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When he arrived as a second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Xavier Tillman brought with him a reputation as one of the nation’s most rugged and effective defenders.

A year later, the former Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year is emerging as one of the more clutch offensive performers and playmakers among the Grizzlies’ young core.

So what’s been the source of Tillman’s encouraging transformation?

“Definitely development,” the Grizzlies’ rising second-year big man insists. “Just working day in and day out, and then having the coaching staff and the video guys always in my ear. They’re saying, ‘Take those shots. We want you to shoot those shots. We see you working day in and day out, so just be confident in it.’”

Tillman’s comfort level and confidence continues to grow as he rounds out his game with each opportunity he steps onto the court for the Grizzlies. Building on an encouraging rookie season during which he blossomed into a steady rotation role, Tillman is currently branching out as one of the leaders on the Grizzlies’ summer league team.

The burly, 6-foot-8 Tillman is no longer simply the big man setting vicious screens, snatching rebounds and banging in the post at the power forward and center positions. His voice as a vocal leader has always resonated, even during his rookie season when he played in 59 games, earned 12 starts and averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and shot 55.9 percent from the field.

Tillman is using this summer league stint to showcase other aspects of his game as one of the team’s featured players. In his debut two weeks ago in Salt Lake City Summer League, Tillman had 11 points and 13 rebounds. He opened this week in Las Vegas at the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League with a team-high seven assists while initiating offense in a ‘point-center’ role.

And the offense continued to shine on Wednesday with another seven assists to go with three steals. Tillman has also knocked down timely shots, including three-pointers, during key stretches of the games Memphis has played in Salt Lake City and Vegas so far.

The playmaking responsibilities have been needed on a summer league team that lacks a traditional point guard. The Grizzlies have been using rising second-year shooting guard Desmond Bane at the point this summer, and have also used versatile wing player John Konchar on the ball. Grizzlies summer league coach Darko Rajakovic is seeing a mix of progress and growing pains as players adjust to different assignments in the spirit of development.

“It’s a challenge for them and it’s a challenge for me and my coaching staff,” Rajakovic said. “But at the same time, it’s fun to see those guys develop a little bit outside of their comfort level and go through some growing pains. It’s positive, and they’re expanding their boxes. And that’s what this is all about; it’s about player development and continuing their growth.”

More growth opportunities are in store this weekend as the Grizzlies face the Kings on Friday night and the Bulls on Sunday in Vegas. Memphis is coming off a 97-94 double-overtime loss to the Heat on Wednesday, but the outcome is hardly what these games are about in the summer.

For the Grizzlies, growth is measured by incremental progress within their development system. During summer league, sometimes a practice session behind closed doors can produce more breakthrough moments than the actual games on national television.

Those non-game days have been essential for the Grizzlies, who are working to expand the games of their returning roster players while also aggressively on-boarding their incoming rookie class. That latter group includes first-round picks Ziaire Williams and Santi Aldama, who have pushed through two practices and two games in a span of five days already this week.

“It’s a whole new world,” Aldama said of his first taste of NBA summer league action. “Ziaire, he’s a great kid and he’s trying to help me out, and I’m trying to help him out. We’re both rookies, so everyone has been helping us. Summer league is really fast and different from what I’m used to. It’s a learning experience just to play games here and get used to the NBA world.”

For newcomers such as Aldama, the final first-round pick of last month’s draft, or young vets like Tillman, the NBA world this time of year is all about adjustments and adapting.

“When I’m in games, I’m just playing and doing what I do – I try not to think too much about it,” Tillman said. “And if I see something on film, I go out and try to correct it the next day.”

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MikeCheck: Grizzlies big men Tillman, Aldama using NBA summer stage to expand do-it-all ‘toolbox’

Improving on a 39-point victory in their Salt Lake City summer league debut won’t be an easy task for the Grizzlies, but their comfort level and continuity will certainly give them a shot.

The Grizzlies return to action Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz’s White team coming off a 104-65 dismantling of the Jazz’s Blue squad in Tuesday’s opening game of summer league play at Vivint Arena. If the Grizzlies looked like a team that’s been there before, there’s good reason.

It was only three months ago when Memphis carried the NBA’s youngest playing rotation into a first-round playoff series against the Jazz. The Grizzlies won the series opener in Salt Lake City against the league’s top-seeded team before losing in five games to close out their first playoff appearance in four years.

