Memphis Grizzlies Team info, Roster, Achievements, All Time Records, Upcoming Game

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Memphis Grizzlies Team info, Roster, Achievements, All Time Records, Upcoming Game

Information According to NBA Score Stats, The Memphis Grizzlies was founded in 1995 under the name of Vancouver Grizzlies as an expansion team. Locally named the “Grizz”, the team competes as a member of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. The team shifted to Memphis, Tennessee in 2001 and hence changed their name to Memphis Grizzlies. 

Throughout their journey in the NBA, the Grizz saw various ups and downs in its gameplay, outcomes, players, and coaches. The Memphis Grizzlies jersey and logo too saw modification and reformation. From giving the worst performance in the NBA, the team traveled a lot to reach the playoffs. The addition of great players led the team to this recognition. 

Upcoming Games: Memphis Grizzlies Schedule for Season 2024-25 

The NBA has recently released the Memphis Grizzlies schedule for the 2024-25 season on its official website. The first match of the Grizzlies is against the Utah Jazz. It will be played on 24th October 2024 in the Delta Center, Salt Lake City. The Grizzlies will play their last match on Sun, 14 Apr 2025 against the Dallas Mavericks at their home ground in FedExForum, Memphis.

Following is the Memphis Grizzlies Schedule for the 2024-25 Regular Season along with timing and venue. 

