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18 June 2025

• [Larry Brown Sports] - Desmond Bane throws shade at Grizzlies’ ‘dungeon’ practice facility
  Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was not the biggest fan of his old team’s practice facility. Bane was traded to the Magic last week in a deal that stunned most of the NBA world. Bane had previously spent his first five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. The TCU alum’s old post about the Magic’s practice … The post appeared first on .
• [ClutchPoints] - The Jaren Jackson Jr. trade Grizzlies must consider after Desmond Bane blockbuster
  The Memphis Grizzlies, after three straight disappointing seasons, decided to pivot, trading away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a package consisting of four first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This was a gigantic return for someone who hasn’t yet made an All-Star team, and affords the Grizzlies an opportunity […] The post appeared first on .
• [Total Pro Sports] - Stephen A. Smith Claps Back Hard After Ja Morant Calls Out His “Negative” Claims About The City Of Memphis
  The back-and-forth between Stephen A. Smith and Ja Morant is definitely going somewhere. Recently, Smith unapologetically shared his thoughts on ESPN’s First Take about some NBA stars feeling uneasy about playing in Memphis. Smith mentioned that guys like Jimmy Butler have safety concerns. He also raised the question of whether the Grizzlies might consider trading …
• [ClutchPoints] - The next trade Memphis Grizzlies must make after Desmond Bane stunner
  Many were wondering as to whether or not there would be wholesale changes for the Memphis Grizzlies after falling short of their lofty goals yet again during the 2024-25 season. It looked as though they were on their way to becoming a championship-caliber team after making it to the second round in 2022, but since […] The post appeared first on .
• [Action News 5] - Longtime Memphians react to Stephen A. Smith’s comments on the city’s safety
  ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith drew ire from some Memphis locals after comments made in Tuesday’s First Take episode, claiming NBA stars don’t want to play in Memphis due to safety concerns.
• [Locked On Grizzlies] - Ja Morant, Memphis natives clap back at Stephen A. Smith's comments about the city
  ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said NBA players don't want to play with the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode of Locked on Grizzlies, co-hosts Damichael Cole and J...
• [ClutchPoints] - Desmond Bane hypes Magic facility with Grizzlies ‘dungeon’ jab
  Desmond Bane wasted no time embracing his new surroundings in Orlando, and the newly acquired Magic guard didn’t hold back when comparing his current practice facility to the one he left behind in Memphis. Speaking to reporters Tuesday during his introductory press conference, Bane praised the Orlando Magic’s AdventHealth Training Center and offered a pointed […] The post appeared first on .
• [ClutchPoints] - Stephen A. Smith claps back at Ja Morant with fiery message
  ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith is embroiled in another feud with an NBA player, this time clashing with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. In a segment on if the Grizzlies should move on from Morant, Smith spoke about how the alleged crime in the city makes it not an attractive destination for the […] The post appeared first on .
• [The Commercial Appeal] - Memphis Tigers coaches, mayor defend city after Stephen A. Smith comments
  Several University of Memphis coaches came to the city's defense after comments from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith generated a slew of strong reactions.
• [Bluff City Media] - The Daily Grind Ep. 320: A Santi Switcheroo?
  On this episode, after discussing the Santi Aldama sign-and-trade possibilities we'll break down two more trade up targets for the Grizzlies in the NBA draft...