Ranking the Western Conference teams; and De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson join the Warriors

On today's episode Andrew Schlecht (The Athletic NBA Show) joins to help Keith rank the Western Conference teams to see where the #Grizzlies currently stack up. Also covered: Luke Kennard still hasn't signed, Draymond Green says he was almost a Grizzly, and De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson join the Warriors.
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[@kevinscott9242]

As a Thunder fan who is here to hear Andrew, I think Memphis is equal to Min & Denver as our biggest threats. Always been a big fan of Brandon Clarke. If healthy hes a huge piece coming back. Cam Spencer was my sleeper in the Draft. I like Vince Williams. GGJ can make difficult Mid-Range shots like hes friggin KD. M.Smart should be better. Throw in Edey w/ Ja-Bane-JJJ. I think Memphis will be better than Dallas. Good ol' 'World B Free' wont go another year healthy & sane.

[@na_k]

Keith, do you have any hope that the Grizz add some kind of emergency big or vet wing before the season starts? What about more experience on the coaching staff? I've lost hope in them making the necessary moves to seriously persue a title. It appears to be all talk.

[@carltonberry137]

Teis is too short. Can we have a center who is at least 6' 10" or better.

[@grizzliespod]

I mean they picksd up one dude way taller than 6’10”

[@na_k]

Unfortunately, Kleiman has been asleep during free agency for another year, and all the great options are now gone. Theis is about the best option left.

[@johnelliott3439]

Poor takes. The Grizzlies were a top team in West before last year. They are still young and should improve just like OKC. Under valuing Marcus Smarts experience and influence on the team.

[@bookclub5021]

Lol I'm a Rockets fans interested to see where you'd rank us, and sure enough, at 22:00 we're not even good enough to be ranked haha

[@grizzliespod]

my bad 😂

[@HyugaVault]

Man. You've got me questioning my sanity. I definitely get that I'm biased so I'm probably overestimating the Grizzlies but Jesus.. What evidence do you have that a healthy Grizzlies team doesn't run through the west. Would you say they've gotten worse when healthy? Because I'd say every single player has gotten better and they've gotten better players minus Adams. Do you think any of the teams you listed in the top 4 would have had a better record than the Grizzlies if they were missing essentially the same players the Grizzlies did last season?

[@grizzliespod]

So do you think the grizzlies are the best team in the west?

[@HyugaVault]

@@grizzliespod it think they'd be behind the Nuggets still, but better than the Mavs for sure.. Even before the draft. I'd say they're possibly tied with if not better than the Timberwolves

[@grizzliespod]

@@HyugaVaulthope you are right! I actually think we could be better than the nuggets. I’m more concerned about thunder/mavs

[@HyugaVault]

@@grizzliespod I really appreciate your time. I just want to know. Do you think they'll be a great regular season team as per usual and flop in the post? Or do you just not have faith in their ability to stay healthy? Or just they're not good enough to make it through the west altogether? Assuming health for all, my list would be 1. Nuggets(mainly because of home court advantage) 2. Grizzlies(Rebounding is being addressed growth of the core players, Vince, GG, and Edey, make me a believer that they're one solid 3 and D away) 3. Mavs(Luka cooks us every game I remember, but coaching will handle one or two people scoring) 4. Thunder(They haven't proven to be better than the Grizzlies. I understand they're an amazing team and they might be better but I have to see it next season) 5. Timberwolves(Same thing as the Thunder)

[@colbybrand5326]

The worst podcast fan on the planet is Grits and Grinds. Dude is so obsessed with appearing unbiased for HIS OWN TEAM, that he is basically their worst critic.

[@neanam]

Lotta grit grime & gristle.

[@MrPookey101]

Hope Grizzlies get Miles Bridges

[@na_k]

Is having realistic critiques of issues the team hasn't addressed for at least 2 years being unfair? I guess he and the fans should just be thankful for inactivity from the front office.