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::MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES SEASON THREAD: Grizzlies Waiting Before Offering Z-Bo Extension::
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too close. i dont like this.
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Rudy!
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RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDY!
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Awesome. What a tough shot.
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SMH
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Double-team CP3.
That is all.
That is all.
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Big game James...Love that guy.
black jesus
Banned
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I hate James Posey.
And why does Hollins always put in Carroll? Teams always go at him on defense.
And why does Hollins always put in Carroll? Teams always go at him on defense.
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Isn't league pass broadband free for this week? I know the tv version is.
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STOP PUTTING CARROLL IN AT THE END OF GAMES!
People attack this country @#* dude everytime Hollins do this.
People attack this country @#* dude everytime Hollins do this.
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Yea, I scouted that guy at Mizzou and he wasn't impressive defensively, to be honest. Can't really guard sf's or pf's. I don't know whyHollins loves him.
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Hollins really drew up the lob play?
OJ and Rudy have been knocking down jumpers at the end of games for days and he goes for the lob that hasn't worked at all this season.
OJ and Rudy have been knocking down jumpers at the end of games for days and he goes for the lob that hasn't worked at all this season.
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Carroll -14 in seven minutes...OUCH.
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Memphis might be trading for Ronnie Brewer or just sign Von Wafer if he's healthy.
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On Wafer's twitter a while back he kept talking about how he had a surprise, but he won't be wearing red or something like that. This has beensomething we've known about for awhile, but whether it actually happens this time is another thing. Seems as if he's easily persuaded into going toanother team if they ask him to go.
Ronnie Brewer would be perfect. I don't know exactly what's going on in the front office, but Memphis have to start improving this bench. Brewer is aRFA too.
Ronnie Brewer would be perfect. I don't know exactly what's going on in the front office, but Memphis have to start improving this bench. Brewer is aRFA too.
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From Chad Ford's top ten trade buzz
Rudy Gay, F, Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are playing their best basketball since Jerry West was the GM, so why would they mess with a good thing?
There are two reasons, according to a pair of general managers who have spoken with the Grizzlies in recent days. One, Memphis is concerned that this summer a team flush with cap space will offer Gay (who will be a restricted free agent this summer) a huge contract that Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley will be unwilling to match. Two, the team, currently at 22-19, would love to make the playoffs and believes it's a veteran defensive presence away from getting there.
While a number of teams would be interested in Gay, a rising talent at age 23, keep your eye on the Pistons. They have been hunting for the right trade in which to move Tayshaun Prince. If Prince is healthy (he has been battling back and knee injuries all season), he might fit the bill for Memphis -- and the Pistons could throw in a lottery pick from this year's draft to sweeten the deal.
Hasheem Thabeet, C, Grizzlies
Gay isn't the only player the Grizzlies would move for the right price. Thabeet is off to a slow start in his rookie season in Memphis and doesn't fit into the team's current plans. Still, he was the No. 2 pick in the draft, and he has value in the league.
If a team is willing to give up a veteran defensive presence, I think he could be had.
Chad Ford really has something against the Grizzlies.
The team is playing too well to make a trade giving up two key players. I have fears of another team offering Gay a big contract (Nets) but they can work out asign and trade if it comes down to it. And we all knew Thabeet was going to be at least a two year project.
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Look at Z-Bo and Durant.
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Young Memphis Grizzlies find leader in Zach Randolph
MEMPHIS — When it comes to being left in the cold, Zach Randolph knows the feeling. He was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet.
Until arriving here for his first season with the Memphis Grizzlies, the 6-9 forward experienced it as an elite but often-overlooked power forward in the NBA.
"It made my heart smile," he says of picking up the tab on the utility bills for 15 area families who were behind on payments this winter. "I've been in situations where my momma couldn't pay the light bill, so I could relate to that. ... She raised four kids by herself."
Randolph, 28, is the elder statesman of the Grizzlies (22-19), who are 1½ games out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. A club that hasn't surpassed 24 victories in any of the last three seasons has won 12 of its last 16 and is 15-5 at home.
