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The team was originally established as the Vancouver Grizzlies, an expansion team that joined the NBA for the 1995–96 season. After the 2000–01 season concluded, the Grizzlies moved to Memphis.
The Vancouver Grizzlies were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were part of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. Original proposals were for the team to be called the Vancouver Mounties, but objections from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police forced the team to find a new name. The nickname, "Grizzlies" was eventually selected, being the type of bear indigenous to British Columbia.The Grizzlies played their home games at General Motors (GM) Place for the entirety of their six seasons in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Grizzlies applied to the NBA to relocate to Memphis on March 26, 2001, which was granted on July 3. The team relocated following the 2000–01 season and were renamed the Memphis Grizzlies. This became the second professional sports team to be named Memphis Grizzlies. The original Memphis Grizzlies franchise played in the World Football League from 1974 to 1975. The NBA version of the Grizzlies became the first major professional sports team from the "big four" major leagues to permanently play its home games in Memphis, while leaving the Toronto Raptors as the only Canadian basketball team in the NBA. Memphis became the easternmost city in the Western Conference. In their first three seasons in Memphis, the Grizzlies played their home games at the Pyramid Arena.
Ep. 29 “A Rockets Apology and a Grizzlies Funeral” Chuck has fallen into a breakfast rut and Keith reveals he actually watched some of Clippers/Rockets.Grizzlies fans stick around for The Grizzlies Funeral at the end of the episode where Chuck helps Jon and Keith mourn the end of Memphis’ run.
Who will be the starting five for Team USA? / With Team USA mini-camp over, Sam Amick of USA TODAY
Who will be the starting five for Team USA? / With Team USA mini-camp over, Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports discusses how things went in Las Vegas with Kevin Spain, USA TODAY NBA editor. With all the talent on this team, can any other country put together a roster to compete with them? Amick picks his starting five, not an easy task and he spends a couple of minutes with Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley.
NBA free agency, the rich get richer / As some of the big names in free agency agree to deals,
NBA free agency, the rich get richer / As some of the big names in free agency agree to deals, it's apparent that some of the teams that were already among the best in the league, just got better. Kevin Spain and Sam Amick from USA TODAY Sports discuss the bargain agreement former All-Star David West made with the San Antonio Spurs and the deal Marc Gasol is making to stay in Memphis. A to Z guys Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk to San Antonio Express News reporter Jeff McDonald about the Spurs getting the top prize in free agency LaMarcus Aldridge and they chat with Dan Woike of the Orange County Register about how the Los Angeles Clippers lost DeAndre Jordan.
Fastbreak Breakfast “Grizzlies Epilogue Post-Season Salary Cap Special (Vol. 1?)” / “Grizzlies Epilogue Post-Season Salary Cap Special (Vol. 1?)” Keith
Fastbreak Breakfast “Grizzlies Epilogue Post-Season Salary Cap Special (Vol. 1?)” / “Grizzlies Epilogue Post-Season Salary Cap Special (Vol. 1?)” Keith and Jon shatter the free agency pipe dreams of Grizzlies’ fans, but are bully on the team’s Summer League squad.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 28 “Craft Brews” / Ep. 28 “Craft Brews” The Chris Paul Hamstring game is discussed, the Austin
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 28 “Craft Brews” / Ep. 28 “Craft Brews” The Chris Paul Hamstring game is discussed, the Austin Rivers eruption is acknowledged, and Tony Allen is celebrated. Keith divulges his annual playoff malaise, Jon has a bone to pick with Warriors fans, and Chuck is mortified by his drink selection.No Grizzlies Epilogue this week, cause pretty much the whole episode is about Memphis.
Is home court advantage not sacred anymore? / Is home court advantage not sacred? Road teams have won in each
Is home court advantage not sacred anymore? / Is home court advantage not sacred? Road teams have won in each of the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs and the A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys break down a gutty performance by Memphis Grizzlies' guard Mike Conley and talk about Stephen Curry's win and speech from the most valuable player ceremony.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 27 “Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed” / Ep. 27 “Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed” Chuck is giddy
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 27 “Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed” / Ep. 27 “Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed” Chuck is giddy over the terrible news for the Cavs, Keith wants to know who has earned themselves some money this postseason, and Jon tries to get to the bottom of exactly what just happened in Milwaukee. Memphis fans stick around for the Grizzlies epilogue, where Jon and Keith paint an optimistic picture for the Grizzlies, while picking the Warriors in 5.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 26 “Karmic Fruit” / Ep. 26 “Karmic Fruit” The playoffs are arguably off to a dull start,
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 26 “Karmic Fruit” / Ep. 26 “Karmic Fruit” The playoffs are arguably off to a dull start, but that hasn’t kept the guys from mining some amusement from around the league. Keith wants to revisit the Rondo trade, Chuck turns his disdain to Oklahoma City, and Jon gleefully participates in piling on both teams’ missteps.Memphis fans stick around for the Grizzlies Epilogue.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 25 Part 1 “Arriving Safely” / Ep. 25 Part 1 “Arriving Safely” We say our final goodbyes
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 25 Part 1 “Arriving Safely” / Ep. 25 Part 1 “Arriving Safely” We say our final goodbyes to the Miami Heat, debate who the least valuable NBA player this season was, and Keith has a travel tip for you.Memphis fans stick around for the Grizzlies epilogue to find out how you can win playoff tickets for Game 2 against the Blazers.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 24 “Paranoid Conspiracies” / Ep. 24 “Paranoid Conspiracies” Chuck starts connecting the dots between some of the
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 24 “Paranoid Conspiracies” / Ep. 24 “Paranoid Conspiracies” Chuck starts connecting the dots between some of the off the court issues that recently have plagued the NBA, Jon tries to redeem himself in a much friendlier (easier) Game of Scones, and Keith agrees with his 90 year old grandmother’s analysis of a Grizzly player.No Grizzlies epilogue this week. You already have all the knowledge you need.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 23 “Royalty Free” / Ep. 23 “Royalty Free” Which NBA player or team will Keith hex next?
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 23 “Royalty Free” / Ep. 23 “Royalty Free” Which NBA player or team will Keith hex next? What does Chuck know about Hassan Whiteside’s ability to share? And how will Jon shame himself in this week’s Game of Scones? In the Grizzlies Epilogue (which is for everyone this week), Memphis’ potentially perilous playoff seeding is discussed, as is the likely finishing seeds for the other Western Conference teams.
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 22 “Circling the Drain” / Episode 22 “Circling the Drain” The regular season has turned the corner
Fastbreak Breakfast Ep. 22 “Circling the Drain” / Episode 22 “Circling the Drain” The regular season has turned the corner into the final homestretch, and the Fastbreak Breakfast crew is ready to get you there. Trey Burke’s shooting percentages get a thorough going over, Chuck delves into what’s really behind Andray Blatche’s new contract, and the Game of Scones is kinda tough.Memphis fans stick around for the Grizzlies epilogue, where Keith preaches optimism while Jon and Chuck remain unconvinced.