Zak and Sam end the Backdoor Cut hiatus as they discuss Grizzlies summer moves and Sam’s boots on the ground experience at the Las Vegas Summer League

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

Mar 15th, 2021 56m

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!

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

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 2m

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

Feb 15th, 2021 56m 8s

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. St

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

Feb 1st, 2021 55m 19s

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 superstardo

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

Jan 17th, 2021 55m 4s

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 men

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

Jan 11th, 2021 56m 36s

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 topic

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

Jan 4th, 2021 55m 16s

- 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 lament

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

Dec 23rd, 2020 51m 36s

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-B

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

Dec 21st, 2020 1h 14m

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

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

Dec 14th, 2020 1h 2m

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 t

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

Dec 10th, 2020 29m 38s

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 pers

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

Dec 7th, 2020 58m 58s

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/Westbr

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

Nov 30th, 2020 53m 1s

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.

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

Nov 23rd, 2020 53m 1s

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.

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

Nov 6th, 2020 54m 24s

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 l

(Ep. 88) — FA Shooting Guards, BORD$, Trading for Buddy w/ Shawn Coleman

Nov 5th, 2020 53m 44s

Hollinger's newest nerd metric, DMelt's market, and trading for splashy guards. Even some Dillon slander. All with Locked on Grizz's Shawn Coleman

(Ep. 87) - Grading Jenkins, Offseason Updates, Mock Draft

Nov 2nd, 2020 59m 38s

In this episode, The Backdoor Cut Crew gives their season grades for Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. Afterwards they provide updates on key offseason dates and give their thoughts on how it will take place. They close the show with mock d

(Ep. 86) - Grizzlies offseason wish list and pursuit of a star

Oct 26th, 2020 56m 25s

The guys discuss their priorities for the 2020 Grizzlies 2020 offseason as we head into the NBA Draft and Free Agency. They agree on a lot, but can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to trading for a star.

(Ep. 85) - Lakers win the title

Oct 13th, 2020 55m 49s

Our very own Lakers fan, Rich, basks in the glory of another championship in Hollywood, buries the Clippers, and crowns his GOAT....and that's just in the first 5 minutes! Mason and Sam join to praise both the Lakers and Heat and discuss what t

(Ep. 84) - We’ve got ourselves a Heat-Lakers final!

Sep 28th, 2020 54m 40s

The slate is set for the NBA Finals bubble and the guys give their picks. They also talk young cores in the league and debate if Boston will ever reach their full potential.

(Ep. 83) - Joe Cowley's Dumb Vote, Conference Finals Talk, Laughing at the Clippers

Sep 21st, 2020 54m 57s

Rich (@Watchu__Mead) and Mason (@barnburnerslim) chop it up following AD's game winner over the Nuggets. They hit on Joe Cowley not voting Ja Morant for ROTY, and his piss poor reasoning. They also talk about the Conference Finals matchups and

(Ep. 82) - Thoughts in conference semifinals + Grizzlies add two assistant coaches

Sep 20th, 2020 53m 3s

The crew gets together to discuss the Elite Eight of the NBA, take a look ahead to the conference finals, and talk about the Grizzlies new assistant coaches

(Ep. 81) - Ja Morant ROY and conference semifinals

Sep 8th, 2020 55m 27s

Sam and Zak discuss the conference semifinal matchups. Zak plays a Nuggets fan and tries to convince Sam to get excited about them. Are the Rockets more than moneyball? They guys shame the single voter who dared to go against Ja.

(Ep. 80) - NBA Boycott, Blogs trying time trade Jaren, Subbi on NBA playoffs

Aug 31st, 2020 1h 10m

Sam discusses social justice and the historic week in the NBA. Why are supposed Grizzlies fan blogs trying to trade away Jaren? This is why we can’t have nice things! Lastly, Subbi from TICH joins Sam to talk all things playoffs.