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What’s Going on in Memphis With Chris Vernon, and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina
1 hour 42 minutes Posted Nov 3, 2025 at 7:01 pm.
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon
: What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins
to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers
the Nuggets
the Blazers
the Clippers
and the Wolves
All that plus some injury news, and where Game 7 of the World Series ranks among the all-time nerve-wracking games in sports
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Show notes
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers (44:12), the Nuggets (50:25), the Blazers (56:21), the Clippers (1:02:54), and the Wolves (1:10:44). All that plus some injury news, and where Game 7 of the World Series ranks among the all-time nerve-wracking games in sports (1:25:03)!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Chris Vernon and Michael Pina
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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