JUST GRIZZLIES with Kelcey Wright Johnson

On this week's episode Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by Kyle Anderson. Kyle discusses what it's been like for the team to be playing in empty arenas to start the season, and how fatherhood has changed him as a person. Then, Kyle and Kelcey talk about his fashion and where it comes from, and play a game where they discuss each players' fashion on the squad.

On this week's episode, Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by rookie Desmond Bane. Desmond walks through what draft night was like for him and his family, how he sees himself fitting into Memphis and how he's been able to change his body over the years. He discusses how being raised by his great-grandparents prepared him for different situations in life, and when his "Welcome to the NBA" moment was.

On this week's episode Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by Grayson Allen and Jontay Porter. Grayson starts the episode by talking about the upcoming season, mental toughness, and how he practices mindfulness. He opens up about his time at Duke and how he learned to 'turn off' social media. He also plays a game of 'The Office' trivia with Kelcey. Then, Jontay Porter joins the podcast for the first t...

On this week's episode Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by Coach Niele Ivey, a former assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies and the current head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team. Ivey spent one year with the Grizzlies after winning two national championships with Notre Dame (one as a player and one as an assistant coach), playing five years in the WNBA and serving...

On this week's episode, Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by WNBA's Dearica Hamby, the back-to-back reigning Sixth Woman of the Year. The Las Vegas Ace star opens up about the this year's unprecedented season in the WNBA bubble in Florida (where she brought her daughter), the struggles with parenting in the bubble, her relationship with the league's MVP A'ja Wilson and much more. She also sticks aro...

On this week's episode, Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks. Rooks looks back at some of her most memorable interviews with the NBA's top players, as well as pays a big compliment to the Grizzlies' Ja Morant. Then, she plays a game of "Pick the Rook" with Kelcey to try and match each NBA rookie to their tweet.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Memphis native James Wade, who is the head coach of the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. Wade won the WNBA Coach of the Year Award in 2019 in his first season as a head coach — and he discusses his journey through basketball from Memphis, to Minnesota, to Chicago, to now living full-time in France. He also talks about his experience this year in the WNBA Bu...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Memphis legend Zach Randolph. Z-bo discusses his time in Portland, his time in Memphis, rivalries throughout his career and much more. He also answers questions submitted by fans.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey Wright Johnson is joined by reigning WNBA champion Natasha Cloud. An opportunity to have a difficult and candid conversation about sexuality, race and the BLM movement; Natasha talks about her experience being a biracial and bisexual woman in America. She also takes the opportunity to share the work she has done after opting out of the WNBA season to focus on so...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen as he tells ten incredibly-entertaining stories including tales about Kobe Bryant, Mike Conley, Z-Bo and more. He talks about everything from his fashion evolution to what he said to the referees before each game.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Grizzlies/Hustle two-way player John Konchar and they discuss life in the bubble, how he is passing his time and much more. John gives his thoughts on Fort Wayne's newest holiday and plays a game with Grind City Media's social media manager, Devin Walker, to see who knows the Grizzlies players the best.

On this episode of Just Grizzlies with Kelcey Wright Johnson, Josh Jackson joins the podcast to breakdown how his first year in Memphis has been going. He also plays a game called "11 Things" to give Kelcey - and Grizzlies fans - a chance to get to know him better.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey sits down with Justise Winslow from the NBA bubble. They discuss what life is like right now in Orlando, how Justise fits into his new Memphis squad, and his strong feelings toward the Black Lives Matter movement. They also play a game of 'Fill in the Blanks' to get to know him better.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Memphis Grizzlies' assistant coach Brad Jones as they discuss the NBA's hiatus, the league's restart in Orlando and the team's goals looking ahead at the playoff race. Then as a special bonus, a never-before-heard interview with Kyle Anderson, which was recorded before the NBA's suspension. Kyle talks about his nickname, what food grosses him out, a...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey is joined by Elliot Perry and he talks about growing up in Memphis, playing for the Tigers, retiring as part of the Grizzlies and more. He also explains the nickname 'Socks' and much more.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey sits down with Gorgui Dieng to talk about Basketball Without Borders, how he gives back to his native country of Senegal, and what success in life means to him. And he also answers some questions sent in by listeners. Then, Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic Minnesota joins the podcast to talk about what he has learned about Gorgui in the last seven seasons and t...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey sits down with Jordan Bell fresh off his move to Memphis. He chats about his favorite music, being traded to the Grizzlies, reuniting with his former college teammate Dillon Brooks and much more. Then, The Oregonian reporter Jamie Goldberg joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the former Duck teammates reconnecting once again on the hardwood and what it...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey sits down with assistant coach Scoonie Penn to discuss his playing days at Ohio State, being inducted into Ohio State’s Hall of Fame, his legacy and much more. The two delve into life and lessons, and discuss some of the hardest decisions Scoonie ever had to make.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey talks to Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace about the trade deadline, the players Memphis acquired and how those pieces fit into the puzzle. He also goes behind-the-scenes to discuss the new roster meeting up for the first time and which players connects the new guys on the squad.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey breaks down and discusses the internet’s biggest debates of the year with Grayson Allen and Brandon Clarke. From the dress, to the shoes, to airplanes and showers – these debates divided the internet and they divide these teammates too. Then, Chris Vernon joins the podcast to talk about Grayson and Brandon’s play so far this season, and about a lot of other prob...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey chats with Jonas Valanciunas about the move from Toronto to Memphis, how his role has changed within the Grizzlies’ young roster, and more. Then, ESPN writer Tim MacMahon joins the podcast to discuss what he likes about the Grizzlies this season, their success so far this year, and he shares his projection for the squad looking ahead at the playoff push.

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey sits down with Tyus Jones to discuss his 2015 NCAA National Championship, the brotherhood of Duke players in the NBA and then tests his knowledge about his former college days. Plus, a special guest crashes the couches to add a bit of surprise spice to the podcast. Then, The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington hops on the podcast to analyze Tyus’s play so far this...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey talks with point guard De’Anthony Melton about his first year with the Memphis Grizzlies, how he is getting himself involved in the community, and he tries to clear up the multiple miscommunications the two have had so far this season due to Kelcey’s (lack of) cool lingo. Then, GCM’s Meghan Triplett joins the podcast to discuss what she’s seen from De’Anthony so...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey talks with the Memphis Grizzlies broadcast duo of Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight about the origins of the “and they showed up on time” and “hammer, nail, coffin” calls. They also discuss their friendship, their New Year’s resolutions and how this job as a play-by-play commentator with the Grizzlies helped Pete meet some long-lost family on the other side of the...

This week on Just Grizzlies, Kelcey talks with coach David McClure about his playing days at Duke, and all the challenges that come from transitioning from player to coach. Then, Memphis Grizzlies social media specialist (the man behind the memes!) Devin Walker, joins Kelcey to talk about what goes on behind the scenes of Instagram and Twitter, and to play a special game that will definitely help...