Memphis Grizzlies
New Grizzlies Owner Betting on Memphis
Except, he (Robert Pera) did it. He didn’t technically extend the lease, but he bolstered it. He stapled himself to the city for 15 years, minimum. He threw in with Memphis. He gave away... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Locals Reach Deal to Buy Part of Grizzlies
The Grizzlies aren’t moving. Isn’t it nice to know that, for sure? They may be good, they may be bad, they may be in the NBA Finals or in the NBA lottery. But they... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Western Conference
Unquestionably stacked yet again this upcoming season, it's time for HOOPSWORLD to put the teams in the NBA West in order from 1-15. »Read More
Pera Wants Local Partners with Grizzlies
As much as one-third of the Grizzlies could be owned by local partners as part of prospective owner Robert Pera’s bid to buy the team, sources close to Pera told The Commercial Appeal. Pera’s... »Read More
Marc Gasol Mum on Olympic Future
(Marc) Gasol seemed genuinely moved to have played in the game, and to have been part of what has been a truly special Spanish team. Gasol wouldn’t say whether he would be in Rio,... »Read More
O.J. Mayo Primed for Breakout Season?
After leaving the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason, O.J. Mayo is ready for a new start with the Dallas Mavericks. »Read More
NBA PM: Trade Veto Power
Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . . »Read More
2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left
Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More
Ranking the 2013 NBA Free Agents
As free agency winds down teams are already looking towards ranking the 2013 NBA free agents. It's a good crop. »Read More
Marc Gasol Rusty in Spain’s Olympic Debut
Marc Gasol scored five points and had two rebounds. He looked rusty, honestly, after missing some time with a bum shoulder. A reporter immediately asked him how he was feeling. “Great,” he said, with... »Read More
Grizzlies Re-Sign Hamed Haddadi
The Grizzlies wanted to add more size to their frontcourt, and did so Saturday with a familiar face. They finalized a two-year contract with Hamed Haddadi, re-signing the 7-2 backup center in a move... »Read More
Source: Grizzlies Purchaser Wants Partners
Prospective Grizzlies owner Robert Pera is actively seeking local partners to join his bid to buy the team, two sources with knowledge of his pursuit said. A source close to Pera said he isn’t... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Draft Prospects In Olympics
A look at the top NBA Draft prospects participating in the 2012 Olympics... Tony Wroten ready to help replace O.J. Mayo... Up close with Keith Benson... »Read More
NBA AM: Kings Banking On Cousins Breakthrough
Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart tells HOOPSWORLD he expects DeMarcus Cousins to grow into a leader this season »Read More
Grizzlies Trade Pargo to Cleveland
Jeremy Pargo spent his final days in a Grizzlies uniform earlier this month with a belief that he was the odd man out of the point guard rotation. Coach Lionel Hollins candidly told reporters... »Read More
Ellington, Cunningham Trade Official
That Wolves trade that has been in the works for days and days — shooting guard Wayne Ellington to Memphis for forward Dante Cunningham — will finally be official later today. The Wolves are... »Read More
Selby, Lillard Named Co-MVPs at Vegas SL
Second-year guard Josh Selby dominated the past week with his scoring and shared MVP honors with Portland rookie Damian Lillard. Selby, 21, averaged 27.5 points on 59-percent shooting entering the Grizzlies’ final game Sunday... »Read More
Selby’s Confidence Leads to Playing Time?
The keys, according to (Josh) Selby, are “playing and confidence.” “I’ve got a lot of confidence,” Selby said after totalling 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (against 3 turnovers) in... »Read More
Las Vegas Summer League Day 9: Studs, Duds
The penultimate day of Summer League play is in the books. Here are Day 9's Studs and Duds... »Read More
O.J. Mayo is Dallas Bound
A former third overall pick in the 2008 draft, both Mayo and Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban have announced that the two sides have come to terms on a deal. »Read More
Memphis Grizzlies To Add Jerryd Bayless
The Memphis Grizzlies are close to a contract with free agent guard Jerryd Bayless that pays him $3 million for the first season. - via Ronald Tillery, Memphis Commercial Appeal »Read More
Sources: Memphis, Bayless Agree to Terms
The Memphis Grizzlies have reached terms on a contract with free agent guard Jerryd Bayless to help fill the void created by O.J. Mayo’s imminent departure, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.... »Read More
Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency
While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More
Memphis Eyeing Meeks, Farmar, Green?
