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NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?

February 25, 2013

It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

February 25, 2013

Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

Former Grizzlies Owner Hospitalized

February 24, 2013

Former Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is hospitalized in a Chicago-area hospital after recently suffering a stroke. Heisley was stricken last weekend soon after returning home from Houston, where he attended the NBA All-Star... »Read More

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Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals

February 22, 2013

One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More

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Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused

February 21, 2013

Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More

Zach Randolph Not Going Anywhere

February 19, 2013

Don’t count on the Memphis Grizzlies trading Zach Randolph. Sources close to the process labeled Zach as all but untouchable at the deadline and that baring some kind of hail-Mary, last minute; knock your... »Read More

Hollins Convinced Grizzlies Can Still Win

February 19, 2013

Only 31 games remain in the Grizzlies’ regular season. To coach Lionel Hollins, it might feel like he’s had to recalibrate the measurements of his team 1,000 times over four seasons. Only this time,... »Read More

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The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time

February 19, 2013

The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

February 18, 2013

Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time

February 18, 2013

Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More

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NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up

February 18, 2013

A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More

Randolph Hopes to Retire with Grizzlies

February 17, 2013

The questions ranged from zany to repetitive, and Zach Randolph was getting antsy. So once the crowd dwindled at his table at an All-Star Game media availability here Friday, he rose and shuffled to... »Read More

Randolph Approves of Rudy Gay Trade

February 16, 2013

Seemingly everywhere he went Friday, Zach Randolph heard a variation of a question on one topic: the Grizzlies’ recent trades. Randolph was asked if he agreed with team chairman Robert Pera, who this week... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

February 11, 2013

The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

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NBA PM: The Zach Randolph Trade Scenario

February 8, 2013

Why Zach Randolph's name is still coming up in trade rumors ... Portland's big gamble paying off ... Rondo might be back sooner, but will he be a Celtic? »Read More

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NBA AM: Are The Grizzlies Trading Randolph?

February 7, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies flatly deny interest in trading Zach Randolph, but there is chatter about his situation... Grant Hill still balling for the Clippers... Are the Lakers replacing Gasol?... No Magic trades coming... NBA... »Read More

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NBA Trade Watch – West

February 6, 2013

As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More

Grizzlies Coach Upset Bigs Traded Away?

February 6, 2013

The Grizzlies lost to the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum Tuesday, 96-90. “One of the issues that I have is that neither Darrell (Arthur) or Ed (Davis) are fives. We don’t have another big guy.... »Read More

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Gay Finds Friends, Freedom With Raptors

February 5, 2013

Rudy Gay was friends with most of the Raptors' starting lineup and an assistant coach before he arrived in Toronto. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14

February 4, 2013

The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Raptors Still Open For Trades?

February 3, 2013

The Toronto Raptors’ goal is making the playoffs, so is another deal in the works? Kyle Lowry isn’t worried about the trade rumors »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars

February 2, 2013

Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More

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How the Grizzlies Cleared Over $16 Million

February 1, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies saved a significant amount of money this month, dealing Rudy Gay and Marreese Speights. »Read More

Hollins: ‘Other people can cry the blues’

February 1, 2013

Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins reminded his players that even as faces change the team goals have not. “Other people can cry the blues. We’re still a good team,” Hollins said. “I still have expectations.... »Read More

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NBA AM: Moving On From Rudy Gay

January 31, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies had to trade Rudy Gay and their deal yesterday was exactly what they were looking for... Lakers get their exception... Magic lose Glen Davis for the season... NBA Chats at 10:30am... »Read More

Grizzlies Land Prince in Rudy Gay Trade

January 31, 2013

The Grizzlies, with new ownership and under management determined to shed payroll, traded Gay and backup center Hamed Haddadi to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal that landed them Detroit forwards Tayshaun Prince... »Read More

Colangelo Brings Rudy Gay To The Raptors

January 30, 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally landed small forward Rudy Gay from Memphis. Toronto loses Jose Calderon and Ed Davis. »Read More

