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Grizzlies writer Drew Hill is joined by columnist Chris Herrington to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA.

Grizzlies Podcast


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 266 EPISODES

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    The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast is an absolute must-listen for any fan of the Memphis Grizzlies. Hosted by Chris Herrington, this podcast offers a unique and cerebral analysis of the team that is perfect for busy professionals who may not have time to read lengthy articles or watch full games. Not only does Herrington provide his own expert analysis, but he also brings in excellent guests to contribute to the discussion.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Chris Herrington's depth of knowledge and insightful analysis. He truly understands the ins and outs of the Memphis Grizzlies and provides listeners with a deep understanding of the team's strategy, player development, and overall performance. His ability to break down complex situations into easily understandable explanations is truly impressive.

    Another great aspect of The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast is the quality of guests that Herrington brings on. Whether it's former players, coaches, or fellow journalists, these guests offer valuable perspectives and add another layer of expertise to the discussions. It's refreshing to hear different voices and opinions on various topics, and it helps provide a well-rounded view of the team.

    However, one potential downside to this podcast is that it may not appeal to casual fans or those who are not specifically interested in the Memphis Grizzlies. While Herrington's analysis is comprehensive and detailed, it may be too specific for those who are looking for more general NBA content. Additionally, some listeners may find that some episodes are too focused on statistics and analytics, which can be overwhelming for those who prefer a more casual approach to sports analysis.

    Overall, The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast is an excellent source of information and insight for fans of the Memphis Grizzlies. Chris Herrington's expertise combined with his selection of great guests makes for an engaging listening experience that no fan should miss. Whether you're a die-hard follower or just someone looking to learn more about the team, this podcast is a valuable resource that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the Memphis Grizzlies.



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    Latest episodes from The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast

    S7E33: Reacting to conference finals matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 46:30


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies, and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining. 

    S7E32: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 39:25


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies value rankings and react to the NBA draft lottery results. 

    S7E31: Memphis hires Tuomas Iisalo as head coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:49


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss why they believe the Grizzlies ultimately hired Tuomas Iisalo as the head coach. 

    S7E30: Five quotes to discuss from exit interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 39:48


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick five quotes from Memphis Grizzlies exit interviews to give more thought. 

    S7E29: What does Thunder series say about Grizz stars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 46:06


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the postseason performance of the Memphis Grizzlies' big three, starting with Ja Morant. 

    S7E28: How can Memphis beat Golden State?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 32:15


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington get set for the play-in tournament game between the Grizzlies and Warriors and break down advantages for both teams. 

    S7E27: Edey surges during playoff race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:12


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey's rebounding surge, Ja Morant's celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo. 

    S7E26: Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins. What happened?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 65:46


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media. 

    S7E25: Brandon Clarke's season over, plus playoff positioning analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:55


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies' latest injuries and analyze potential playoff scenarios for Memphis. 

    S7E24: Will Memphis eventually limit rotation players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 41:15


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies' rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.

    S7E23: Tony Allen stories, Ja Morant's surge and a winning streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 40:43


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Ja Morant's recent surge, retell some of the best Tony Allen stories and talk about the Yuki Kawamura phenomenon. 

    S7E22: Will Memphis get back on track?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 52:11


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak. 

    S7E21: What is Memphis' go-to closing lineup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:19


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis' playoff rotation and closing lineup. 

    S7E20: Memphis responds to trade rumor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:15


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, Desmond Bane's jersey retirement and Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman's statement on Ja Morant trade rumors. 

    S7E19: West Coast split, Vince Williams Jr.'s importance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 30:26


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies' performances against the Suns and Clippers and discuss the importance of Vince Williams Jr. as Memphis looks to the playoffs. 

    S7E18: Making sense of Marcus Smart trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 47:16


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the Marcus Smart trade and what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    S7E17: Time to worry about Memphis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 40:43


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies struggles against good teams this season, the upcoming trade deadline and All-Star selections.

    S7E16: Daily Memphian All-Star selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 42:25


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick East and West All-Stars for the 2024-25 NBA season. Will Jaren Jackson Jr. get in?

    S7E15: The Memphis complain game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 45:10


    On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington recap Memphis' win at Minnesota and loss at Houston.

    S7E14: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s leap, ROTY race, injuries and trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 47:27


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s latest leap, the Rookie of the Year race, injury updates and potential trade options. 