The Grizzlies are back in Utah with a summer league team that started five players who combined to play in 206 NBA regular season games last season. Anchoring that group are rising second-year veterans Desmond Bane and Xavier Tillman, who combined for 25 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and three steals in a game the Grizzlies dominated from start to finish.

Bane and Tillman were on the floor for the Grizzlies during that playoff series in May, and intend to set the summer league tone by leading with a level of postseason intensity.

“I don’t think you can put a price on experience, and I think we got real quality experience throughout the whole entire season last year, but in the playoffs especially,” Bane said. “It’s a really good start to the summer for sure. Leading by example is first and foremost.”

The Grizzlies coaching staff tasked Bane with taking on more playmaking responsibilities this summer to expand on his game after leading the team in three-point shooting last season. The 6-6 shooting guard will spend the bulk of his time at the point this week as the Grizzlies play three games in four days before moving on to the Las Vegas Summer League next week.

Tillman, a 6-8 forward/center, wants to build on his 11-point, 13-rebound double-double from Tuesday night. But development this summer isn’t as much about stats as it is about the statements he’s making as a frontline leader with an eye on expanding his voice next season.

“I’m more than willing to do it, especially going into next season with that second unit,” Tillman said of being the focal point on defense. “I’m comfortable being vocal when I see stuff and being able to keep my teammates accountable and allowing them to keep me accountable for sure.”

Rookie first-round picks Ziaire Williams and Santi Aldama aren’t expected to be available to join the summer league team until they clear NBA draft night trade guidelines later this week. But the Grizzlies got huge contributions from another set of rookies they picked up after the draft on free agency development contracts.

Former DePaul swingman Romeo Weems and University of Tennessee standout Yves Pons delivered impressive debuts with relentless energy and effort plays on Tuesday. Weems led the Grizzlies with 17 points and added six rebounds, three steals and a block in 19 minutes. He made both of his three-point attempts and was perfect on five free throws.

Pons, a 6-6 dynamic athlete around the rim, showed some versatility in his game by also knocking down a pair of threes and blocking two shots. His 12 points off the bench included three highlight-reel dunks, punctuated by flushes on two lobs in transition. Pons, the SEC’s 2020 Defensive Player of the Year, signed a Two-Way contract on Monday, and is positioned to spend time with both the Grizzlies and G League’s Memphis Hustle this coming season.

Grizzlies summer league coach Darko Rajakovic had high grades for Weems and Pons, who both went undrafted last week but have quickly stood out in their initial days with Memphis.

“Energy, relentless, ability to defend one through five,” Rajakovic said of Pons’ explosive ability on both ends of the floor. “He still has a ways to go in coverages but his physical ability covers a lot. He was just free and cutting. When he had open shots, he shot without second thoughts.”

For Weems, who just turned 20 this summer after two college seasons, the intangibles matter.

“Since he walked in our gym, he showed a big desire to work our way,” Rajakovic said of the 6-7 guard/forward. “He’s going to be a really good player. He’s got long arms and defensively he’s very confident. He’s really trying to play the right way and was successful with it.”

The Grizzlies face Jazz White at 8 p.m. before wrapping up the Salt Lake City summer league with Friday’s game against the Spurs. Tuesday’s game featured a familiar face, with former Grizzlies first-round pick Jarell Martin playing for the Jazz Blue team as he looks to regain an NBA roster spot. Martin spent three seasons in Memphis before he was traded to Orlando in 2018, and then spent last season playing in Australia.

Rajakovic wants to see the Grizzlies maintain their 20-20 vision on both ends of the court in Wednesday’s matchup. Memphis forced 21 turnovers and dished 26 assists on Tuesday, which are benchmarks for success in coach Taylor Jenkins’ system.

“That’s something we’ve preached since training camp,” Rajakovic said.

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MikeCheck: Two takeaways from Grizzlies’ dominant summer debut, and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s game

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Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team’s 14-player roster for the 2021 Salt Lake City Summer League. The event will be held from Aug. 3-6 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. The full roster is below.

Memphis joins the San Antonio Spurs and two squads representing the Utah Jazz in a round-robin format. The Grizzlies will compete in three games in Salt Lake City, tipping off the event against Jazz Blue at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Aug. 3, before competing against Jazz White at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and against the Spurs at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 6.

Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic will serve as head coach of the Salt Lake City summer league team.

Tickets can be purchased online at utahjazz.com or through the Utah Jazz mobile app. Passes in the lower bowl start at $12, and each day will feature a giveaway item for the first 500 fans in attendance.

After competing in the 2021 Salt Lake City Summer League, the Grizzlies will depart for Las Vegas to participate in the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2021 from Aug. 8-17. The team’s roster and coaching staff for NBA Summer League 2021 in Las Vegas will be announced at a later date.

For the most up-to-date and exclusive coverage and analysis of the Grizzlies participation in the 2021 Utah Jazz Summer League and NBA Summer League 2021, Grizzlies fans are encouraged to visit grizzlies.com for Grind City Media coverage. Grind City Media will provide exclusive video and daily podcasts and analysis throughout both summer leagues. For more information, like Grind City Media on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram (@GrindCityMedia).

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Memphis Grizzlies announce 2021 Salt Lake City Summer League roster

As part of a trade to be finalized later, the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to wing Ziaire Williams (zy-air), the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, from the New Orleans Pelicans.

Williams (6-8 ¼, 185) was named a top-10 finalist for the 2020-21 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award as a freshman at Stanford, where he averaged 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 27.8 minutes in 20 games. The 19-year-old recorded the second triple-double in program history with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists on Jan. 7 vs. Washington and earned Naismith Trophy Player of the Week honors on Jan. 11.

The California native won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2019 U19 FIBA World Cup.

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Memphis Grizzlies agree in principle to acquire draft rights to Ziaire Williams from New Orleans Pelicans

MEMPHIS – For Jaren Jackson Jr., normal never felt so new.

“Just to get back to a normal offseason schedule will be great for me,” Jackson said through an expression of appreciation and relief. “I get to have a real summer where I can work on everything. And it’s not as much about rehab. It’s about dialing in, polishing your game and having fun with it, too. I will pretty much find a gym wherever I go.”

Where Jackson goes – with his game and a still-filling-out, 7-foot frame – could determine just how far the Grizzlies get in building a perennial contender around their dynamic young core.

After sitting out the first four months of the season to recover from last summer’s knee surgery, Jackson returned in late April to play a dozen regular-season games before the postseason. It wasn’t much of a runway or ample enough time to get Jackson up to speed for the intensity the Grizzlies would face entering late May.

But Jackson threw himself into the fray as the Grizzlies won the NBA’s Play-In Tournament with victories over the Spurs and Warriors to set up their first-round playoff matchup with Utah. And with each successive step, Jackson gained a little more rhythm and a lot more confidence.

By the end of the series against a top-seeded Jazz team anchored by the league’s No. 1-rated defender in center Rudy Gobert, Jackson had shown flashes of his breakout potential. In the final two games against Utah, Jackson averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while shooting 51.7 percent from the field and knocking down five threes in those outings.

In other words, Jackson was just beginning to find his way when the season came to an end. And that has generated plenty of optimism and enthusiasm from the Grizzlies front office, coaching staff and Jackson’s teammates about what’s next as he prepares for his fourth season.

It shapes up as a potentially massive offseason for Jackson, both in terms of his continued quest to return to form as well as in his status with the franchise. Jackson is eligible this summer for a lucrative, five-year contract extension that would kick in after the upcoming 2021-22 season.

Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman declined to discuss contractual plans for any players, but offered unwavering support for Jackson’s plight in Memphis.

“I’m really encouraged by what we saw from Jaren – he has been and will remain a massive cornerstone, him and Ja (Morant), at the heart of what we’re building here,” Kleiman said during the team’s exit interviews late last week. “Jaren just grinded the entire stretch of his way back (in knee rehab). He bought in every step of the way, reintegrating him. He found his rhythm more and more as the season went on.”

Kleiman then took a moment to reiterate the franchise’s vision for Jackson.

“Jaren is a massive part of our present,” Kleiman continued. “And Jaren is a massive part of our future. We’re fortunate to have him here, and there’s more to come.”

No one looks forward to taking that next progressive leap more than Jackson. He’s surrounded by a deep and talented group of versatile big men on the Grizzlies roster who all earned starting assignments at some point this season due to injuries or attrition.

Starting center Jonas Valanciunas delivered one of the most productive seasons in the NBA, finishing in the top five in double-doubles, rebounds, paint points and second-chance scoring. Valanciunas also set the Grizzlies franchise record for rebounding average (12.4), surpassing the mark previously set by beloved former power forward Zach Randolph.

Memphis also benefited from the luxury of depth, with rookie Xavier Tillman emerging as one of coach Taylor Jenkins’ most trusted rotation reserves. Tillman also started 15 games and nailed a clutch three-pointer to help seal the Play-In Tournament win at Golden State. Jenkins frequently mentioned having a “good problem” when deciding how to dole out playing time among a power rotation that also includes second-year forward Brandon Clarke, an NBA All-Rookie team pick last year.

That’s one area on the roster where the Grizzlies are devoid of shortcomings.

“You just have to understand the hunger we have, where it comes from,” Jackson said of his unit. “It’s just internal, it’s our natural beliefs. We’re always on go. We’re always ready to attack the other team with whatever. Just the hunger, our fans have it and they just translate that with us. Whether we’re up or down, it doesn’t matter. Whether we’re the first seed in the West or the last seed to make the playoffs, we’re always going to have that.”

For Jackson, it’s now about using this offseason to regain the form that he lost as he recovered from meniscus surgery. Jackson has had to overcome injuries each of the past two years. The Grizzlies have always erred on the side of caution with Jackson's enormous potential to carry the franchise to prominence alongside Morant for years to come.

“Jaren is a special talent (who) can do a lot on the floor,” Morant said. “Not having him early in the year . . . was tough on him because he’s a big-time competitor and wanted to be out there with us. He took that and worked hard to get back. As the season went on, the more games he got under his belt, the better he got. I’m excited for him. I know he’s going to work a lot this offseason. And we’re going to come back and be ready for next season.”

Jackson embraces the responsibility of restoring himself as a reliable and productive presence.

In many ways, the rebuild started the moment Jackson arrived as the No. 4 pick in the 2018 draft. A year later, Jackson was the first player present at Jenkins’ introductory press conference. And then a few weeks after that, Jackson went to New York to welcome Morant to the franchise when the point guard was selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 draft.

“It’s a big responsibility, man, so I take that very seriously,” Jackson said of leadership. “The pieces we’ve got around us right now, they’re just special. I’m honored to be a part of it. I appreciate the thought that it kind of started with me, being the first one to get in the mix, being there for Taylor – that’s just stuff I do naturally. And to have Ja and the new guys, we have a good thing brewing for sure. We don’t take it lightly. I’m just happy to play with these guys and to grow with these guys every day.”

Yes, this offseason represents a healthy start and a new normal for Jackson.

No rehab or setbacks. Just a clear path to returning to familiar form.

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MikeCheck: Strong playoff finish sparks Jackson’s path back to peak Grizzlies form

Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies’ First Round Playoff series with the Utah Jazz will be televised locally on Bally Sports Southeast, the exclusive regional home of the Memphis Grizzlies. The network will televise every regionally available First Round game between the Grizzlies and Jazz, marking the first time the two teams have met in the postseason.

Games will continue to broadcast regionally on Bally Sports Southeast, presented by FanDuel Sportsbook, and will be streamed on the Bally Sports app. Games will feature play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica, analyst Brevin Knight and sideline reporter &amp; host of GRIZZLIES LIVE! Rob Fischer. The regional telecast will be anchored by the network’s pre- and postgame show, Grizzlies LIVE, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers. Coverage of each game begins 30 minutes prior to tip-off with GRIZZLIES LIVE! Pregame, and will be followed by postgame analysis hosted by Fischer featuring Knight and Pranica. Plus, for all home games, Grind City Media personality Chris Vernon will continue his analysis during GRIZZLIES LIVE! Pregame and GRIZZLIES LIVE! postgame. Game telecasts will be widely available through cable, satellite and streaming providers across Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Mississippi as well as on BallySports.com and the Bally Sports app. Content will also be available on Twitter @GrizzOnBally.

All Grizzlies postseason games will also be carried live on 92.9 FM ESPN Radio, the Grizzlies Flagship Station, and will feature play-by-play announcer Eric Hasseltine and analysts Elliot Perry and Michael Wallace. Coverage begins with the pregame show 30 minutes prior to tip-off hosted by Jessica Benson and analyst Jon Roser.

