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Geoff Calkins: Next-best pick opens up world of opportunities for Grizzlies : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
Posted by tjmurray on May 20, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal I definately agree new_school. I am glad there are going to see him firsthand. If he is as good as advertised now will be the time to pull the trigger on Mike Conley. I was against the Amare trade early, because ...
Past results make it seem like NBA draft lottery is rigged : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com — Posted by DoxRox on May 18, 2009 at 12:53 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal... The lottery started after teams intentionally lost games toward the end of seasons to get better draft picks. So the NBA's answer was to make it a "drawing" for the ... (more) Past results make it seem like NBA draft lottery is ...
Geoff Calkins: Ricky Rubio brings savvy, flair, thrills, fans : Columnists : Memphis Commercial ...
commercialappeal.com — Posted by liveactdj on May 24, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal... Geoff Calkins is an idiot. For crying out loud...anybody thats been to youtube has seen that this kid,Rubio, while talented,doesnt have the footspeed to be this ... (more) Geoff Calkins: Ricky Rubio brings savvy, flair, thrills, ...
Grizzlies hearing buzz of interest : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com — Posted by tayl195 on May 21, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal... I'm not sure if the Grizz will keep the pick nor thier process for for determining exactly who to select, but who ever it is need to be able to play defense. I've only ... (more) Grizzlies hearing buzz of interest : Grizzlies : ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal: "Just imagine the scenarios between now and draft day. The Grizzlies could: 1. Take a run at Griffin anyway: The Los Angeles Clippers got the No. 1 pick. They're one of the few teams that might just as soon have Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. The Baron Davis experiment hasn't worked out. Rubio is flashy enough for Los Angeles and will appeal to their Hispanic fans. If Wallace can give the Clippers a good reason to take Rubio instead of Griffin, they might just go for it. 2. Trade Rubio for a package of picks and ...

Early Thoughts on the 2009 NBA Draft Lottery
The Big Lead — ... 2. Memphis Grizzlies - With Mike Conley slowly but surely emerging as the franchise PG, we really like UConn’s Hasheem Thabeet here. (The locals are thinking trade?) M Gasol should work fine at PF. Though not swift, that’ll be a large frontline, which is what the ...

Memphis Scribe Has A Dream : Grizzlies’ No. 2 Pick Almost As Valuable As No. 1
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... , well, the only thing they ever do manage to win, the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Geoff Calkins hails the end of what he calls “roughly 1,000 years of lottery misery” for the Grizzlies, and suggests his local side might consider wheeling and dealing for Griffin. ...

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Geoff Calkins: Grizzlies' future all about looking forward : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 6/29/2009 — Posted by hardawaybw on June 28, 2009 at 1:23 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal What an idiotic article -Let me say again you dont make a deal just because you have money you can spend . We've been down that road and that experiment didnt work ...
Geoff Calkins: Grizzlies gambling if they choose any player other than Rubio : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 6/21/2009 — Posted by williamwallace on June 21, 2009 at 1:06 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal i think he is a good player,but we really got stuck with the second pick, this year, 2-6 could all be superstars, but you dont know for sure which one. i.e. ...
Geoff Calkins: Drama, John Daly still practically inseparable : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 6/10/2009 — Posted by Nighthawk on June 10, 2009 at 2:29 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal "Sherrie would seem to be violating that court order by talking now." Geoff, is there such a dearth of legitimate sports material that you engage in what you ...
Grizzlies plan visit, talk with Spaniard Ricky Rubio : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/22/2009 — Posted by mbollobas on May 22, 2009 at 3:21 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal Why are we surprised Rubio doesn't want to come? Gasol played well while here, but Memphis practically cheered him out the door. Rubio lives and plays now in ...
Grizzlies is latest team trying to win with Randolph : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 7/2/2009 — Posted by AwesomO on July 2, 2009 at 12:21 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal I have to disagree with several statements in this article. Let's look at it in NBA terms. His two year deal gives us one year to look at this, in which during that ...
Grizzly forward Darius Miles charged for pot : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/15/2009 — Posted by CarterHaugh on May 15, 2009 at 8:58 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal in response to RollTideBamaGirl Each state has its own felony threshhold for marijuana possession. The 2.5 grams in Missouri is mighty low. In Tennessee the ...
Grizzlies expect Ricky Rubio visit for workout
commercialappeal.com 6/9/2009 — If Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio indeed comes to the America and visits NBA teams before the draft, the Grizzlies expect to be part of the tour. The 18-year-old's plans are still foreign to Griz general manager Chris Wallace, but several media ...
Often youngest on court, Ricky Rubio boasts polish, experience : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/25/2009 — Posted by new_skool91 on May 24, 2009 at 12:54 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal OK - near a quadruple double while playing in his age range, and three triple doubles for the tournament? That's impressive. His body will eventually mature, and ...
Ex-Griz Michael Dickerson healthy six years after injuries, seeks second shot with team : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/12/2009 — Comment List The Commercial Appeal does not necessarily condone the comments here, nor does it review every post or respond to every suggestion for a comment to be removed. Before you post, consider this: Keep it clean. Comments containing obscene, ...
Grizzlies face more questions than answers as Draft nears : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 6/18/2009 — Posted by Playa4life on June 18, 2009 at 6:18 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal Hello you "soccer experts with computers", The Grizzlies started building this team on youth through the draft. They would be stupid to trade for someone else's ...
Six Senarios That Can Immediately Help the Memphis Grizzlies' OrganizationBleacher Report - NBA 5/19/2009
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After what seemed to be a boring lottery draft, the Memphis Grizzlies suddenly became a top three pick after not being selected for the sixth pick. Then, the team with the best percentage at getting first pick, the Sacramento Kings, were chosen with ...
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