In his ninth season, Randolph has four to help raise: O.J. Mayo (second season), Marc Gasol (second), Mike Conley (third) and Rudy Gay (fourth). They have overcome a 1-8 start — and the release of Allen Iverson— to grow into the No. 4 scoring team in the NBA at 104.4 points a game.
Randolph, the NBA's top offensive rebounder at 4.5 a game, is averaging team highs of 20.8 points and 11.5 rebounds and shooting 50.7% from the field. He's the unquestioned leader of the youngest team, averaging 24.3 years. "These guys look up to me. You just got to lead by example," he says, in a tone as soft as his sure hands. "I've been where they're at. You're going to go through stuff."
That he has. His reputation was cemented with the Portland Trail Blazers when he punched a teammate at practice in 2003. Last season with the Los Angeles Clippers, he struck an opponent during a game and was charged with driving under the influence, later reduced to reckless driving.
He handles these questions with the poise of a co-captain rather than the curtness of a 20-year-old who turned pro in 2001 after one year at Michigan State.
"Too often in our league, guys are labeled early and it sticks with them," said coach Lionel Hollins, who pushed to acquire Randolph from the Clippers. "Players do mature and grow up. He's done that. I never thought he was a problem guy."
In December, Randolph's production skyrocketed. He had 32 points and 24 rebounds in a win against the Denver Nuggets; 33 and 18 in a win against the Golden State Warriors and 23 and 19 in a win against the Washington Wizards. Even in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he had 19 points and 20 rebounds, 11 offensive.
"Zach has been the catalyst behind our turnaround," general manager Chris Wallace said. "He makes clutch free throws, can step outside and make some jumpers. ... Now our guys have a big-timer to play off of. Other teams have to double him, so there's more room out there for O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay to operate."
That means Randolph doesn't stray as much to the perimeter. He has taken 17 three-pointers; he has shot as many as 80 in a season. He prefers to stay inside and control the paint with 7-1 Gasol.
"I'm proud of him. ... I'm probably the only one who has seen him since he got drafted up until this point," said Damon Stoudamire, a first-year assistant coach with Memphis who played with the then-rookie in Portland in 2001-02. "Now he's the veteran, the guy who has to pick younger guys up. The things we would say to him are the things he says to them.
"You take Zach off this team, and I don't know where we would be. It starts with him. Zach gave these guys a lot of confidence, and we've run with that."
All of Gasol's averages are up: 14.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 blocked shots and 60.6% field goal shooting. Gay is a 46.8% shooter scoring a career-high 20.5 points. Mayo is shooting better at 46.5%.
"There was so much negativity in the air about our team, that we had so much talent but not enough basketballs to go around or that we won't have a chance because we're too young," Mayo said.
"Coach said we've got to go out hard every night and play for each other. ... Eventually, we'll gain confidence and respect from our opponents, our fans and get this thing rolling. Down here at 191 Beale Street, we're ballin'."
I would have %@*# in my pants had I read the young guys were following Z-Bo before the season, but he's made me a fan.
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This article is from Sam Smith off the Bulls website
. Talking about how Rudy would be a good asset.
Rudy has definitely improved from his previous seasons. He does revert back to old Rudy at times, but it happns a whole lot less. I think he's definitely capable of putting up 24-25 a game if giving the opportunity to play on a team with less offensive options. I really don't care about all that as long as the team is winning ball games.
He's also been very clutch this season to go along with his previous seasons. I think he's hit 4 buzzer beating game winning shots in his early career, not to mention all the go ahead shots he's made.
I've been hard on him in the off-season and previous seasons, but he's proving me wrong. We know he has all the tools, and he's starting to put it together.
Rudy has definitely improved from his previous seasons. He does revert back to old Rudy at times, but it happns a whole lot less. I think he's definitely capable of putting up 24-25 a game if giving the opportunity to play on a team with less offensive options. I really don't care about all that as long as the team is winning ball games.
He's also been very clutch this season to go along with his previous seasons. I think he's hit 4 buzzer beating game winning shots in his early career, not to mention all the go ahead shots he's made.
I've been hard on him in the off-season and previous seasons, but he's proving me wrong. We know he has all the tools, and he's starting to put it together.
