Farbod Esnaashari

Farbod Esnaashari

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

14-Year NBA Veteran covering multiple teams on Sports Illustrated. Throughout the years, Farbod has been featured on ESPN, Bleacher Report, Forbes, and various live television outlets.

Sep 29, 2025; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. speaks to media during a press conference on media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) dribbles as Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) walks off the court during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

December 8, 2010; Sacramento, CA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (left) sits on the bench next to guard Gilbert Arenas (right) against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at Arco Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former player Pau Gasol stands courtside before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies legend Pau Gasol is one of the most underrated NBA figures

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakes have had their eyes on Marcus Smart since he was on the Memphis Grizzlies

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on from the team bench during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers have waived a player to make room for Marcus Smart

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas was not happy Bradley Beal didn't sign with the Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was asked about Jaren Jackson Jr.'s latest contract

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dunks during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Former Boston Celtics champion Kendrick Perkins slammed the Memphis Grizzlies over Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract

Dec 19, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket between Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) and guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies may want to look at the Golden State Warriors during free agency

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) walks down the court in the third quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has reportedly parted ways with a major player in his life

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey has received a major injury update

Oct 18, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles as Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Should the Memphis Grizzlies send Ja Morant to the Miami Heat for a big haul?

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas does not have high expectations for the Memphis Grizzlies big man

Nov 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies could be looking at the Boston Celtics or Cleveland Cavaliers for help