Parker Fleming
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Unashamed Christian - St. Jude Supporter - Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Draft writer on Substack - subtsakalidis.substack.com
The Memphis Grizzlies are 5-11 to start the season, and while the small samples are loud right now, I focus on 4 key stats that can define the 2025-26 season
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Grizzlies: 4 small samples that can define the season
The Grizzlies are 5-11, and small samples are starting to grow. Which data points will define the 2025-26 season for the Grizzlies?
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November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Memphis Grizzlies are 5-11 to start the season, and while the small samples are loud right now, I focus on 4 key stats that can define the 2025-26 season
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❌ is down for the 2nd time this week. Lane Kiffin broke the app
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
❌ is down for the 2nd time this week. Lane Kiffin broke the app
Didn’t get Peterson vs. Boozer last night, but I wanted to focus on two sophomores with expansive roles that have showed growth in their games: Isaiah Evans and Flory Bidunga
On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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Film Breakdown: Isaiah Evans, Flory Bidunga in Duke, Kansas showdown
We didn't get to see the Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer showdown, but several players from Duke and Kansas stood out when projecting their NBA Draft stocks
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November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Didn’t get Peterson vs. Boozer last night, but I wanted to focus on two sophomores with expansive roles that have showed growth in their games: Isaiah Evans and Flory Bidunga
On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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This presentation on peacock is so good
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This presentation on peacock is so good
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Maybe Tuomas Iisalo wasn't so crazy in moving the Grizzlies towards more hockey-style shifts. Might be the only way for players to withstand today's pace and movement.
Steve Kerr said he’s “concerned” about the increase in soft tissue injuries across the NBA. His medical staff believes the increased pace paired with the schedule has led to it.
“They believe the wear and tear, the speed, the pace, the mileage is factoring into these injuries.”
“They believe the wear and tear, the speed, the pace, the mileage is factoring into these injuries.”
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Maybe Tuomas Iisalo wasn't so crazy in moving the Grizzlies towards more hockey-style shifts. Might be the only way for players to withstand today's pace and movement.
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Noah Eagle on Grizz-Spurs pregame: "If you tuned in to see a 7-foot-4 giant, you're gonna see that."
It's your time to shine, Zach Edey.
It's your time to shine, Zach Edey.
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Noah Eagle on Grizz-Spurs pregame: "If you tuned in to see a 7-foot-4 giant, you're gonna see that."
It's your time to shine, Zach Edey.
It's your time to shine, Zach Edey.
Film roundup from last week
- Zach Edey's back
- Two potential lottery crashers, Cam Carr and Christian Anderson
- What went wrong for the Grizzlies?
- A 901 prospect off to a good start
- Nebraska transfer Pryce Sandfort
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- Zach Edey's back
- Two potential lottery crashers, Cam Carr and Christian Anderson
- What went wrong for the Grizzlies?
- A 901 prospect off to a good start
- Nebraska transfer Pryce Sandfort
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Film Roundup: Zach Edey's back, what went wrong for Grizzlies, potential first-round risers
The Memphis Grizzlies have Zach Edey back, but now are down Ja Morant. In addition, Cameron Carr and Christian Anderson have made early impressions.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Film roundup from last week
- Zach Edey's back
- Two potential lottery crashers, Cam Carr and Christian Anderson
- What went wrong for the Grizzlies?
- A 901 prospect off to a good start
- Nebraska transfer Pryce Sandfort
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- Zach Edey's back
- Two potential lottery crashers, Cam Carr and Christian Anderson
- What went wrong for the Grizzlies?
- A 901 prospect off to a good start
- Nebraska transfer Pryce Sandfort
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Also, btw use the 2 weeks without Ja to run absolutely everything through Trip and Coward
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Also, btw use the 2 weeks without Ja to run absolutely everything through Trip and Coward
i know timelines like to get doom and gloom, but the Grizzlies have a winnable stretch where they can get into December with some momentum -- even with all the injuries going on right now
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
i know timelines like to get doom and gloom, but the Grizzlies have a winnable stretch where they can get into December with some momentum -- even with all the injuries going on right now
Today and tomorrow feels like a real gauge of where the Grizzlies' guard situation with injuries.
Ja exited Saturday's game with calf soreness. Today's the 4-week mark for Jerome's reevaluation.
With those 2, SPJ and BC, they could be eligible for another hardship, a chance to add a vet guard
Ja exited Saturday's game with calf soreness. Today's the 4-week mark for Jerome's reevaluation.
With those 2, SPJ and BC, they could be eligible for another hardship, a chance to add a vet guard
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today and tomorrow feels like a real gauge of where the Grizzlies' guard situation with injuries.
Ja exited Saturday's game with calf soreness. Today's the 4-week mark for Jerome's reevaluation.
With those 2, SPJ and BC, they could be eligible for another hardship, a chance to add a vet guard
Ja exited Saturday's game with calf soreness. Today's the 4-week mark for Jerome's reevaluation.
With those 2, SPJ and BC, they could be eligible for another hardship, a chance to add a vet guard
Film roundup is going to go up tomorrow — have games that I watched that I haven’t had the chance to clip, and need to catch Edey’s season debut since I was out of town this weekend
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Film roundup is going to go up tomorrow — have games that I watched that I haven’t had the chance to clip, and need to catch Edey’s season debut since I was out of town this weekend
Zach Edey's return is imminent.
