Posts tagged Memphis Grizzlies

Cowboys-Dolphins: Mirror Images Of Each Other? A Bills Uprising In AFC? Ravens-Niners X-Mas Battle. Can Ja Morant Save Grizzlies? NBA X-Mas Schedule. My Offer To Yamamoto. MLB Hot Stove Ice Cold

I'm making my list and checking it twice...you know the drill people, with Christmas on the horizon and winter officially here, I'll provide some entertainment to keep you warm, fuzzy and maybe even a laugh or two along the way as the latest podcast is under your tree. On deck:

(2:52) After wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season, as well as, an update as to when the next podcast is with the 25th being on Monday (you'll have to check my YouTube channel, link below, as we get closer). There are a couple of juicy storylines heading into Week 16 in the NFL. First up, are the Dallas Cowboys heading to Miami this weekend to see if they can finally win a big road game against a good opponent. If so, would you be convinced they can do so in January? As for the Dolphins, who in my opinion, are a mirror image to the Cowboys as a team with a big offense unable to beat quality, elite competition. It makes for an intriguing matchup to see who'll get a leg up in the playoff race in their respective conferences. Next up, are the Buffalo Bills. They've resuscitated their playoff hopes after big wins vs. Kansas City and Dallas. Can they continue their torrid stretch and maybe catch the Dolphins in the AFC East? You have a battle of the two best teams in the league where the AFC leading Ravens will visit the NFC leading 49ers on Christmas night to put a cap on a big three day weekend of football. I'll go over some of the other big games with playoff implications as we inch closer to the conclusion of the regular season.

(31:24) Ja Morant's completed his 25 game suspension and returned in his first game on Tuesday vs. New Orleans to a storybook ending. He delivered a buzzer beating basket to top the Pelicans 115-113 with a 34 point performance. Can he actually pump life and save the Grizzlies awful start? The NBA will have their Christmas Day extravaganza with five huge games. I'll review the quintet, which is going up against the NFL schedule that day. I'll also take a peek at what else is going on in the Association, including will the Pistons avoid a league record 26 game losing streak? And the Clippers torrid stretch to where they've won nine in a row.

(45:47) The NHL has been low key of late. The big news is the Ottawa Senators fired their head coach (DJ Smith) earlier this week, hiring long time coach, Jacques Martin. I'll see what the latest is (former NHL great, Jaromir Jagr is STILL playing?) despite the ice being rather quiet over the last week or so.

(48:55) Ever since the Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani, the MLB Hot Stove has been a refrigerator! Why has that been the case? How come we haven't heard a peep of any rumors regarding the likes of Cody Bellinger? Blake Snell? And Jordan Montgomery, among others? Speaking of which, what's the mystery surrounding coveted Japanese pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Who's the frontrunner to procure the ballyhooed hurler? I'll share my thoughts on what my beloved Mets should do, if I was owner Steve Cohen, with an offer that I believe is a fair and reasonable one.

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Bruins Epic Flop, Leafs FINALLY Break 1st Round Hex, Avalanche Collapse Lead NHL. Warriors DNA, Grizzlies Immaturity With 2nd Round Preview. MLB's First Month Recap. Lamar's Big Pay/NFL Draft Talk

May has arrived and so is the latest podcast that'll get the sports fan revved up on all that I have to say on what's taken place over the weekend. On deck:

(3:07) It's been a wild and crazy first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as it's coming to a close. Speaking of which, a team that we didn't think would be closed out at this point of the tournament are the Boston Bruins. They had a 3-1 series lead over the Florida Panthers. They were unable to seal the deal after losing a gut wrenching Game 7 in their own building. For all of their regular season records and accolades, was this year a major disappointment? On the flip side, the Toronto Maple Leafs lift a heavy piano off their backs as they FINALLY win a first round series, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six. Now that they've crossed this hurdle, is a Stanley Cup run on the docket? Then there are the defending champion Colorado Avalanche, who were unable to make it to the Conference Semifinals as they lose three games at home to the expansion Seattle Kraken. Was this a bitter loss? Or is it lessened due them winning the Cup last year? I'll also share my thoughts on the Islanders losing in six to Carolina. And look ahead to a Game 7 tonight between the Rangers-Devils and the semifinal matchups between Florida-Boston, Edmonton-Vegas, Seattle-Dallas as we get set for Round 2.

