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.

Dec 19, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left), forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (middle) and guard Desmond Bane (right) react during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grading the Grizzlies' Season So Far: Offense, Defense, and Beyond

Grizzlies player GG Jackson mimes shooting the ball as he watches the game between UNC and Memphis in the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic at FedExForum on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

GG Jackson made his 2024-25 debut, just not with the Memphis Grizzlies

Jan 15, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Dunk of the Year? Ja Morant meets Victor Wembanyama again

Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets

Zach Edey's recent struggles affected his Kia Rookie Ladder ranking

Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics

Grizzlies must fill massive hole before the trade deadline

Jan 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) attempts to steal the ball from Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

This Stat gives the Grizzlies hope after another demoralizing defeat

Jan 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) hug before a game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies remain in the same ballpark in the midseason NBA Power Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves

Ranking Ja Morant's career game winning shots after his latest iteration

Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves

Making the definitive NBA All-Star Case for Jaren Jackson Jr.

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies

Two former Grizzlies who still don't have NBA jobs in 2025

Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks

The Memphis Grizzlies' depth is a gift and a curse for their success

Houston Rockets v Memphis Grizzlies

The Rockets are making a Steven Adams realization that Grizzlies fans already know

Jan 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) battle for position during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

This troubling stat could hinder the Grizzlies from achieving their goals

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' GG Jackson gaining practice reps as his return nears

Jan 3, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) smiles during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells passes Zach Edey in new Kia Rookie Ladder

Jan 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) steals the ball from Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies have a problem that must be fixed immediately