Austin Dobbins

Austin Dobbins

Austin also writes for the Five Reasons Sports Network, covering all South Florida sports. As a current athlete, Austin specializes in in-depth analysis, player profiles, combining on-field knowledge with strong storytelling to cover football, basketball, and beyond. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business Management at Webber International University. Twitter: @austindobbins13

Dec 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) passes the ball to forward Cedric Coward (23) as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Who will become the next first-time Grizzlies All-Star? From Zach Edey to Cedric Coward, Memphis has several young players with a chance to break through.

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Zach Kleiman, Grizzlies president and general manager of basketball operations, speaks about the team’s draft picks as first-round pick Zach Edey looks on during a press conference to introduce the 2024 NBA Draft picks at FedExForum on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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The Memphis Grizzlies were the lone NBA franchise to oppose the league’s new anti-tanking lottery system, but the changes could still work in their favor thanks to their strong drafting history under Zach Kleiman.

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Apr 3, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with forward Cedric Coward (23) during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Cedric Coward capped off an impressive rookie season by earning First Team All-Rookie honors after averaging 13.6 points and finishing fifth in Rookie of the Year voting, adding another draft success story for the Grizzlies.

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Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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NBA players reportedly voted the Memphis Grizzlies as the team they least want to be traded to. Here are the three biggest reasons why Memphis continues to struggle with player perception.

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