(33:13) The Association had an interesting past few days. The Warriors were able to win Game 7 in Sacramento going away in the second half, including a record setting performance by Stephen Curry (50 points in the final game of the series) as they dispose the upstart but inexperienced Kings. Which leads to another battle between he and a LeBron James led team in the LA Lakers. You had the Lakers take care of the Memphis Grizzlies, embarrassing them in Game 6. I'll talk about how the Grizzlies need some wholesale changes and (SURPRISE!) who would be a good fit to get them to the next level? You won't want to miss that take. I'll preview Sixers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors and get into Game 1 between the Heat-Knicks and how that matchup will play out.

(50:12) MLB has surpassed its first month of the season. I'll share a few takeaways as to what's transpired. A couple of surprises (i.e. Rays, Pirates, Rangers & Orioles) and a few disappointments (i.e. Cardinals, Yankees, Padres and Mariners) as I get into what's happening on the diamond.

(58:32) Lamar Jackson ends up a Baltimore Raven after all. The bigger question is, will Coach John Harbaugh re-tool his offense to being more pass oriented, especially with Odell Beckham Jr. in the mix? The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone. I'll dive into some of the key notes of who did what and who missed out.

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Morant/Grizzlies Season Defining Test, UNC Out Of Madness? Bruins Raising Cup Bar Daily. A's To Vegas? WBC: Anyone Care? Jon Jones: Legend, Not Immortal. Yet!

Riding high into this first full week of March, I kick off the week with a jam packed, fast paced sports podcast for you to digest. On deck:

(2:52) Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will be away from the team due to brandishing a gun on his Instagram story early Saturday morning. How will this affect the team that's had success in the regular season the last two years, but certainly haven't arrived as a team that's mature or not being able to take their game to the next level come playoff time. What about the coach, Taylor Jenkins? How does he handle this mini-crisis as they navigate through this tough stretch? The Bucks had a 16 game winning streak snapped on Saturday vs. the Sixers, but it was Giannis Antetokounmpo who looked like a fool rebounding his own shot to secure a triple double at Washington last night. I'll throw my two cents on that. The Suns are 3-0 with Kevin Durant in the lineup as they defeated the Mavericks yesterday. It got testy at the end of the game between Luka Doncic and Devin Booker. Is it possible that they face off in the postseason? Steph Curry has returned from injury with the Warriors. Can he push them higher in the Western Conference? Break up the Knicks as they've won nine straight as they put themselves in good position to avoid the play-in tournament. The Association is in the final 18-20 game stretch with about a month away from the season concluding.

(20:50) Conference Championship Week has arrived. One team that needs an enormous few days to get to the Tournament is the North Carolina TarHeels. Will they do some damage in the ACC Tournament? Will the committee let them in? Also, the #1 team in the nation avoided a scare as Houston won on a last second buzzer beater at Memphis. As we're a little more than a week away from the Madness beginning, which teams will be #1's in each of their brackets? March Madness is here. So get ready as college basketball will begin their takeover in sports starting tomorrow.

(27:23) I'm at a loss for words, people. The Boston Bruins seem to be front and center whenever I discuss the NHL. They're in the middle of a 10 game winning streak. They've gotten reinforcements at the trade deadline. It is Stanley Cup victory or bust for this organization. I'll explain why it would be not minor or major, but COLOSSAL if they fall short of that. Speaking of the trade deadline, you had some good moves, minor acquisitions but nothing earth shattering or what we saw the past few weeks. I'll go through both conferences, the latest wild card scenarios as we approach the final quarter of the regular season.

(37:56) There's been some rumblings about the possibility of the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas. It may not take place for some time, but does yours truly approve of this, if and when it does happen? Anyone interested in the World Baseball Classic? I'll give a psuedo preview, but if it comes down to two teams in particular for the title, I will definitely tune in. You'll have to listen in order to see which matchup I'd love to see. Plus, Bryce Harper is in camp and pitcher Mike Clevinger won't be disciplined for alleged domestic and verbal abuse towards his family.

(48:26) Derek Carr has found a new home, down by the Bayou in New Orleans. How much of an improvement will he be in an underwhelming NFC South? Former Panthers owner, Jerry Richardson passed away at the age of 86. There were a few player cuts recently as the NFL will open the new year in about nine days so the free agent frenzy will begin at that time.

(52:58) Jon Jones is back in the UFC once again, wreaking havoc as he win the heavyweight crown defeating Cyril Gane in submission just two minutes into the first round. We know how much of a legend he is in the sport. He's back (as we saw), but is he here to stay? Or will he continue to fall into the patterns and behaviors that has derailed him from immortal status as of today?

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