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MICHAEL WALLACE
GRIND CITY MEDIA SR. EDITOR, CONTRIBUTOR AND ANALYST
Michael Wallace enters his first season as senior editor and contributor for Grind City Media, where he provides columns, commentary and news reporting, and also serves as a broadcast analyst on the Grizzlies LIVE! pregame and postgame shows. In addition, Wallace is a rotating member of the Grizzlies’ radio broadcast team alongside Eric Hasseltine, Elliot Perry and Hank McDowell for home and road games.
Prior to joining the Grizzlies, Wallace spent six years as an NBA reporter with ESPN and contributed to ESPN.com’s ‘Heat Index,’ a groundbreaking digital media site that chronicled LeBron James’ four seasons with the Miami Heat, which featured four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals and two championships. Wallace was also a regular co-host on ESPN Radio’s national weekend show lineup and a daily co-host on ESPN’s radio af liate in Miami.
An award-winning newspaper journalist recognized the past two decades by APSE, NABJ and the NAACP, Wallace’s reporting on sports, politics, crime and education has appeared in the Miami Herald, Washington Post, San Antonio Express-News, Birmingham News, Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger, Tallahassee Democrat and The (Shreveport) Times. Wallace is also active in community programs, including the Police Athletic League, faith-based prison ministry outreach and Duffels4Kids to bene t foster/adoptive children.
Wallace received his bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in new media communications. He lives in Memphis with his wife and children.
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MEM@MIA: MikeCheck Minute 1.12.19
MikeCheck Minute sheds light on tonight’s matchup against the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.
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MEM@MIA: MikeCheck Minute 1.12.19
MikeCheck Minute sheds light on tonight’s matchup against the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.
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MEMvSAS: MikeCheck Minute 1.9.19
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Spurs in Memphis.
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01:12
MEMvBKN: MikeCheck Minute 1.4.19
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace previews the Grizzlies’ upcoming match against the Nets at FedExForum.
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#IMHO: The Jaren Jackson Jr. Dilemma
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker talks with Michael Wallace make their case on whether to take time to develop JJJ or focus on making the playoffs while limiting him.
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04:08
MEMvBOS: MikeCheck Minute 12.29.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Celtics at FedExForum.
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Chris Vernon Show - 12.14.18
Mike Wallace calls in from ATL, where he is covering the HBCU Nat'l Championship Game, and tells Chris why NC A&T is the favorite to win.
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MEMvMIA: MikeCheck Minute 12.14.18
MikeCheck Minute sheds light on tonight’s matchup against the Heat at FedExForum.
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01:06
#IMHO: NBA's Best Clutch Shooters
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss which players they'd want taking the final shot to win the game.
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03:43
MEMvPOR: MikeCheck Minute 12.12.18
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace breaks down the Grizzlies’ upcoming match against the Trail Blazers in Memphis.
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MEM@NOP: MikeCheck Minute 12.7.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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#IMHO: Expectations for LeBron James and his 2018 Lakers
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss their take on LeBron James' accolades and the 2018 Lakers as they head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies at FedExForum on Saturday, December 8.
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MEMvLAC: MikeCheck Minute 12.5.18
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace previews the Grizzlies’ upcoming match against the Clippers at FedExForum.
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MEM@BKN: MikeCheck Minute 11.30.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Nets in Brooklyn.
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#IMHO: Outstanding 2018 NBA Rookies, Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss their take on the top 2018 NBA rookies this year.
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03:53
MEMvTOR: MikeCheck Minute 11.27.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s home matchup against the Raptors at FedExForum.
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01:36
MEM@SAS: MikeCheck Minute 11.21.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Spurs in San Antonio.
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Bear Necessities: Mike Conley 11.16.18
Mike Conley speaks to Grind City Media's Michael Wallace about how the team is building the resolve that is making the Grizzlies one of the NBA’s most productive teams in “clutch situations".
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MEMvSAC: MikeCheck Minute 11.16.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Kings at FedExForum.
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#IMHO: Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and the Warrior's Implosion
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss the ensuing drama between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant, and what it means for the Steph Curry-less Warriors going forward.
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04:27
MEM@MIL: Grind City GameDay 11.14.18
Grind City GameDay catches up with Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley in Milwaukee on the eerie one year anniversary of his season-ending injury playing against the same team.
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03:52
MEM@MIL: MikeCheck Minute 11.14.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Bucks in Milwaukee, WI.
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01:12
Bear Necessities: Mike Conley 11.12.18
Mike Conley speaks to Grind City Media's Michael Wallace about forcing turnovers and the team's strong start on the defensive end.
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MEMvPHI: Grind City Rewind 11.10.18
Grind City Media’s Alexis Morgan and Lang Whitaker break down the Grizzlies thrilling home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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MEMvPHI: MikeCheck Minute 11.10.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum.
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01:29
#IMHO: Warriors' starting five & NBA Coach of the Year so far
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss the Warrior's dominating starting five with Boogie Cousins and nominees for NBA Coach of the Year this season thus far.
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04:43
MEMvDEN: MikeCheck Minute 11.7.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight's matchup against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum.
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MEM@UTA: MikeCheck Minute 11.2.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, UT.
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01:26
#IMHO: Derrick Rose and the NBA's unstoppable scoring
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker and Michael Wallace discuss Derrick Rose's 50 point night against the Utah Jazz and what it means to players around the league.
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03:21
MEMvWAS: MikeCheck Minute 10.30.18
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight's matchup against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum.
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01:28
MEM@SAC: Grind City GameDay 10.24.18
Grind City GameDay catches up with Grizzlies forward Omri Casspi in Sacramento ahead of their road game against the Kings.
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More from Michael
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MEMPHIS – The gigantic banner stretches 45 feet by 34 feet across nearly three stories of the...
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MEM@MIA: MikeCheck Minute 1.12.19
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MEMvSAS: MikeCheck Minute 1.9.19
MikeCheck Minute previews tonight’s matchup against the Spurs in Memphis.
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MikeCheck: Holiday arrives in desperate times as Grizzlies grind to rescue themselves from slide
NEW ORLEANS – The battle always comes before the bear hug of approval. That’s typically how it...
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MEMvBKN: MikeCheck Minute 1.4.19
Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace previews the Grizzlies’ upcoming match against the Nets at...
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies vow to move past locker room incident, steer season back on track
MEMPHIS – The Grizzlies vow to turn the page – and not turn on one another – as they try to recover...
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