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for some momentum out of this rut. While Edey won't solve all of its problems, the areas he will help in can have a ripple effect for this team.
On how Edey improves the Grizzlies on the court:
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The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for some momentum out of this rut. While Edey won't solve all of its problems, the areas he will help in can have a ripple effect for this team.
On how Edey improves the Grizzlies on the court:
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Grizzlies: Zach Edey's return will help in these 4 areas
Zach Edey's return is on the horizon. While he won't fix everything for the struggling Memphis Grizzlies, his presence will patch up several areas that can get them back on track.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Zach Edey's return is imminent.
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for some momentum out of this rut. While Edey won't solve all of its problems, the areas he will help in can have a ripple effect for this team.
On how Edey improves the Grizzlies on the court:
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The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for some momentum out of this rut. While Edey won't solve all of its problems, the areas he will help in can have a ripple effect for this team.
On how Edey improves the Grizzlies on the court:
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Ole Miss point guard Ilias Karmardine has had a stellar start to the 2025-26 season. I break down at his breakout game against Memphis and examine his NBA potential within his complicated draft eligibility status
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Ilias Karmardine is starting strong for Ole Miss
Ole Miss' French point guard Ilias Karmardine has been a huge boost for Ole Miss. A breakdown of his breakout game against Memphis, and his complicated NBA Draft stock
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Ole Miss point guard Ilias Karmardine has had a stellar start to the 2025-26 season. I break down at his breakout game against Memphis and examine his NBA potential within his complicated draft eligibility status
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The Grizzlies announced the following about Brandon Clarke. This timeline will be roughly between 12/23 and 1/13
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Grizzlies announced the following about Brandon Clarke. This timeline will be roughly between 12/23 and 1/13
Film roundup of games I watched from last week:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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Film Roundup: Jaren Jackson Jr. iso, Cam Spencer playmaking, college basketball kickoff
Several things from the Memphis Grizzlies' four-game homestand and the college basketball kick-off stood out to me this past week.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Film roundup of games I watched from last week:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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The Grizzlies’ vibes are low right now. I wrote about what must happen on the court for the Grizzlies to get their joy back and get back into the win column
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4 ways the Grizzlies can get its joy back (and win games)
The Memphis Grizzlies at 3-6 need to find its joy and momentum into the win column. How can they accomplish this?
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Grizzlies’ vibes are low right now. I wrote about what must happen on the court for the Grizzlies to get their joy back and get back into the win column
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THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE
I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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Film Breakdown: Koa Peat, Thomas Haugh battle in college basketball opener
Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh are two power forwards projected in the top-20 of the 2026 NBA Draft. They had an emphatic start to the college basketball season this week.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE
I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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5 games into the season, and the biggest takeaway is how the Grizzlies should play Cedric Coward A LOT.
On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT
Five games into the season, my biggest takeaway is that Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT, and it can pay dividends for the Memphis Grizzlies this season and beyond.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
5 games into the season, and the biggest takeaway is how the Grizzlies should play Cedric Coward A LOT.
On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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The college basketball season officially starts next week, and I predict the season and its impact on 2026 draft in 4 quadrants.
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
4-quadrant takes that can determine college basketball season and 2026 NBA
The NCAA basketball season is on the horizon. What outcomes could play out this season and for the 2026 NBA Draft?
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October 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The college basketball season officially starts next week, and I predict the season and its impact on 2026 draft in 4 quadrants.
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
Weekly film roundup! Glad we have NBA basketball back with college hoops starting next week.
- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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Film Roundup: Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, John Konchar, underrated prospects
Film from standouts from the Memphis Grizzlies' first three games, and from a few draft prospects that have been underrated in draft circles.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Weekly film roundup! Glad we have NBA basketball back with college hoops starting next week.
- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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just realized i hit 10K on here -- appreciative of those following and subscribing! make sure you subscribe to my substack with Memphis Grizzlies and NBA Draft scouting content. No paywall, but all paid subscriptions go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
just realized i hit 10K on here -- appreciative of those following and subscribing! make sure you subscribe to my substack with Memphis Grizzlies and NBA Draft scouting content. No paywall, but all paid subscriptions go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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With college basketball starting in less than two weeks, these are 8 prospects who I believe are underrated in draft discussions and could garner more buzz throughout the season
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NBA Draft 2026: 8 underrated returning prospects
Which returning college prospects could build more buzz this season in the lenses of the 2026 NBA Draft?
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October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
With college basketball starting in less than two weeks, these are 8 prospects who I believe are underrated in draft discussions and could garner more buzz throughout the season
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24 HOURS AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL
My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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Memphis Grizzlies 2025-26 Preview: Best/Worst-Case Scenarios, Predictions
The Memphis Grizzlies season kicks off tomorrow. I lay out all the paths on the table and offer some predictions on the 2025-26 season.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
24 HOURS AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL
My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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seeing @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social ‘s quarter-baked takes column hit my inbox then seeing his Ty Jerome take
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October 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
seeing @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social ‘s quarter-baked takes column hit my inbox then seeing his Ty Jerome take
Film roundup:
Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Film Roundup: Grizzlies wrap up preseason, Matt Able, Kohl Rosario
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up preseason, and two freshmen stand out to me as surprise one-and-done candidates.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Film roundup:
Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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