Grizzly Bear Blues: For Memphis Grizzlies Fans

A tough win against the Knicks on Sunday will hopefully motivate and push the Grizzlies forward tonight against the Timberwolves. These two teams met about three weeks ago, and the Grizzlies hope to replicate the result as they won the last meeting 114-103. We discuss a wide range of bets tonight including: Grizzlies -2.5 O/U 231.5 Ja Morant O/U 30.5 points Anthony Edwards O/U 25.5 points Grizzlies TT 116.5 points All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Core 4 Boys stayed up extra late for this one to catch the end of another classic in the Grizzlies' win over the Knicks. Dave gives his instant reactions in the intro and Xavier discusses the loss to the Kings from Tuesday. In Kleiman Corner, the guys break down the decision to move on from Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton this past offseason. In his X&O’s, Xavier breaks down the after-time-out success the Grizzlies have had under Taylor Jenkins. In this week’s This League segment, the guys give out quarter-season awards around the NBA. To wrap up, the guys give out some Grizzlies-specific awards in this week's trophy case. Xavier gives out an old classic and Dave brings out a new award courtesy of Seinfeld. Matt wraps up with a Memphis staple: the Wing of the Week. Follow @sbngrizzlies, @TheCore4Podcast, @ZayTimeTakes, @matthgill, and @dlb19338 Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a great performance on Friday night against the Pelicans, the Grizzlies will look to make it two in a row against the New York Knicks. We saw these teams go to overtime on opening night of the season, but this go around the rosters look much different. We discuss a wide range of bets including: Grizzlies -2.5 O/U 227 Konchar O/U 6.5 rebounds Ja Morant O/U 7.5 assists Grizzlies TT O/U 114.5 Konchar double-double All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The red hot Sacramento Kings come to town tonight to face a Grizzlies team with again a full injury report. Jaren Jackson Jr will look to take some offensive responsibility away from Dillon Brooks, who took a career high 30 shots against the Nets on Sunday night. The Kings on the other hand, are firing on all cylinders with the current longest win streak in the NBA at 6 games. It will prove to be a tough one tonight for Memphis, and we discuss all types of bets including: Grizzlies +1 O/U 234.5 JJJ O 16.5 points Kevin Huerter O 2.5 threes Kings TT O/U 117.5 All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Embrace Debate, Charles Barkley said last week that the next part of Ja Morant's elevation to his game would be making his teammates better, which was met with plenty of pushback from Grizzlies Twitter. Xavier and Matt both believe that Chuck’s comments resulted from him not watching enough Memphis games and that Morant does elevate his teammates. However, Dave believes we need to listen to the legends of our game and not be so quick to dispel Barkley's criticism. Next, in Xavier X&O’s, the guys look at the injuries to Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane. Who can step up in their absences? Xavier wants Dillon Brooks to continue to be aggressive offensively while Matt wants to see Tyus keep the ship afloat. Dave wonders whether Jackson being in and out of the lineup is helpful to the team or is disrupting the flow they built early this season. Down in Kleiman Corner, Dave asks if the time to trade for a big star is now with the Western Conference so wide open. Adding another big-name scorer coul

This week, the Starting 5 recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ 5th week of the regular season, discuss what to expect from the team without Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, and predict the next two weeks of games. Follow @sbngrizzlies, @Starting5Mem, @DaOne_PShark, @TevShakir, @TheArtofTrevor, @ItsReallySheedy, @_SKYLITO Beats: Xela, Graphics: Will Stone. Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Gill is filling in once again to bring you the betting preview for tonight's matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets. Gill starts the show recapping the picks from Friday's game against the Thunder before getting into the spread and total for Sunday. Gill likes the value with the short-handed Grizzlies tonight getting 7.5 points, despite the struggles they may have scoring which is covered by looking at the Memphis team total of 107.5. Then, looking at some player props, who will step up in the absence of Morant and Bane? Many believe Dillon Brooks will be carrying the heavier workload but Gill is loading up on Tyus props. To finish up, Gill gives his +800 same-game parlay with all his favorite picks.  