Hoops Royalty – A Memphis Grizzlies Podcast

King and Karna are BACK to answer the biggest questions of the Memphis Grizzlies season. They start by debating whether this season has actually been fun despite the mountain of injuries and losses (2:30). They then argue about which player they would keep if they could only keep one: Vince Williams Jr. or GG Jackson (14:39). Next, it's time to talk offseason moves, starting with who the Grizz...

King and Karna are joined by Sam Stack for this special edition of Hoops Royalty. Sam worked with Dillon Brooks at Oregon and shares some amazing stories about the ex-Grizzly (5:46). Plus, lots of talk on the Grizzlies' stunning 116-107 win over the Warriors from both sides of equation (23:03). Sam brings the Warriors perspective, while King and Karna discuss GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr.&...

King and Karna are back to discuss the most devastating news yet for the Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant is out for the season with a torn labrum. They give their instant reaction to the injury and discuss what's next for Memphis. What are the goals for the rest of the season? Who could be traded? (Looking at you, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard). They finish the episode with a discussion of King&#...

Ja Morant is BACK...and so is Hoops Royalty. King and Karna bring you their three biggest takeaways from Ja's incredible performance in a massive comeback win over the Pelicans. Check out the next edition of the Hoops Royalty podcast, bringing you royal hoops takes on the Memphis Grizzlies and NBA. #backtothegrind #jamorant #memphisgrizzlies #nba

King and Karna discuss how Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are being underutilized offensively – and how the Grizzlies can better maximize their skill sets (4:42). Then, they discuss the latest week of Grizzlies action and debate whether Memphis has a realistic shot to make the Playoffs once Ja Morant returns (17:04). They finish the episode talking about the fully healthy rotation – who are th...

King and Karna discuss all the news from the best week of the Grizzlies' season so far. They start by recounting their weekend at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon (0:57) and debating the College Football Playoff field (3:13). Then, it's on to Royal Decrees – with hot takes on Taylor Jenkins (6:36) and Vince Williams Jr. (10:59). In News of the Realm, they discuss their takeaways from the Griz...

King and Karna are back talking Grizzlies basketball! First, the boys start by talking some tanking-adjacent strategies and current offensive misgivings (7:18). The boys then talk odd man out and next 9 games in the News of The Realm (23:30). Next, King and Karna take the royal court to debate whether recent struggles are a blip on the radar or a concern (38:30). Also, tis the season! First, the b...

King and Karna are joined by Akshat Jain to discuss the biggest storylines in the NBA. First, they give their takeaways from Grizzlies-Celtics on Nov. 12 (9:50). Does Boston have a Jaylen Brown problem? Is the Grizzlies' defense improving? Then, they debate whether Chet Holmgren or Victor Wembanyama should be the favorite for Rookie of the Year (22:10). They finish the episdoe with some Conten...

Robbie Hodin joins King and Karna for some Grizzlies-Celtics talk. How is the season going for both teams? What are the big storylines? Then, they get into the Marcus Smart trade. How has it impacted both teams? How has Kristaps Porzingis changed things for the Celtics? Has Marcus Smart helped the Grizzlies? They finish with their keys and predictions for the upcoming Grizzlies-Celtics game on Nov...

The Grizzlies split an L.A. road trip, beating the Clippers on Sunday before getting destroyed by the Lakers on Tuesday. What did we learn from these games? What has gone wrong for the Grizzlies this season? Plus, thoughts on Desmond Bane's role, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s struggles in big games – and whether Ja Morant can fix it all. All that and more in the next edition of the Hoops Royalty pod...

King and Karna discuss the first win of the Memphis Grizzlies season. They start with their Royal Decrees. Who deserves the blame for the Grizzlies' slow start (5:14)? Who should be dropped from the rotation with Bismack Biyombo and Santi Aldama joining the lineup (13:08)? Then, they get into their takeaways from the latest week of action. What have we learned about the Grizzlies so far (21:20...

King and Karna are fighting demons. We wallow in pain/disappointment at a tough start in the season, but quickly pivot to some necessary adjustments in our Royal Decrees. We then hit the News of the Realm and get to some takeaways from the first 4 games (hint: the Grizzlies were not good). Finally, we forge a path forward and talk about what we need to see from the Grizzlies in the next three game...

