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In a big time trade on Friday, the LA Lakers traded Kwame Brown to the Memphis Grizzlies for forward/center Pau Gasol. The Lakers will also receive the Grizzlies second round draft choice in 2010. In exchange Memphis also receives guard Javaris Crittenton
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Live Game 41 Blog: Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
truthaboutit.net 1/26/2008 — The Wizards are looking to get revenge for a couple reasons: a loss the last time they faced Memphis, and that terrible thing that happened against the Cavs a couple nights ago.
truthaboutit.net 1/26/2008 — The Wizards are looking to get revenge for a couple reasons: a loss the last time they faced Memphis, and that terrible thing that happened against the Cavs a couple nights ago.
Unlikely Heroes for Grizzlies in OT Victory
mvn.com 1/27/2008 — Recap of tonight's Clippers-Grizzlies game, which was close throughout with Memphis actually able to pull out the victory in the close contest. Also, updates on the Grizzlies Pau Gasol, Mike Conley, and Stromile Swift to go along with an update on the Damon Stoudamire buy-out situation.
mvn.com 1/27/2008 — Recap of tonight's Clippers-Grizzlies game, which was close throughout with Memphis actually able to pull out the victory in the close contest. Also, updates on the Grizzlies Pau Gasol, Mike Conley, and Stromile Swift to go along with an update on the Damon Stoudamire buy-out situation.
Memphis 125, Clippers 120
clipperblog.com 1/28/2008 — There are ebbs and flows throughout regulation and overtime, but Memphis wins the game because the Clippers do nothing defensively below the stripe to deprive the Grizzlies of points, rebounds, or space. Kyle Lowry penetrates with easy all night ...
clipperblog.com 1/28/2008 — There are ebbs and flows throughout regulation and overtime, but Memphis wins the game because the Clippers do nothing defensively below the stripe to deprive the Grizzlies of points, rebounds, or space. Kyle Lowry penetrates with easy all night ...
Stoudamire...OUT!
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greenbandwagon.com 1/29/2008 — The Memphis Grizzlies and Damon Stoudamire came to terms on a buyout . So that happened.
Worst of the Night: January 28, 2008
basketbawful.blogspot.com 1/29/2008 — Memphis Grizzlies defense: Were they even trying to stop the Mavs last night? Dallas shot almost 54 percent from the field and nearly 42 percent from beyond the arc, and they outrebounded Memphis 47-33. In Memphis. Look, I know it's depressing to ...
basketbawful.blogspot.com 1/29/2008 — Memphis Grizzlies defense: Were they even trying to stop the Mavs last night? Dallas shot almost 54 percent from the field and nearly 42 percent from beyond the arc, and they outrebounded Memphis 47-33. In Memphis. Look, I know it's depressing to ...
A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Pau Gasol: Business vs Basketball
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 1/29/2008 — Gasol . Ask people in Memphis what they think of Pau Gasol and you could get a bunch of different answers ranging from he's the man to he's terrible (okay I cleaned that up but this is a public website and we have to keep things PG-13 or better). ...
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 1/29/2008 — Gasol . Ask people in Memphis what they think of Pau Gasol and you could get a bunch of different answers ranging from he's the man to he's terrible (okay I cleaned that up but this is a public website and we have to keep things PG-13 or better). ...
Grizzlies officially waive Damon Stoudamire
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insidehoops.com 1/29/2008 — The Memphis Grizzlies waived point guard Damon Stoudamire, club Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Chris Wallace announced today. It was a buyout, details of which will be posted later tonight. Assuming Stoudamire clears ...
Set the Grizzlies on Fire?
sports.aol.com 2/1/2008 — Earlier this week, a minor trade rumor involving Memphis made the rounds... but yeah, Stromile Swift and Jamaal Magloire aren't getting too many folks excited in 2008. This bit from respected Memphis radio fellow (not an oxymoron!) Chris Vernon says ...
sports.aol.com 2/1/2008 — Earlier this week, a minor trade rumor involving Memphis made the rounds... but yeah, Stromile Swift and Jamaal Magloire aren't getting too many folks excited in 2008. This bit from respected Memphis radio fellow (not an oxymoron!) Chris Vernon says ...
Grizzlies Trade Pau Gasol
moondogsports.com 2/1/2008 — The Memphis Grizzlies traded Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers today. Come check out all the details.
moondogsports.com 2/1/2008 — The Memphis Grizzlies traded Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers today. Come check out all the details.
The Memphis Side of the Story
myespn.go.com 2/4/2008 — Memphis-based Chris Vernon is one hell of a radio host. Hilarious and crazy dude. He has a bright future. He also just had Grizzlies' GM Chris Wallace on his show to tell the tale of the Pau Gasol trade. Wallace has long been a refreshingly candidly interview. He says, for instance, that Marc Gasol "has emerged as a real force in European basketball ... that I believe would have been a...
myespn.go.com 2/4/2008 — Memphis-based Chris Vernon is one hell of a radio host. Hilarious and crazy dude. He has a bright future. He also just had Grizzlies' GM Chris Wallace on his show to tell the tale of the Pau Gasol trade. Wallace has long been a refreshingly candidly interview. He says, for instance, that Marc Gasol "has emerged as a real force in European basketball ... that I believe would have been a...
