Author: David Cobb, Memphis Commercial Appeal

The Grizzlies were expected to be a rebuilding team this season, but they’re established themselves as a playoff contender by winning 12 of 18.

Kevin Love could only make good-spirited jokes and be thankful that Ja Morant didn’t complete what would have been an all-time great dunk.

Marko Guduric is not just fulfilling a personal dream with the Memphis Grizzlies. He is hoping to inspire his struggling Serbian hometown.

Brandon Clarke, the 21st pick last month, was named NBA Summer League MVP then helped the Grizzlies take the title against the Timberwolves.

After two months, the Grizzlies have settled on their next head coach. It’s Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Taylor Jenkins.

Five years after his last game, former No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet is working out and hoping for one last shot at playing in the NBA.

Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace has been reassigned to a scouting role as owner Robert Pera shakes up front office.

It’s pretty cheesy and reminds one player of his youth football days. But nobody wants to have a basketball without any “grindstones.”