Dan is joined by Keith Parish from the Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) and Grits and Grinds (@grizzliespod) podcast for a deep dive into the 2022-23 Memphis Grizzlies. They start out by covering the Grizzlies’ decision to lean further into development over the offseason and getting into the impact of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence, as well as his offensive development. After that, they discuss the next frontier for Ja Morant, expectations for Desmond Bane and Ziaire Williams, the revelation that is Santi Aldama, the rotation, trade possibilities and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 – INTRO
2:46 – The offseason direction
9:49 – The next frontier for Ja Morant
16:19 – Timeline return for Jaren Jackson Jr./Defensive impact of his absence
21:30 – Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense
24:41 – Year 3 expectations for Desmond Bane/Half-court initiation
29:57 – The development of Ziaire Williams
33:45 – Buy or sell Santi Aldama as an impact player
37:00 – Roles for Jake LaRavia and David Roddy
39:04 – Will Kenny Lofton Jr. get minutes
41:26 – Is the bench worse?
45:46 – Underrated strengths
50:16 – The 10-man rotation
51:40 – Go-to crunch-time lineup
54:36 – Weirdo lineups we want to see
58:20 – Over/under predictions, Where do the Grizzlies land in the Western Conference?
1:01:05 – Are the Grizzlies ripe for a trade?
1:05:21 – Brandon Clarke extension

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