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Forget Darko
Published 7/11/2007 at CelticsBlog
Well, that rumor didn ' t last long. Darko is signing with the Griz. Chad Ford reports : Free-agent center Darko Milicic agreed in principle to a three-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, the player ' s agent Marc Cornstein told ESPN.com Insider Chad Ford. Cornstein refused to disclose the amount of the deal, but the starting salary is believed to be for substantially more than the $5.3 million mid-level exception.
The Human Victory Cigar Lights Up, Darko Milicic Signs With Memphis Grizzlies
Published 7/11/2007 by Hoopsvibe.com at HoopsVibe NBA Blog
The Human Victory Cigar Lights Up, Darko Milicic Signs With Memphis Grizzlies ESPN Insider Chad Ford reports that Memphis has signed Darko Milicic: Free-agent center ...
Darko is heading to Graceland
Published 7/12/2007 by Justin Rogers at Detroit Pistons Full-Court Press - MLive.com
After being spurned by the Orlando Magic, Darko Milicic has agreed to a three-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. July 11, ESPN.com: Free-agent center Darko Milicic agreed in principle to a three-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, the player's agent Marc Cornstein told ESPN.com Insider Chad Ford. Cornstein refused to disclose the amount of the deal, but the starting salary is believed to be for substantially more than the $5.3 million mid-level exception. "We are extremely excited for this new opportunity," Cornstein said. "Darko's going to a team that really wants him. He's going to a young team with an exciting bright future much like his own. We're very excited Darko gets to learn from coach Marc Iavaroni. We believe he's one of the best big men coaches in the game. And we couldn't be happier that he has found a new home where he's appreciated."
Signed, Sealed and Delivered.
Published 7/12/2007 by Russ Bengtson at SLAM Online
... by the Orlando Magic as they went off in pursuit of the aforementioned Lewis ($126 million? Really?), Milicic was an unrestricted free agent for all of a week before the Grizzlies got him (apparently) for an unspecified amount. It’s allegedly only a three-year deal, meaning Darko will be able to go through all of this again in the summer of ‘10—when he’ll still be only 25. Hopefully by then some of the potential will have turned into something we like to call “statistics” or “results.” Regardless, someone will probably give him the max. (And Chad Ford will still be singing his praises.) ...
Oh… Oh Kevin…
Published 7/12/2007 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
... Hey… Darko Milicic signed with Memphis. They’re either doing a twin towers thing… or Pau Gasol is suddenly expendable. At $7 mil a year… he’s cheaper than Pau. Hey Chris Wallace…. how does Theo and Gerald for Pau sound? ...
Map Those Cruelties
Published 7/12/2007 by Bethlehem Shoals at freedarko.com
... lace only continues to climb in my rankings. We all know Wallace is from a town that's like Mario Williams-small, and as such, prides slowness, comfort, and familiarity. This would be total crochet bullshit if it didn't also involve a player who seems hand-built to tempt the NBA open market. In his game, Wallace is everything we expect of a money-hungry, inconsistent, spazz. Yet despite all that, he's so country he's lazy. It's almost like he was cool with losing several cars and houses if he could keep his same parking space, not have to move, and not have to fuck around with changing his cell number. I think I've brought up urban-rural/rural-urban on here before. Still not sure which is which, but Gerald Wallace has made a major stride in one or both of them. Actually, this might be the point where the two collapse into each other. Another distinctly FD thing about the Wallace news: There's a very good chance he's getting less than Darko himself. The Leader's reporting that ...
The Darko Domino
Published 7/12/2007 by Hank Worrell at Winning The Turnover Battle
... The Memphis Grizzlies have announced the signing of Darko Milicic to a 3 year, $21 million contract. (According to Ric Bucher) The ramifications of this deal however, go far beyond the Grizzlies lineup. The signing of Darko also has a profound impact on the futures of both Anderson Varejao and Mikki Moore. ...
Darko + Stromile = ?: Milicic To Memphis
Published 7/12/2007 by David Roth at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... Do you remember the person from your last middle or high school basketball team with the longest arms? Okay, weird question, I know. How about the one who could make the most unguarded 3-pointers alone in a gym? Me either, on both counts; I may even have been the latter guy, I don’t know. But That Guy — or who That Guy would be if you grew up outside of Novi Sad, Serbia — just got PAID. Memphis Grizzlies fans, if you liked Stromile Swift, wait until you get a load of the Serbian-Montenegrin Stromile Swift, only with frostier tips and less dunking. As with all things Darko Milicic, Chad Ford is there first at ESPN, reporting that ...
One Less Big Man On the Market
Published 7/12/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... ESPN.com is reporting that the Memphis Grizzlies have signed Darko Milicic and his sweet jumper (pictured below) to a three-year deal. Ric Bucher is citing anonymous sources saying the deal is for 3 years at $21 million total. ...
NBA Roundup
Published 7/12/2007 by Luke Halpert at Nyjer Please
... Darko Days Ahead; Milicic, Grizzlies Agree On Deal - ESPN.com ...
The Memphis Grizzlies, Starring Darko!
Published 7/12/2007 by Larry Brown at Larry Brown Sports
... Best part of the news I will tell you: Darko has a new team. Worst part: Darko will be making a lot of money. Something about the words “Darko” and “coveted” makes me a bit uneasy. And I’m talking about these words being uttered since the 2003 draft, just to clarify. That 8 point a game scoring, soft defense playing, no good waste of 7 feet Yugoslavian beef, has reportedly signed a deal with the Grizzlies. Just how much is the question. One thing, there is no question that it’s sure to make you laugh. ...
Milicic Finds Home With Memphis
Published 7/12/2007 by Angelo at NBA Obsessed - NBA Basketball News
... What originally caused his Darko’s agent to fume up appears to be a blessing in disguise. The moment Darko became a free agent the Memphis Grizzlies expressed interest. Finally the Grizzlies signed Milicic to a three year deal and this could be the start of a wonderful relationship between the club and the young big man. ...
Welcome Darko!
Published 7/12/2007 by the butler at Mile High Ramblings
... . I think Memphis had about $8 million/year to shell out, and shell out they did. Darko will be banking $21 million over the next three years . My favorite quote from that article:
Darko Milicic is a Memphis Grizzley
Published 7/12/2007 by The Cavalier at YAYsports! NBA
... Anyway, Darko signed a three year deal with Memphis, and that means good things for Cavaliers fans. Mainly, Andersen Varejao is gonna be cornered into accepting a Drew Gooden-esque, favorable to Cleveland deal. ...
Thursday Mini-Bullets
Published 7/12/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Darko Milicic in Memphis: does that mean that the Grizzlies are no longer interested in Anderson Varejao? Does that mean Pau Gasol is staying put? Not sure how the musical chairs could move, but I could see Varejao and Milicic as the starting big men on an up-tempo team, although ...
Free Agent Updates Part 3
Published 7/13/2007 by TexSUN <info@brightsideofthesun.com> at Bright Side Of The Sun: Front Page Posts
... Darko Milicic - Moving to Grizzlies (Interesting) ...
Hodge Podge
Published 7/13/2007 by twins15 at Complete Sports
... - The Lewis deal allowed Darko Milicic to become a free agent, and he signed with the Grizzlies for what is believed to be $21 million over 3 years. Seems sort of moderate risk, high reward deal for the Grizz. Darko certainly has the physical tools to be a very good big man, the question is whether or not he's going to display the work ethic and effort every night in order to do that. If he does, he's a bargain. If not, he'll be a bit overpaid. ...
Buzzer Beaters
Published 7/13/2007 by Ryan McNeill at Hoops Addict
... Memphis inked Darko Milicic to a three-year contract. ...
Darko to the Grizz
Published 7/13/2007 by Eddie Basden at Thank You Isiah
Ric Bucher reports Memphis has agreed to pay Sam Bowie $21 million over 3 years. I wonder how this $7 million price-tag affects the contracts of, say, Joe Smith or our former ...
Walking In Memphis?
Published 7/13/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... By now, we're comfortable with Darko Milicic in Memphis. I learned of the signing while dashing inside a dashing sports bar known for a varied selection of chicken wing sauces while grabbing some takeaway for my girlfriend at 11:30 PM - Chad Ford broke the news, and Ric Bucher is reporting that 22-year old lefty signed with the Grizz for three years and 21-million bucks. That's enough for just about every fan of every team in the NBA to feel comfortable with; more than any other team could offer (a few million over the MLE), and less than eight figures a year. ...
