Our Grizz is Back!
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 10/24/2008 — The writers at 3 Shades of Blue have had the great fortune to interview many of the main figures at the Memphis Grizzlies. From Chris Wallace and Michael Heisley to Coach Iavaroni and some of the players we have been informed and educated in the ...

Once-porous Griz on defensive : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 11/5/2008 — It began as a mandate from the Grizzlies' highest perch -- owner Michael Heisley -- to end the matador style of defense. It continued with the hiring of a specialist, assistant coach Kevin O'Neill , and with roster changes. Albeit four games into the ...

Hardwood Paroxysm's 2008-2009 Season Previews: Memphis Grizzlies
hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com 10/25/2008 — Your opening preview is by Matt Moore. He does not apologize for the length of this preview. ********************************************** ( Curtain .) This world operates within the context of a linear time scale. Nearly everything is linear. ...

Your Questions about the Grizzlies' Season Answered Here
davidlovesthegrizzlies.blogspot.com 10/31/2008 — Some good questions and answers about the young team.

Walker's court time vanishes with Griz : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 10/26/2008 — Antoine Walker used to be known for his shimmy shakes -- a celebration with his shoulders after making big shots. Now, the 32-year-old veteran forward walks to the scorer's table just as the game is about to tip off. He greets the Grizzlies' starters, ...

Griz Lose Competitive Game Against Lakers; Pau Returns to the Forum
3shadesofblue.com 12/26/2008 — 1:10 left to play in a game where the Griz generally played a great game against a superior team. The Lakers just pulled ahead by 3 on a classic Pau (boo!!!!!) post move. 96-93. The Griz give the ball to Mayo to bring up the court and be the point guard.

Learning from the Experience of Others
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 10/23/2008 — A guest post from Blazer's Edge Earlier this week I sent out a question to Dave at Blazer's Edge asking him what the Grizzlies have in store since Portland had recently undergone a youth movement of their own which turned out pretty well. I ...

My New Favorite Team
dimemag.com 10/25/2008 — Maybe the right sign was there all along. Right there in my closet. Last month, when I went looking for a new NBA team to root for until the Sonics return to Seattle, my initial front-runner was the Memphis Grizzlies. Like a college fan tracking ...

Griz Surprisingly Beat Rockets; Gay Surprisingly Doesn't Start
3shadesofblue.com 12/9/2008 — I have a feeling the Griz would gladly take this up and down play over the mostly down play that plagued the team for much of November. After losing 7 straight and 11 of 12, the Griz have reeled off an impressive win against the Clips, followed by a complete coma-inducing performance in a loss ...

The Grizzlies' Offense
3shadesofblue.com 12/19/2008 — Many fans were upset at what they perceived to be a lack of offensive sets being run by the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this year (and most of last year, for that matter). Over on X's and O's of Basketball (great site, by the way), they took a closer look and came up with what this humble blogger

Houston Rockets Drive For First Championship in 13 Years — Bleacher Report - NBA 10/30/2008
When Daryl Morey took over the Rockets in 2007, I did not see the changes that he would be making. I thought, like most people, he would be limited by the salary cap. What he has managed to do in the short time he has been GM is nothing short of ...

Carlisle loses Mavs debut as Rockets win (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 10/31/2008
With the game on the line, Ron Artest came to the rescue for Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets. Artest scored seven points during a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter that sent the Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday ...

Yao, Artest lead Rockets past Mavericks — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 10/31/2008
Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over ...

Yao, Artest Lead Rockets Past Mavericks — Wash Post NBA 10/31/2008
Yao Ming and Ron Artest power a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying Houston to a 112-102 victory over Dallas on Thursday night.

Yao Ming, Ron Artest lead Rockets past Mavericks — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 10/31/2008
DALLAS - Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night...