    S7E13: Can Memphis survive a new wave of injuries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 43:29


    The Grizzlies are dealing with injuries to several key contributors. What will it take to stay afloat during a challenging point in the schedule?

    S7E12: Hated teams, trade talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 48:05


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the most hated teams for Grizzlies fans and share thoughts on how the team should approach the trade deadline. 

    S7E11: Memphis is red hot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 48:41


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington talk about the Memphis Grizzlies' winning stretch and a new season-long outlook for the team. 

    S7E10: More tests coming for Memphis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 42:22


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies' loss at Dallas and what went wrong in the final moments for Memphis. 

    S7E9: Ja Morant's return a reason to be thankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 45:00


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant's dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever. 

    S7E8: Is now the time for a Memphis run?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 31:58


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discussed the Grizzlies' loss to Denver, response against Philadelphia, and the potential that a winning streak is on the horizon. 

    S7E7: Five Memphis surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 40:30


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season. 

    S7E6: Memphis' surprising quartet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 41:26


    On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the impressive play of four depth pieces on the Grizzlies. 

    S7E5: Rotations and defensive questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 40:59


    On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Memphis' Monday and Wednesday losses to the Nets and Bulls. 

    S7E4: Whoa, Jay Huff and Santi Aldama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 46:02


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first week of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies and the strong starts for Ja Morant, Santi Aldama and Jay Huff. 

    S7E3: Final preseason takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 41:30


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the preseason and share their thoughts on the state of the franchise as they leave for the regular-season opener on Wednesday. 

    S7E2: 2024-25 season predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 70:06


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the order of finish in the East and West ahead of a new NBA season. 

    S7E1: Reactions from first preseason game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 52:14


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies' first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian's Grizzlies podcast. 

    S6E51: Takeaways from Grizzlies media day and training camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 40:28


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest from Grizzlies training camp, including Jaren Jackson Jr.'s hamstring strain, Zach Edey's development and the changes to the offensive scheme. 

    S6E50: Derrick Rose retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 35:55


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss moves the Grizzlies could make now that Derrick Rose has retired. 

    S6E49: Impact of coaching changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 44:43


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason coaching changes and how they might impact the Grizzlies this season. 

    S6E48: What will Marcus Smart's season look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 39:38


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how Marcus Smart may fit with the Grizzlies this season. Should he remain a starter?

    S6E47: GG Jackson's injury and Ja Morant's summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 37:54


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the impact of GG Jackson's injury and look ahead to Ja Morant's return in 2024-25.

    S6E46: How much better did Memphis get this summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 38:31


    Did the Grizzlies do all they could to get better this offseason? Drew Hill and Chris Herrington look back before looking ahead to October. 

    S6E45: Summer league domination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 45:56


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies' dominant start to Las Vegas summer league. 

    S6E44: Zach Edey's summer league hype

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 39:38


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey's upcoming summer league debut and the changes to Taylor Jenkins' assistant coaching staff. 

    S6E43: Memphis selects Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 39:15


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Memphis Grizzlies draft picks and answer questions from listeners. 

    S6E42: Draft week! What will Memphis do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 37:10


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go down the list of trade possibilities for the Grizzlies just a few days before the NBA draft. 

    S6E41: What should Memphis do with Luke Kennard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 37:03


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the future of Luke Kennard with the Grizzlies and the price the team should be willing to pay to bolster its frontcourt. 

    S6E40: Which players should play in summer league?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 37:17


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the NBA Finals, the upcoming draft and which players they would like to see in summer league.

    S6E39: NBA Draft and offensive philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 35:11


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies vision for the future could impact their draft decisions later this month. 

    S6E38: Top draft prospects for pick No. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 58:29


    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their top prospects for the Grizzlies in the upcoming NBA draft. Will Donovan Clingan slide to No. 9?

    S6E37: Updates from the NBA lottery and combine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 38:48


    On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington give their thoughts after the draft lottery didn't fall the Grizzlies' way. 

    S6E36: Draft lottery preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 40:46


    The Memphis Grizzlies have a 31.9% chance of landing a draft pick inside the top four. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss a few possible draft selections and how the draft order could impact Memphis' overall strategy. 

    S6E35: Discussing different ‘Jackson' breakthrough seasons, Jaren and GG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 39:21


    With Drew Hill out this week, Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast guest. 

    S6E34: Tournament recap, roster game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 41:09


    On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their thoughts on the draft after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament. 

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