Published 8/27/2008
by gozer
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Another rumor has surfaced that the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in New York Knicks power forward Zach Randolph . The proposed trade would have the Knicks acquiring former first-round pick Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric for Randolph, nicknamed "Zebo."
These players are being tossed in trade rumors because their roles look to be diminished next season. By acquiring OJ Mayo , Darrell Arthur and Marc Gasol , the Grizzles are looking to build a young, up-tempo team full of athleticism, and both Serbian players should find themselves passed on the depth chart
General manager Chris Wallace would be unwilling to include any of his core players, such as Rudy Gay , Mike Conley or Hakim Warrick . Memphis has concerns about Zebo’s attitude and poor defensive play. However, Randolph possesses outside range, can score from the low post, and rebounds well. Last season, the Grizzlies ranked 18th in rebounds per game.
Milicic has never lived up to ...
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