Grizzlies Plan First “Busts and Boobies” Lineup
theblowtorch.blogspot.com 2/5/2008 — Memphis, TN – After Friday’s blockbuster trade, Memphis Grizzlies coach Mark Iavaroni has been tinkering with the idea of playing his three young point guards with his two colossal failures. Said Iavaroni, “I really think that if we can get Kwame (Brown) and Darko (Milicic) on the floor together, it will help people understand that these young guys we have now are pretty good by ...
theblowtorch.blogspot.com 2/5/2008 — Memphis, TN – After Friday’s blockbuster trade, Memphis Grizzlies coach Mark Iavaroni has been tinkering with the idea of playing his three young point guards with his two colossal failures. Said Iavaroni, “I really think that if we can get Kwame (Brown) and Darko (Milicic) on the floor together, it will help people understand that these young guys we have now are pretty good by ...
In Defense of Memphis — Dime Magazine
The tremendous Grizzlies blog 3 Shades of Blue was invited to a season ticket holder “chalk talk” put on by Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace, where Wallace broke down every reason for the Gasol trade.
Check it out HERE. It’s a really interesting read and is a great look into the mindset of a front office [...]
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With the Memphis Grizzlies getting rookie point guard Javaris Crittenton from the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pau Gasol deal, Kyle Lowry should draw a lot of interest. Lowry is a true point guard the Chicago Bulls liked a lot in the 2006 draft, but the Grizzlies consider Mike Conley their point of the future.
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The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday that they have completed the their trade with the New Jersey Nets, sending big man Stromile Swift to New Jersey in exchange for center Jason Collins, and cash considerations. This is the second trade that Memphis has made in the last few days, sending Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers late last week in exchange for Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris ...
Nets trade Jason Collins, cash to Grizzlies for Stromile Swift — InsideHoops
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How the Lakers Won — Dime Magazine
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Christmas comes early for the Lakers — Basketbawful
You know that sinking feeling you get in your stomach the moment you you realize something disastrous just happened? Well, I had that feeling most of Friday afternoon when the Grizzlies gave traded Pau Gasol to the Lakers for Kwame Brown. From the Grizzlies perspective, this trade only makes sense if GM Chris Wallace was worried that the disgruntled Pau could become a PR nightmare at any ...
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In the Swamp, that is.
Perhaps it ended earlier this season in the first place, but when the Memphis Grizzlies complete a trade on Monday, they will be participating in the complete termination of one of the most curious running subplots of this decade of NBA basketball: How Jason Collins spent significant parts of six years as a starting center for the New Jersey Nets.
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Pau Gasol Headed to Los Angeles Lakers — Bleacher Report
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Williams Helps Bucks Rally Past Grizzlies — NBA.com: News
Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Bucks 102, Grizzlies 97 — NYT > Pro Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Bucks snap 3-game skid, defeat Grizzlies (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Williams, who was 14-of-22 from the field, scored all 10 ...
Mo Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Williams, who was 14-of-22 from the field, scored all 10 ...
Grizzlies Trade Stromile Swift to Nets for Jason Collins — NBA.com: News
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired center Jason Collins and cash considerations from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forward/center Stromile Swift, club General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired center Jason Collins and cash considerations from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forward/center Stromile Swift, club General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.
Nets, Grizzlies complete trade of Collins for Swift — ESPN.com - NBA
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash.
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash.
Nets acquire F Swift from Grizzlies (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash. The 6-foot-10 Swift is expected to add athleticism to the frontcourt of the Nets, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Swift ...
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash. The 6-foot-10 Swift is expected to add athleticism to the frontcourt of the Nets, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Swift ...
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Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said he wanted to trade Pau Gasol to the Bulls, but the Bulls weren't offering a starter in return, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. So Heisley traded Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package ...
Jazz 110, Grizzlies 91 — NYT > Pro Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies.
Jazz roll to eighth straight victory (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz have won 12 of their last 13 and sit atop the Western ...
Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz have won 12 of their last 13 and sit atop the Western ...
Jazz Beat Grizzlies to Win 8th Straight — Wash Post NBA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies begin life without Gasol (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
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Report: Grizzlies Trade Swift to Nets for Jason Collins — NBA.com: News
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Friday night on its web site that the Memphis Grizzlies traded Stromile Swift to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Collins in a swap of forwards. The trade will be finalized Monday.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Friday night on its web site that the Memphis Grizzlies traded Stromile Swift to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Collins in a swap of forwards. The trade will be finalized Monday.
Lakers Acquire Pau Gasol From Grizzlies — Wash Post NBA
TORONTO -- The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition _ 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
TORONTO -- The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition _ 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA Notebook | Lakers acquire Gasol from 13-33 Memphis — The Seattle Times: Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up front line Friday with a key acquisition — 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies...
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up front line Friday with a key acquisition — 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies...
Report: Grizzlies Trade Swift to Nets for Jason Collins — NBA.com: News
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Friday night on its web site that the Memphis Grizzlies traded Stromile Swift to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Collins in a swap of forwards. The trade will be finalized Monday.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Friday night on its web site that the Memphis Grizzlies traded Stromile Swift to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Collins in a swap of forwards. The trade will be finalized Monday.
Lakers Acquire Pau Gasol From Grizzlies — Wash Post NBA
TORONTO -- The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition _ 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
TORONTO -- The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition _ 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers acquire F Gasol from Grizzlies (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks for Gasol. The Spaniard ...
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks for Gasol. The Spaniard ...
Lakers Acquire Gasol From Grizzlies in Blockbuster Trade — NBA.com: News
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Pau Gasol in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. The Lakers will also receive the Grizzlies second round draft choice in 2010. In exchange Memphis ...
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Pau Gasol in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. The Lakers will also receive the Grizzlies second round draft choice in 2010. In exchange Memphis ...
Lakers acquire Pau Gasol from Grizzlies — The Seattle Times: Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Iverson Leads Nuggets over Grizzlies — NBA.com: News
Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Denver Nuggets used a late run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102.
Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Denver Nuggets used a late run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102.
