Jimmy Butler shows why Grizzlies wanted to trade for him in play-in win. Story by Sean Keane, Yardbarker • 3d. T he Memphis Grizzlies wanted Jimmy Butler this season. Butler didn't want them.

Memphis started hot, building a quick nine-point lead minutes into the game. Then, the primary issue that has faced the Grizzlies all season — turnovers — spoiled their offensive rhythm.

Golden State Warriors’ Jimmy Butler III (10) celebrates his basket and foul against the Memphis Grizzlies in second quarter of their NBA play-in tournament game at the Chase Center in San ...

Earlier, Butler was off to a hot start as the Golden State Warriors led 67-55 at halftime. It appeared the veteran forward switched to 'Playoff Jimmy' mode early on as the Bay Area outfit took on ...

Smith made some very disparaging comments about the city of Memphis and the Memphis Grizzlies on First Take, and Ja Morant ...

Memphis mayor Paul Young responded to Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis amid Ja Morant trade speculation.

Stephen A. Smith went on First Take to clarify his statements about Memphis not being a safe environment for players.

Jimmy Butler scored 21 points in the first half before Stephen Curry hit several clinching 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA ...

Stephen A. Smith stated that NBA players, possibly including Jimmy Butler, expressed safety concerns in Memphis. He urged ...

Days after claiming that NBA players avoid playing for the Memphis Grizzlies due to crime concerns in the city, ESPN's ...

After Desmond Bane's trade, attention quickly turned to another Grizzlies superstar, who has been linked to the Miami Heat.

Stephen A. Smith said NBA players have told him they don't want to play for the Grizzlies because Memphis isn't "the safest ...