follow @grizzbearbets, @sbngrizzlies like, subscribe, and write a 5-star review for the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Nxt Gen Podcast, I am joined by Xavier Dotson of GBB's Core four podcast. First we discuss all aspects of Jaren Jackson Jr's return including, his performance on both ends of the floor, how he looked physically, and what he can do to get his offense going. Then, they look ahead to Today's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first Ja Morant vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matchup of the season should be a great one. Alexander has scored 37,37, and 42 in his last three games while Morant is coming off a big performance in New Orleans. All of that and more on this week's episode! Follow @sbngrizzlies, @BrysonWright3. Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Gill is back to host Grizzly Bear Bets after going 7-4 in his first appearance on the show and is looking to take that momentum into tonight's matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gill loves the Beale Street Bears to cover the six-point spread but cautions about the 231-point total. Then, Gill goes back to old reliable, breaking down the first quarter spread and total. Later, Gill talks about his favorite player props for the game including Dillon Brooks's three-pointers, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's assists. To wrap up the show, Gill gives out his +700 Same Game Parlay and the official betting card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parker Fleming has Mat Issa on the podcast to talk about how the Grizzlies need to navigate the loss of Desmond Bane, and what must be done in the aggregate to replenish his production What the Grizzlies are losing with Desmond Bane No more All-Star for Bane? Jaren Jackson's return and rounding out his offensive efficiency It's Dillon Brooks time One of the rookies needing to fill in with outside shooting How defense could fuel this "aggregate replacement" Follow @sbngrizzlies, @GBBLive, @PAKA_FLOCKA, @matissa15. Beats: Flemdawg1hunna, Graphics: Will Stone. Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ja Morant vs. Zion Williamson. One of the NBA's favorite new rivalries will have its next iteration, as the top two picks from the 2019 Draft square off for the first time this season. Jaren Jackson Jr looks to make his return to the court tonight after being out all season, but he will do so without Desmond Bane as Bane will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury. With or without all the star players, this game is set up for fireworks and we discuss all kinds of bets including: Grizzlies +4 O/U 229 Brooks O/U 2.5 rebounds Grizzlies 1Q +1.5 Morant O/U 28.5 points All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Core 4 was pushed to Tuesday this week after Xavier, Dave, and Matt had a weekend full of Tennessee athletics to travel to see. In the intro, Matt and Xavier talk about their visits to watch the Titans and the Vols football games and Dave finishes with his impressions from seeing the Grizzlies in person to take on the Wizards. Then, the fellas discuss the impending return of Jaren Jackson Jr. who was upgraded to doubtful over the weekend. The return of Jackson Jr. has Memphis fans excited about the ceiling of the Grizzlies' defense with their anchor back in the lineup. However, Xavier and Dave believe it’s better to be cautious in the early stages. It will take some time for Jaren to return to his Defensive Player of the Year contender level, and his comfort level will be something to watch for in the early going. Next, the guys debut their College Football Playoff style rankings for NBA Title Contenders. Matt left off Memphis altogether from his list but because of the points they accumulated are sitting

This week, the Starting 5 recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ 4th week of the regular season, predict the upcoming week of games with the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. on the horizon and brought back their Question & Answer segment with the fans from Grizzlies and NBA Twitter and Instagram. Follow @sbngrizzlies, @Starting5Mem, @DaOne_PShark, @TevShakir, @TheArtofTrevor, @ItsReallySheedy, @_SKYLITO Beats: Xela, Graphics: Will Stone. Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Grizzlies will take on the Wizards tonight for the second time in a week, but this time in the nation's capital. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane will not be playing tonight after a hard fought battle against the TImberwolves on Friday night, so the Wizards will look to catch the Grizzlies sleeping and extend their winnings streak to four games, all which would be without All-Star guard Bradley Beal who is still out of the lineup. Bets discussed include: Grizzlies +1 O/U 218 Brooks O/U 2.5 threes Kuzma O/U 19.5 points Tyus Jones O/U 7.5 assists All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Gill is filling in for Chase to bring you the gambling preview for Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gill looks at the short spread that has the Grizzlies as a four point home favorite and dives into the stats for the sky high 234.5 point total. The numbers don’t lie and this game should have more defense than Vegas is expecting. Next, we dive into some player props to see how Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns will look for the Wolves and if Desmond Bane can repeat his playoff success from last season. Gill then looks at his favorite bets for the first quarter and wraps up the show with a +750 Same Game Parlay. Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @matthgill Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves square off on Friday November 11th for the first time since their thrilling playoff series -- and since the big trade for Rudy Gobert. Parker Fleming and Minnesota Timberwolves podcaster Kyle Theige talk about the new wrinkle in the budding Grizzlies, Timberwolves rivalry. - Why the Timberwolves are starting slow, and reasons to be optimistic on the team - How former Grizzly Kyle Anderson has been in Minnesota - How these moves affect guarding Ja as effectively as they did in the playoffs (no more Pat Bev) - How Steven Adams is more playable, and the optionality with the 2 big frontcourts - Finally, did the Wolves mortgage their future because of what Brandon Clarke did in the playoffs? Follow @sbngrizzlies, @GBBLive, @PAKA_FLOCKA, @KyleTheige. Beats: Flemdawg1hunna, Graphics: Will Stone. Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Grizzlies dropped a close one to the NBA Finals runner up on Monday night - so are looking to get back in the win column against an average Spurs team with Wembanyama dreams. Ja Morant will look to replicate what happened last time these teams faced off as he scored a career high 52 points and had one of the dunks of the NBA season. Some of the bets discussed in this episode are: Grizzlies -5.5 O/U 233.5 Ja Morant O/U 28.5 Desmond Bane O/U 3.5 assists Grizzlies 1Q ML All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off a loss against the Boston Celtics, I am joined by Brandon Nwokeji to talk about the current state of the Memphis Grizzlies. After quickly recapping the game in Boston, we talk about some of the early season's biggest storylines, including Desmond Bane's ascension, the Grizzlies' defensive Struggles, and why Steven Adams is so important. Later, we consider how Dillon Brooks has played so far this season and also the surprising early play of Rookie Jake LaRavia. To close, we talk about the Jaren Jackson Jr. injury and how his Instagram stories could leave a trail to his official return date. Follow @sbngrizzlies, @BrysonWright3, @bcnwokeji Like, subscribe, download, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Core Four is back and the fellas waited until after the Washington Wizards game to give you their instant reactions. Xavier wasn't impressed with the close call after the Wizards made a huge second-half push. Dave believes a win is a win is a win and believes the 7-3 record through 10 games puts the Grizzlies ahead of schedule. In the Embrace Debate segment, the guys celebrate the announcement of Memphis' new city jerseys by drafting their favorite Grizzlies jerseys from over the years. Dave made a massive reach with the number one overall pick before picking up some old classics in the later rounds. Xavier reminisces about playing with the Grizzlies in NBA Live sporting the classic Pau Gasol era black uni's. Matt gets a steal with his number one-rated pick available at the third spot and believes there is nothing better than seeing a white Vancouver Mike Bibby jersey in the wild. Later in X & O's, Xavier breaks down what makes for a good pick-and-roll combo. Steven Adams's screening ability is the be

Following a nervy win over the Washington Wizards last night, the Grizzlies will host the Boston Celtics in Memphis tonight. The Celtics have picked up right where they left off last season, with a 6-3 record to start the campaign despite the suspension of their head coach Ime Udoka. Jason Tatum and Ja Morant are two MVP favorites up to this point of the season, and will look to build on their resume tonight. Some of the bets covered in this episode include: Grizzlies +3.5 O/U 231 Ja Morant O/U 28.5 points Jason Tatum O/U 2.5 threes Ja Morant O 6.5 assists All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.   Follow @sbngrizzlies, @grizzbearbets, @chasebobbitt9. Make sure you follow Grizzly Bear Bets on Twitter, so you can track how these bets are shaking out. Bet responsibly.   Like, subscribe, and write a review to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices