The Memphis Grizzlies returned from the All-Star break with a convincing win over Washington, followed by a disappointing last-second loss to Denver, and a Sunday Stinker Special. Despite the 1-2 week, reasons to be optimistic remain aplenty! 

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 104) - Grizzlies return to action with 1-2 week, blow lead vs OKC

Rich, Zak, and Mase get together to hand out grades to the Grizzlies rotation players after the Grizzlies completed their 32-game, first half of the season. They also hit on All-Star Weekend and open a Top Shot pack. 

Backdoor Cut (Ep 103) - All-Star Weekend, Grading the Grizzlies, and Pack Opening

The married guys get together on Valentine's Day to discuss the recent play of Ja Morant and recap the last week of NBA hoops in Memphis. The Grizzlies suffered two tough losses and got a much needed W thanks to 23 3-pointers vs the Hornets. Stats, random thoughts, just Grizz talk!!

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 102) - Ja Talk, Grizz go 1-2 on the week, Historic night from deep

The crew reconvenes for the first time since Chief's wedding to discuss the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, the logjam on the wing, and Desmond Bane leading the league in 3pt percentage. The guys also discuss Ja's clutch play and over superstardom, before discussing trading away a main piece of the current team. The show is closed out with the guys giving their picks the 4 games slated for this week. #GrizzNation 

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 101) - Grizz Return to Winning Ways, Hot Shooting & Clutch Play, Trade Value

Mason and Rich take you through the past week, which saw the Grizzlies go 3-0 extending their win streak to 4. They talk about positive developments throughout the week, injury updates, and how much fun it is to have Ja back. Oh yea, did we mention the rookies are hoopin?!?!

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 100) - Grizz win 4 straight, 12 Back, Rooks hoopin!!!

Sam and Mason talk all things Grizz, including their latest win over the shorthanded nexts. The duo discusses lineup combinations, some things that they like and dislike from the past few games, praise the rooks, and end the show with hot topics from around the League.

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 99) - Grizz go 1-2 on the week, Trend spotting, Surprises around the NBA

- Grizzlies fall to Lakers in Marc Gasol's return home - Player and team trends so far this season - We provide an update on where the Grizzlies record stands compared to our pre-season predictions to this point - Many minutes were spent lamenting the ambiguity of the Grizzlies' injuries Follow us on Twitter @backdoorcutshow

(Ep. 98) — Grizzlies/Lakers postgame + season trends and predicted record update

Part 2 of the annual tradition of the guys giving their over/under predictions. This episode will tackle the Western Conference. To hear their takes on the East, check out episode 95. Follow along on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and check out The-BarnBurner.com, our host website for the show.

(Ep. 96) — NBA Western Conference over/under win totals (pt. 2 of 2)

In this installment of the Backdoor Cut Show, the guys discuss what they liked in the Grizzlies' preseason games against the Hawks. They also give their over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference. It's an annual tradition and not for the faint of heart. Western Conference over/unders will publish later this wee.  Follow along on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and check out The-BarnBurner.com, our host website for the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 95) — Preseason wrap-up and Eastern Conference over/under win totals (pt. 1 of 2)

The Backdoor Cut crew is joined by Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC), host of Locked on Grizzlies and contributor for Grizzly Bear Blues, to discuss the preseason opening win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. We marvel at Ja Morant's efficiency and go through the roster to give our thoughts on each player's performance and overall team performance on both ends. We wrap it up by discussing who has caught our eye around the league, before giving Grizzlies season predictions.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 94) - Grizz win preseason opener w/ Shawn Coleman of Locked On Grizzlies

Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) joins the show and breaks down the game of each of the Grizzlies new additions. He also gives us some draft prospects to keep an eye on for 2021. You can find Jackson's work on Dime Uproxx, The Step Back, his personal Patreon page, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 93) - Grizzlies off-season moves and 2021 draft watch with Jackson Frank

The guys chop it up and give their predictions for the Grizzlies through MLK day, round-table style (6-8 was the prediction). Each of us came up with our own starting lineup that we would like to see and we closed it out talking the Wall/Westbrook trade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 92) - Grizzlies preseason, schedule predictions, and starting lineups

In part two of this mega offseason episode, the guys talk the Grizzlies roster and discuss how they think many of the teams around the league did in the past few weeks. You can find part 1 in the Backdoor Cut Show feed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 91) - Memphis Grizzlies 2020 draft and free agency (pt. 2 of 2)

The gang’s all here to discuss the Grizzlies moving up in the 2020 NBA Draft not once, but TWICE, and the ensuing moves that were made in Free Agency. This is part 1 of a 2 part pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 90) - Memphis Grizzlies 2020 Draft and Free Agency

Zak and Sam are joined by Keith Parish, host of multiple Nashville-based NBA podcasts (Fastbreak Breakfast & Grits and Grinds). They cover down on Keith’s favorite Grizzlies memories, Buddy Hield trades, Brandon Clarke ceiling, and the bucket list experience that is the NBA Summer League. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Ep. 89) - NBA in December + Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast

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