Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has confirmed Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards‘ recent complaints about the poor quality of hotels in Memphis. Both players revealed troubling experiences during their stays in the city, raising concerns about accommodations for visiting NBA teams during the season.
Edwards previously spoke about unclean hotel rooms encountered while playing away games, singling out Memphis for particularly unpleasant conditions. He described situations where rooms were dirty upon arrival, and on one occasion, it appeared that the bedding had not been properly cleaned or replaced before check-in.
Following Edwards’ remarks, Green recounted a similarly frustrating episode involving his team’s lodging in Memphis.
“I think they may have the worst group of hotels in the league,”
Green stated.
“We had an issue there where we used to stay at one hotel in Memphis and this dates back. We stopped staying there because the sprinklers just went off for no reason in the room and drenched all of Andrew Bogut’s stuff.”
Green explained that despite the serious nature of the problem, the hotel staff failed to resolve the situation, forcing the Warriors to find alternate accommodations. Although some improvements in Memphis hotels have occurred since then, Green pointed out that the overall quality still lags behind what teams experience in other cities.
Additional Voices Highlight Memphis Hotel Challenges
Green and Edwards regularly travel to Memphis due to their teams’ schedules in the Western Conference, which can include multiple games against the Memphis Grizzlies each season—as well as possible postseason meetings. Their shared experiences amplify concerns about Memphis’s accommodation standards for visiting teams.
Other NBA players have also expressed frustration with hotels in Memphis. For instance, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, who visits Memphis once per season as part of the Eastern Conference schedule, described Memphis as his least favorite city for road trips. In a podcast from September 2025, White briefly mentioned difficulty staying in hotels there, though he did not elaborate on specific issues.
Despite his dissatisfaction with hotels, White praised the city’s barbecue scene, jokingly noting that it is far from a health-conscious food choice.
Potential Impact on Future Road Trips and Player Well-Being
The critical comments from players like Green, Edwards, and White bring attention to ongoing challenges with Memphis hotel accommodations. Maintaining comfortable, reliable lodging is vital for athlete recovery and performance during long NBA seasons. If hotel conditions do not improve, visiting teams could face increased stress and frustration when traveling to Memphis, potentially affecting on-court focus.
As Memphis continues to host high-profile NBA matchups, these accounts may prompt team officials and city planners to reassess lodging options and address players’ concerns. Ensuring quality accommodations aligns not only with league standards but also supports the well-being of players traveling throughout the grueling season.
"When we go to Memphis, I be like, damn… Them sh*ts be dirty. I walked into Memphis hotel one time, I had stains and sh*t on the bed."
Anthony Edwards on the hotel rooms in Memphis 👀
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Draymond Green says the Memphis Grizzlies have the worst hotels in the NBA
“We had a issue there where we used to stay at one hotel in Memphis and this dates back. We stopped staying there because their sprinklers just went of for no reason in the room and like drenched all of… pic.twitter.com/mjLZFeW3AH
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