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.

Indiana Pacers v Memphis Grizzlies

The remaining playoff teams have something the Grizzlies have no control over

Memphis Grizzlies v Dallas Mavericks - Emirates NBA Cup

Grizzlies should be in the market for P.J. Washington after lottery results

Milwaukee Bucks v Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis faces an immovable barrier to pulling off a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Nov 27, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) wait for a free throw during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grading the trade proposal: Are the Pistons exploring a Jaren Jackson Jr. trade?

2023 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Memphia Grizzlies v Philadelphia 76ers

Grizzlies' sharpshooting 2023 draft pick closing in on NBA shot

Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a dunk during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves just accomplished a feat the Grizzlies couldn't

Oct 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) lays on the court after being fouled during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s All-NBA snub just made the Grizzlies' offseason trickier

Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks

1 lesson the Grizzlies can take away from watching the conference finals

Mar 27, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends a pass by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jaren Jackson Jr's super max aspirations take a hit after All-Defensive team nod

Grizzlies' Ja Morant (12) and GG Jackson II (45) talk on the bench during open practice at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

1 stat shows the Grizzlies must adjust their roster construction

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.

Zach Kleiman improves case as top GM with incredible feat

Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies

Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey reach milestone shared by Ja Morant

Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies

Remaining playoff teams give Grizzlies hope for future contention

Apr 13, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Marvin Bagley III (35) reacts during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

3 free agent bigs the Grizzlies must attempt to buy low on this offseason

Memphis Grizzlies v Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis gives Grizzlies' big the ultimate respect in response to fight question

Milwaukee Bucks v Memphis Grizzlies

Cryptic Giannis tweets raises eyebrows with Memphis omission