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Drew Hill
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Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for The Daily Memphian. Occasionally writes columns. Bama grad and Gump 🐘
It started 8 seasons ago thanks to Mike Conley. It continues because of Jaren Jackson Jr.

No one is above rookie duties.

On a Grizz tradition that connects franchise eras and has supported a downtown small business during a time of uncertainty: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Feeding the Grizzlies: How a team tradition is supporting one local business
The Grizzlies’ rookie duty is one that connects the current team to its Grit and Grind roots and supports a Downtown restaurant. And it all starts with 40 orders of fried rice.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Reposted by Drew Hill
In nearly all data points, crime was down in the four weeks before the task force launched. But, similar to the city’s dashboard graphic, the declines have been more precipitous in the roughly three weeks since the surge began.
Crime data shows significant impact from Task Force
In nearly all data points, crime was down in the four weeks before the task force launched. But, similar to the city’s dashboard graphic, the declines have been more precipitous in the roughly three weeks since the surge began.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Everyone is sad about the Grizzlies' health situation. Allow Jaren Jackson Jr. to play therapist: dailymemphian.com/section/spor...
Grizzlies opening day is here, and focus is on one thing: health
The Memphis Grizzlies are starting the season short-handed again. But Jaren Jackson Jr. won’t let that damper his excitement.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Finding reasons for optimism that Ty Jerome can be an impact player in the NBA isn't hard.

Story in first response.
July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Back here for free agency.

Grizz get:
- JJJ renegotiate-and-extend done
- Ty Jerome with room exception
- Santi Aldama back at $17 mil
- Cam Spencer to main roster

Thoughts on free agency? Questions?

We are podding tomorrow. Ask away.
June 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Its obvious why Memphis would have interest in its coach's former star player, but my understanding is that no commitments have been made between the Grizzlies and TJ Shorts. dailymemphian.com/section/spor...
TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It's too soon to be sure
Memphis Grizzlies roster news began circulating on social media Monday afternoon, May 12, but the timing of the update was perplexing.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reposted by Drew Hill
Hashing out the Grizzlies’ season-ending media session on the DM Grizzlies pod.

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S7E30: Five quotes to discuss from exit interviews
Podcast Episode · The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast · 04/29/2025 · 40m
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April 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I'm hoping I can count on BlueSky for something positive, but you can answer with anything.

What is the lasting image of this Grizzlies season?
April 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Chris and I are going to record an early-morning podcast tomorrow. If you're a night owl and you have a question, drop it here ⬇️
March 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
They could have gone anywhere, but newlyweds Chisato and Daiki Sato chose the world's new premier honeymoon destination.

No, not Santorini, or Florence, or Hawaii. They went somewhere much more romantic than that.

The Satos went to The Landers Center. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
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March 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Grizzlies stars weren't sure who was going to cover the fine for their rookie after the game.

But when 'psycho' Cam Spencer showed up on Monday, the Suns were the first to pay. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
'Psycho' Spencer earned a fine, but the Suns paid the price
Cam Spencer’s trash talk fueled the Grizzlies and earned a fine. Which Memphis veteran is picking up the bill?
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March 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Cam Spencer game, BlueSky.
March 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
12-4 Suns early. Grizzlies getting a lot of open looks but haven't shot it very well
March 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Reposted by Drew Hill
After more heartbreak and a low point on the season, the immediate question surrounding the Grizzlies is simple:

Does this team have what it takes to get off the ropes?

They will certainly have their doubters. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
After three heartbreakers in a row, can this Grizzlies team get off the ropes?
The Memphis Grizzlies have lost the last three and six of the last eight. Desmond Bane thinks the team can rebound. “It’s on us,” he says.
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March 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Questions for the Grizzlie door this week?

You have roughly 3ish hours to get them in. Don't let me down BlueSky.
March 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Reposted by Drew Hill
Ja Morant and Santi Aldama both likely out tonight for the Grizzlies.
March 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Santi Aldama let it rout on Saturday night, voicing frustrations with the Grizzlies' play since returning from the All-Star break.

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Santi Aldama: Grizz not respecting the game fuels frustration
After losing to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Aldama wasn’t the only one who vented. Luke Kennard and Jaren Jackson Jr. also shared their annoyance about the team’s lack of urgency.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Luke Kennard was just ejected.

Yes, you read that correctly.
March 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
If the Grizzlies are gonna win this, these fourth quarter minutes while JJJ rests will be CRITICAL.
March 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM