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.

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

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 ...

Stephen A. Smith claims players do not sign with Grizzlies in free agency due to lack of safety in Memphis, in light of ...

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

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

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

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

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked many when they traded away Desmond Bane last weekend, but will they continue to make big ...