Parish Sharkey

Parish Sharkey

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.

Portland Trail Blazers v Memphis Grizzlies

Why a potential trade for Anfernee Simons makes no sense for the Grizzlies

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Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Lakers

Grizzlies' disastrous Marcus Smart era continues to haunt them

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Dallas Mavericks v Memphis Grizzlies - Play-In Tournament

Grizzlies fans have every reason to be hyped about Ja Morant right now

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NBA Salt Lake City Summer League -  Memphis Grizzlies v Philadelphia 76ers

Grizzlies' new fan favorite should be a guarantee for a two-way spot

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Feb 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies’ surprise move helped spark Beal-to-Clippers shockwave

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Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies officially replaced Luke Kennard with player they selected last year

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2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Cedric Coward's hype grows without playing a single game

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Dallas Mavericks v Memphis Grizzlies - Play-In Tournament

Ja Morant sends a message about what’s next for the Grizzlies

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Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) embraces with Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) after game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

NBA reporter hints at Grizzlies' longtime player being bought out

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Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

This quiet Grizzlies' roster move was all about Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Golden State Warriors v Memphis Grizzlies

It's only Summer League but GG Jackson looks like Memphis' future at small forward

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Memphis Grizzlies v Charlotte Hornets

Early 2025-26 win totals just doubted the Grizzlies — Big Time

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Golden State Warriors v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Two

How a minor trade move could reunite Memphis with a beloved player

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San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies

GG Jackson makes summer league statement the Grizzlies can’t ignore

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Chicago Bulls v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' step back might be a blessing in disguise for the long haul

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Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo during a press conference before game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Tuomas Iisalo is already showing why he replaced Taylor Jenkins

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