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.

Dallas Mavericks v Memphis Grizzlies

ESPN writer gives Grizzlies best-case scenario for the postseason

Memphis Grizzlies v Dallas Mavericks

Grizzlies' draft picks: Updated look at every selection in 2025, 2026, & beyond

Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) and guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) react during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies hinted at their play-in rotation in the regular season finale

Mar 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ja Morant & others' injury status and update ahead of Mavericks-Grizzlies

Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) collects a rebound over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and forward Julius Randle (30) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Every Play-In Scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies

Apr 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) lays on the floor briefly after falling hard during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Jaren Jackson Jr. issue forcing Grizzlies into lineups they can't sustain

Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts from the bench area during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' path to the playoffs is clear after defeat to the Timberwolves

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) talks with forward Brandon Clarke (15) during a timeout during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Grade the Trade Proposal: What Memphis could've offered Dallas for Luka Doncic

Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis remains outside the top 10 of power rankings in the final week

Memphis Grizzlies v Charlotte Hornets

Renowned doctor gives Jaylen Wells update Grizzlies fans won't want to hear

May 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. share a laugh on the bench as they beat the Golden State Warriors 134-95 during game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Imagn Images

Grizzlies get the last laugh as rival copies them without a real backup plan

Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' player that's already reaping the benefits of their coaching change

Jan 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

NBA Playoff bracket if the season ended today: Where would Memphis fall?

Apr 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) argues with the officials that he was fouled in the act of shooting against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies' Magic number to clinch a playoff spot

Jan 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts toward Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' tiebreaker scenarios in the final week of the NBA Season

Zach Kleiman, Grizzlies president and general manager of basketball operations, speaks about the team’s draft picks as first-round pick Zach Edey looks on during a press conference to introduce the 2024 NBA Draft picks at FedExForum on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Grizzlies must admit they have a Zach Kleiman problem with no obvious solution