Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

This week's episode looks at how injuries derailed the Grizzlies, looked at the best and worst moves from the front office, played a game of fact or fiction, and handed out their 2023 player grades.

Embrace Debate: The Grizzlies caught the injury bug at the wrong time this season. Coming into the playoffs Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke were already out, Ja then reinjured his hand in game one, and Kennard missed game six with a shoulder. The injuries became too much for Memphis to overcome with a depleted bench unit.

Kleiman Corner: Zach Kleiman is heralded as one of the best general managers in basketball but had a few misses that led to that short, inexperienced bench in the playoffs. Draft trades sent out ROY candidate Walker Kessler and bench scorer De'Anthony Melton. Acquiring Kennard was a step in the right direction to address shooting concerns but it was only the first step to what might be a roster overhaul in the summer.

Fact or Fiction: Dave makes statements, Matt and Xavier decide if they're factual or cap-tual.

Player Grades: The guys give out their grades for Memphis' top players this season.

On this week's episode, the Starting 5 began the show by recapping the Grizzlies' first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and determining if this season was a failure. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an interesting take on categorizing a team's season as a failure or not after the Bucks' disappointing loss to the Miami Heat. Hence, the guys discussed the same for the Grizzlies.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 discussed what one roster move they would like to see the Grizzlies either make or at least pursue in the off-season, not including the potential departure of Dillon Brooks.

Speaking of Dillon Brooks, to close the show, the Starting 5 gave their final (hopefully) goodbyes to the player who has spent the last six years with the Grizzlies. Dillon Brooks has been a polarizing figure, to say the least, and with his free agency pending, it seems that now is the time for both he and the Memphis Grizzlies to go their separate ways.

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Host Parker Fleming is joined by Bluff City Media and 92.9 ESPN's Gabe Kuhn and they discuss:

- Game 5 Review

- The Dillon Brooks saga

- Predictions on the Grizzlies/Lakers Game 6

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On this week's episode, the Starting 5 began the show recapping the Grizzlies' 117-111 overtime loss in Game 4 to the Los Angeles Lakers to fall behind 3-1 in the series. LeBron James made the game-tying layup with .8 seconds remaining in regulation and the Lakers never looked back as they outlasted the Grizzlies at home.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 discussed what transpired after the game with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks skipping the media session. They are the two players on the team that have been notable for the most trash talk this season, so the news of them skipping the media session was a big topic of discussion.

To close the show, the Starting 5 chose which of the three teams with games on the same night that are down 3-1 in their series are most likely to come back to win their series: The Memphis Grizzlies, the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs New York Knicks), and the Milwaukee Bucks (vs the Miami Heat). All three teams are the higher seeds with home-court advantage that lost Game 1 at home and did not return the favor winning either Game 3 or 4 on the road.

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On this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex give their thoughts post-game four. Talking all of the biggest storylines, including Lebron’s big plays down the stretch.

We also discuss one of the biggest questions of the game, why didn’t Luke Kennard play more? Why did they take so many threes, and where do they go from here? We also take a look at what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to pull off the unlikely comeback.

We also discuss the games from the Grizzlies' big three, Desmond Bane finishing with 36 while Ja and Jaren combine to go 13-39. Along with whether or not Dillon Brooks talking trash after game two has affected the last two games. All of that and more and this week’s episode!

The Core Four this week talks about the future of Dillon Brooks in Memphis, roster moves for the summer, playoff injuries and get their hottest takes off for the entire league.

Embrace Debate: Dillon poked the bear. Brooks celebrated the game two victory by calling out the King, only to no show and be ejected in game three. Will he still be in Memphis next season?

Kleiman Corner: The Grizzlies need to change the roster going into next season. Veteran leadership is at the top of the list with a scoring wing. Mainstays like Tyus Jones and Steven Adams could be on their way out for a move to bring in another star.

This League: Turn off injuries. Giannis, Kawhi, Embiid, Ja - all superstars missing games due to injury. Should titles be remembered for those who didn't play more than those who did?

Hot Takes: Taylor Jenkins hot seat, Knicks contenders, Timberwolves delayed vacations.

Parker Fleming has Raj Chipalu of Lakers All Access and Silver Screen and Roll to talk about the Grizzlies/Lakers series through 2 games

- What adjustments they noticed in Game 2 (including how the Grizzlies attacked Anthony Davis)

- What they're looking forward to seeing in Game 3

- Taking in everything Dillon Brooks said about LeBron James after Game 2 ... and why we all should be here for it

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On this week’s episode, the Starting 5 began the show recapping the Grizzlies' 103-93 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in game two of the first round in the NBA Playoffs. Ja Morant missed the game with a bruised wrist injury he suffered in the Grizzlies' game one loss but the team prevailed with an almost must-win in game two.

In the next segment, the Starting 5 answered some game three questions surrounding the Grizzlies-Lakers series. The questions ranged from Xavier Tillman's continued impact, Jaren Jackson Jr staying out of foul trouble, and Rui Hachimura's impact among other things as the series shifts out to Los Angeles.

Next, the Starting 5 predicted games three and four between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers. With the series tied at 1-1, it is imperative that the Grizzlies steal a game on the road to avoid a 3-1 deficit.

To close the show, the Starting 5 discussed the other series in the Westen Conference Playoffs and what has caught their attention the most. The Grizzlies' biggest rivals the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are facing deficits in their series.

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On this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Bryson and Alex break down all aspects of the Grizzlies' first playoff game. Starting with how the Grizzlies can better defend the Lakers' role players. They also discuss the Ja Morant injury and how long he could be out.

Next, they look ahead to game 2 to discuss what the Grizzlies can do better. They also discuss how Tyus Jones can run the Grizzlies' offense if Morant is out. Who else will have to step up in his place?

Finally, we discuss Jaren Jackson Jr., winning defensive player of the Year, and how he is on a historic pace on the defensive end. Has Jaren reached the level where he will be in the running every season? 

The Core Four breaks down the Grizzlies' game one loss to the Lakers and looks ahead to adjustments they can make in game two.

Embrace Debate - The Playoff Rotation continues to shrink with even more injuries. Xavier looks for David Roddy to get some more run in game two. Dave wants less Aldama after his -23 in the first matchup.

Xavier's X & O's: The guys look at how schematically the Grizzlies will look different without Ja Morant. Tyus Jones has handled the starting point guard duties in Morant's absence throughout the season and will have to do it again on Wednesday. Jaren has to continue to carry a larger offensive burden.

Hot Takes: Physicality is back, defense is ramped up, and the bench play is exposed come playoff time.

Trophy Case: Dave loves Las Vegas, Xavier crowns Jaren as the number one option, and Steve Ballmer is a good fella.