Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

On this week's episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex give their reactions to Ja Morant’s latest court issues. We start by describing how we saw the video and what this does to his image overall.

Next, we discuss how long his suspension could be for a second offense. Could he miss more than 25 games? Finally, we discuss how the situation and the coming suspension could affect the Grizzlies' off-season. Will they m...

On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex open up, talking about the All-defensive teams. Jaren Jackson Jr. makes history by becoming the youngest player with two first-team all-defense selections and a DPOY. While Dillon Brooks’ second team selection could help raise his overall market value as he heads into free agency.

Next, we discuss the All-NBA selections and how  Ja Morant was snubbed. This will cause him to lose out on 39 m...

(This was recorded before the news that Dillon Brooks was officially not returning next season, but we both operated as if this was the case)

On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex discuss the end of the Grizzlies' season in game six. Starting with the poor performance overall and specifically how all of the big three struggled in the biggest game of the season.

Next, we move on to the off-season and talk about what the Grizz...

This week's episode looks at how injuries derailed the Grizzlies, looked at the best and worst moves from the front office, played a game of fact or fiction, and handed out their 2023 player grades.

Embrace Debate: The Grizzlies caught the injury bug at the wrong time this season. Coming into the playoffs Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke were already out, Ja then reinjured his hand in game one, and Kennard missed game six w...

On this week's episode, the Starting 5 began the show by recapping the Grizzlies' first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and determining if this season was a failure. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an interesting take on categorizing a team's season as a failure or not after the Bucks' disappointing loss to the Miami Heat. Hence, the guys discussed the same for the Grizzlies.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 discu...

On this week's episode, the Starting 5 began the show recapping the Grizzlies' 117-111 overtime loss in Game 4 to the Los Angeles Lakers to fall behind 3-1 in the series. LeBron James made the game-tying layup with .8 seconds remaining in regulation and the Lakers never looked back as they outlasted the Grizzlies at home.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 discussed what transpired after the game with Ja Morant and Dillon ...

On this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex give their thoughts post-game four. Talking all of the biggest storylines, including Lebron’s big plays down the stretch.

We also discuss one of the biggest questions of the game, why didn’t Luke Kennard play more? Why did they take so many threes, and where do they go from here? We also take a look at what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to pull off the unlikely com...

The Core Four this week talks about the future of Dillon Brooks in Memphis, roster moves for the summer, playoff injuries and get their hottest takes off for the entire league.

Embrace Debate: Dillon poked the bear. Brooks celebrated the game two victory by calling out the King, only to no show and be ejected in game three. Will he still be in Memphis next season?

Kleiman Corner: The Grizzlies need to change the roster g...

Parker Fleming has Raj Chipalu of Lakers All Access and Silver Screen and Roll to talk about the Grizzlies/Lakers series through 2 games

- What adjustments they noticed in Game 2 (including how the Grizzlies attacked Anthony Davis)

- What they're looking forward to seeing in Game 3

- Taking in everything Dillon Brooks said about LeBron James after Game 2 ... and why we all should be here for it

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On this week’s episode, the Starting 5 began the show recapping the Grizzlies' 103-93 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in game two of the first round in the NBA Playoffs. Ja Morant missed the game with a bruised wrist injury he suffered in the Grizzlies' game one loss but the team prevailed with an almost must-win in game two.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 answered some game three questions surrounding the Grizz...

On this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex break down all aspects of the Grizzlies' first playoff game. Starting with how the Grizzlies can better defend the Lakers' role players. They also discuss the Ja Morant injury and how long he could be out.

Next, they look ahead to game 2 to discuss what the Grizzlies can do better. They also discuss how Tyus Jones can run the Grizzlies' offense if Morant ...

The Core Four breaks down the Grizzlies' game one loss to the Lakers and looks ahead to adjustments they can make in game two.

Embrace Debate - The Playoff Rotation continues to shrink with even more injuries. Xavier looks for David Roddy to get some more run in game two. Dave wants less Aldama after his -23 in the first matchup.

Xavier's X & O's: The guys look at how schematically the Grizzlies will look ...

IT'S PLAYOFF TIME!

Grizzlies. Lakers.

Parker Fleming has Harrison Faigen of SB Nation and SB Nation's Silver Screen Roll Lakers blog to talk about this first-round matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers.

- What stood out in the Lakers' post-deadline surge?

- Which role player from each team will be most crucial?

- Which role player from each team are we most "worried" about?

- The Di...

Bryson Wright and Alex Winton are back this week and open with a conversation on the DPOY race. Evan Mobley has been gaining traction on Jaren Jackson Jr., so we decided to give a deeper dive into Jaren’s case. We also discuss the Grizzlies that could make All-NBA or All-defensive teams.

Next, we talk about Kenneth Lofton Jr. and his 42-point, 14-rebound game against the Thunder. Now that he has been added to a true NBA contract an...

This week's Core Four covers the Steven Adams news, Kenny Lofton's contract, give their final NBA Title Contenders list, and end-of-season awards.

X's and O's: Steven Adams will reportedly miss the entire postseason. The guys discuss how the Grizzlies can fill the void left by the big Kiwi. Jaren Jackson has shown growth as a rebounder and now will have to prove it on the biggest stage. Can he overcome foul tro...

On this week’s episode, the Starting 5 began the show by discussing how the Grizzlies can operate knowing Steven Adams is likely out for the playoffs. With a first-round matchup with either the Los Angeles Lakers or Minnesota Timberwolves on the horizon, the Grizzlies cannot catch a break with the tough news cycle.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 discussed what their expectations are for rookie forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. After ...

Parker Fleming is joined by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports -- also the author of 'Built To Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever’ -- to talk about the Grizzlies' aggressive at the trade deadline and how their postseason aspirations could trigger revisiting discussions, including OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. They also discuss Dillon Brooks' free agency into that equation, and the importance of his tea...