The Athletic NBA Daily Nuggets in the Clutch, Llamas, and Grizzlies Week | Slam N Jam
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Dec 13, 2025 Keith Parrish, host of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast, joins to dissect the Memphis Grizzlies' journey this season. He shares insights on Zach Edey's impressive development and unfortunate injury, alongside Jaren Jackson Jr.'s struggles on defense. Cedric Coward's breakout performance and his scoring skills light up the conversation, as well as Vince Williams Jr.'s role as a playmaker. Parrish weighs in on the team's future direction, whether to build around young talent or consider trades, while the trio caps off with a fun trivia game.
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Clutch Stats Can Surprise Good Teams
- The Denver Nuggets rank surprisingly poor in clutch net rating despite overall strength, reflecting small-sample variance but worrying endings.
- The Knicks and Cavaliers also show negative clutch marks, hinting at areas for late-game improvement.
Herro Not Sole Cause Of Heat's Slump
- Tyler Herro's return hasn't clearly caused Miami's decline; small samples and bench regression explain much of the slump.
- Opponents' three-point variance and reduced bench scoring drove the Heat's recent losses more than Herro alone.
Keldon Johnson Would Buy A Llama
- Keldon Johnson said he'd spend NBA Cup winnings on a llama to live on his San Antonio ranch, joining his menagerie of farm animals.
- Alex recalls therapy llamas on his campus and imagines teams adopting llamas as lighthearted therapy pets.