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 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) meet after their game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

One thing the Grizzlies must take from the Thunder to reach the second round again

Memphis Grizzlies v San Antonio Spurs

Divisional rival gets the draft lottery luck Memphis couldn't get years ago

Oct 31, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Huge bombshell news about Giannis' future should have the Grizzlies' attention

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets

One thing the Grizzlies must take from the Nuggets to reach the second round again

Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies

2 things the Grizzlies must take from the Timberwolves to reach the 2nd round again

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Should the Grizzlies join the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes this summer?

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with forward Jimmy Butler III (10) during a break in the action against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

2 things the Grizzlies must take from the Warriors to reach the second round again

Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies must have these ingredients to have a chance to compete for a title

Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Three

Grizzlies forced to make decision they never thought they'd have to

Jan 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) and forward GG Jackson II (45) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Workout videos of Grizzlies' young wings has the fanbase amped

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) in the third quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Rockets make a Steven Adams realization Grizzlies fans have known for years

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