XAVIER TILLMAN SR. NEWS

Should the Celtics Trade for Xavier Tillman? It’s not often a player who logs six starts in the NBA playoffs then suits up at Summer League. However, the Grizzlies’ roster features an a...

JULY 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Banchero, Magic top Smith, Rockets in NBA Summer League

Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half, Caleb Houstan had 20 and the Orlando Magic breezed to a 91-77 victory over the Housto...

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat for Game 4 Tillman isn't starting Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors.

Impact Tillman has started the last six contests for the Grizzlies, but Memphis will switch up the starting five with Ja Morant (knee) ruled out for this one. The Michigan State product should still see a sizeable workload Monday evening.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant injures knee in loss, Warriors deny ill intent

The Warriors rolled to a Game 3 win, while the Grizzlies bemoaned injury to Ja Morant, the series' best player, Melissa Rohlin writes.

MAY 8, 2022

Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semis

Stephen Curry had a message for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after the Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis Grizzlies

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apiece

Ja Morant scored 47 points to match his postseason high and carry the Memphis Grizzlies into a tie in the Western Conference semifinals with a 106-101 victory over the Golden State...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy Warriors ready for semifinals vs. young Grizzlies

Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have the Golden State Warriors in their seventh Western Conference semifinal in 10 seasons

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Towns, T-wolves rebound to even series with Grizzlies at 2

Karl-Anthony Towns rebounded from two rough games with a career playoff-best 33 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves pull out a 119-118 victory over the Memph...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 4 Tillman will start Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Tillman didn't play in the series opener, but he averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes over the past two games. Kyle Anderson started in Game 3 but will now come off the bench.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets put bickering aside, trail Warriors 2-0 in series

The bickering Denver Nuggets will try to regain their composure for Game 3 in Denver as they trail the Golden State Warriors 2-0 in the first-round series

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient off bench Tillman provided 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 124-96 win over Minnesota.

Impact Tillman recorded his second-highest scoring output of the season. The second-year center has seen a huge uptick in minutes since the end of March and he's been making the most of them. Look for him to stay productive in Game 3.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apiece

Ja Morant scored 23 points and handed out 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies looked much more like the team that posted the NBA’s second-best record, routing the Minnesota Timberw...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meager output in loss Tillman closed with five points (2-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 139-110 loss to the Celtics.

Impact With Steven Adams (ankle) out and Brandon Clarke (thigh) only available in an emergency, Tillman drew his second start of the season. The second-year big man struggled from the field but made the most of his increased opportunity by registering multiple steals. Tillman made 53 appearances during the regular season and averaged 4.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.2 minutes across 53 appearances.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Tillman is starting Sunday's game against the Celtics, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Tillman came off the bench in each of his last three appearances and averaged 4.3 points in 9.3 minutes per game. He'll start in Sunday's regular-season finale since Steven Adams (ankle) is out.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks leads short-handed Grizzlies past Suns, 122-114

Dillon Brooks scored 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 in a matchup of the NBA’s top two teams, extending their winning streak to seven

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garners first start of season Tillman is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Starting center Steven Adams (calf) will not play Friday, so Tillman will join the starting lineup for the first time all season. Tillman has made some noise of late, averaging 9.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last three appearances.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-best point total Tillman contributed 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 133-103 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Memphis built a 26-point lead by halftime and extended the margin to 36 entering the fourth quarter, giving Tillman a chance to see more than his usual share of playing time. The second-year center responded with one of his best performances of the season, posting a season-high 16 points. Tillman entered the game averaging only four minutes over his previous eight appearances, so he doesn't figure to play a big role for the team down the stretch.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Tillman (personal) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Tillman was unavailable for Sunday's game against Houston while tending to a personal matter, but he'll be back if needed for Tuesday's matchup. He hasn't played much of a role in the Grizzlies' rotation of late, averaging 2.9 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.1 minutes over his last seven matchups.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Tillman is unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Rockets due to personal reasons.

Impact Tillman has played 11 total minutes over his last four appearances, so his absence shouldn't impact Memphis' rotation. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Tillman (thigh) is not listed on the Grizzlies' injury report ahead of Thursday's game at Minnesota.

Impact A thigh injury kept Tillman out of the final five games before the break, but he'll return to availability Thursday as the Grizzlies look to stay hot. Even before the injury, the Michigan State product's role had begun to slip, so it's unclear if he'll be a part of the regular rotation down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant leads Memphis against Minnesota after 44-point outing

Memphis plays the Minnesota Timberwolves after Ja Morant scored 44 points in the Grizzlies' 123-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Tillman (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Tillman is set to miss a fifth straight contest due to right thigh soreness. His next chance to suit up will be when the Grizzlies return to action following the All-Star break against the Timberwolves on Feb. 24.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis takes on Portland, seeks 5th straight home win

Memphis enters a matchup against Portland after winning four straight home games

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS