O-Max Embodies the Grind Memphis Grizzlies Want Back
Following their buyout agreement with Kyle Anderson, the Grizzlies signed Taj Gibson to a multi-year contract. That still leaves one…
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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What the Taj Gibson Signing Says About Memphis’ New Direction
The Taj Gibson signing highlights Memphis’ commitment to veteran leadership as the franchise reshapes its identity. The news of the…
Identifying the Grizzlies’ Most Urgent Roster Hole
The Memphis Grizzlies just allowed the Sacramento Kings to snap a 16-game losing streak against them. The team is severely…
Why Memphis’ Next Era Needs a Different Blueprint
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman all but confirmed their plans to rebuild at his last media availability. Rebuilds rarely…
Breaking Down Grizzlies’ Best All-Star Candidates
The NBA All-Star weekend has passed, and the Memphis Grizzlies were represented in the Rising Stars Challenge. Second-year players Jaylen…
GG Jackson’s Breakout Rekindles the Grizzlies’ Core Vision
For a team searching for consistency, clarity, and momentum, the Memphis Grizzlies may have just rediscovered something. GG Jackson has…
The Grizzlies’ Lost Season is Defined By This Shocking Number
The Memphis Grizzlies fell to 20-31 after back-to-back losses to the Portland Trail Blazers. A consistent trend that appeared in…
How the Fall Off of the Grizzlies’ Next Gen Era Happened
Four years ago, the Memphis Grizzlies delivered one of the most successful seasons in franchise history. The 2021-22 team won…
The Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Signals a New Era in Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves throughout the league by trading star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz.…
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Second-Half Performance Finally Delivered
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s second-half performance vs. Minnesota showed the Grizzlies exactly how to fix a month-long problem closing games. Since…
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