Welcome back to the All-Star break edition of the Memphis Grizzlies podcast. For this week, reporter Evan Barnes is joined by columnist Mark Giannotto as our beat writer Damichael Cole is away with his family.

Evan and Mark briefly recap the NBA All-Star game and what it meant for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. in terms of their career growth and the Grizzlies' trajectory. Next, they dive into the remaining 25 games to discuss key storylines, including a brutal 11-game stretch as the season restarts and a changing Western Conference after the trade deadline.

The guys also dive into Steven Adams' impact as he'll hopefully return soon from his sprained knee that's kept him out since Jan. 24. Also, is it more important for the Grizzlies to keep the No. 2 seed or get back to playing at a high level?

Everything now is about getting right and ready for the playoffs and the Grizzlies have a clear target on their backs. Can they get right after struggling before the break? We'll find out starting Thursday at the Philadelphia 76ers (6:30 p.m., TNT)