NBA Playoffs on Bally Sports Southeast – First Round: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz

Start times include Grizzlies LIVE pregame show.Schedule is subject to change, please check local listings.

Tickets for Game 3 and 4 of the Grizzlies First Round Playoffs matchups on May 29 and May 31 will be available for purchase beginning Monday, May 24 at 2 p.m. There is a limit of four tickets per game, and tickets are available for purchase by going online to grizzlies.com/tickets. An exclusive presale is available on Monday, May 24, at 10 a.m. for all MVP Season Ticket Members. Grizzlies fans interested in becoming an MVP Season Ticket Member to gain access to playoff tickets can call (901) 888-HOOP or visit grizzlies.com/tickets. New this season, fans have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, socially-distanced, six-person suite night. These private, single game suite nights include parking, with food and beverage available for purchase. A limited number of suites are available. For more information, fans are encouraged to call 901-888-HOOP.

In accordance with the arena’s COVID-19 policies, all guests and staff at FedExForum must wear a proper face mask as well as practice social distancing, including maintaining at least six feet of distance from other groups and individuals while in the concourses. In addition, other FedExForum policy changes made in advance of the 2020-21 regular season will remain in effect for the postseason. This includes mobile ticketing and contactless transactions at concession stands. The bag policy at FedExForum remains the same (no bags larger than 14” x 14” x 6” are allowed) with X-ray machines used in lieu of manual searches. There are designated express lines for expedited entry into FedExForum for those without bags.

Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast is the destination for sports fans across the Southeast, producing 750+ live events while televising 2600+ live events and studio shows annually. Home to the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Dream, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta United, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Nashville Predators, and Atlantic Coast Conference, the networks are widely distributed across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Game telecasts can also be streamed on the Bally Sports app, available on mobile and tablet devices, including iOS and Android, as well as connected devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation, Roku Players and Roku TV, Samsung and LG platforms and Xbox One. Fans can also download the app for free from the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, Roku App Store, XBOX One App Store and Windows App Store.

Tickets will be available for purchase by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com/tickets. For more information on the Grizzlies, visit grizzlies.com, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram (@memgrizz).

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Memphis Grizzlies announce local broadcast and Bally Sports Southeast schedule

Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that Playoff tickets for Home Games 3 and 4 of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs will be available for purchase Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m., including a limited number of six-person suite nights. Tickets are available for purchase by going online to grizzlies.com/tickets. There is a limit of four tickets per purchase. An exclusive presale is available on Monday, May 24, at 10 a.m. for all MVP Season Ticket Members. Grizzlies fans interested in becoming an MVP Season Ticket Member to gain access to playoff tickets can call (901) 888-HOOP or visit grizzlies.com/tickets.

The Grizzlies will make their 11th trip to the NBA Playoffs and first appearance since 2017 against the No. 1 seed Utah Jazz in the Western Conference First Round. Below is the Grizzlies’ schedule for the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs:

New this season, fans have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, socially-distanced, six-person suite night. These private, single game suite nights include parking, with food and beverage available for purchase. A limited number of suites are available. For more information, fans are encouraged to call 901-888-HOOP.

Tickets will be available for purchase by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com/tickets.

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Memphis Grizzlies announce first round Playoff schedule; tickets for Home Games 3 and 4 go on sale Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m.

Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that tickets for its May 19 Home Game in the NBA Play-In Tournament will be available for purchase on Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m., including a limited number of six-person suite nights. An exclusive presale is available on Tuesday, May 18, at 9 a.m. for all MVP Season Ticket Members. There is a limit of four tickets per purchase. Details regarding increased capacity at FedExForum will be shared Monday, May 17.

The NBA Play-In Tournament, which takes place after the regular season and before the first round of the playoffs, includes the teams that finished seventh through 10th in both the Eastern and Western Conference standings. The Memphis Grizzlies, seeded ninth in the West, will host the 10th-seeded San Antonio Spurs in a win-or-go-home Nine-Ten Game at FedExForum on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT. With a win, the Grizzlies will have one more chance to advance to the playoffs, traveling to play the loser of the Golden State Warriors at either the Portland Trail Blazers or Los Angeles Lakers on May 21. A Grizzlies win on May 21 would clinch the eighth seed in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Tickets are available for purchase by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com/tickets.

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Memphis Grizzlies play-in tournament tickets for May 19 home game go on sale Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m.

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