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.

Memphis Grizzlies v Detroit Pistons

Desmond Bane showed no love lost between him and the Grizzlies

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Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers

Grizzlies avoid the inevitable with re-signing of Santi Aldama

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Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Five

Ty Jerome gives Grizzlies major upgrade on discarded former guard

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45th Annual Sports Emmy Awards

Grizzlies have painfully obvious next move after Jaren Jackson Jr. extension

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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' coveted free agent addition would be perfect Desmond Bane replacement

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Memphis Grizzlies v Brooklyn Nets

Grizzlies may have subtly revealed Luke Kennard's fate with No. choice

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UCLA v Tennessee

Grizzlies tap into their Grit and Grind era with 2025 draft selections

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Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Darian DeVries and guard Javon Small (7) celebrate after defeating the UCF Knights at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Grizzlies just ended Cole Anthony's time in Memphis before it could even begin

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2025 NBA Draft - Round One

It took one quote for Cedric Coward to win over Grizzlies fans after stunning trade

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Cedric Coward validates Zach Kleiman's draft preferences in best way possible

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Atlanta Hawks v Boston Celtics

Perfect free agent center for Memphis is being driven right into their arms

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Nov 25, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts after a dunk during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

2 things the Grizzlies must do to stay ahead of the Blazers in the West standings

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Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns

2 first round targets the Grizzlies should pursue on draft night

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Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors

Underrated Grizzlies big man is top available free agent

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Feb 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Desmond Bane trade gets even sweeter for Grizzlies after Kevin Durant trade

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Orlando Magic v Brooklyn Nets

Grading the trade proposal: Grizzlies finally acquire Nets sharpshooter

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