Landing LeBron: Why New York considered trading Zach Randolph to Memphis for Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric
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... . An executive with knowledge of the trade talks said Friday that Knicks president Donnie Walsh initiated the Randolph-to-Memphis talks with the Grizzlies recently and it’s up to Walsh to sign off on the deal. But it appears Walsh has cooled to the idea of trading his player, the executive said. (ESPN) Our Analysis: Reports indicate this proposed deal is off. But the Knicks and Grizzlies motives are still worth examining. For New York , this rumor was about clearing salary and creating sufficient cap space to sign LeBron James in 2010. Years ago, King James while under ...
Friday Bearded Seals
Posting and Toasting —
... - The Randolph-to-Memphis rumors are resurfacing, this time in earnest. ESPN is reporting that the Knicks have an offer on the table for the Grizz-men that would trade the Lefty Southpaw for notably mediocre foreigners Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric. I get the feeling from past comments that we're mostly on board with dumping Randolph at all costs, and this deal is probably as good as any. Darko adds some defensive chops to the Knicks' sagging frontcourt, while Jaric could contribute his supply of hair gel and unfiltered cigarettes to the locker room. His contract does extend ...
Knicks Trading Randolph to Memphis?
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3571031
I stumbled on this figured I pass it along see what you guys think.
Dude. It's Zach Randolph.
ShamSports.com: NBA News That Doesn't Really Matter —
ESPN: Knicks suggest dealing Randolph to Memphis The Knicks have a trade proposal on the table with the Memphis Grizzlies that would see Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric dealt to New York in exchange for Zach Randolph. OK, I get it. I do. I really do. "Here, take Zach Randolph! Take this extremely talented player who just so happens to play at your weakest position! Nooooooo, we don't want anything back! You just take him!" I get that. When your job is to improve your team, and you are offered a ...
Coaching Your Son
JR, On Fire —
... NBL's head office is hearing nothing of it. Seamus has all the phone lines busy. He is trying to fit Ben Gordon in. - Spirit get by the Japanese again. Derek Low is finding his feet. He led the Spirit with 24 while former UCLA Bruin Charles O'Bannon had 14 for the visitors. - Mario Elie talks to TrueHoop about teaming with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajawon. - ESPN's Matt Wong writes about HOFer Pat Ewing's relationship with Knick fans. - Knicks and Grizz are ready to trade. - ESPN's A.J. Adande takes a look back at Coach ...
Another Guy Ready To Make Danny Look Like A Genius
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... . I hope he stays that way so Lakers fans can shut the hell up when they lose again. The Knicks may be ready to dump Zach Randolph. Satch Sanders is trying to ...
Knicks Closer to 'Chemo' Trade That Would Get Rid of Cancerous Randolph
NY Knicks Beat —
... Knicks want to trade Randoph because his contract runs through 2010-11. He will be paid nearly $48 million over those three seasons. The move would help the Knicks with their salary cap. It has been widely perceived that their goal is get under the cap before the summer of 2010 so they can make a run at LeBron James and other high-profile free agents who will hit the market that offseason. Zach Randolph Article
