Grits and Grinds: Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies (along with every other team) got their season schedule on Thursday. They have numerous notable matchups, including the returns of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr to Memphis, plus they will also be hosting an MLK day game again.

This episode goes over the schedule, the lack of nationally televised games, plus reviews a couple of news items. ...

The Grizzlies may have a relatively deep squad, but are considered to have very little top end NBA talent. They will be depending a lot on Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward and Zach Edey to lead the way. 

Is one of those frontcourt players most likely to lead the team in scoring this season? Or could it be veterans Ty Jerome or Jerami Grant? Or perhaps someone else?

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, relieving some of the roster congestion for Memphis but also costing the Grizzlies their largest expiring salary.

This episode covers the pros and cons of this move, plus goes over Summer League honors for Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward, the idea of sign-and-trading for...

The Grizzlies achieved their goal of making the Summer League Championship game, but came up just short of the title as the Warriors erased a double-digit 4th quarter lead. 

Despite the loss, Cam Boozer made a strong first impression for the Grizzlies throughout Summer League and Cedric Coward cemented his status as a key building block.

This episode discus...

The Grizzlies stormed into the Summer League playoffs by blowing out the Hawks. Cam Boozer had 24 points, Cedric Coward scored 23 and the Grizzlies jumped out to an astounding 32 to 2 lead after the 1st quarter as Memphis focused on maximing their point differential.

The Hawks, meanwhile, rested key players despite likely needing a win to advance.

This epis...