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Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies
Hosted by Keith Parish · EN
A Memphis Grizzlies podcast from Keith Parish, host and co-creator of Fastbreak Breakfast. Covering the Grizzlies year-round with in-depth analysis.
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Brandon Clarke passes away
2w ago00:13:04Tap to summarizeGrizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was found dead at a home near Los Angeles this week, delivering a tragic shock to the Grizzlies, their fans, and the NBA community.This episode remembers Brandon's impact on the Grizzlies, from his Summer League breakout to being a key playoff contributor and consummate teammate.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →The Grizzlies win the lottery (pretty much)!
2w ago00:19:01Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies got lucky in the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, jumping up three spots to receive the 3rd overall pick. After months of tanking, the Grizzlies beat the odds and will now have their pick of either AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, or Caleb Wilson.It was a happy result after a down season, and one that could jumpstart a rebuild. This episode reacts to the good news, looks at the other lucky and unlucky teams, and considers now what this means for the Grizzlies' second 1st round pick.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →Countdown to the Lottery and Off-Season Variables
3w ago00:33:13Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies will find out their lottery luck on Sunday, and it is one of many variables that will guide the direction of the off-season. This episode goes over those variables, such as some potential (underwhelming) Ja Morant trades, uses for the Jaren Jackson Jr traded player exception, and the veterans who might not be back this season.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →Draft positions set, ranking the roster (Guest: Chris Herrington)
Apr 2200:40:26Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies did not get the play-in results they needed to end up with a second lottery pick, but now go into a busy offseason with a clearer view of where they will draft.As they head into this offseason, they have numerous holes to fill on the roster, but very few roster spots available. On this episode, guest Chris Herrington joins Keith to sort through this conundrum and to rank every player who finished the year under contract, They also rank the players based on trade value, discuss who'd they protect in an expansion draft, and present some Ja Morant trade scenarios.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →Exit interviews, and maximizing your lottery chances
Apr 1500:29:53Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies odds at landing a top four pick in the 2026 NBA Draft jumped based on their extreme tanking measures at the end of the season. Those results, combined with certain play-in outcomes, could see their percentages push even higher. This episode discuss the recent "good" string of outcomes for Memphis' lottery odds, the team's exit interviews including Zach Kleiman's comments, the boldness of their losing strategy at Utah, and more.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →The Grizzlies tie an NBA record for 3-pointers, and how lottery reforms will affect Memphis
Apr 900:34:01Tap to summarizeThe regular season is mercifully drawing to a close for the tanking Grizzlies, but in the last week they have made some headlines despite stacking losses. Rayan Rupert recorded a historic triple double, and also the Grizzlies set a new franchise record and tied the all-time NBA record for made 3-pointers in a game.This episode discusses those feats, plus the recent high impact minutes of Cedric Coward, and also examines how the NBA's proposed anti-tanking reforms will make a big impact on the Grizzlies next season.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →A historic lack of rebounds and Cedric Coward's All-Rookie case
Apr 200:30:50Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies have unsurprisingly been overwhelmed recently by some better teams, but the exact manner in which they lost has been a little bit eyebrow raising. On this episode of Grits and Grinds, Keith goes over the historic (lack of) rebounding stats from the previous two games, and also discusses the latest injury news, the Brandon Clarke arrest, the 1st Team All-Rookie case for Cedric Coward, plus he looks at in detail at the schedules for all of the teams involved in the Grizzlies' chase to end up with two lottery picks in the upcoming draft. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →Lottery watch, a big Nuggets win, Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke updates (guest: Damichael Cole)
Mar 2400:37:40Tap to summarizeAfter shocking the Nuggets last week, the Grizzlies have gotten back on track with three straight losses, each one getting progressively less competitive as the team staggers to the end of the season.To discuss the last week of Grizzlies basketball, including the statuses of Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, the play of Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson, the lottery standings and more, Damichael Cole joins this episode.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →The Grizzlies pick up a good loss, and NBA expansion (Guest: Chris Herrington)
Mar 1700:43:41Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies picked up a massive loss against the Bulls on Monday, virtually locking up having one of the 8 worst records this year. And with a season-high 8 game losing streak, they are finally close to gaining some ground in their pursuit for better lottery odds.On this episode, Chris Herrington joins Keith to discuss the tank race, the upcoming draft strategy, the roster going into next season, plus they examine how NBA expansion could affect the Grizzlies, and the question of which team would move to the Eastern Conference.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
Transcribe →Zach Edey injury update, Taj Gibson signed and other roster moves
Mar 500:31:39Tap to summarizeThe Grizzlies have made very little progress in their tanking efforts but they did release some information about Zach Edey, they signed Taj Gibson, and made some roster moves involving Oliver-Maxence Prosper and Rayan Rupert.This episode discusses all of the latest Grizzlies news, including the addition of Taj Gibson, plus goes over the last week of matchups.Subscribe on Youtube!join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastJoin the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK
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