The Grizzlies started the 2023-24 season the way they ended last year's playoffs: missing tons of threes and getting pounded on the boards. King and Karna discuss their takeaways from the game, including Jaren Jackson Jr.'s terrible night (6:58) and Desmond Bane's incredible start (17:15). All that and more in the this instant reaction edition of Hoops Royalty, bringing you royal hoops...

King and Karna discuss the horrible injury news on Steven Adams (1:15). Who can the Grizzlies target for a trade or free agency signing (7:27)? Then, they get into final thoughts on the Grizzlies starting small forward position (32:09). They finish the episode with their complete NBA predictions, including championships and MVP picks (36:24). All that and more in the final preseason episode of Hoo...

King and Karna react to Ziaire Williams preseason performance. The boys also discuss recent updates on Ja Morant's suspension. Then, they give you all their takeaways and analysis from the Grizzlies' preseason games, including rebounding and shot selection. They finish the episode discussing betting strategies/predictions for the Grizzlies season. All that and more in this edition of Hoops...

King and Karna react to ESPN putting Ja Morant 35th in their player rankings. Why has the media turned so strongly against Ja? Then, they give you all their takeaways and analysis from the Grizzlies' first two preseason games. Who stood out? Who should claim the fifth starter position during the first 25 games? They finish the episode discussing who is the X-factor for Memphis this season. All...

In an action-packed edition of the Hoops Royalty Podcast, King starts with a short, solo episode covering the big takeaways from Grizzlies Media Day on October 2nd – including some HUGE news on Steven Adams and Ja Morant! Then, King and Karna destroy Evan Turner's misguided shot at Memphis (12:56), debate who is the title favorite after the Damian Lillard trade (22:27) and discuss how it affec...

Hoops Royalty is BACK with more Memphis Grizzlies offseason content. King and Karna discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s disappointing performance at the FIBA World Cup. What does it mean for the Grizzlies? Plus, does Ja Morant's encouraging offseason content about accountability actually mean anything? They finish the episode debating where Grizzlies players landed on CBS Sports' list of the T...

King and Karna start by discussing Jaren Jackson Jr. on Team USA and Santi Aldama on Team Spain at the FIBA World Cup. What do their strong starts mean for the Grizzlies this season? (2:48) Then, they debate their Western Conference Power Rankings for the 2023-24 season in response to NBA.com putting the Grizzlies seventh in their initial ranking (16:50). Check out where they have the Grizzlies la...

Summer league is over, and it’s time to discuss who made a big impression. King and Karna start with Royal Decrees about Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson. In News of the Realm, they rank the Grizzlies young guys in order of who is most likely to stick in the rotation. They end with a lively debate in King’s Court: who should start at small forward until Ja Morant returns?  All that and more in th...

King and Karna discuss the decision to sign Derrick Rose in free agency. How will he impact the Memphis Grizzlies? What will his leadership mean for Ja Morant? They then talk about the Desmond Bane contract extension. Was his $207 million max deal a wise move for the Grizzlies? And what about all these little trades...is GM Zach Kleiman up to something? Finally, where do the Grizzlies stand in the...

The Grizzlies trade for Marcus Smart! How does this trade affect the Memphis Grizzlies? Does it make them a Western Conference contender? Then, the guys discuss the Grizzlies' free agency options. What can they do with their final open roster spot? All that and more in this week's episode of the Hoops Royalty podcast, bringing you royal hoops takes live from the 901.

We start with the two big pieces of news in the NBA world this week: Ja Morant is officially suspended 25 games. What does it mean for the Memphis Grizzlies and his future? Plus, Bradley Beal gets traded to the Phoenix Suns. What does it mean for the Western conference landscape? The second part of the episode dives deep into Grizzlies offseason plans. Last week, we discussed trade ideas for the G...

King and Karna recap the Denver Nuggets' dominant NBA Championship run, starting with a Royal Decree that you won't want to miss. Then they discuss what separated the Nuggets from the Miami Heat in this matchup? What lessons can other NBA contenders – especially the Memphis Grizzlies – learn from the Nuggets success? The second half of the show is all about the Grizzlies. How can they fill...

King and Karna recap the Miami Heat's dramatic Game 2 victory over the Denver Nuggets. They then discuss: are the Heat the best organization in the league top-to-bottom? That leads to more thoughts and predictions for the NBA Finals. Finally, they each present some Grizzlies trade ideas...including a wild one that you won't want to miss! Check out the next episode of the Hoops Royalty podc...