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Grizzlies Podcast
by The Commercial Appeal
Memphis Grizzlies basketball podcast from The Commercial Appeal - Memphis Tennessee.
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Can Luke Kennard be a difference-maker for the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs?
The Memphis Grizzlies didn't make the flashiest move at the trade deadline, but they are reaping the benefits of a strong addition. Luke Kennard has given the Grizzlies another elite 3-point shooter to go with Desmond Bane, but now he'll have to adjust as teams start to run him off the 3-point...
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Why Ja Morant's return, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s surge raises the ceiling for the Grizzlies
Three weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies were being hit with so much bad news that it felt like a first-round playoff exit was a strong possibility. Ja Morant was suspended, Steven Adams' return from a knee injury was delayed, Brandon Clarke tore his Achilles and Dillon Brooks served the first of…
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After Ja Morant's first public comments, where does he and the Memphis Grizzlies go from here?
The Memphis Grizzlies are close to getting Ja Morant back in the team facility, but there remains a lot of factors at play. Since Morant's first day back in the facility after his eight-game suspension is March 20, when the Grizzlies play against the Dallas Mavericks, he'll need time to ramp-up...
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What happens next with Ja Morant, the NBA's investigation and the Memphis Grizzlies?
The past seven days have been filled with disappointments for the Memphis Grizzlies. Their star player, Ja Morant, is away from the team, Dillon Brooks had a one-game suspension, Brandon Clarke tore his Achilles and the Grizzlies have lost three games in a row. Memphis is now third in the Western...
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Why the next week of games could determine the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff seeding
The Memphis Grizzlies are still the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, but February struggles resulted in the team falling further behind the top-seeded Denver Nuggets and closer to the Sacramento Kings. An upcoming stretch of games against Western Conference foes that includes five of six…
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Are Memphis Grizzlies ready for playoff push after NBA All-Star break?
Welcome back to the All-Star break edition of the Memphis Grizzlies podcast. For this week, reporter Evan Barnes is joined by columnist Mark Giannotto as our beat writer Damichael Cole is away with his family. Evan and Mark briefly recap the NBA All-Star game and what it meant for Ja Morant and...
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How much can Danny Green's return help the Memphis Grizzlies?
The Memphis Grizzlies went 0-5 on a recent and lost Steven Adams to a right PCL sprain for the next three-to-five weeks. Still, not all hope is lost in Memphis. The Grizzlies have the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and help is on the way. Danny Green is expected to make his Grizzlies debut...
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Can Memphis Grizzlies make a bold statement on West Coast road trip?
Turn your speakers to 11 and get ready for another week of the Memphis Grizzlies' podcast! Beat writer Damichael Cole and host Evan Barnes are back as the Grizzlies tied a franchise record with their 11th consecutive win. With a five-game West Coast road trip starting Friday, the guys break down...
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Who are the biggest threats to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference?
The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the NBA's best records, but they are 11-10 against the Western Conference. If the Grizzlies (23-13) want to reach their championship goals, they'll have to go through a tough slate of Western Conference opponents. Memphis is playing strong defensive basketball in...
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A look at Ja Morant's surge in technical fouls, plus Warriors-Grizzlies Christmas preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but they still have 59 more regular season games to play. One of the toughest stretches is here. The Grizzlies lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and now they'll face off against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and...
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How will the Memphis Grizzlies survive a tough stretch without Desmond Bane?
The hits keep coming. Hours after the Memphis Grizzlies celebrated the return of Ziaire Williams, it was announced that Desmond Bane would be sidelined for an additional three-to-four weeks due to his sprained right big toe injury. Bane's delay comes during what is likely to be the toughest…
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Why Jaren Jackson Jr. is the key to the Memphis Grizzlies' championship hopes
If the Memphis Grizzlies want to reach their title aspirations, they'll need Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. all playing at their best. Morant and Bane look like one of the NBA's best backcourts this season, but it's Jackson's dominance that could unlock the full potential in…
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How the Memphis Grizzlies can survive without Ja Morant and Desmond Bane?
As the Memphis Grizzlies injury report piles up, All-Star point guard Ja Morant is one of the most notable names on it. He is joined notably by Desmond Bane, who is having a breakout third season in Memphis. The Grizzlies are currently missing the duo's production and will need other players to...
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How the looming return of Jaren Jackson Jr. impacts the Memphis Grizzlies
Tick ... tock. The Memphis Grizzlies could be good news soon with the potential return of Jaren Jackson Jr. He has missed the first 14 games of the season while recovering from a procedure in his right foot during the offseason. When Jackson returns, Santi Aldama is expected to be moved to the...