When the NBA free agent period began July 1, the Grizzlies raced toward well-known and highly productive guards — with a $5 million mid-level exception in tow — only to be met by stop... »Read More
Source: Arthur, Grizzlies Agree to Terms
The Grizzlies took another step Sunday toward solidifying their frontcourt, agreeing to terms with forward Darrell Arthur on a three-year contract worth just over $9 million, according to a source familiar with the agreement.... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
NBA AM: The Mavericks’ Free Agency Gamble
The Mavericks gambled on luring Deron Williams in free agency, now Dirk Nowitzki stands alone on a skeleton roster »Read More
NBA AM: Is Dwight Headed To Brooklyn?
The Orlando Magic held "fruitful" talks with the Brooklyn Nets regarding Dwight Howard, but a deal is far from done... Bulls being patient... Ray Allen has suitors... OJ Mayo wants his money... NBA Chats... »Read More
Coro: Phoenix Interested in O.J. Mayo
The Suns also have some interest in O.J. Mayo, the Memphis shooting guard who was drafted one pick after Beasley in 2008. Like Minnesota with Beasley, Memphis declined to make the qualifying offer to... »Read More
Sources: Grizzlies Going After Ray Allen
One of the best defensive teams in the NBA over the past two seasons is going on a major offensive in free agency. The Grizzlies have made veteran sharpshooter Ray Allen a prime offseason... »Read More
Celtics May Offer Bass for O.J. Mayo
The Boston Celtics came close to trading for Memphis’ O.J. Mayo just before March’s trading deadline, and it appears their interest remains just as strong now. A league source said the C’s continue to... »Read More
#25: Tony Wroten
With the 25th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies have selected Washington freshman Tony Wroten. »Read More
Memphis Offers Randolph for Pau Gasol?
Memphis, by the way, says a source, is offering Zach Randolph, another solid citizen, for Pau (Gasol). Rudy Gay, as of now, is not available. via Peter Vecsey via Twitter »Read More
Memphis May Trade #25 for Young Veteran
There will be several major debates in the Grizzlies’ draft war room, and the discussions won’t solely be about which player to select near the bottom of the first round. Internal talks about trading... »Read More
Grizzlies Taking a Look at Adam Morrison
The Grizzlies looked Monday at the possibility of adding a two-time NBA champion to their roster as a free agent. But don’t let the resume fool you. Adam Morrison, 27, spent the past two... »Read More
Top 5 NBA Draft Mistakes
Portland taking Greg Oden over Kevin Durant isn't even in the top three worst draft mistakes of all time. Another bad Portland pick was even worse... »Read More
Griz Owner: ‘No other deal on the table’
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said today that a Forbes magazine report that indicated a local group made a bid to buy the team if Robert Pera’s bid fails is not accurate. “There is no... »Read More
NBA AM: Bulls Seriously Considering Trading Deng?
Facing the possibility of paying the luxury tax, the Chicago Bulls are reportedly entertaining offers for All-Star forward Luol Deng »Read More
Grizzlies Weigh Need vs. Talent in Draft
Memphis is in great need of perimeter shooting and help at point guard. But who knows what talent will be available to the Griz at the end of the first round. (Chris) Wallace, though,... »Read More
Heisley Finally Finds Buyer for Grizzlies
After two consecutive trips to the playoffs and a return to respectability in the Western Conference, Michael Heisley has at last found a buyer to purchase the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, confirming an earlier... »Read More
Grizzlies Fans Nervous about New Owner?
Extend the lease. That’s all Robert Pera would have to do to reassure nervous Memphians. Extend the lease that binds the team to FedExForum. Right now, the lease says the team can’t move until... »Read More
NBA PM: Did Rondo, Allen have strained relationship?
