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The Grizzlies did not get the play-in results they needed to end up with a second lottery pick, but now go into a busy offseason with a clearer view of where they will draft. As they head into this offseason, they have numerous holes to fill on the roster, but very few roster spots available. On this episode, guest Chris Herrington joins Keith to sort through this conundrum and to rank every player who finished the year under contract, They also rank the players based on trade value, discuss who'd they protect in an expansion draft, and present some Ja Morant trade scenarios. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies odds at landing a top four pick in the 2026 NBA Draft jumped based on their extreme tanking measures at the end of the season. Those results, combined with certain play-in outcomes, could see their percentages push even higher.  This episode discuss the recent "good" string of outcomes for Memphis' lottery odds, the team's exit interviews including Zach Kleiman's comments, the boldness of their losing strategy at Utah, and more. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The regular season is mercifully drawing to a close for the tanking Grizzlies, but in the last week they have made some headlines despite stacking losses. Rayan Rupert recorded a historic triple double, and also the Grizzlies set a new franchise record and tied the all-time NBA record for made 3-pointers in a game. This episode discusses those feats, plus the recent high impact minutes of Cedric Coward, and also examines how the NBA's proposed anti-tanking reforms will make a big impact on the Grizzlies next season. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies have unsurprisingly been overwhelmed recently by some better teams, but the exact manner in which they lost has been a little bit eyebrow raising.  On this episode of Grits and Grinds, Keith goes over the historic (lack of) rebounding stats from the previous two games, and also discusses the latest injury news, the Brandon Clarke arrest, the 1st Team All-Rookie case for Cedric Coward, plus he looks at in detail at the schedules for all of the teams involved in the Grizzlies' chase to end up with two lottery picks in the upcoming draft.  Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

After shocking the Nuggets last week, the Grizzlies have gotten back on track with three straight losses, each one getting progressively less competitive as the team staggers to the end of the season. To discuss the last week of Grizzlies basketball, including the statuses of Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, the play of Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson, the lottery standings and more, Damichael Cole joins this episode. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies picked up a massive loss against the Bulls on Monday, virtually locking up having one of the 8 worst records this year. And with a season-high 8 game losing streak, they are finally close to gaining some ground in their pursuit for better lottery odds. On this episode, Chris Herrington joins Keith to discuss the tank race, the upcoming draft strategy, the roster going into next season, plus they examine how NBA expansion could affect the Grizzlies, and the question of which team would move to the Eastern Conference. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies have made very little progress in their tanking efforts but they did release some information about Zach Edey, they signed Taj Gibson, and made some roster moves involving Oliver-Maxence Prosper and Rayan Rupert. This episode discusses all of the latest Grizzlies news, including the addition of Taj Gibson, plus goes over the last week of matchups. Subscribe on Youtube! join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies beat the Jazz after the All-Star break but have since dropped 3 in a row to pull even with the Dallas Mavericks, their next opponent, in the tanking race. This episode discusses the recent games, the play of GG Jackson, Scottie Pippen Jr, the addition of Rayan Rupert on a 10-day contract, and more. Subscribe on Youtube! join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

Keith Parish and guest Chris Herrington discuss the state of the Grizzlies after the All-Star break, including the following topics: Will Jaren Jackson Jr, John Konchar and Vince Williams get video tributes?Which current guards will be on the next good Grizzlies team?Would the Magic trade Desmond Bane back?How does GG Jackson fit into the team's future plans?Do they agree the team isn't "starting over?"Would the classic Grit and Grind teams have been blown up and rebuilt if they occured in the modern NBA?  Join the patreon at Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies are firmly focused on the future (and tanking), but the last week saw the season debut of Scotty Pippen Jr, some spectacular moments from Ty Jerome, the return of Kyle Anderson, and some promising performances from GG Jackson and O-Max Prosper. This episode discusses those bright spots from the recent road trip (and some less bright spots), in addition to the current race to the bottom. AFTER-RECORDING UPDATE: Jaren Jackson Jr won't be playing at Memphis on Feb 20 Join the patreon at Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies have entered a new era as the team dealt Jaren Jackson Jr for draft picks ahead of the trade deadline, but awkwardly Ja Morant is still around.  This episode discusses the trade deadline fallout for the Grizzlies, including the specifics of the Jaren trade, the importance of generating the trade exception, the reason Ja Morant wasn't moved, what the "tank" race is going to be like, what the roster will look like for the rest of the season, plus the scintillating play of Ty Jerome and the team's current win streak. Join the patreon at Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies traded All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz for draft picks in a move that continued their pivot into a full rebuild.  They received three 1st round picks from Utah, plus 2025 1st round pick Walter Clayton Jr, former Grizzly Kyle Anderson, and will generate a massive trade exception that can be used in deals to bring in more assets or players This episode provides immediate reaction and analysis to the decision to trade Jaren Jackson Jr. Join the patreon at Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

The Grizzlies are in a skid one week ahead of the trade deadline, and to discuss the recent defeats, the injury and trade status of Ja Morant, and the allegations against Robert Pera's company Ubiquiti, Chris Herrington joins the podcast. In addition to these topics, Keith and Chris discuss GG Jackson's recent play, the first and second half disparities of recent games, the long list of main roster players besides Morant that could be on the move, and more. Join the slack channel at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

Ja Morant played at home after returning from the NBA Europe trip and delivered numerous highlight plays but he couldn't connect on the game winning shot, and the Hawks left Memphis with a narrow victory. This episode discusses the game, the final sequence where no timeout was called, the continued questions around Ja and his future on the Grizzlies, the new Jaren Jackson Jr rumors, and more.  New bonus episode is available now at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

Ja Morant returned to the lineups for the Grizzlies in London and dominated the Magic with one of his best all-around performances of the season. After the game, he told reporters he wants to stay with the Grizzlies.  What does Ja Morant's strong performance and statement mean to this trade saga? Does this level of play signal that Ja can still deliver when he wants to? What do the Grizzlies do now?  This episode talks about the entire situation, and discusses both games from the NBA Europe Games. Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast FastbreakBreakfast.com Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Please subscribe to this podcast on Youtube! Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast Check out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast Get $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK