The Memphis Grizzlies’ Western Conference Path Just Got Tougher
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Western Conference path to a title became tougher after the San Antonio Spurs’ rise. The Grizzlies already…
Parish Sharkey
Parish Sharkey is a writer at Last Word On Basketball. He covers the Memphis Grizzlies as the Beat Reporter for Bluff City Media and is the former Site Expert for Beale Street Bears. He is also a contributor for Titan Sized, covering the Tennessee Titans. He has previously written for SBNation's Grizzly Bear Blues and hosted their Starting 5 podcast from 2020 to 2023. He is a graduate of the University of Memphis (2015).
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Why Grizzlies Fans Are Outraged About the NBA’s Lottery Vote
Memphis Grizzlies fans are outraged after the newly approved NBA lottery reform reduced the value of Memphis’ future draft assets…
Why The Memphis Grizzlies’ Long-Term Vision Should Mirror The Thunder
The rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder has quickly become the NBA’s blueprint for sustainable contention. While Oklahoma City’s success…
Why Cedric Coward’s All-Rookie Honor is So Encouraging for Memphis
Cedric Coward‘s All-Rookie honor may represent more than just recognition for a strong first season, as he is expected to…
Why Santi Aldama Perfectly Fits The Memphis Grizzlies’ Rebuild Glue Guy Role
As the Memphis Grizzlies enter a similar roster rebuild to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, the…
Brandon Clarke’s Legacy Will Forever Be Celebrated In Memphis
Brandon Clarke‘s legacy will forever be ingrained in the identity of the Memphis Grizzlies after years of meaningful impact on…
How the Dillon Brooks-LeBron James Rivalry Relates to the Memphis Grizzlies
As the Dillon Brooks–LeBron James rivalry continues, it relates to the Memphis Grizzlies several years after Brooks’ exit from Memphis.…
How The Memphis Grizzlies Won The Draft Lottery Without Landing 1st Overall Pick
The NBA draft lottery results were a great turnout for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies won the NBA Draft Lottery…
Jaren Jackson Jr. Replacements for the Grizzlies to Consider
Deciding on Jaren Jackson Jr. replacements will be one of the biggest priorities for the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason as…
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Path To Title Contention Starts With Playoff Seeding
As the NBA Playoffs enter round two, the Memphis Grizzlies await their NBA lottery fate this Sunday. They are hopeful…
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