Marc Gasol: ‘I just want to win games’

Marc Gasol wants to clear up a few things with the Memphis Grizzlies struggling through one of the worst stretches in franchise history, doing his best to defend himself. “I understand that I’ve made some mistakes,” Gasol said Monday. “I understand I’m responsible for some of the things — not all the things. In any relationship, there’s multiple […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Let The NBA Trade Chatter Begin

More than 95 NBA players become trade-eligible this week. Steve Kyler breaks them down.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
First Quarter Grades: Southwest Division

Dennis Chambers breaks down the Southwest Division team-by-team.

Alan Draper  •  09 Oct 2023
Grizzlies GM: ‘No intention’ to Trade Marc Gasol, Mike Conley

The Memphis Grizzlies will not shift into rebuilding mode this season, general manager Chris Wallace told ESPN after the team’s losing streak was extended to nine games Wednesday, two days after the firing of head coach David Fizdale. Wallace was adamant that the Grizzlies, who fell to 7-13 after a 104-95 loss to the Spurs, would not consider trading center Marc Gasol or […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Should The Grizzlies Rebuild Or Retool?

The Grizzlies haven’t missed the playoffs since 2010, but is it time to rebuild?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace Defends David Fizdale Firing, Says Marc Gasol Not a ‘coach killer’

Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace on Tuesday defended his decision to fire coach David Fizdale, saying the overall product — not the decision to bench star center Marc Gasol for an entire quarter of the team’s eighth straight loss — prompted the move. Wallace also defended Gasol against criticism in which the center as labeled a “coach killer.” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Memphis Grizzlies Fire Coach David Fizdale

UPDATE: “After a thorough evaluation, I decided a change in course was necessary to move forward and provide the team and organization its best chance at success this season and beyond,” Wallace said. “Coach Fizdale represented the Grizzlies and City of Memphis proudly, and we wish him well as he continues his career.” “Coach Fizdale […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mike Conley Out Indefinitely with Sore Achilles, Heel

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley is out for an indefinite period because of soreness in his left Achilles and heel, the team announced Friday. The Grizzlies did not provide a timetable for his return, saying only that they would provide an update in approximately two weeks. “It’s unfortunate,” Grizzlies coach David Fizdale told reporters Friday. “But watching him […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Tyreke Evans Discusses His Hot Start To The Season

Tryeke Evans discusses his hot start to the season, getting healthy and making teams regret passing on him this offseason.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021