Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

On this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex are back talking all things Grizzlies summer league. We discuss who has played well, who has struggled, and which players we expect to make an impact next season.

Next, we discuss the biggest rotation questions for the Grizzlies' post-summer league. Who will start at the wing position? How will the Grizzlies navigate the addition of Marcus Smart? Will the Grizzlies use more small-ball lineups? All of that and much more in our breakdown of the Grizzlies roster.

Finally, we discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s latest workout video and why he is working on the right things heading into the FIBA World Cup. He showed off some of his new counters in the post and even some mid-range jump shots. All of that and more on this week’s episode!

Shawn Coleman welcomes @FunakiStats (Steven Adams Stats) to the show to discuss many topics when if comes to the supporting cast of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shawn and @FunakiStats look at Adams time with the Grizzlies, including what has made him so valuable and how his game has evolved in time.

Then, they look at how Luke Kennard and Steven Adams could make Memphis even more effective offensively.

Finally, Shawn and @FunakiStats discuss the summer moves of the Grizz and who among the young Grizzlies depth will play a big role this season.

Shawn Coleman welcomes Parker Fleming to discuss the latest with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shawn and Parker dive into the Grizzleis/Suns picks trade, and what it could mean for the present and future. Plus, with this move and the Dillon Brooks sign and trade still pending, Shawn And Parker discuss why the Grizzlies will benefit even if another big move does not immediately happen.

Plus, Shawn and Parker discuss the Salt Lake Summer League action, touching on what has been impressive about the Grizzlies young combo forwards and Kenneth Lofton Jr.

On this week’s episode, Bryson and Alex open with their thoughts on the Marcus Smart trade and his fit with the Grizzlies. Did the Grizzlies give up to much (Tyus Jones and two first-round picks), or does the deal make sense? We also discuss the different lineup combinations the Grizzlies can explore with the addition of Smart.

Our other topic of the day is the newest Grizzly, GG Jackson, who was taken 45th overall last week. We discuss his history as a top recruit, how he looked in college, and why he has more upside than the average second-round pick.

Shawn Coleman looks at the Grizzlies approach toward free agency in this episode of GBBLive!

The first order of business will be an extension for Desmond Bane, but where Dillon Brooks eventually winds up could impact the Grizzlies plans over the next several days as well.

Plus, what type of players should Memphis target, and could an unexpected move be in play for the Grizzlies as dominoes around the league begin to fall.

The Core Four is back for the first time since the end of the Grizzlies' season. Draft Winners and Losers, the Marcus Smart trade, and Free Agency Primer.

Shawn Coleman welcomes Chip Williams back for another episode of GBBLIVE!

Chip and Shawn discuss the 2023 NBA Draft for the Grizzlies, primarily focusing on 45th overall pick GG Jackson.

-What makes him so intriguing

-the positives and negatives of his skillset

-how he fits the Grizzlies

-the expectations of his projections

-how his mindset and attitude are critical for success

Plus, Chip and Shawn look at the Grizzlies young depth in detail. Who truly stands out as being the most intriguing talents on Grizzlies current roster?

This plus much more on another episode of GBBLIVE!.

Shawn Coleman dives into the blockbuster deal that has made Marcus Smart a Memphis Grizzly. Shawn describes the details of the deal, including sending Tyus Jones to Washington, and looks at why Marcus Smart was a smart move for Memphis:

-despite being a bit of an overpay, Memphis was in a position from an asset standpoint for this move to make sense

-the addition of Smart also adds value defensively but his playmaking can also make the offense more consistent

-The Grizzlies have plenty of versatility that can offer plenty of different ways to win, especially featuring the best defensive duo in the league in Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr.

-For a team looking to improve the roster for different playoff runs, Smart is an excellent addition due to his experience and ability to make winning plays

-Finally, for a franchise that has more questions than it expected going into the offseason, Smart is the exact type of talent and person to reset the focus on helping the Grizzlies get to the next level on their road to contention

Shawn Coleman welcomes Grizz Draft Expert Chip Williams to the show.

Chip gives his opinion on the top three talents of the draft, and the Shawn and Chip look at the rest of the draft from a Grizzlies perspective.

-What established wing trade targets could be moved as teams try to get in the top 10

-What targets make sense for the Grizzlies to trade into the teens for

-Who could Memphis target in the early 20's

-What prospects may be worth trading up into the early 2nd for

-deep sleepers that fit the Grizzlies preferred prospect profile

That, plus a few trade ideas for Memphis, what could happen with Tyus Jones, and could the Grizzlies make other moves beyond the Draft. All of this with Chip Williams on GBBLive!