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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · 6 h ago
  • Isaiah Stewart started in place of Edey against Sacramento and had 13 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes. at 10:57
  • The host says the whole starting lineup against Sacramento had at least four rebounds. The starters he lists appear to be Boozer, Coward, Jaylen Wells, Stewart and Jerome. This lineup is inferred from his list, not stated outright. Quinten Post came off the bench with five rebounds. at 10:41
  • The host's view is that the front office traded for Isaiah Stewart, paid Quinten Post $10 million a year and acquired Taylor Hendricks so the team could cope better without Edey. at 9:32
  • The host says that when the Warriors tested Memphis physically, Stewart, Jerome and Edey pushed back. In his opinion, this team is tougher than last year's. at 3:17

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons host · Opinion · 13 h ago around the league

  Host opinion: replacing Isaiah Stewart with Paul Reed is an upgrade, not the downgrade critics described.

  “Detroit Pistons Outduel 76ers Without Jalen Duren or Ausar Thompson, Start NBA Season 3-0!” at 4:59 · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · 16 h ago

  Grizzlies looking to get off to a 3-0 start. With Zach Edey out, Isaiah Stewart is drawing the start at center. Live updates throughout the game here:

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  also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies

• Bluesky @chrisherrington.bsky.social · Report · Oct 23

  Cedric Coward (left wrist sprain) is out tonight for the Grizzlies. Isaiah Stewart will make his Grizzlies debut.

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 21

  Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

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• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Report · 40 h ago

  Bench minutes: Jerami Grant 26, Quinten Post 20, and Isaiah Stewart 16 in his Grizzlies debut.

  “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” at 6:37 · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 23

  No Cedric Coward today, but Isaiah Stewart is available. GG Jackson is starting in place of Coward. Follow along for live updates here:

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  also reported by RotoWire

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 23
  • DaMichael Cole: Isaiah Stewart has not yet returned. The host says he may be back as soon as the next game but is unsure. No reason for the absence is given. at 19:15
  • DaMichael Cole: Post is currently the backup center and doing a fine job. The host says we may see Stewart in that role at some point. at 22:02

  “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Prediction · Oct 21

  Host prediction: replace Quinten Post with Isaiah Stewart 'when Stewart is healthy' and that is probably the rotation. The phrasing implies Stewart is not currently healthy, but no details are given.

  “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” at 17:20 · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 21

  Stewart (ankle) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Jazz.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax (reported): Isaiah Stewart is listed as doubtful for the opener against the Utah Jazz. Joe says that means he is almost certainly out. Joe calls the injury report short. at 24:23
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe expects Isaiah Stewart back this weekend, when the road trip starts. He bases this on past indications and hedges it. at 24:28

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 20

  The Grizzlies announced Friday that Stewart (ankle) will miss at least two weeks.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 20
  • The host considers the first 10 or 11 in the rotation solid; beyond that some players still need to prove themselves. Quinten Post and Isaiah Stewart back up Edey. at 22:36
  • Weakness: a young roster. Only three players (Ty Jerome, Isaiah Stewart, Jerami Grant) have more than four years of NBA experience. at 27:50
  • The host has seen Isaiah Stewart doing "a little work" at practice and plans to discuss him on the next episode; no reason or status was given. at 35:14

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 19

  Ugonna Onyenso thought his NBA dream was over -- then the Detroit Pistons called him up

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• Podcast Locked On Pistons · Analysis · Oct 16 around the league

  The guest says minutes for Paul Reed have opened up naturally with the loss of Isaiah Stewart. He thinks Reed getting more minutes should help, especially defensively.

  “Will Detroit Pistons' UNIQUE YOUNG Trio Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren BREAK the Mold?” at 27:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points · Oct 14
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael named five bench players he sees as virtual rotation locks: Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer, GG Jackson, Jerami Grant and Quinten Post. He tied Post's spot to Isaiah Stewart's injury. Joe agreed with these 10 (starters plus these five). at 15:04
  • Isaiah Stewart has an injury and is out right now. The hosts did not describe the injury. They were unsure whether he will miss the season opener. at 19:44
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe expects the team to play bigger. Once Isaiah Stewart is healthy, he sees Quinten Post as the 11th man, which gets him to an 11-man rotation. He hopes Boozer is used as a bigger combo 3/4. at 20:47
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael agreed with Joe for when Stewart is healthy. If Stewart misses the season opener, he picks Taylor Hendricks as the 11th man. He likes Hendricks at his natural 4 for rim protection, next to Boozer with Post or Edey. He also mentioned Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper as possible options. at 21:20
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe said that if Hendricks is the 11th man and Isaiah Stewart is obviously not getting cut, about three roster spots are left. Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are among those competing. at 24:46

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 13

  DeMichael says the team has many player-option decisions, naming Isaiah Stewart, Quinten Post and Ty Jerome. He says space could reach '60, 70 million', enough to chase 'two big fish'.

  “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” at 7:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 6 points · Oct 12
  • Memphis Grizzlies (team medical update) (reported): Team medical update, read on air: Isaiah Stewart sustained a moderate left ankle sprain in the first quarter of the preseason road game at Atlanta on October 5. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Joe says the update came out a couple of days ago. at 14:56
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe asks whether the two weeks run from the October 5 injury, which would mean re-evaluation on October 19, two days before opening night against the Jazz, or from the date of the update, which would rule Stewart out for opening night. at 15:28
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole reads it as two weeks from the update date, which puts re-evaluation around the second or third regular-season game. He notes the update gives a re-evaluation date, not a return-to-play date. at 16:03
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole projects that Stewart could return probably in early November, maybe mid-November. He does not think this is the worst case. at 16:31
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole says Stewart should still be in the rotation, but room probably has to be made for Post. Post will get more opportunity while Stewart is out. at 18:31
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's analysis: Post's play means Memphis does not have to rush Stewart back. He thinks Stewart is the better center, the two bring different things, and he assumes Edey will miss some time at some point. at 20:23

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” · listen ↗

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