Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies

The trades sending out Santi Aldama and bringing in Isaiah Stewart were finally executed, and were officially combined into one massive six-team trade that also saw the Grizzlies acquire D'Angelo Russell from the Wizards for additional draft capital. This episode reveals the exact draft picks that ended up coming to the Grizzlies in exchange for Santi Aldama, the rights to Tarik Biberovic, and for...

Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies Summer League team have debuted in Salt Lake City, with the team winning their first game against the Thunder and losing their second to the Jazz. Also, the Grizzlies have signed restricted free agent Quinten Post to an offer sheet to be a backup center. This episode discusses the summer league games, including the play of Boozer, Cedric Coward, Javon Small, Omax Prosp...

The Grizzlies traded Santi Aldama and the rights to Tarik Biberovic for a heavily protected 1st round pick, 2 secound picks and AJ Johnson. This move maintains the Grizzlies' salary cap exceptions and relieves some of the congestion on the roster in the frontcourt. This episode discusses the various aspects of the Aldama deal, plus goes over other Grizzlies news, including Summer League updates. ...

The Ja Morant era is finally over, as the Grizzlies have reportedly traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.  This episode reacts to the end of this chapter in Memphis franchise history, reflects on some of Ja's feats as a Grizzly, and looks ahead to what the acquisition of Jerami Grant means for the team going forward.  Join the listener slack at Patr...

The Grizzlies introduced new draft picks Cam Boozer, Karim Lopez, and Richie Saunders to the media, where Tuomas Iisalo gushed about Boozer's offensive potential. The Grizzlies also completed numerous transactions, included picking up options on GG Jackson and O-Max Prosper and signing Michigan State big man Carson Cooper to a Two-Way contract. This episode discusses all of the team's recent moves...

The second round of the NBA draft saw the Grizzlies keep the #32 pick and draft BYU shooter Richie Saunders, then they made a move to shore up their frontcourt by acquiring shotblocker and enforcer Isaiah Stewart from the PIstons. While this was a salary dump for the Pistons, Stewart provides needed help at the center position and will continue to bolster the team's physicality and size. This epis...

The Grizzlies ended up with their target as Cam Boozer was available to be taken with the third pick in the NBA Draft. After a year of tanking, Memphis was able to take a potential cornerstone to build around.  After selecting Cam Boozer, the adventure for Grizzlies fans continued as the team traded down, eventually landing at the 21 spot where they selected Karim Lopez, a 19-year old Mexican forw...

Acknowledging that Ja Morant could be traded any moment, here are a bunch of potential trade options involving the Grizzlies, Ja Morant and moving up in the 2026 NBA Draft. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy:  play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the N...

One week ahead of a momentous NBA Draft for the Grizzlies there may be a shakeup among the top 3, with the Jazz potentially eyeing Cam Boozer and Darryn Peterson perhaps preferring a landing spot with Memphis over Utah. To discuss Peterson to the Grizzlies, the latest rumors and intel, and the state of the impending Ja Morant trade, Chris Herrington joins this episode. Also: reflecting on the bigg...

Adam Pike ( @GrizzliesFilm ) joins this episode to discuss his Cam Boozer obsession, the odds of Cam getting taken before 3, his observations and analysis of Tuomas Iisalo so far, and the best fits for the Grizzlies in the draft.  Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy:  play...

What are the ideal outcomes for the Grizzlies on draft night? Which players should we hope are still available at 16 and 32? What is the best case scenario for the Jaren Jackon Jr Traded Player Exception? And what are the odds someone other than Cam Boozer is taken at 3? To discuss all of these questions and scenarios, Parker Fleming joins Keith on this episode. Check out Parker's draft coverage a...

As a possible Top 10 in the NBA Draft seems to crystalize, the Grizzlies' options if they stay at pick 16 are becoming clearer. This episode lists several of the highly touted names that should still be available at 16, plus answers a question about the Grizzlies' cap space and offseason strategy, and updates information on the NBA's lottery reform. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/Fastbreak...

