis

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their thoughts on the addition of Derrick Rose and Memphis’ start to summer league.

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jake and Junior headline summer league start

    Jake LaRavia is off to a promising start through two summer league games for the Memphis Grizzlies while Kenneth Lofton Jr. had an impressive opening game.

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

  • A handful of former Memphis Tigers will suit up for NBA summer league play

    Nine former Tigers are expected to play in the NBA’s 2023 Summer League.

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    ‘Just brothers’: Kendric Davis, Lester Quiñones team up with Golden State

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 05, 2023

• June 2023

  • Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas

    Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman expects David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jacob Gilyard and GG Jackson would be available for summer league play.

    By Tim Buckley June 23, 2023

• July 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Summer league recap

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ summer league season and debate changes Memphis should make to its rotation without Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Drew Hill July 28, 2022

  • From the island to the Grizzlies, Santi Aldama is ready for next NBA step

    Memphis is a long way from home. But, “I’m ready to go. I want to get some minutes and help the team win. That’s really what it’s all about,” Aldama said.

    By Drew Hill July 18, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Lofton stays aggressive, but Grizzlies lose

    Kenny Lofton Jr. tried to carry them to the finish, but the Grizzlies lost a tight game to the Spurs in their summer league closer.

    By Drew Hill July 16, 2022

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. is just ‘Junior’ and he’s a joy to watch

    No, the Grizzlies’ undrafted signee is not the son of the major league baseball player. Junior’s dad works at an oil refinery in Texas, and he is his son’s biggest role model. 

    By Drew Hill July 14, 2022

  • Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies

    Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.

    By Chris Herrington July 14, 2022

  • For Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams, ‘confidence is a hell of a drug’

    The 20-year-old Williams spent last season becoming a professional. He hopes this summer league experience can elevate him the way it did for Desmond Bane.

    By Drew Hill July 13, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets

    The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Ziaire Williams, David Roddy help Grizzlies to victory

    Ziaire Williams continued his strong start to summer league play and David Roddy scored 16 points in a Grizzlies win. 

    By Drew Hill July 07, 2022

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. undaunted in Grizzlies summer league loss to Chet Holmgren, Thunder

    Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.

    By Drew Hill July 07, 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Overreacting to the summer opener

    Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 06, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Some rookie impressions and a Grizzlies win

    The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers. 

    By Drew Hill July 05, 2022

• June 2022

  • Grizzlies release NBA summer league schedule

    The Grizzlies will play on ESPNU or NBA TV in all four Las Vegas summer league games next month. 

    By Drew Hill June 20, 2022