Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr and Desmond Bane carry the Grizzlies past the Nuggets. Keith points out some notable statistics and trends, plus looks to the imminent return of Dillon Brooks. 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 t...

The Grizzlies get big performances from Ja Morant and Tyus Jones and Kyle Anderson steps in for a foul-prone Jaren Jackson Jr and the Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets. Keith gives his thoughts, including what level of concern for Jaren we should have and whether small ball, is in fact, good. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use pro...

Keith responds to the dispiriting loss to the Miami Heat, including an 11-man rotation, Ja's carelessness, and Jaren Jackson Jr's struggles. Also, the new City Jerseys get dropped during the recording! You can see them here: https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/cityedition Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get b...

The Grizzlies erase a 19-point deficit and wrap up their West Coast trip with an OT win over the Warriors. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane provide the firepower while Kyle Anderson and De'Anthony Melton step up down the stretch with numerous defensive plays. Keith gives his thoughts on the victory and identifies several notable stats from this game and the season. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com...

The Grizzlies collapse in the second half against the Trail Blazers and accomplish something not done in the team's 21 seasons in Memphis (hint: it's not good). On this episode, Keith looks at the loss and tries to figure out which issues are concerning, plus highlights a couple of positive takeaways. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on You...

The Grizzlies lose to the Lakers a night after defeating the Clippers. Keith reviews both games, talks about Ja Morant's historic 3-game span, plus analyzes what went wrong in Sunday's loss and what has been going right so far this season. Also: what's going on with Kyle Anderson's shooting? Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use...

The Grizzlies defeat the Cavaliers in the first game of the season and Keith breaks down the starting lineup decision, Morant's massive game, Melton getting playing time, 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-fastbreak-breakfast Check o...

The Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson Jr come to agreement on a four year extension at the deadline. Keith reviews the pros and cons of the deal plus looks ahead to the game against the Cavaliers. 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-breakfa...

The roster is finalized and the team is prepped to start the season on Wednesday. What were the meaningful lessons from the preseason? Who shined the brightest? Which positional battles occurred? How many games will this team win? And why aren't more Grizzlies fans excited for De'Anthony Melton? Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube !...

Keith reviews the preseason games against the Pistons and Pacers, which featured some interesting lineup twists, and assesses the fallout for the Dillon Brooks injury news. 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...

Two more preseason games have given us a bit more information, but the questions remain: Bane or Melton? Konchar or Ziaire? Tillman or Clarke? Keith looks at these battles, plus gives his reactions to each player so far in preseason. gr Also, Tony Allen finds himself embroiled and charged in a federal fraud case. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this po...

The Grizzlies defeated the Bucks 87-77 in their first preseason game and we found out a lot about what this rotation will probably look like. Keith discusses the biggest things we learned, the biggest questions raised, and reviews individual player performances. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus...

Despite Zach Kleiman's confidence, Ja Morant isn't necessarily a slam dunk to be named an All-Star this year. Keith looks at the likelihood that Ja makes the cut based on the limited spots available, plus considers the chances a Grizzlies player ends up winning 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved and more. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on...

Keith feels confident he's already pieced together the Grizzlies rotation based on about 50 frames of training camp video posted on social media. He reports what he's deducted. Also, this episode features an excerpt from the most recent episode of Fastbreak Breakfast with John Hollinger, where he talks about front office communications with the head coach, the failed Justise Winslow experiment, De...

The Grizzlies held media day on Monday and Keith reviews the morsels of information and entertainment we received. 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 NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at  teepublic.com/stores/fast...

Ahead of media day and training camp opening, Keith reviews the [correct and official] 20-man roster. 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 NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at  teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfa...

With the Grizzlies training camp roster seemingly set (UPDATE: Daniel Oturu and Carsen Edwards DID finally get waived, Sean McDermott and Shaq Buchanan take their place for training camp), what are some things to look out for next week? Also, Keith goes over where Grizzlies player ranked (and did not rank) in the recent ESPN and Sports Illustrated Top 100 player lists. Join the listener slack at P...

Joe Mullinax (Grizzly Bear Blues) joins Keith to discuss the Grizzlies' offseason, including whether or not the team will be worse, plus he makes his prediction for what the starting lineup will be and what he thinks the rotation could look like. Also: who is the most underrated player in team history? Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Yo...

With Marc Gasol officially waived, Keith looks closely at the battle for the last few roster spots and wonders if Daniel Oturu could be a sleeper to stick around. Also, he covers some theoretical offers for Ben Simmons, the JJJ extension talks, and Steven Adams addressing the infamous ZBo punch. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube !...

The Grizzlies' very busy offseason of transactions continues, with an eye-raising move to acquire Marc Gasol. Unfortunately, he's not coming back to play, but the Grizzlies pick up a 2nd round pick for taking on his salary. Keith explains his thoughts on this latest move. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and...

Juancho Hernangomez is re-routed to Boston for Kris Dunn and Carsen Edwards and the Grizzlies once again have overstuffed the roster. What are the ramifications of this latest move? Keith explains his impressions of the transaction, plus looks at how the Grizzlies are still reaping the benefits of nailing a draft pick 24 years ago. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please s...

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen have their dates set for their jersey retirements, and Keith makes his best educated guess what the Grizzlies' rotation will look like next season. 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 t...

Rajón Rondo is waived and headed to the Lakers, and it sounds like Juancho Hernangomez might not be long for the Grizzlies either. Keith looks at these roster decisions and expresses why he thinks the Culver trade was at best a mediocre move for Memphis. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube ! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at...

The Grizzlies welcome Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez to the team and say goodbye to Sean McDermott. 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 NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at  teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-b...

We are all still waiting for the trade between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves to be completed. What could the delay be? Keith looks into that plus goes over the news of the Grizzlies 2021-22 schedule being released. 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.underdogfantas...