Sam Trigg

Sam Trigg

Joined: Aug 4, 2026

Sam Trigg is a Memphis native and sports journalist who recently graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in journalism and communications. In addition to covering University of Memphis athletics for On3, he worked for the Memphis Hound Dogs during the team’s inaugural season while also covering the team for The Daily Helmsman.

Nov 14, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10) celebrate after a play against the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Nov 13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) brings the ball up court against New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jerami Grant (3) drives to the net against Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves (22) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Oct 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) reacts to scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with center Quinten Post (41) during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Five games in, and Memphis’ three big men have all already missed time, and none of them are strangers to injuries.

Oct 25, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Isaiah Stewart (28) gestures after defeating the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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The Kings tied it with six minutes left, but Memphis found a way to ace the test.

Oct 26, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward (23) and guard Cam Spencer (24) celebrate a three-point shot during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Memphis stays unbeaten, taking a second game from the Jazz this week

Oct 23, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jereome (2) celebrates his team's victory with forwards Jaylen Wells (0) and Isaiah Stewart (28) against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Down 12 with four minutes left, the Grizzlies rallied back together. Then, one shot with 20.1 seconds left decided the rest.

Oct 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots against Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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A record night, a rocky rookie debut and a Memphis team that looked every bit as advertised.

Oct 7, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) reacts with forward Cedric Coward (23) and guard Ty Jerome (2) during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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A former Defensive Player of the Year returns to Memphis, and two top-three picks renew a rivalry that started over the summer.

Oct 7, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) dunks during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A trio has stood out on a crowded 2026-27 roster as the regular season nears

Oct 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart (28) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Seven minutes and 18 seconds. That's all it took for something to go wrong in the Grizzlies' preseason opener.

Apr 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo looks on during the second half of the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Memphis's exhibitions begin tonight, and questions start to get answered, about Cam Boozer, Zach Edey and others.

Mar 27, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with forward GG Jackson (45) during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

With training camp underway and preseason looming, Memphis still has to sort out who will be getting bench minutes.

Sep 28, 2026; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Isaiah Stewart (28) speaks at media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

At his first Memphis media day, the former Pistons center made his intentions clear

Zach Kleiman, Grizzlies general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations, listens to a question from the media during the introductory press conference for the team’s 2026 draft picks at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 25, 2026.

With training camp incoming and preseason hoops right around the corner, here are a few questions for the Grizzlies.