DATETIMEOPPONENTVENUE
Thu, 24 Oct, 20246:30 AMUtah JazzDelta Center, Salt Lake City
Sat, 26 Oct, 20245:30 AMHouston RocketsToyota Center, Houston
Sun, 27 Oct, 20245:30 AMOrlando MagicFedExForum, Memphis
Tue, 29 Oct, 20245:30 AMChicago BullsFedExForum, Memphis
Thu, 31 Oct, 20245:30 AMBrooklyn NetsFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 1 Nov, 20245:30 AMMilwaukee BucksFedExForum, Memphis
Sun, 3 Nov, 20245:00 AMPhiladelphia 76ersWells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Tue, 5 Nov, 20246:30 AMBrooklyn NetsBarclays Center, Brooklyn
Thu, 7 Nov, 20246:30 AMLos Angeles LakersFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 9 Nov, 20246:30 AMWashington WizardsFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 11 Nov, 20247:30 AMPortland Trail BlazersModa Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland
Thu, 14 Nov, 20248:30 AMLos Angeles LakersCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Sat, 16 Nov, 20248:30 AMGolden State WarriorsChase Center, San Francisco
Mon, 18 Nov, 20244:30 AMDenver NuggetsFedExForum, Memphis
Wed, 20 Nov, 20246:30 AMDenver NuggetsFedExForum, Memphis
Thu, 21 Nov, 20246:30 AMPhiladelphia 76ersFedExForum, Memphis
Sun, 24 Nov, 20246:30 AMChicago BullsUnited Center, Chicago
Tue, 26 Nov, 20246:30 AMPortland Trail BlazersFedExForum, Memphis
Thu, 28 Nov, 20246:30 AMDetroit PistonsFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 30 Nov, 20243:30 AMNew Orleans PelicansFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 2 Dec, 20242:00 AMIndiana PacersFedExForum, Memphis
Wed, 4 Dec, 20247:00 AMDallas MavericksAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas
Fri, 6 Dec, 20246:30 AMSacramento KingsFedExForum, Memphis
Sun, 8 Dec, 20246:30 AMBoston CelticsTD Garden, Boston
Mon, 9 Dec, 20245:30 AMWashington WizardsCapital One Arena, Washington
Fri, 20 Dec, 20246:30 AMGolden State WarriorsFedExForum, Memphis
Sun, 22 Dec, 20246:00 AMAtlanta HawksState Farm Arena, Atlanta
Tue, 24 Dec, 20246:30 AMLos Angeles ClippersFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 27 Dec, 20246:30 AMToronto RaptorsFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 28 Dec, 20246:30 AMNew Orleans PelicansSmoothie King Center, New Orleans
Mon, 30 Dec, 20245:30 AMOklahoma City ThunderPaycom Center, Oklahoma City
Mon, 1 Jan, 20257:30 AMPhoenix SunsFootprint Center, Phoenix
Thu, 4 Jan, 20258:30 AMSacramento KingsGolden 1 Center, Sacramento
Fri, 5 Jan, 20257:00 AMGolden State WarriorsChase Center, San Francisco
Sun, 7 Jan, 20256:30 AMDallas MavericksFedExForum, Memphis
Wed, 10 Jan, 20256:30 AMHouston RocketsFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 12 Jan, 20256:30 AMMinnesota TimberwolvesTarget Center, Minneapolis
Sun, 14 Jan, 20256:30 AMHouston RocketsToyota Center, Houston
Tue, 16 Jan, 20256:30 AMSan Antonio SpursFrost Bank Center, San Antonio
Thu, 18 Jan, 20256:30 AMSan Antonio SpursFrost Bank Center, San Antonio
Sun, 21 Jan, 20251:00 AMMinnesota TimberwolvesFedExForum, Memphis
Tue, 23 Jan, 20256:30 AMCharlotte HornetsFedExForum, Memphis
Thu, 25 Jan, 20256:30 AMNew Orleans PelicansFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 26 Jan, 20256:30 AMUtah JazzFedExForum, Memphis
Sun, 28 Jan, 20256:00 AMNew York KnicksMadison Square Garden, New York
Wed, 31 Jan, 20256:00 AMHouston RocketsFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 3 Feb, 20257:00 AMMilwaukee BucksFiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Sun, 4 Feb, 20256:30 AMSan Antonio SpursFedExForum, Memphis
Tue, 6 Feb, 20256:00 AMToronto RaptorsScotiabank Arena, Toronto
Fri, 9 Feb, 20256:30 AMOklahoma City ThunderFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 12 Feb, 20258:30 AMPhoenix SunsFootprint Center, Phoenix
Tue, 13 Feb, 20259:00 AMLos Angeles ClippersIntuit Dome, Inglewood
Wed, 21 Feb, 20255:30 AMIndiana PacersGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Thu, 22 Feb, 20255:30 AMOrlando MagicKia Center, Orlando
Sat, 24 Feb, 20256:00 AMCleveland CavaliersRocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Mon, 26 Feb, 20256:30 AMPhoenix SunsFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 1 Mar, 20256:30 AMNew York KnicksFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 2 Mar, 20256:30 AMSan Antonio SpursFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 4 Mar, 20256:30 AMAtlanta HawksFedExForum, Memphis
Wed, 6 Mar, 20256:30 AMOklahoma City ThunderFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 8 Mar, 20256:00 AMDallas MavericksAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas
Sun, 10 Mar, 20254:30 AMNew Orleans PelicansSmoothie King Center, New Orleans
Mon, 11 Mar, 20255:30 AMPhoenix SunsFedExForum, Memphis
Wed, 13 Mar, 20255:30 AMUtah JazzFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 15 Mar, 20255:30 AMCleveland CavaliersFedExForum, Memphis
Sat, 16 Mar, 20255:30 AMMiami HeatFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 18 Mar, 20257:30 AMSacramento KingsGolden 1 Center, Sacramento
Wed, 20 Mar, 20257:30 AMPortland Trail BlazersModa Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland
Fri, 22 Mar, 20258:00 AMLos Angeles ClippersIntuit Dome, Inglewood
Tue, 26 Mar, 20256:30 AMUtah JazzDelta Center, Salt Lake City
Thu, 28 Mar, 20255:30 AMOklahoma City ThunderPaycom Center, Oklahoma City
Sat, 30 Mar, 20255:30 AMLos Angeles LakersFedExForum, Memphis
Mon, 1 Apr, 20255:30 AMBoston CelticsFedExForum, Memphis
Tue, 2 Apr, 20255:30 AMGolden State WarriorsFedExForum, Memphis
Thu, 4 Apr, 20255:00 AMMiami HeatKaseya Center, Miami
Sat, 6 Apr, 20254:30 AMDetroit PistonsLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit
Tue, 9 Apr, 20254:30 AMCharlotte HornetsSpectrum Center, Charlotte
Thu, 11 Apr, 20257:00 AMMinnesota TimberwolvesFedExForum, Memphis
Fri, 12 Apr, 20256:30 AMDenver NuggetsBall Arena, Denver
Sun, 14 Apr, 20251:00 AMDallas MavericksFedExForum, Memphis

Players in the Team: Memphis Grizzlies Roster 2024-25 

The Memphis Grizzlies recently announced the players for this season, which include Brandon Clarke, Derrick Rose, and Luke Kennard. Ja Morant might lead the team, as he is one of the most powerful players in the squad. 

Here’s the complete Memphis Grizzlies roster 2024-25 with players, positions, and jersey numbers.  

NameJersey No.PositionAge
Santi Aldama7PF23
Armando BacotPF24
Desmond Bane22SG26
Brandon Clarke15PF27
Zach Edey14C22
Jay Huff30C27
GG Jackson II45F19
Jaren Jackson Jr.13PF25
Yuki KawamuraG23
Luke Kennard10SG28
John Konchar46SG28
Jake LaRavia3F22
Ja Morant12PG25
Miye OniSF27
Maozinha Pereira25F24
Derrick Rose23PG35
Marcus Smart36PG30
Cam Spencer24G24
Jaylen Wells0F21
Vince Williams Jr.5G24

Memphis Grizzlies Statistics and All-Time Records in the Basketball Journey

Memphis Grizzlies played their first game in the 1995-96 season. They have played 30 seasons till now and appeared in 13 playoffs. Although the Grizzlies have not won any NBA Championship, they won 2 division titles, in 2022 and 2023. 

