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 a 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 Los Angeles Lakers

3 Memphis Grizzlies Players who need more playing time

Brooklyn Nets v Memphis Grizzlies

The Nets are making a Ziaire Williams realization Grizzlies fans know all too well

Brooklyn Nets v Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies keep their position in the new NBA Power Rankings

Nov 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

What impact will Zach Edey's return have on the Grizzlies?

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts as he checks out of the game during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Why is the Grizzlies' trash-talking so polarizing?

Sacramento Kings v Memphis Grizzlies

Breaking down the Grizzlies' early season identity

Sacramento Kings v Memphis Grizzlies

Santi Aldama is making a case for the Sixth Man of the Year award

Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat

How the Jimmy Butler trade rumors could affect the Memphis Grizzlies?

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Consistency is key for Jaylen Wells in the new Kia Rookie Ladder

Nov 25, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

How to vote for Grizzlies players for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game

Nov 27, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) spins to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

4 Grizzlies who are likely to make an All-Star weekend appearance

Memphis Grizzlies v Chicago Bulls

Grizzlies' wing will draw significant interest if the team makes him available

Dec 5, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) spins away from Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

How Jake LaRavia is becoming a key contributor for the Grizzlies this season

Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics

The Memphis Grizzlies crack the top 5 of the NBA Power Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics

The Grizzlies' victory over the Celtics has them primed as one of the NBA's best

Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics

Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is slated to make his anticipated return to Boston