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

Jan 28, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) drives to the basket in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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It's come to this between two teams, the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers, looking to next year

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The Grizzlies are already in a foxhole with all the absences, but they cannot have a repeat against Dallas of Wednesday's rebounding debacle -- or let the Mavericks' super-rookie get loose if he plays.

Feb 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) drives past Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-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.