Parish Sharkey

Parish Sharkey

Joined: Sep 9, 2024

Parish Sharkey is the site expert for Beale Street Bears. He has previously written and hosted the Starting 5 podcast for SBNation’s Grizzly Bear Blues (2020-2023), which transitioned him to becoming the Memphis Hustle (Memphis Grizzlies G League affiliate) Beat Writer in 2023. Currently, he is the Memphis Grizzlies Beat Reporter (2023-Present) for Bluff City Media and the founder of Let’s Be Real Media (2017-Present), a sports podcast network. His other previous duties include being the Memphis Tigers Beat Reporter and podcast host of Bluff City Buzzer for iHeartMedia in 2018.

Mar 9, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

What to make of Ja Morant's injury history and his future

Mar 14, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke (15) confused after foul call in the 2nd quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Two Grizzlies players who can fill the void left by Brandon Clarke's injury

Mar 14, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) talks to Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins in the 1st quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Santi Aldama & Scotty Pippen Jr.'s injury status and update ahead of Memphis-Portland

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) is defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Wells and Edey are running out of time to gain ground in the Rookie of the Year race

Mar 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Collin Sexton (2) jumps through defenders Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) (left) and Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke (15) (right) in the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Stat that shows the Grizzlies' need for balance between their big three

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Zach Edey problem that could be brewing for the Grizzlies in the playoffs

Mar 15, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane (22) reacts to the foul call in the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Desmond Bane deserves more love as Grizzlies hate continues

Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Lakers

Memphis would be in new NBA Playoff territory if the season ended today

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

A whopping stat that has the Grizzlies fanbase irate for their playoff hopes

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies

Where the Grizzlies rank among the 7 Western Conference contenders

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' patience is wearing thin with talented young wing

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies rise with their conference rivals in the new NBA Power Rankings

Mar 14, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) drives past his defender Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the 2nd quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Where would the Grizzlies rank if the NBA was a March Madness bracket

Mar 15, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane (22) drives through the middle of the lane in the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

What the last 10 games show about the Grizzlies' playoff trajectory

Memphis Grizzlies v Cleveland Cavaliers

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s injury status and update ahead of Cavaliers-Grizzlies

Oct 30, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis should be ready revisit targeting versatile forward after his latest comments