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Seasons 1996-2021 (26 seasons)

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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 Vancouver Grizzlies were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were part of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. Original proposals were for the team to be called the Vancouver Mounties, but objections from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police forced the team to find a new name. The nickname, "Grizzlies" was eventually selected, being the type of bear indigenous to British Columbia.The Grizzlies played their home games at General Motors (GM) Place for the entirety of their six seasons in Vancouver.

The Vancouver Grizzlies applied to the NBA to relocate to Memphis on March 26, 2001, which was granted on July 3. The team relocated following the 2000–01 season and were renamed the Memphis Grizzlies. This became the second professional sports team to be named Memphis Grizzlies. The original Memphis Grizzlies franchise played in the World Football League from 1974 to 1975. The NBA version of the Grizzlies became the first major professional sports team from the "big four" major leagues to permanently play its home games in Memphis, while leaving the Toronto Raptors as the only Canadian basketball team in the NBA. Memphis became the easternmost city in the Western Conference. In their first three seasons in Memphis, the Grizzlies played their home games at the Pyramid Arena.

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2020-21 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2020-21 Memphis Grizzlies
38-34 (.528)
Lost First Round
2019-20 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2019-20 Memphis Grizzlies
34-39 (.466)
Lost Play-in Game
2018-19 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2018-19 Memphis Grizzlies
33-49 (.402)
Missed Playoffs
2017-18 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2017-18 Memphis Grizzlies
22-60 (.268)
Missed Playoffs
2016-17 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2016-17 Memphis Grizzlies
43-39 (.524)
Lost First Round
2015-16 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2015-16 Memphis Grizzlies
42-40 (.512)
Lost First Round
2014-15 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2014-15 Memphis Grizzlies
55-27 (.671)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2013-14 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2013-14 Memphis Grizzlies
50-32 (.610)
Lost First Round
2012-13 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2012-13 Memphis Grizzlies
56-26 (.683)
Lost Conference Finals
2011-12 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2011-12 Memphis Grizzlies
41-25 (.621)
Lost First Round
2010-11 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2010-11 Memphis Grizzlies
46-36 (.561)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2009-10 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2009-10 Memphis Grizzlies
40-42 (.488)
Missed Playoffs
2008-09 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2008-09 Memphis Grizzlies
24-58 (.293)
Missed Playoffs
2007-08 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2007-08 Memphis Grizzlies
22-60 (.268)
Missed Playoffs
2006-07 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2006-07 Memphis Grizzlies
22-60 (.268)
Missed Playoffs
2005-06 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2005-06 Memphis Grizzlies
49-33 (.598)
Lost First Round
2004-05 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2004-05 Memphis Grizzlies
45-37 (.549)
Lost First Round
2003-04 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2003-04 Memphis Grizzlies
50-32 (.610)
Lost First Round
2002-03 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2002-03 Memphis Grizzlies
28-54 (.341)
Missed Playoffs
2001-02 Memphis Grizzlies Season
2001-02 Memphis Grizzlies
23-59 (.280)
Missed Playoffs
2000-01 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
2000-01 Vancouver Grizzlies
23-59 (.280)
Missed Playoffs
1999-00 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
1999-00 Vancouver Grizzlies
22-60 (.268)
Missed Playoffs
1998-99 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
1998-99 Vancouver Grizzlies
8-42 (.160)
Missed Playoffs
1997-98 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
1997-98 Vancouver Grizzlies
19-63 (.232)
Missed Playoffs
1996-97 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
1996-97 Vancouver Grizzlies
14-68 (.171)
Missed Playoffs
1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies Season
1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies
15-67 (.183)
Missed Playoffs

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Memphis Grizzlies Media Guidepublication
Memphis Grizzlies Media Guide
30 issues 1996-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.

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