NBA Summer League gets underway for the Grizzlies tonight as they play the Utah Jazz. Catch the game on the Grind City Media app.
All eyes will be on number 9 draft pick Zach Edey, the 7’4” college Player of the Year who turned down a chance to represent Canada in the Olympics in favor of NBA Summer League. Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer, Memphis’ 2024 second-rounders, are on the roster as well. Other players of note: returning Grizz GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia, Memphian D.J. Jeffries, and Scotty Pippen Jr.
Memphis Hustle coach Jason Marsh will coach the Summer League Grizzlies.
Today is National Ice Cream Sundae Day. Margie’s 901 can help you with that.
Not a big water drinker? The New York Times has a list of foods that will keep you hydrated.
South Main Association will have its July social Tuesday at The Oliver at 7 Vance. Drinks by Old Dominick. Light hors d’oeuvres. Free for SMA members, $20 non-members.
Slider Inn Downtown is having another silent disco Saturday and the theme is Red, White & Blue.
The Memphis Flyer’s summer cocktail festival is this Saturday at The Kent at the corner of Front and Keel. This event is a fundraiser for Volunteer Memphis.
There will be a Memphis Jookin battle tournament Saturday at Premiere Palace in The Edge.
Historic Elmwood Cemetery is staying open late this Thursday until 8 PM. Free to stroll the grounds, no ticket required.
The Cossitt Library will host a Capoeira martini arts class Wednesday evening.
I got to see a Savannah Bananas game yesterday on ESPN. They’re an exhibition comedy baseball team,, kind of the baseball equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters. They’re pretty fun. Check them out if you’re get a chance.
Now that I think about it, I watched the Savannah Bananas while being served by Hannah Banana.
Who else is savoring these last few Sundays of good sports TV before the boring-ass NFL makes its return?
That’s all for now. I’ll be back with more tomorrow.
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