Grizzlies Talking About Zach Randolph
FanHouse —
Filed under: Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Knicks, Eastern, NBA RumorsIs Zach Randolph suddenly a wanted man? After the Cavs reportedly showed interest in the big man last week, Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal (via Knicks Fix) reports the Grizzlies have been talking about acquiring the pudgy power forward, as well. Who would Memphis give up? Tillery says that Darko Milicic is available, and considering Darko's contract ($7 million this year, $7.5 million next) expires just in time for the ...
Is Memphis Looking to Get into the Zach Randolph Business?
SLAM Online —
... seems to be debating is whether Randolph fits the Grizzlies’ style on and off the court.
Memphis has one of the most promising young squads in the L. It also has one of the thinner frontcourts in an increasingly brutal Western Conference. They could certainly use a big body.
If this is the guy they’re counting on to solve their problems in the paint, then it’s probably safe to say that they’re in big trouble.
(Via: The Knicks Fix)
The Z-Bo Sweepstakes
Posting and Toasting —
... (HT to Alan Hahn on that one). I think I know now what Portland fans must have felt like last summer. It stirs within me a sort of smug satisfaction to know that another team thinks it has the influence to coax Randolph into maximizing his potential. As far as this particular trade goes, Darko is notoriously underwhelming and injury-prone, but when healthy, might offer some of the defense and toughness currently lacking in the Knick frontcourt. He also comes with a contract that expires in 2010, which fits right into Donnie Walsh's stated plans. Regarding the rest of the Memphis ...