Did Celtics guards Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen have a strained relationship? The Grizzlies aren't leaving Memphis and the referees rally to support one of their own. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Memphis Grizzlies Trading Rudy Gay?
Will the Memphis Grizzlies trade Rudy Gay, or keep the team together? ... NBA Draft: Perry Jones III ... Should the Atlanta Hawks amnesty Joe Johnson? »Read More
Heisley Denies Plans to Shop Rudy Gay
The man writing checks to pay Rudy Gay’s NBA maximum salary said Friday that he has no plan to sign off on trading the Grizzlies’ promising yet often maligned small forward. Reports persist that... »Read More
Sources: Grizzlies Expected to Shop Gay
For the second offseason in a row, Rudy Gay will likely be the subject of trade rumors. Last summer, Gay’s name repeatedly popped up in trade scenarios after the Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers Facing Real Tax Issues
Despite their TV deal, the LA Lakers are facing some difficult financial reality that will likely lead to a Pau Gasol deal. »Read More
Where Do the Memphis Grizzlies Go From Here?
There are many questions to answer after the Memphis Grizzlies collapsed in the playoffs. »Read More
Top 5 NBA Postseason Comebacks
The Los Angeles Clippers have been on the right and wrong side of historic comebacks in the last few weeks, but was either game among the best playoff comebacks ever? »Read More
Toronto Raptors Possible Draft Day Trades
Can the Raptors take advantage of other teams luxury tax issues to land a star player in a draft day deal? »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Really Beat The HEAT?
The Pacers made it a series last night in Miami, Can the Pacers really beat the HEAT in this series?... Meet Bernard James... No Decision yet in Orlando... Memphis won't pay Luxury tax... NBA... »Read More
Grizzlies Not in ‘Luxury Tax Business’
(Grizzlies owner Michael) Heisley said it’s too soon to predict what moves, if any, that the team will make to improve the roster. He did emphasize, though, that the franchise isn’t in position to... »Read More
NBA PM: Should Voting Remain Anonymous?
Josh Selby and Derrick Rose each got third-place votes for major NBA awards despite playing less than 40 games apiece. Is it time we have some accountability with the voting process? »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Three
The second round of the playoffs are finally here. Could the Boston Celtics have a window all the way to the NBA Finals? »Read More
NBA@2: A (Memphis) Grizzly Epitaph
Is Lionel Hollins out in Memphis after a poor first round showing? ... How much is JaVale McGee worth? ... The tenth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be...? »Read More
Grizzlies Loss Falls on the Coach?
The Grizzlies closed the regular season with six consecutive victories to ensure a possible Game 7 would be played inside FedExForum, and it all seemed worthwhile late Friday when they won Game 6 to... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Report: Bobcats to Talk with David Joerger
Charlotte asked for and received permission from Memphis to talk to one of its assistant coaches, David Joerger, about its head coaching vacancy via Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News »Read More
7 NBA Teams Trapped in the New CBA
All the press goes to the NBA teams with the most cap space to spend in free agency, but at the other end of the spectrum these seven teams face enormous pressure to make... »Read More
NBA@2: Injuries To Claim the LA Clippers Next?
With Blake Griffin and Chris Paul down, are the Clippers out? ... Roy Hibbert and the Houston Rockets? ... The eighth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be . . . »Read More
Grizzlies Get Back to Playing Inside-Out
Turns out, the Grizzlies wanted that, too. It was obvious early and the reason they extended this series. “We just wanted to play through the post,” (Zach) Randolph said after a 92-80 victory against... »Read More
NBA PM: Magic’s Martins Begins Chaotic Offseason
Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins has three futures to decide: GM Otis Smith's, coach Stan Van Gundy's and Dwight Howard's. »Read More
Rudy Gay Wins Community Assist Award
Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay is the recipient of the Kia Community Assist Award for April in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work, the NBA... »Read More
NBA @ 2: Clippers Look to Advance
The Clippers/Grizzlies series has been the best of the first round. Can Los Angeles close out and advance to the Western Conference Semi-Finals? »Read More
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