Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

For fans of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Episodes

August 8, 2024 36 mins

Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson look back one last time on the NBA Summer League and then run through the Grizzlies roster – who looks ready for a big season?!

Additional topics this week include:

  • Olympic 3x3 basketball
  • Scottie Pippen, Jr. – Summer League MVP?
  • Jake LaRavia’s future in the NBA
  • Is Zack Edey injury prone?
  • Marcus Smart’s role on this team
  • Is Ja Morant read...
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson look back on the NBA Draft that may have produced 3 roster players.  We’re excited for the Zach Edey Era and watching the Grizzlies in the Las Vegas Summer League!

Additional topics this week include:

  • Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells getting real minutes
  • Should we resign Luke Kennard?
  • Can Scottie Pippen, Jr. handle the back-up PG role?
  • Any more ...
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Bryson and Alex are back ahead of the first Grizzlies Summer League Game - Grizzlies finalize Summer League roster - Who will the Grizzlies start in their first summer league game? - Expectations for the Grizzlies most important players this summer - Grizzlies announce overhaul of Coaching staff, how the hires can help Memphis reach their ultimate goal
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On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex discuss the Grizzlies recent picks in the NBA draft. - Zach Edey picked 9th overall, how can he help the team? - Grizzlies add Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer in the 2nd round - Luke Kennard’s team option declined, what is the next step? - First day of NBA Free Agency
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Bryson and Alex are joined by NBA Draft guru Chip Williams as they discuss the Grizzlies options this week. - Who will be the number one pick - Will the Grizzlies move up in the draft for Clingan? - How can Zach Edey translate to the NBA - Who should the Grizzlies take if they stay at the 9th pick? - Later draft picks that could provide some good value
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June 20, 2024 31 mins

Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson chat about the champion Boston Celtics, the upcoming NBA Draft, the Las Vegas Summer League, and potential free agents the team should target. 

Additional topics this week include:

  • Xavier Tillman, Sr. is a world champion
  • Keeping the 9th pick in the draft
  • Trading up for Donovan Clingan
  • Picking up Luke Kennard's option
  • Free agent center...
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Bryson and Alex break down the NBA Finals before talking about the Grizzlies off-season outside of the draft. Topics include: - NBA Finals: Can the Mavs make history? - Ja Morant looks healthy in his first off-season workout videos, how we feel about his health heading into next season - Who will the Grizzlies send to summer league? - WNBA Rivalry week and more Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Drama
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Bryson and Alex discuss the biggest news in basketball this week! Topics include: - Both Conference Finals series are 3-0, will anyone make history? - GG Jackson’s All-Rookie selection and his future. - Our thoughts on the first two weeks of WNBA Action: Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, surprises and disappointments so far.
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson chat about the current NBA Playoffs, discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, and then break down the Las Vegas Summer League roster. 

Additional topics this week include:

Mike Conley's quest for a ring

The Grizzlies plan with the 9th pick in the draft

The "catch-22" of Summer League

NBA Playoffs trophy case

Being forgotten in the West

and muc...

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Bryson and Alex are back reacting to the Draft Lottery and the NBA Playoffs! Topics include: - Grizzlies get the 9th pick, where do they go from here? - Is center still the number one priority in the draft? - Some Players that could fall to the 9th pick - Thoughts on all four second round series
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson chat about the current NBA Playoffs, preview the NBA Draft Lottery, and then look forward to the Las Vegas Summer League. 

Additional topics this week include:

Minnesota's emergence in the West

The Grizzlies draft plan

The Summer League experience for veterans

Coach Jenkins's future with the team

Should we move Marcus Smart?

and much more!

W...

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Bryson and Alex are back this week discussing all things NBA Playoffs! Topics include: - Breaking down our favorite players and moments of the NBA Playoffs. - How did we do on our first round series picks? - What Young players have been producing in this year’s playoffs and how the new generation of NBA players is coming into their own.
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For the first time in a while, Shawn Coleman is back with an episode of GBB Live.


In this episode, Shawn looks at the biggest "breakouts" for the Grizzlies this season, including Vince Williams Jr., GG Jackson, Jake Laravia, Lamar Stevens, and Scotty Pippen Jr.


While each of these players made the mast of expanded roles, how do their performances impact their futures in Memphis? Shawn dives in to look at how t...

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Bryson and Alex are back this week talking Grizzlies off-season and the biggest news in basketball! Topics include: - Grizzlies exit interviews and a look ahead to the off-season - Ja Morant joins Mike Miller’s lift management in a combination of Grizzlies old and new - Candace Parker retires from basketball, talking her impact on the game and her next steps - NBA playoffs recap: who comes out of the first round series? What playe...
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson review the season that just wrapped up and hand out their player grades. Should injuries be considered? Then David and Xavier look ahead to the upcoming playoffs, which sadly won't feature Memphis.

Additional topics this week include:

  • Ja Morant's wasted season
  • Desmond Bane's leadership
  • Jaren Jackson Jr's ideal fit
  • Marcus ...
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Bryson and Alex are back this week discussing the the last two Grizzlies wins and Marc Gasol’s upcoming Jersey retirement Topics include: - Jaren Jackson Jr. has 35 points against the Bucks after another 40 point outing vs Detroit - Brandon Clarke continues to look good since his return - Reacting to the Marc Gasol documentary ahead of his Jersey retirement this weekend
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson discuss the exciting return of Brandon Clarke, and what we expect from the team as we close out this season.  Plus Anthony Sain adds his perspective on where the team goes from here.

Additional topics this week include:

  • Rui Hachimura's comments about Memphis
  • Our season's MVP
  • The job Taylor Jenkins has done this year
  • Marcus Smart...
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On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex react to Brandon Clarke’s return, how he looked in game one, and what we expect to see from him going forward. Next, we discuss the matchup of oldest player in the NBA vs the youngest when GG Jackson faced off against Lebron. Lastly, we discuss the NBA draft from the perspective of March Madness players to watch and our thought in the first weekend!
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On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex react to GG Jackson’s stretch of great play. Topics include: - Discussing GG’s his career high against the Warriors and whether or not he will be in the starting 5 next season - How has Desmond Bane looked since his return? - And update on Brandon Clarke and what we want to see in his return
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Check out this episode of The Core Four Podcast as David Buckler and Xavier Dotson discuss the return of Desmond Bane and the impact this has on the rest of the roster.  Plus we hand out awards from the Trophy Case, talk about the performance of Coach Jenkins, and much more.

Additional topics this week include:

  • Should our starters be playing?
  • Who has stood out among the roster shuffle?
  • Ziaire Williams and Jake LaRavia – ...
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