The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that the team will hold the Grizzlies 2018
Training Camp presented by Mid-South Ford Dealers at the Grizzlies Built Ford
Tough Training Facility inside FedExForum from Sept. 25-28. Before beginning
training camp, the Grizzlies will hold their annual Media Day on Monday, Sept.
24 at FedExForum with coaches, players and select members of the front office
starting at 10 a.m.
The Grizzlies 2018 Training Camp is presented by Mid-South Ford Dealers. For
complete coverage of training camp with behind-the-scenes access and in-depth
analysis, tune into Grind City Media’s coverage at grizzlies.com for the latest
news and live updates.
This marks the 12th time since relocating from Vancouver in 2001 that the
Grizzlies have held their training camp in Memphis. The team has also hosted
camp in Barcelona, Spain (2003), Malaga, Spain (2007), Birmingham, Alabama
(2009), Nashville, Tennessee (2013), San Diego, California (2014) and Santa
Barbara, California (2015).
On Saturday, Sept. 29 starting at noon, the Grizzlies will host an Open Practice
and Scrimmage at FedExForum. This full-team scrimmage will be Grizz Nation’s
first look at the 2018-19 Memphis Grizzlies, including fan favorites Mike
Conley, Marc Gasol and Dillon Brooks as well as newcomers Kyle Anderson, Jaren
Jackson, Jr. and others. Conducted by head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Open
Practice and Scrimmage will also include entertainment teams such as the Grizz
Girls and Claw Crew. The Open Practice and Scrimmage is free to the public, and
fans in attendance will receive vouchers for a Grizzlies 2018 preseason game and
a Memphis Hustle 2018-19 regular season game. More details will be provided at a
later date.
The Grizzlies will tip-off the 2018-19 regular season on the road against the
Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Oct. 17 before returning to FedExForum for the home
opener against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Oct. 19. The Grizzlies’ five-game
preseason slate tips-off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 against the Houston
Rockets at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. The team will also host exhibition tilts
at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 5 against the Hawks, Saturday, Oct. 6 vs. the
Pacers and Friday, Oct. 12 against the Rockets, all at 7 p.m. Memphis also
travels to Orlando for a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to face the Magic
at 6 p.m. to complete the five-game preseason schedule.
Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies and purchase 2018-19 Season
Tickets, 22- and 10-Game and Flex Packs can do so now by calling (901) 888-HOOP.
For more information on the Grizzlies, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or
follow @memgrizz on Twitter and Instagram.
A complete training camp schedule and further camp details are below:
Media Day Monday, September 24 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Don Poier Media Center
FedExForum 191 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Grizzlies 2018 Training Camp presented by Mid-South Ford Dealers Tuesday,
September 25 – Friday, September 28 Grizzlies Built Ford Tough Training Facility
FedExForum 191 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Media Contacts:
Jason Wallace Director, Communications Office: (901) 205-1409 Cell: (901)
258-2546
Ross Wooden Manager, Communications Office: (901) 205-1607 Cell: (901) 481-5908
Maggie Yang Coordinator, Communications Office: (901) 205-1543 Cell: (901)
485-7300
Geoff Langham Coordinator, Communications Office: (901) 205-1553 Cell: (405)
550-5593
** Training camp practices are closed to the public.
** Grizzlies players and Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff will be available to the
media immediately after the conclusion of the first practice on Sept. 25, 26 and
Sept. 28, the only practice on Sept. 27 and the Open Practice and Scrimmage on
Sept. 29.
** All practices (Sept. 25-28) will be at the Grizzlies Built Ford Tough
Training Facility at FedExForum. Parking is available in the surface lot on Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. between B.B. King Blvd. and Fourth Street.
Media Day Schedule
Monday, September 24 2018 Media Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. @ Don Poier Media Center
inside FedExForum (191 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103) 10 a.m.: Grizzlies Coaches,
Players and Front Office
Training Camp Schedule (Subject to Change)
Tuesday, September 25 Workouts: 10 a.m. – Noon and 4 – 6 p.m. @ Grizzlies Built
Ford Tough Training Facility (FedExForum)
Wednesday, September 26 Workout: 10 a.m. – Noon and 4 – 6 p.m. @ Grizzlies Built
Ford Tough Training Facility (FedExForum)
Thursday, September 27 Workouts: 12 – 2:30 p.m. @ Grizzlies Built Ford Tough
Training Facility (FedExForum)
Friday, September 28 Workout: 10 a.m. – Noon and 4 – 6 p.m. @ Grizzlies Built
Ford Tough Training Facility (FedExForum)
Saturday, September 29 Free Open Practice and Scrimmage: Noon at FedExForum
Player: Kyle Anderson
Player: Dillon Brooks
Player: Mike Conley
Player: Marc Gasol
Player: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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