Mike Conley, who played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2007 to 2019 has recorded the highest points and assists for the team with 11,733 and 4,509 respectively. He has received the NBA Sportsmanship Award 4 times. Marc Gasol scored the highest number of rebounds and blocks with 5,942 and 1,135 respectively. Gasol played for the Grizzlies from 2008 to 2019.

LocationMemphis, Tennessee
Team NameMemphis Grizzlies, Vancouver Grizzlies
Seasons30; 1995-96 to 2024-25
Record998-1313, .432 W-L%
Playoff Appearances13
Championships0

Memphis Grizzlies Statistics and Last 10 Years’ Records

The Memphis Grizzlies joined the NBA in 1995 and played its first season in the same year. Having joined very late, the Grizzlies played only 30 seasons. Of these seasons, the Memphis Grizzlies appeared 13 times in the playoffs. 

Here are the Memphis Grizzlies statistics and records for the last 10 years. Take a look at it to review their games and performance in the last decade. 

SeasonLgTmWLFinishFG%3P%2P%FT%TRBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
2023-24NBAMEM275540.4350.3460.5020.76434942025673501123615638677
2022-23NBAMEM513110.4750.3510.5480.73338232135680473111616439587
2021-22NBAMEM562610.4610.3530.5190.73440322131800533108216209480
2020-21NBAMEM383420.4670.3560.5250.7713346193865536495713498157
2019-20NBAMEM343930.4680.3470.5320.76333971965576398111315468222
2018-19NBAMEM334930.450.3420.5050.77234261963684448114718018490
2017-18NBAMEM226050.4440.3520.4860.78633231767613396122719008145
2016-17NBAMEM433930.4350.3540.4730.78435071744653344105918408239
2015-16NBAMEM424030.440.3310.4710.78334131697724350109017838126
2014-15NBAMEM552720.4580.3390.4850.77334901777700347109415678062
2013-14NBAMEM503230.4640.3530.4870.74134761792631375112415687884
2012-13NBAMEM562620.4440.3450.4630.77335041715703436114416607659
2011-12NBAMEM412520.4470.3260.470.7592775129063134595513166269
2010-11NBAMEM463640.4710.3340.4920.7533611691771441114517058195

Team’s Greatest Moments & Achievements in the NBA

The Memphis team is attributed to various individual records. Players like Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, Pau Gasol, and Tony Allen hold various records and receive multiple awards while playing for the team. The team received several awards in the Western Conference Monthly & Weekly Awards. 

Although the team has not won any championships, they have improved themselves a lot in a short period. The most successful season of the Grizzlies was 2010-11. Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay helped the squad defeat the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in six games, securing its first playoff series victory. In 2012–13, the defensive-minded Grizzlies reached their first conference finals, however lost to the Spurs. 

The History and Background: Memphis Grizzlies’ Evolution

The Memphis Grizzlies was originally established in Canada, as the “Vancouver Grizzlies” in the city of Vancouver in 1995. The team played several seasons in this city, however, decided to move to Memphis in 2001. Thus, the team was named “Memphis Grizzlies”. 

The Grizzlies included key players like Pau Gasol, Jason Williams, Shane Battier, and  Mike Conley Jr. in its team. As the players joined the team, the team started performing better. They improved from being one of the worst teams in the NBA to making the playoffs. Changes in coaches and staff members also impacted the Grizzlies’ gameplay. From 2010 to 2017, the time of Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley, and Tony Allen. The acquisition of these players to the team paid off, as they became recognized for their “Grit and Grind” style of basketball. 

Grizzlies Coaching Staff: Behind the Bench Leaders

The squad included world-class athletes as well as qualified trainers and coaches. Coaches behind the bench that guide the Grizzlies to victory. 

Presently, Taylor Jenkins serves as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. Several assistant coaches support the team and assist them in training and coaching. These include Anthony Carter, Erik Schmidt, Noah LaRoche, and others. 

DesignationCoaches
Head CoachTaylor Jenkins
Assistant CoachAnthony Carter
Assistant CoachErik Schmidt
Assistant CoachNoah LaRoche
Assistant CoachTuomas Iisalo
Assistant CoachPat St. Andrews
Assistant CoachJason March
Assistant CoachJoe Boylan

Grizzlies’ Hall of Famers: The legends

The Basketball Hall of Famers have included several Memphis Grizzlies players of all time and coaches from the Memphis Grizzlies. These legends are Allen Iverson, Pau Gasol, and Vince Carter as players and Hubie Brown as the head coach. 

Memphis Grizzlies Hall of Famers
Players
No.NamePositionTenureInducted
3Allen IversonG20092016
16Pau GasolF/C2001–20082023
15Vince CarterG/F2014–20172024
Contributors
NamePositionTenureInducted
Hubie BrownHead coach2002–20042005
Jerry WestGeneral manager2002–20072024

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