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 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with guard Luke Kennard (10) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies must finally address glaring weakness this offseason

Mar 31, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

A player the Grizzlies should target to help their Ja Morant problem

Memphis Grizzlies v Sacramento Kings

Sharp shooting forward receiving interest from Grizzlies as offseason begins

Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies follow recent trend with obvious coaching hire

Memphis Grizzlies v Portland Trail Blazers

Santi Aldama may have already played his last game for the Grizzlies

Mar 30, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), forward GG Jackson (45) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) look for the rebound during the second quarter at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Former All-Star big man is linked to the Grizzlies' offseason wish list

Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors - Play-In Tournament

Suggested Ja Morant trade to Eastern Conference sent Grizzlies fanbase into a frenzy

Apr 1, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) yells back at the referee as they play the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Imagn Images

Rockets are making a Dillon Brooks realization the Grizzlies know too well

Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors - Play-In Tournament

Grizzlies rookie has bright future after historic output in losing battle

Jun 21, 2019; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman and Memphis Grzzlies first round pick Ja Morant at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images

Grizzlies breakup with Ja Morant unlikely after endorsement from GM

Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) reacts after a basket during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Scotty Pippen Jr. has officially arrived—and has the best contract in the NBA

Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) reacts toward an official during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Desmond Bane's future with Grizzlies becomes obvious after playoff blunder

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts with guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Closest the Grizzlies have been to coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA playoffs

Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lays on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ja Morant injury forces Grizzlies to ask uncomfortable question about future

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends in the second quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Grueling stat shows why the Grizzlies have been no threat to the Thunder

Apr 13, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo (right) looks on during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Tuomas Iisalo is making one Grizzlies decision way too easy