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Heisley talks Griz: winning, being in Memphis : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
I have applauded Mike Heisley in my columns. I have criticized Mike Heisley in my columns. I haven't ever just let the guy talk. Today, he talks. About the future of the NBA in Memphis, about the fear that he might move the team, about his plans for head coach Marc Iavaroni, about the failed bid ...
Hibbert shows he can score | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
indystar.com — MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Who said Indiana Pacers rookie center Roy Hibbert can't be effective on offense? Hibbert,... the No. 17 pick in last summer's draft, had his best offensive game of the preseason, scoring 17 points against the Grizzlies on Monday. "We ... (more) Hibbert shows he can score | IndyStar.com | The ...
Meet new Griz: Same as old Griz : Columnists : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com — As Rudy Gay walked to the foul line, the chant rose up to the rafters. "MVP!" "MVP!"... "MVP!" It was quite a moment, really. Especially for an exhibition game against a bunch of players you never heard of decked out in Washington Wizards uniforms. Oh, ... (more) Meet new Griz: Same as old Griz : Columnists : Memphis ...
Grizzlies' Conley enters his second season assertive, faster, stronger, shooting better :  Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
Grizzlies' Conley enters his second season assertive, faster, stronger, shooting better : ...
commercialappeal.com — The skinny kid with a teen-age driver's license no longer wanders around FedExForum with pimples on his... face and yielding to bumps along the road. Mike Conley isn't completely grown up yet but he's definitely matured. Albeit early into his second NBA ... (more) Grizzlies' Conley enters his second season assertive, ...
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It's All Part of the Plan
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ... Commercial Appeal Sports Editor Geoff Calkins sat down with Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley for a facinating interview. As always, Heisley seems genuine and reasonable. He sounds like ...

Grizzlies Owner: Smart Man, Just Not a Hoops Guy
The Big Lead — ... is adament the team isn’t going anywhere, yet he’s got the lowest payroll in the league and admits the team is for sale. Another insane statement: In a Hollinger-like assessment, he says that the Hornets got “lucky” with Chandler and Peja. Heisley does, however, make a lot of sense about the economy and the bailout, and props to Calkins for asking those questions. Would have liked to have heard Heisley’s response on giving away Gasol for nothing, though. (Commercial Appeal) ...

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