Memphis Grizzlies

About the Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at FedExForum. The Grizzlies are the only team in the major professional North American sports leagues based in the city of Memphis.

The team was originally established as the Vancouver Grizzlies, an expansion team that joined the NBA for the 1995–96 season. After the 2000–01 season concluded, the Grizzlies moved to Memphis. The Grizzlies have made the playoffs in multiple seasons, and in 2013, they made it to the Western Conference Finals.

The team's colors are Memphis Blue, Beale Street Blue, and Gold. The Grizzlies are known for their "Grit and Grind" style of play and have developed rivalries with the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Clippers.