#Grizzly Bear Blues

There's a healthy balance with what to take away from NBA preseason. It may get ugly here and there, because it's the first bit of NBA game action in several months. There's not a whole lot of normalcy when it comes to rotations and minutes distribution - as the coaching staff is experimenting with players competing for rotation or roster spots. So…

On this week's Core 4, the guys open the show discussing the Memphis Grizzlies' current seven-game winning streak including a pair of wins in their latest back-to-back. In the first segment, Xavier, Matt, and Dave give their biggest surprises and disappointment from around the NBA to mark the halfway point in the season. Matt has enjoyed the…

WHO: New Orleans Pelicans (36-44, 17-23 away) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (55-25, 29-10 home) WHEN: 5:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, TN HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis, NBATV BETTING INFORMATION (per DraftKings) - Grizzlies -5.5; O/U 232.5 INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant (Questionable, knee), Tyrell Terry (Out,…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) vs. Orlando Magic (0-0) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out, foot surgery recovery), Danny Green (Out, knee surgery recovery), Maybe Other Key Players (Out, it's preseason) Orlando: Jonathan…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs WHAT: 2022 NBA Summer League WHEN: 5:00 PM CT HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: ESPN/92.9 FM ESPN MEMPHIS PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Kennedy Chandler, Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman SAN ANTONIO: Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, DJ Stewart, Robert Woodard II, Dominick Barlow After…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (19-9, 6-7 away) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (11-18, 6-7 home) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Desmond Bane (Out, toe), Danny Green (Out, knee), Jake LaRavia (Out, G League Assignment), Kenneth Lofton Jr.…

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s defensive leap in 2022 has been astonishing, emerging as one of the best defenders in the league - with a strong argument for being the best one. His absence and return highlight the significance of his defense. While he was sidelined, the Memphis Grizzlies were 20th in Defensive Rating (112.4). Since then, they've emerged into…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. The Memphis Grizzlies have tonight off but the NBA has a fun slate of games, including a TNT doubleheader that is sure to excite. With two matchups full of spicy subplots,…

Coming off of their fifth straight win, the Memphis Grizzlies host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. This matchup marks the fourth game of a five-game homestand for the Grizzlies. Atlanta won an overtime thriller against the Bulls last night to end a three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies enter tonight with two days rest, whereas the Hawks have played…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. While the Memphis Grizzlies, along with the majority of the NBA, are off tonight the few matchups going on have plenty of relevancy to the Grizzlies. The scorching…

After three straight victories, the Memphis Grizzlies came up short against the Boston Celtics. Grizzlies fans must not hang their heads after Monday's loss. The Grizz only lost by three despite being on the second night of a back-to-back and without Steven Adams. Memphis's top three scorers - Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Dillon Brooks - shot a…

The perception of Dillon Brooks has been polarizing over the past several seasons, and it reached its apex during Game 4 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. His shot selection was maddening, after a putrid 5-19 outing. From there, more questions regarding Dillon Brooks' long-term role and fit with the Memphis Grizzlies arose - while bold…

The Memphis Grizzlies tip off training camp today in preparation for the 2022-2023 NBA season. Before they could all get back on the court together, the Grizzlies held their annual media day availabilities and met with the media with plenty of optimism for the upcoming season. Zach Kleiman, Taylor Jenkins and the entire Grizzlies roster were made…

The NBA is reportedly looking to expand for the first time since the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2004. The cities rumored to be in the lead are Las Vegas, which has added and NHL, NFL, and WNBA team in recent years, and Seattle which famously lost the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City in 2008. Expansion of the league would also…