The Grizzlies were the only team to vote against the NBA's new 3-2-1 Lottery Reform proposal, objecting that they were being unfairly affected as restrictions were placed on one of the draft pick outcomes from the Jaren Jackson Jr trade. This episode dives into the issue, explains the full details of the new lottery system (including the big drawbacks), goes over how the odds next season will be a...

Chris Herrington joins to discuss his preference between Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson, what it would take to trade the 3rd pick, who he is eyeing at 16, the Nashville chatter that won't die down, and more. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy:  play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fas...

The tanking did not cost Cedric Coward a spot on the All-Rookie 1st Team, as announced by the NBA recently. Cedric is now the sixth player taken by Zach Kleiman and the front office to receive this honor. This episode covers this news, and answers a couple of listener questions about the roster and the draft.  Also: Taylor Jenkins and former Grizzlies assistants join the Bucks, the new lottery sys...

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was found dead at a home near Los Angeles this week, delivering a tragic shock to the Grizzlies, their fans, and the NBA community. This episode remembers Brandon's impact on the Grizzlies, from his Summer League breakout to being a key playoff contributor and consummate teammate. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this po...

The Grizzlies got lucky in the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, jumping up three spots to receive the 3rd overall pick. After months of tanking, the Grizzlies beat the odds and will now have their pick of either AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, or Caleb Wilson. It was a happy result after a down season, and one that could jumpstart a rebuild. This episode reacts to the good news, looks at the...

The Grizzlies will find out their lottery luck on Sunday, and it is one of many variables that will guide the direction of the off-season. This episode goes over those variables, such as some potential (underwhelming) Ja Morant trades, uses for the Jaren Jackson Jr traded player exception, and the veterans who might not be back this season. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast...

The Grizzlies did not get the play-in results they needed to end up with a second lottery pick, but now go into a busy offseason with a clearer view of where they will draft. As they head into this offseason, they have numerous holes to fill on the roster, but very few roster spots available. On this episode, guest Chris Herrington joins Keith to sort through this conundrum and to rank every playe...

The Grizzlies odds at landing a top four pick in the 2026 NBA Draft jumped based on their extreme tanking measures at the end of the season. Those results, combined with certain play-in outcomes, could see their percentages push even higher.  This episode discuss the recent "good" string of outcomes for Memphis' lottery odds, the team's exit interviews including Zach Kleiman's comments, the boldne...

The regular season is mercifully drawing to a close for the tanking Grizzlies, but in the last week they have made some headlines despite stacking losses. Rayan Rupert recorded a historic triple double, and also the Grizzlies set a new franchise record and tied the all-time NBA record for made 3-pointers in a game. This episode discusses those feats, plus the recent high impact minutes of Cedric C...

The Grizzlies have unsurprisingly been overwhelmed recently by some better teams, but the exact manner in which they lost has been a little bit eyebrow raising.  On this episode of Grits and Grinds, Keith goes over the historic (lack of) rebounding stats from the previous two games, and also discusses the latest injury news, the Brandon Clarke arrest, the 1st Team All-Rookie case for Cedric Coward...

After shocking the Nuggets last week, the Grizzlies have gotten back on track with three straight losses, each one getting progressively less competitive as the team staggers to the end of the season. To discuss the last week of Grizzlies basketball, including the statuses of Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, the play of Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson, the lottery standings and more, Damichael Cole j...

The Grizzlies picked up a massive loss against the Bulls on Monday, virtually locking up having one of the 8 worst records this year. And with a season-high 8 game losing streak, they are finally close to gaining some ground in their pursuit for better lottery odds. On this episode, Chris Herrington joins Keith to discuss the tank race, the upcoming draft strategy, the roster going into next seaso...

The Grizzlies have made very little progress in their tanking efforts but they did release some information about Zach Edey, they signed Taj Gibson, and made some roster moves involving Oliver-Maxence Prosper and Rayan Rupert. This episode discusses all of the latest Grizzlies news, including the addition of Taj Gibson, plus goes over the last week of matchups. Subscribe on Youtube! join the liste...