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Desmond Bane emerging as another clutch-time scorer for the Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant entered this season as one of the NBA's top clutch players. Through eight games, another Memphis Grizzlies player is joining him. Desmond Bane currently leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring. He scored 20 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Memphis hold off the Portland…
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How Dillon Brooks' return helped the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant and more
The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-1 start and one of the NBA's best records. Dillon Brooks made his return and scored four points against the Brooklyn Nets, but his defense against Kevin Durant helped lead the Grizzlies to a win. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane set a Grizzlies record by combining…
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Memphis Grizzlies start the season strong ahead of tough stretch
Wednesday's game wasn't pretty, but the Memphis Grizzlies picked up their first win of the 2022-23 season against the New York Knicks. Ja Morant shined and scored 34 points while adding nine assists, and Santi Aldama stepped up in place of Jaren Jackson Jr. with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The...
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Season predictions, rotation updates for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of 2022-23 season
Expectations are high in Memphis coming off a franchise-record tying 56 wins last season. Most of the core is back, and the Memphis Grizzlies added five rookies who could impact the rotation. Jaren Jackson Jr.'s offseason right foot procedure delays his start, but it also impacts the frontcourt...
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Early thoughts on Santi Aldama, Ja Morant's defense and Steven Adams' contract extension
The early reviews are coming in on the 2022-23 Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies won their first two preseason games with different players stepping up each time. In the first game against the Milwaukee Bucks, rookies Jake LaRavia, David Roddy, Kennedy Chandler and Kenneth Lofton Jr. each shined....
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Memphis Grizzlies media day recap, practice takeaways
The Memphis Grizzlies are in the full swing of the 2022-23 NBA season. The team had its first three practices before heading to Milwaukee for the preseason opener on Saturday. The Grizzlies will play games on Saturday and Monday that will give further clue into how the team handles the absence of...
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What to watch for ahead of Memphis Grizzlies media day
The Memphis Grizzlies will begin their 2022-23 season on Monday, starting with media day. The team will then start preseason practices before a five-game preseason slate. From Jaren Jackson Jr.'s injury, Ja Morant's offseason, contract status and expectations, there's a lot to discuss. Also…
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Thoughts on Memphis Grizzlies draft and potential free agency moves
The Memphis Grizzlies have had a quiet summer so far, but things are heating up with the recent addition of four draft picks. Not only did the Grizzlies add four players through the draft, but they also brought in Danny Green and traded away De'Anthony Melton. With a crowded roster, tough…
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Recap of the Memphis Grizzlies season; What will happen during the offseason
The Memphis Grizzlies ended the season losing in six games to the Golden State Warriors during the Western Conference semifinals. Being that the Grizzlies didn't have their regular season starting lineup for any of those games, there is cautious optimism heading into the offseason. From Ja…
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Ja Morant, Ziaire Williams and what the Memphis Grizzlies can do to win in Golden State
The Memphis Grizzlies tied the series against Golden State 1-1 with their win on Tuesday, but they're still in a trailing position. The Warriors took one game and now have homecourt advantage. As tight as the basketball games have been, much talk has been centered around big flagrant fouls from...
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Will the Memphis Grizzlies respond in Game 2?
The Memphis Grizzlies lost Game 1 in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even though Grizzlies players aren't calling Tuesday a must-win game, chances of winning the series will plummet with another loss. Ja Morant scored 32 points in Game 1, but he saw coverages that limited to...
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What to watch for in Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves playoffs series
The Memphis Grizzlies will begin their playoff run on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Memphis is the No. 2 seed and favorite, but the Timberwolves had one of the best second half runs in the Western Conference. The foes split their four regular season meetings. This is also a meeting...
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Should Ja Morant be held out the remainder of the regular season?
The Memphis Grizzlies have three games remaining this season and a chance to set a new franchise record in wins. They'll need to win two of their final three games to reshape history. Ja Morant is expected to be reevaluated Thursday after being out the last two weeks, and the Western Conference...
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How Memphis Grizzlies stack up vs. the Phoenix Suns; A look at potential playoff opponents
The Memphis Grizzlies are Southwest Division champions for the first time in franchise history and have a lot to look forward to in the playoffs. Before the playoffs, the Grizzlies (54-23) have five games remaining where they can strategically rest and keep guys in a rhythm. In this Grizzlies...
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Dillon Brooks, the race for the No. 2 seed and ESPN's all-access for the Grizzlies
There have been a lot of moving parts with the Memphis Grizzlies lately. Dillon Brooks is back, the race for the Western Conference's No. 2 seed is heating up and a first-round lottery pick via the Los Angeles Lakers is within reach. In this Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Damichael Cole and…
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How the Memphis Grizzlies have fared since the All-Star break, Dillon Brooks updates
The Memphis Grizzlies haven't rounded into their pre-All-Star break form yet based on results, but they appear to be getting closer. The Grizzlies are 4-3 since the All-Star break, but have five consecutive games against teams not projected to make the playoffs coming up. During that time, the...
