Backdoor Cut Show

Zak and Sam end the Backdoor Cut hiatus as they discuss Grizzlies summer moves and Sam's boots on the ground experience at the Las Vegas Summer League

The Memphis Grizzlies returned from the All-Star break with a convincing win over Washington, followed by a disappointing last-second loss to Denver, and a Sunday Stinker Special. Despite the 1-2 week, reasons to be optimistic remain aplenty!

Rich, Zak, and Mase get together to hand out grades to the Grizzlies rotation players after the Grizzlies completed their 32-game, first half of the season. They also hit on All-Star Weekend and open a Top Shot pack.

The married guys get together on Valentine's Day to discuss the recent play of Ja Morant and recap the last week of NBA hoops in Memphis. The Grizzlies suffered two tough losses and got a much needed W thanks to 23 3-pointers vs the Hornets. Stats, random thoughts, just Grizz talk!!

The crew reconvenes for the first time since Chief's wedding to discuss the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, the logjam on the wing, and Desmond Bane leading the league in 3pt percentage. The guys also discuss Ja's clutch play and over superstardom, before discussing trading away a main piece of the current team. The show is closed out with the guys giving their picks the 4 games slated for this week. #GrizzNation

Mason and Rich take you through the past week, which saw the Grizzlies go 3-0 extending their win streak to 4. They talk about positive developments throughout the week, injury updates, and how much fun it is to have Ja back. Oh yea, did we mention the rookies are hoopin?!?!

Sam and Mason talk all things Grizz, including their latest win over the shorthanded nexts. The duo discusses lineup combinations, some things that they like and dislike from the past few games, praise the rooks, and end the show with hot topics from around the League.

- Grizzlies fall to Lakers in Marc Gasol's return home - Player and team trends so far this season - We provide an update on where the Grizzlies record stands compared to our pre-season predictions to this point - Many minutes were spent lamenting the ambiguity of the Grizzlies' injuries Follow us on Twitter @backdoorcutshow

Part 2 of the annual tradition of the guys giving their over/under predictions. This episode will tackle the Western Conference. To hear their takes on the East, check out episode 95. Follow along on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and check out The-BarnBurner.com, our host website for the show.

In this installment of the Backdoor Cut Show, the guys discuss what they liked in the Grizzlies' preseason games against the Hawks. They also give their over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference. It's an annual tradition and not for the faint of heart. Western Conference over/unders will publish later this wee.  Follow along on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and check out The-BarnBurner.com, our host website for the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Backdoor Cut crew is joined by Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC), host of Locked on Grizzlies and contributor for Grizzly Bear Blues, to discuss the preseason opening win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. We marvel at Ja Morant's efficiency and go through the roster to give our thoughts on each player's performance and overall team performance on both ends. We wrap it up by discussing who has caught our eye around the league, before giving Grizzlies season predictions.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) joins the show and breaks down the game of each of the Grizzlies new additions. He also gives us some draft prospects to keep an eye on for 2021. You can find Jackson's work on Dime Uproxx, The Step Back, his personal Patreon page, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The guys chop it up and give their predictions for the Grizzlies through MLK day, round-table style (6-8 was the prediction). Each of us came up with our own starting lineup that we would like to see and we closed it out talking the Wall/Westbrook trade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part two of this mega offseason episode, the guys talk the Grizzlies roster and discuss how they think many of the teams around the league did in the past few weeks. You can find part 1 in the Backdoor Cut Show feed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The gang’s all here to discuss the Grizzlies moving up in the 2020 NBA Draft not once, but TWICE, and the ensuing moves that were made in Free Agency. This is part 1 of a 2 part pod.

Zak and Sam are joined by Keith Parish, host of multiple Nashville-based NBA podcasts (Fastbreak Breakfast & Grits and Grinds). They cover down on Keith’s favorite Grizzlies memories, Buddy Hield trades, Brandon Clarke ceiling, and the bucket list experience that is the NBA Summer League.

Hollinger's newest nerd metric, DMelt's market, and trading for splashy guards. Even some Dillon slander. All with Locked on Grizz's Shawn Coleman

In this episode, The Backdoor Cut Crew gives their season grades for Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. Afterwards they provide updates on key offseason dates and give their thoughts on how it will take place. They close the show with mock drafting the top 3 picks for November's NBA Draft.

The guys discuss their priorities for the 2020 Grizzlies 2020 offseason as we head into the NBA Draft and Free Agency. They agree on a lot, but can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to trading for a star. 

Our very own Lakers fan, Rich, basks in the glory of another championship in Hollywood, buries the Clippers, and crowns his GOAT....and that's just in the first 5 minutes! Mason and Sam join to praise both the Lakers and Heat and discuss what these teams may look like moving forward and much more. 

The slate is set for the NBA Finals bubble and the guys give their picks. They also talk young cores in the league and debate if Boston will ever reach their full potential.

Rich (@Watchu__Mead) and Mason (@barnburnerslim) chop it up following AD's game winner over the Nuggets. They hit on Joe Cowley not voting Ja Morant for ROTY, and his piss poor reasoning. They also talk about the Conference Finals matchups and update their series predictions.

The crew gets together to discuss the Elite Eight of the NBA, take a look ahead to the conference finals, and talk about the Grizzlies new assistant coaches

Sam and Zak discuss the conference semifinal matchups. Zak plays a Nuggets fan and tries to convince Sam to get excited about them. Are the Rockets more than moneyball? They guys shame the single voter who dared to go against Ja.

Sam discusses social justice and the historic week in the NBA. Why are supposed Grizzlies fan blogs trying to trade away Jaren? This is why we can’t have nice things! Lastly, Subbi from TICH joins Sam to talk all things playoffs.

The Backdoor Cut crew gets together in full force to discuss their weekends, Luka's insane Playoff performances and the Mavs/Clippers series. They then discuss some potential pathways forward for the Grizzlies, including Sam's favorite potential trade targets and other possibilities. The show is wrapped up by reviewing the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs and a slight look ahead.

The Grizzlies fall. to the Blazers in the first ever NBA play-in game. The guys break down the game and then give their predictions for the future and y’all offseason upgrades.

The woes of DIllon Brooks. The breakout of Grayson Allen. Zak and Mason give their outlook on the remainder of the season and rehash the biggest bubble themes.

The Grizzlies play their first public basketball in months with scrimmages against the Sixers, Rockets, and Heat. There are plenty of shenanigans going on inside the NBA bubble. The guys discuss their favorite content creators from Orlando. Sam goes in depth on Ja's newfound muscle. Finally, the crew doles out their NBA season awards.

The guys talk NBA return to play, the Grizzlies' schedule, and who should be the 5th starter. Also, Zion looks shredded.

The guys get together to discuss current events and Rich gives his insight during the most impactful 45 minutes of the Backdoor Cut to date. Finally, a wrap up with discussing the NBA return to play and what that means for Memphis.

With THE LAST DANCE streaming, new generations are seeking out the legacy of MJ. Roland already has it covered.

The guys take a trip down memory lane to discuss the players who made the biggest impact on them while wearing the blue and grey.

Zak flies solo to give his thoughts on the Tigers' Triumphant Thanksgiving (yes, the alliteration was on purpose). He also previews the 5-2 Bradley team that Memphis hosts on Tuesday, with one Brave making his homecoming to the Bluff City. As always, The Backdoor Cut is brought to you by The BarnBurner Podcast Network and The-BarnBurner.com You can find us on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and Zak @barnburnerbro Article link to Bradley game preview: https://the-barnburner.com/2019/12/02/memphis-looks-to-keep-win-streak-alive-on-tuesday-against-bradley/