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

Dec 3, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to get past Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies need to continue to lean into their pass-first fill-in point guard

Nov 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles against Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Guarding Zion Williamson will be a challenge for the Grizzlies as he bursts into the llane like the boulder in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Nov 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots for three as Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The list of ballers tallying at least 14-to-15 points nightly with high-level disruption is not long.

Nov 15, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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If teams are looking for point guards, there may be three touted ones available. Where does Memphis' Ja Morant fit in the trio?

Nov 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) walks back to the bench during a timeout while trailing during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Nikola Jokić averaged a triple-double last season, and he’s playing on the same wavelength, so there’s no stopping him. But here is what Memphis can try.

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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One Maverick the Grizzlies need to keep a lid on is Brandon Williams, who has started the last seven games at guard. He is top-17 in the NBA in drives (12.6), counting players who have logged at least 10 games.

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At 7’4, Edey's got size that opponents can’t gameplan for if it’s used correctly.

Nov 18, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Cedric Coward needs to tighten his handle, but he is the best on-ball threat of the available players, so he should at least get around 30 minutes and raise his shot attempts significantly.

Nov 15, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Memphis will need a vintage defensive performance from Kenny the Pope.

Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Memphis shouldn’t think about it being any easier because backup players are usually chomping at the bit for these opportunities and give the game everything.

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The Grizzlies can't afford Ja Morant to have another another poor first half, after turning it over seven times in New York.

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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Even with the struggles of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. of late,, the Grizzlies are capable of elevating their play if they want it badly enough.

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Nov 3, 2025

The need to slow down Kawhi Leonard on Friday night in Memphis

No, the Grizzlies shouldn't give up on Ja Morant

How the Memphis Grizzlies can have a successful trip to San Antonio

Can Grizzlies get another big Zach Edey night in Sacramento?

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Empowering Vince Williams Jr. is the way for the Grizzlies

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Staying clear of Zion contact and other keys to Grizzlies beating Pelicans

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Grizzlies player has been one of the top two rookies

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Which guard is the best trade value: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant?

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Making Jokić work on defense and other keys for Grizzlies to extend streak

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More from Cedric Coward and other keys for Grizzlies against Mavericks

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One player stepping up for Grizzlies could be what the team needs

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A higher usage for Cedric Coward and other keys to victory for Grizzlies- Kings

Slowing down De'Aaron Fox and other keys to victory

Slowing down Donovan Mitchell and other keys to victory for the Grizzlies

Memphis must control Jaylen Brown plus other keys vs. Celtics

Memphis must make Ja Morant's life easier and other keys to victory vs. Knicks