Joe Mullinax

Joined: Jan 6, 2026

Joe Mullinax has been covering the Memphis Grizzlies as a blogger and podcaster since 2013. His byline has been featured on SB Nation, FanSided, The Lead, and across multiple local sources including the Memphis Flyer and Bluff City Media. He currently is Co-Host of the Locked on Grizzlies Podcast on the Locked on Podcast Network. Mullinax resides in the Richmond, Virginia area with his wife and three children.

Feb 23, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) blocks a shot attempt by Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis played so much better, overcoming Anthony Edwards's 39 points, as they prepare to embark on a five-game road trip that includes a trade deadline that may change the Grizzlies forever.

Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (2) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis saw Ty Jerome debut and some flashes of high level basketball...just not enough flashes to beat Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves.

Jan 30, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) dunks against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Another 2nd half collapse does the Memphis Grizzlies in against the New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) reacts with guard Ja Morant (12) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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This trade gets the Grizzlies going in the direction they should be heading in the NBA landscape, as a teardown is required

Jan 28, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) drives to the basket in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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Jaren Jackson Jr. held up his end of the bargain, but the Hornets as a team outperformed the Grizzlies at home in Memphis.

Jan 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) reacts after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The NBA Trade Deadline looms large for a Memphis Grizzlies team floundering.

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) and guard Ja Morant (12) react during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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And until a direction is chosen - either by trade or otherwise - Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and company will remain in the worst possible spot - too good to tank, too bad to compete.

Jan 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies were back in FedExForum Wednesday night ready to compete but lost to theAtlanta Hawks as trade rumors involving Ja Morant persisted.

Dec 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) gestures during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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While London was fun, the larger sample size - and respected local journalists - suggest that the end of the Ja Era in Memphis may still be on the way.