In a play to deepen fan engagement across Tennessee, the Memphis Grizzlies have teamed up with Gray Media and FanDuel Sports Network to broadcast five nail-biting games free of charge for local viewers, starting March 12, as reported by Commercial Appeal. This move will cast a wider net, reaching more than 3 million households and painting the state Grizzlies blue.
Grizzlies fans in Memphis can queue up WMC-TV Action News Five or flip to the simulcast on WMC-TV Plus, while viewers in Nashville and Knoxville have WSMV-TV and WBXX Knoxville's CW, along with their respective partner channels, to catch the action live. According to the team's website, the broadcast squad will feature the familiar voices of Pete Pranica, Brevin Knight, and Rob Fischer, who bring decades of courtside experience to the screen. The details, including channels and a full schedule, are freely available on the Grizzlies' official site. As NBA.com explains, fans will see matchups ranging from the Jazz to the Warriors, culminating in a season finale against the Mavericks.
Jonathan Mitchell, General Manager of WMC Television, couldn't contain his excitement, saying, "With this collaboration, Grizzlies fans across Tennessee's three largest media markets will have access to the most exciting team in basketball for free, over-the-air," as disclosed to Commercial Appeal. The sentiment was echoed by Grizzlies President Jason Wexler who, according to the team's website, appreciates Gray Media's role in bringing this fan-friendly initiative to life.
Key dates include March 15th, Tony Allen's jersey retirement night; a clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 27th, and the must-see season finale on April 13th against Dallas chronicled on NBA.com. Notably, the Grizzlies vs. Thunder match-up could shake the Western Conference standings, as both teams are vying for premium playoff seeds, amidst a season where Memphis is proving to be a basketball powerhouse.
While a full rundown on the Grizzlies' upcoming televised games was teased by Daily Memphian, only those with a subscription could access more than a snippet.