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NBA PM: The Trade Rumor Update

January 30, 2013

When the potential details of NBA trades start to emerge, there is generally more substance to the rumors and the details have started flowing... Dwane Casey talks Raptors... Greivis Vasquez as Most Improved?... Jon... »Read More

Tony Wroten’s Confidence Growing in Memphis

January 29, 2013

Lionel Hollins was noticeably reluctant to put the ball in his rookie’s hands for an extended period of time, however, Tony Wroten has brought a spark to Memphis’ second unit in his four games... »Read More

NBA AM: Where Does Rudy Gay End Up?

January 29, 2013

Memphis' Rudy Gay has been a hot name on the trade market, but is there a deal Memphis would do?... Mike Conley is the key for Memphis... Eric Gordon sees a future in New... »Read More

Grizzlies Hope to Get Conley Back by Thursday

January 29, 2013

(Mike) Conley took the court to test his ability to run and cut about an hour before the game. Asked whether he’d play, Conley said: “Nah. I’m not feeling good. I don’t like it.”... »Read More

Source: Raptors Discussing Rudy Gay Trade

January 28, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to field calls from teams interested in Rudy Gay and are engaged in active trade discussions with the Toronto Raptors, sources with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com. Although the... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 13

January 28, 2013

Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Charlotte Hornets Return?

January 26, 2013

With the New Orleans Pelicans abandoning the name "Hornets," will the Charlotte Bobcats now take that name on? How, and when? Marc Gasol talks about not making the All-Star team... Darrell Arthur... »Read More

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NBA PM: Five Burning Trade Deadline Questions

January 25, 2013

Five questions NBA teams are asking as the trade deadline approaches ... Former Lakers' draft pick making good ... Hunter promises culture change in Phoenix ... »Read More

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NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow

January 24, 2013

Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More

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NBA AM: Kirilenko Won’t Opt Out This Summer

January 23, 2013

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko has a player option for 2014 but tells HOOPSWORLD he won’t opt out to test free agency »Read More

Grizzlies Contemplate Childress Signing?

January 23, 2013

Grizzlies are thinking about signing Josh Childress. Nothing official but he is in the mix to fill out roster. via Chris Vernon via Twitter »Read More

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NBA PM: What’s Next For The Grizzlies?

January 22, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies aren't done making moves, so what's next for them? ... Give credit to the Cleveland Cavaliers... Talking at-length with Golden State Warriors rookie Kent Bazemore.  »Read More

Grizzlies Reduce Payroll in Trade with Cavs

January 22, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a multiplayer trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, slicing more than $6 million off their payroll to get under the luxury tax threshold, league sources told ESPN.com. A trade... »Read More

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Grizzlies Trade Three To Cavaliers

January 22, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly agreed to a five-player trade including Marreese Speights, Josh Selby, Wayne Ellington and Jon Leuer.  »Read More

Grizzlies Trade Imminent before Deadline?

January 22, 2013

Griz down by a single point, 1.4 seconds left in the game, Mike Conley throws the in-bounds pass to Rudy Gay who then, wait, dribbles the ball? Exactly one month before the NBA trade... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 12

January 21, 2013

The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More

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Summer League Star Waiting for Opportunity

January 21, 2013

Josh Selby was arguably the best player at the Las Vegas Summer League, so why is he still on the end of Memphis' bench? »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Sacramento Losing The Kings?

