With Griz backcourt packed, Crittenton could be headed out before season starts : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Javaris Crittenton is the Odd Man Out in Memphis
Published 7/22/2008 by Andrew Katz at NBA Rumors - Trades - Free Agents - Basketball Olympics - Dime Magazine
... A lot of people don’t understand how important footwork is with shooting. He broke down a lot of stuff to me that I didn’t even know would help your shot.” Earlier during the offseason, the Magic were in talks for Crittenton’s services. But that didn’t pan out. The Nuggets are looking to shed some dollars, and could use some youth in their backcourt. Plus, shouldn’t the Pacers be calling and trying to lure Wallace into some package of Jamaal Tinsley and David Harrison ? Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Kurt Thomas and Marcus Williams off the Market; Whom Will the Magic Target Next?
Published 7/23/2008 by Ben Q Rock at Third Quarter Collapse: Front Page Posts
... , is still in play. The Grizzlies' young combo guard is likely the odd-man-out in Memphis, which wants to focus on developing O.J. Mayo, Mike Conley, and Kyle Lowry. I think Crittenton would be a home-run acquisition for Otis Smith and the Magic. For one thing, he's tall (6'05"). For another, his presence would make both J.J. Redick and Keith Bogans more expendable than they already are... assuming they weren't the guys dealt for Crittenton in the first place. Finally, it would mean fewer minutes for Anthony Johnson, the Magic's 34-year-old current backup, whose ...

If Lowry Returns, Will There Be Hard Feelings?
Published 7/30/2008 by Chip Crain (noreply@blogger.com) at 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog
... So he isn't exactly a great fit with Iavaroni's past coaching experience, he wasn't chosen to be on the team by Chris Wallace and his name has been floated all around the league with almost every team looking to shore up their PG position until recently. Will that have an effect on Lowry's attitude this season? ...