Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Nov 3, 2025

Mateo has covered the Miami Heat and the NBA since 2020, including the 2020 Finals through Zoom and the 2023 Finals in person. He also writes for Five Reasons Sports Network about the WNBA and boxing, and can be read at SB Nation’s Pounding the Rock for coverage on the San Antonio Spurs. Twitter: @MateoMayorga23

Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Lisalo looks at an official after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Stephen Curry is unlikely to play for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies, as Memphis tries to rebound from an ugly loss.

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The Sacramento Kings may be awful, but Memphis can't anyone lightly if they want any wins the rest of the season.

Jan 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Tyler Herro is a capable scorer who can get hot on and off the dribble, and that's the challenge for the Memphis Grizzlies

Feb 9, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) speaks to the referee during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies face the tanking Utah Jazz, and it's a chance for some of the supporting cast to show out

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference before 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Adam Silver indicated that relocation is not currently on the table, which is good news for the Grizzlies.

Jan 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Moving East would make the regular marathon significantly easier for the Memphis Grizzlies by seeing less potent teams, especially if they get put in the same division as the Southeast squads.

Feb 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Ty Jerome (2) celebrates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Both of their bigs are weak defenders, and Jokić, particularly, can be lazy. Denver’s screen navigation can be exploited, so Memphis will have plenty of shots in drop coverage available.

Feb 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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The Warriors are a well-coached team, and their ball movement will presumably still be good without Stephen Curry against the Grizzlies

Feb 6, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) stands during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies need to tighten up defensively to beat Portland on Saturday night

Feb 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Ty Jerome (2) dribbles against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Ty Jerome has given the Grizzlies a different look as they look to beat Portland

Feb 2, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (2) dribbles as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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With Jaren Jackson Jr. now gone in a trade, the Grizzlies will look very different as they face the Sacramento Kings

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The problem with paying a defensive expert like Jaren Jackson Jr. who isn’t elite on offense big money is that eventually he can't lift your franchise.

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Nov 3, 2025

Should Tuomas Iisalo get another year as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies?

The Top 3 Memphis Grizzlies to Build Around

The Grizzlies' incognito tank against the Pacers

The need for Memphis to keep pressure on Cooper Flagg, if he plays

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Grizzlies must protect 3-point line against the Warriors, whether Curry plays or not

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The need for Grizzlies to limit Sacramento's transition attack

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The need for Grizzlies to put pressure on Tyler Herro in Miami

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Grizzlies' role players can get right against tanking Jazz

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Good news for Memphis Grizzlies in commissioner's message

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How NBA expansion could affect the Memphis Grizzlies

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It's about survival for Grizzlies when guarding Nikola Jokić

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No Curry for Warriors, but Grizzlies still can't overplay on defense

The need for nastier Grizzlies paint defense against Trail Blazers

A Memphis player to watch for against Portland

The need for revamped Grizzlies to control Westbrook, Kings in transition

What to make of Jaren Jackson Jr. and role players being traded to the Utah Jazz