January 21, 2013

The Maloof family has reached a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings, does that mean the Kings are out in Sacramento?... Roy Hibbert is ready for the second half of the season... Memphis, Rudy... »Read More

Memphis May Trade Randolph to Rockets

January 20, 2013

Source says that the Memphis Grizzlies may keep Rudy Gay, and instead trade Zach Randolph to the Houston Rockets. Houston loves Randolph. via Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD via Twitter »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Rebounders

January 19, 2013

HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More

Memphis Defense Breaks Losing Streak

January 19, 2013

There was nothing pretty about how they achieved the outcome. Then again, that was the beauty of the Grizzlies’ 85-69 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in FedExForum. So it took holding... »Read More

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NBA PM: Gentry Was Least Of Suns’ Problems

January 18, 2013

The problems in Phoenix extend well beyond coaching ... A Rudy Gay trade would hit the Memphis Grizzlies hard ... Ricky Rubio wants more in Minnesota ... »Read More

Grizzlies Frustrated by Recent Losing Streak

January 17, 2013

When the locker room door finally opened Wednesday night after yet another debacle, Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins emerged and proclaimed that he was at a loss for words. His players had the same mindset,... »Read More

Would Mavericks Consider Rudy Gay Trade?

January 15, 2013

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says there's a "100 percent" chance of movement at the deadline, but what assets does this team bring to the table and could they land Rudy Gay? »Read More

NBA PM: Rudy Gay Talks Trade

January 14, 2013

Rudy Gay talks about the possibility of being traded ... Chauncey Billups being more cautious this time ... Kevin Love out 8-10 weeks ... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 11

January 14, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More

Hollins in Favor of Keeping Griz Together

January 12, 2013

So it was that Lionel Hollins went on the radio Friday morning and said that he’d like to keep the team together at least this year. He then reiterated his position before the game.... »Read More

Rudy Gay Mentally Bracing for Trade?

January 11, 2013

(Rudy) Gay, 26, said he would like to stay in Memphis, but added that he would be happy wherever he plays. “I’m more than just a basketball player and wherever I am, or will... »Read More

Gay: Rajon Rondo Wants Me in Boston

January 11, 2013

Whether it’s close friend Rajon Rondo, Jarrett Jack, or other basketball colleagues, Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay has been leaning on his circle of NBA friends to get him through recent trade speculation. While... »Read More

Warriors Need Bogut to Contend out West

January 10, 2013

The Warriors are much better this year, but they’re not anywhere near the Grizzlies, who have two mobile, effective big men in Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, and the Warriors can’t match up with... »Read More

NBA AM: Grizzlies Evaluating All Trade Options

January 9, 2013

Are Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph safe in Memphis? The team’s luxury tax position may see both players moved at the deadline.  »Read More

Report: Grizzlies Exploring Randolph Trade

January 9, 2013

Griz CEO Jason Levien, whom principal owner Robert Pera has entrusted to run the franchise, is gauging the value of several players on the roster. There also have been exploratory trade conversations centered on... »Read More

Raptors’ Calderon, Davis for Rudy Gay?

January 9, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies have not made an iron-clad decision about trading swingman Rudy Gay before the league’s Feb. 21 buzzer for deals, according to NBA front-office sources. The Grizzlies might trade him. But they... »Read More

Haddadi Stays Positive in Limited Role

January 8, 2013

Hamed Haddadi doesn’t know if he’s officially in the Grizzlies’ rotation. What the 7-foot backup center is certain of is that he’s better prepared to give the team quality minutes. Haddadi has played in... »Read More

Grizzlies Struggling to Win Close Games

January 6, 2013

In two meetings with the Phoenix Suns this season, the Grizzlies have gutted out an overtime victory and suffered a gut-wrenching loss in the final 0.5 seconds. The last thing the Griz need to... »Read More

Grizzlies Exploring Rudy Gay Trade Options?

January 4, 2013

In the last couple weeks the Memphis Grizzlies’ elite defense has taken a step back, their already unimpressive offense has done the same, and they haven’t looked like much of a threat. But you look... »Read More

Will Grizzlies Add Player to 13-Man Roster?

January 4, 2013

The Grizzlies front office isn’t actively seeking to sign a swingman, even though there are two openings on the team’s 13-man roster. Memphis’ new ownership is a bit skittish about adding to its roughly... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Nine

December 31, 2012

The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More

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