Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies

Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies

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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July 31, 2025 35 mins
The Grizzlies announced that they will play their first ever regular season game in Europe, as they will face the Orlando Magic in Berlin and London as part of the NBA's Europe Games. This decision means that the Grizzlies will not host a nationally televised MLK Day game, which breaks from the longstanding tradition since the team moved to Memphis.

On this episode, Keith goes over that decision (0:50), and then he speaks with forme...
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The Grizzlies signed big man PJ Hall to a 2-way contract, released Zyon Pullin, and wrapped up their Summer League with a win over the Clippers. In that victory, 2nd-round draft pick Javon Small stood out with 17 points and 9 assists. This episode discusses the addition of Hall, Javon Small's strong performance in Las Vegas, and wraps up Summer League.

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Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small were notable in the Grizzlies' summer league defeat to Atlanta. This episode discusses that game and the loss to the Warriors, and Mashack's continued push to be considered for one of Memphis' two-way contracts.

Also covered: Santi Aldama's contract details and the hiring of Ryan Saunders.

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Many of the offseason dominos have begun falling, with the Grizzlies making official their buyout of Cole Anthony and announcing new contracts for Jaren Jackson Jr and Cam Spencer. Plus, the Summer Grizzlies picked up a win over the Trail Blazers after losing their debut in Vegas against the Celtics.

On this episode, recorded at NBA Summer League, Keith discusses all of those latest developments plus Ja Morant's unexpected appearanc...
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The Grizzlies lost consecutive games at the Salt Lake City Summer by one point, but more importantly veterans GG Jackson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells have shined, and 2nd round draftee Jahmai Mashack made a strong impression in his first two games. On this episode, Chris Herrington from the Daily Memphian joins Keith to discuss these summer league performances, plus the acquisition of Jock Landale, the breaking news about Tarik Bi...
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The Grizzlies traded back-up center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers over the weekend, and reportedly will bring in Jock Landale to bolster the front court. Also, the Summer Grizzlies kicked off summer league with a win over the Thunder, where GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer led the way..

This episode discusses the Jay Huff and Jock Landale transactions, the salary cap ramifications, and the Summer League victory.

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Seemingly out of nowhere, and a day after the details of his new extension came out, the Grizzlies announced that Jaren Jackson Jr suffered a toe injury that will keep him out for at least 12 weeks. This latest bit of unfortunate news was an unpleasant twist after the Grizzlies took care of a lot of contract and roster business earlier in the week.

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The Grizzlies came out of the gates swinging in NBA Free Agency and made a splash by acquiring Cavaliers 6th Man Ty Jerome, and took care of Jaren Jackson Jr, Santi Aldama, and Cam Spencer with new contracts. 

Also- the team moved on from Cole Anthony to create the space for Jaren's long-awaited renegotiation and extension. This episode discusses all the moves and the roster as it stands. 

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June 30, 2025 21 mins
The Grizzlies introduced their newly drafted rookies, gave some updates about Summer League and officially made Sandi Aldama and Cam Spencer restricted free agents. This episode goes over those news items, plus looks at the latest reports about Cole Anthony, Ty Jerome and the Grizzlies' coaching staff.

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The Grizzlies made an aggressive trade to move up in the 2025 NBA Draft and take Cedric Coward, who hopes to fill a crucial role on the wing. This episode discusses the draft pick, plus the second round selections of Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack, and looks at the roster as it currently stands.

Also: a brief history of Zach Kleiman trading up!

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This episode provides further commentary about the Desmond Bane trade, plus explains the 2026 draft pick swaps (hopefully in an accurate manner, no promises).

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June 15, 2025 21 mins
The Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for multiple unprotected 1st round picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, according to reports. This episode discusses the deal, the draft pick haul, and the impact on the Grizzlies for the upcoming season and in the long-term.

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Keith Smith joins to discuss the offseason plans of the Grizzlies and the Jaren Jackson Jr, Ja Morant and Santi Aldama contract situations, plus reactions to the Zach Edey injury news.

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On this episode Keith answers some questions submitted through social media about making a big trade this summer, how the Grizzlies' new young core compares to the rest of the league, and more.

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This episode discusses the contract ramifications of Jaren Jackson Jr missing out on an All-NBA team and the report that Tarik Biberovic could be on his way to the Grizzlies.

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This episode discusses the on court value of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson relative to Desmond's current contract and aren's potential future deal, plus covers Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells making the All-Rookie First Team and other Grizzlies' news items.

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Chris Herrington joins Keith to discuss the Grizzlies' season, the odds of a core piece being traded, what the offseason will look like, and more. 

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The Grizzlies removed the interim tag and named Tuomas Iisalo head coach. This episode reacts to the news.


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This episode discusses the close Game 4 loss, Zach Kleiman's media availability, the details with Jaren Jackson Jr's possible extension, and all the information you need to know about where the Grizzlies go from here.

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The Grizzlies fell down 3-0 to the Thunder after losing a 29 point lead and losing Ja Morant to injury. Communal grieving and coping episode. 

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