Are Ja & The Grizzlies Done? Memphis Grizzlies Season Recap

Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast36mMay 11, 2026

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The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast delivers a comprehensive season recap of the Memphis Grizzlies, dissecting the team's struggles and individual player performances amid a turbulent year marked by injuries and roster turnover. The episode centers on the alarming decline of Ja Morant, whose season was cut short by multiple injuries—including a UCL sprain, calf, and ankle issues—limiting him to just 20 games and raising serious concerns about his long-term health and fantasy viability. Despite a brief, efficient stint by Ty Jerome as a replacement, the analysis underscores that his elite numbers were context-dependent and unsustainable. The focus then shifts to breakout rookie Zach Eadie, whose impressive 14-11, 2-blocks performance in 26 minutes was marred by injury concerns and a troubling turnover rate, while Santi Aldama remains a frustrating, inconsistent role player. Cedric Coward, despite a hot start, failed to maintain fantasy relevance, and other bench players like Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are deemed unrosterable. The episode concludes with a bleak outlook for the Grizzlies' future, questioning whether the team is truly done with Morant and what their rebuild might look like.

Key Takeaways
1

Ja Morant's injury history and declining performance raise serious doubts about his fantasy value and long-term NBA viability.

2

Ty Jerome's elite fantasy numbers were inflated by context and are unlikely to repeat with full-time starter minutes.

3

Zach Eadie showed promise but carries significant injury risk and turnover issues that limit his fantasy ceiling.

4

Cedric Coward's rookie season was a disappointment despite early hype, but he has room to grow and could be a future target.

5

The Grizzlies' depth is severely compromised, and the team may be in full rebuild mode with Morant's future uncertain.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Podcast Intro & Sponsorship

Introduction to the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network, with promotional segments for ADT, State Farm, and Rocket Money.

1:40
5 min

Ja Morant's Injury-Plagued Season

He played just 28 minutes a night... He's not a good three-point shooter. That's still true. But he doesn't hurt you in the free throws anymore.

Highlight
6:40
5 min

Ty Jerome's Context-Dependent Performance

It's one of the best numbers in the entire league. Look at his offensive EPM, plus 7.1. Are you joking?

Highlight
11:40
7 min

Zach Eadie: Breakout Riser with Injury Concerns

He barely contested shots at the rim. 7.1 rim contests per game, which is seventh percentile. Yet, the percentage difference on shots taken at the rim when he was there versus what average was, was a whopping minus 21%.

Highlight
18:20
7 min

Santi Aldama & Cedric Coward: Inconsistent and Underwhelming

Critique of Santi Aldama’s role inconsistency and Cedric Coward’s failure to maintain early-season momentum, both deemed unrosterable for fantasy leagues.

High-Impact Quotes
It's one of the best numbers in the entire league. Look at his offensive EPM, plus 7.1. Are you joking?
Josh Lloyd11:40
Viral: 85.0
He barely contested shots at the rim. 7.1 rim contests per game, which is seventh percentile. Yet, the percentage difference on shots taken at the rim when he was there versus what average was, was a whopping minus 21%.
Josh Lloyd19:18
Viral: 80.0
I think we're okay with saying we're done... he's now 30 and it's... I think it's over.
Josh Lloyd36:56
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

Josh LloydJake
Topics Discussed
ja morant injury history95%fantasy basketball player evaluation90%memphis grizzlies rebuild85%zach eadie rookie season80%ty jerome context dependency75%cedric coward fantasy outlook70%santi aldama inconsistency65%grizzlies bench depth60%
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ja morant

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ty jerome

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zach eadie

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cedric coward

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14xMixed

santi aldama

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12xNegative

scott pippen

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cam spencer

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6xNegative

brandon clark

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