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RANDOLPH TO GRIZZLIES HEATING UP

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:45:05 +1900

Donnie Walsh's summer-long quest to trade Zach Randolph's cap-killing contract is back on full tilt with serious talks with Memphis in a proposal that would save the Knicks $10 million in the critical LeBron James' free-agent summer of 2010...

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Jammer's interception lifts Rice over Memphis

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 04:40:06 +1900

Chris Jammer returned a 69-yard interception for a touchdown with 11 seconds left to lift Rice to a 42-35 win over Memphis on Saturday night.

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Knicks & Grizzlies talking Zach deal

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:48:00 +1900

Donnie Walsh confirmed that he has had talks with the Memphis Grizzlies about a possible deal involving Zach Randolph, the Knicks power forward who doesn't fit into Mike D'Antoni's up-tempo offense, and Darko Milicic.

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Memphis Grizzlies Building a Team for the Future

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:44:05 +1900

When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Pau Gasol before last year’s trading deadline, it appeared that they were going to be a lottery team for a while. That still might happen, but they aren’t going to be a complete bore this season. The Grizzlies are at least making an attempt at becoming a serious team this season with some of their activity this year. First they pretty much traded Mike Miller and Kevin Love for OJ Mayo. I realize that many believe this was a bad deal, but I’m convinced that Mayo is going to be a lot better than people think he is. Miller was a good shooter, but was never going to be a great player while it seems like Love carries many more risks than Mayo. The former USC standout is actually closer to 21 than he is 19 and has always been more mature than players his age. I’m also not convinced that he had a real chance of displaying all his skills under USC coach Tim Floyd’s system because he was getting the ...

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Cavaliers sign veteran center Wright

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 19:46:07 +1900

The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. Cleveland has been looking for some frontcourt size since Smith was traded as part of the three-team deal with Memphis and Milwaukee that brought guard Mo Williams to Cleveland. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Wright played 12 games for Atlanta and five for Sacramento last season, averaging less than a point and 2.1 rebounds. Wright has averaged 8.1 points 6.5 rebounds in 761 career games.

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Cavaliers sign F-C Lorenzen Wright (AP)

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:44:36 +1900

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Source: Knicks, Grizzlies propose 3-player trade

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:04:56 +1900

The Knicks have a trade proposal on the table with the Grizzlies that would see Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric dealt to New York in exchange for Zach Randolph.

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Chalmers, Arthur booted from rookie program

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:55:51 +1900

Heat guard Mario Chalmers and Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur were sent home Wednesday from the NBA...

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Heat G Chalmers leaves rookie program (AP)

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:11:02 +1900

Heat guard Mario Chalmers was sent home Wednesday from the NBA's mandatory rookie transition program for violating unspecified league rules. Both the Heat and Chalmers' agent, Sam Goldfeder, confirmed to The Associated Press that Chalmers left the program. Neither would divulge the reasons why the former Kansas star, who hit the overtime-forcing jumper in the Jayhawks' win over Memphis in the...

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Iranian Star Hamed Haddidi Signs with Memphis Grizzlies

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:03:23 +1900

So it’s official. After much to do about not allowing NBA teams to speak with Iranian star Hamed Haddidi, the Memphis Grizzlies have signed the free agent center. The United States government reversed its decision to allow teams to speak with Haddidi, despite the disagreements between the US and Iranian government. The 7’2” behemoth garnered a lot of attention from NBA scouts after posting some wonderful numbers in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Haddidi dropped a solid 16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per contest in Beijing. Despite his team’s struggles, he was one of the best international players in the entire competition. After spending last season playing in Iran’s first league, the 23-year-old will be making the jump to Memphis to join another international big man, Marc Gasol. Although it is quite difficult to find information on the dynamic center, he has had his fair share of experience at the pro level. Sure, he is only 23, but he has been playing ...

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NBA players union suspends agent

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:25:23 +1900

The National Basketball Players Association suspended player agent Calvin Andrews for one year Friday for alleged recruiting improprieties regarding former Southern California star O.J. Mayo. The union said its Disciplinary Committee has reserved the right to take further action against Andrews. Mayo and Andrews, of Bill Duffy Associates, parted ways in May. Mayo, who played one season at USC and was drafted third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies, has denied receiving improper funds.

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Grizzlies sign 7-foot-2 Iranian center Haddadi

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:21:59 +1900

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Grizzlies sign Iranian center Haddadi

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:52:45 +1900

The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for the Iranian national team in the Olympics. The 7-foot-2, 254-pound Haddadi averaged 16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in Beijing. The 23-year-old Haddadi spent the 2007-08 season playing for Saba Battery BC in the Iranian Super League.

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Grizzlies sign Iranian center Haddadi

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:08:26 +1900

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for ...

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Grizzlies sign Iranian center Haddadi

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:07:26 +1900

The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for the Iranian national team in the Olympics.

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Grizz sign Iranian Olympic team standout Haddadi

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:46:50 +1900

The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for the Iranian national team in the Olympics.

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Grizzlies sign 7-foot-2 Iran C Haddadi (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:43:35 +1900

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Grizzlies Sign Iranian Center Hamed Haddadi

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:33:31 +1900

The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi pronounced, who led all 2008 Olympians in rebounding and blocks, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

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Zebo for Darko? Knicks Forward Zach Randolph Could Be on Move for Milicic

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:15:34 +1900

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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