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.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies fans get Ja Morant update they need to hear after Desmond Bane trade

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' could be the surprise team of the 2025 NBA Draft

Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies next move after Desmond Bane trade is painfully obvious

Mar 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react ons the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Voices call for Grizzlies to take insane next step after shocking Desmond Bane trade

Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Grizzlies should enter the Kevin Durant sweepstakes for different reasons

Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) reacts after a foul call during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Full details of Desmond Bane trade to Magic show Grizzlies picked a clear lane

Portland Trail Blazers v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' trade focus appears to shift to Blazers' young forward

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies cannot rely on 2025 NBA Draft as new era is creating massive problem

Feb 21, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) passes the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Grizzlies should target obvious Zach Edey replacement

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Painfully obvious reason Memphis must get involved in Kevin Durant trade talks

Oct 30, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks with center Zach Edey (14) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Two Grizzlies players most effected by Zach Edey's injury setback

Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies' Ja Morant problem is fixable and needed for championship contention

Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets

Two Grizzlies players who have played their final game with the franchise

Memphis Grizzlies v Detroit Pistons

Sandi Aldama's offseason decision may be made if the latest rumors are true

Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) battle for a rebound during the first quarter during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' best move after Zach Edey injury won't be popular with fans

Apr 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo watches his team as they play the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Grizzlies emerge as threat to steal key piece away from the Mavericks