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Five keys for the Memphis Grizzlies throughout the remainder of the season
The NBA All-Star break is over. The Memphis Grizzlies (41-19) have 22 regular season games remaining before a much anticipated potential playoff appearance. The roster is healthy and should be getting Dillon Brooks back soon. Their first game back is Thursday night in Minnesota against the...
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Five biggest keys to the Memphis Grizzlies' recent run
The Memphis Grizzlies started the season 9-10 but have been one of the NBA's best teams since the slow start. A lot of history and notoriety has taken place. Ja Morant is an All-Star starter, Taylor Jenkins won Western Conference Coach of the Month in December and Desmond Bane will play in the...
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Grizzlies Podcast: Young players progressing faster than projected?
Mark Giannotto and David Cobb take stock of the Grizzlies 26 games into the season.
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Grizzlies Podcast: The dawn of a new era in Memphis
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and Grizzlies beat writer David Cobb preview the season opener and discuss how things will look in 2019-20.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Media Day, Preseason Edition
Memphis Grizzlies beat writer David Cobb and sports columnist Mark Giannotto discuss all the happenings from the team's annual preseason media day.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Analyzing Taylor Jenkins' introductory press conference
David Cobb, Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz discuss what Taylor Jenkins' introductory press conference revealed about the Grizzlies' new front office.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Still plenty of unanswered questions in wake of NBA Draft lottery
On this week's episode, beat writer David Cobb and columnist Mark Giannotto examine how the Grizzlies should proceed with the No. 2 overall pick.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Should Memphis take Ja Morant or R.J. Barrett?
The Grizzlies, still reveling in their NBA lottery luck, are in the enviable position of deciding who to take with the second overall pick in June's draft.
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Grizzlies Podcast: What the new-look front office should do this offseason
On this episode, beat writer David Cobb and columnist Mark Giannotto debate how the Grizzlies and their new-look front office should handle what could be a pivotal offseason.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Where do they go from here?
On this week's episode of the Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer David Cobb, columnist Mark Giannotto and reporter/producer Jason Munz break down the new-look Grizzlies, discuss whether they'll be able to convey the draft pick they owe the Boston Celtics this season or next, and if front office…
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Grizzlies Podcast: A closer look at the crossroads Memphis is facing
Grizzlies beat writer David Cobb and reporter/producer Jason Munz examine the unique situation Memphis finds itself in with both Marc Gasol and Mike Conley being publicly placed on the trading block.
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Grizzlies Podcast: What to make of what's going on with Memphis
Beat writer David Cobb, columnist Mark Giannotto and reporter/producer Jason Munz discuss everything that has transpired over the past couple of weeks with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies Podcast: What to make of Memphis' internal strife
Beat writer David Cobb, columnist Mark Giannotto and reporter/producer Jason Munz discuss the latest developments with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies have more pressure with No. 4 NBA draft pick
CA analysts discuss the Memphis Grizzlies landing in the No. 4 spot after having the second-best odds of picking first overall in the draft.
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Bickerstaff a quality hire, but you didn't hear that from owner Robert Pera
On this edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Ronald Tillery, sports columnist Geoff Calkins and Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington break down the hiring of coach J.B. Bickerstaff while pondering the absence of owner Robert Pera and the team’s front-office dynamic. Among the topics...
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J.B. Bickerstaff is (probably) here to stay
The Grizzlies are working on a contract to make J.B. Bickerstaff their permanent head coach. Yahoo Sports first reported the Grizzlies’ interest in retaining Bickerstaff with a multi-year deal. The Commercial Appeal's Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins break down what this means for the Grizzlies.
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Analyzing the tank strategy and Marc Gasol's mood
On this edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Ronald Tillery, Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington and sports columnist Geoff Calkins mostly talk about the Grizzlies’ tanking strategy. Among other topics discussed are the fans’ angst over the front office, quality of the Grizzlies’...
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Who to watch post All Star? Wayne Selden and Deyonta Davis
On this edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Ronald Tillery and Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington talk about the NBA All-Star weekend and what to expect from the Grizzlies over the final two months of the regular season. Among other topics discussed are the reasons Cleveland's…
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Interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff is looking like a keeper
On this edition of the Grizzlies Podcast, beat writer Ronald Tillery and Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington analyze the season as the team enters the All-Star break. Among the topics discussed are the reasons the Grizzlies should sign interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff, their rationale for not...
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What happened (and didn't happen) before the trade deadline
It's the day after the trade deadline and Tyreke Evans is still a Grizzly. Commercial Appeal's Grizzlies beat writer Ron Tillery and columnist Chris Herrington break down what happened and what's next.
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