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Grizzlies agree on contract with Gasol
Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace feels Spanish League center Marc Gasol would have been a lottery pick in this year's NBA draft.
Griz to go slow in free agency
Grizzlies YAHOO! Griz to go slow in free agency GM Wallace says team must be judicious in spending By Ronald Tillery , Memphis Commercial Appeal Tuesday, July 1, 2008 At about this time a year ago, Grizzlies ...
Winners, losers and other observations from the draft
Some observations from a draft that heated up with an early-morning trade: * Minnesota VP Kevin McHale had it right the first time .
Who will sink or swim in this year's NBA Draft?
On the day of the NBA Draft it is always fun to go over the biggest busts. In 2003 the Pistons drafted Darko Milicic with the No.
Don't ask Phil Jackson if Pau Gasol is soft
Lakers coach Phil Jackson acknowledges Pau Gasol came to the team with a reputation of being soft, not that he agrees.
Critics aside, Gasol is in much better place now
Veteran sportswriter Mike Kahn is a frequent contributor to FOXSports.com. Even before the Tim Donaghy scandal reared its ugly head yet again, the conspiracy theorists had plenty to chew on in the trade that ...
Heisley denies buyer's remorse
Owner insists Gasol deal benefited team Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley on Thursday refuted an Internet report that indicated he was unhappy with how general manager Chris Wallace handled the Pau Gasol trade.
The year of Kobe Bryant's discontent . . . and contentment
Friday was the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's trade-me outburst. It happened after the team's quick exit in the 2007 playoffs and his comments were a direct shot at the Lakers' upper management.
Insider: Lottery Winners, Losers
Lottery winners and losers Whether some struggling franchise put itself in position to land the next Kobe Bryant or the next Kwame Brown remains to be seen but here is what we do know about the latest ...
Spurs: Lakers give Gasol big responsibility
During his six full seasons with the Grizzlies, Pau Gasol always reserved May for visits to his favorite European seaside resort.
“He was a huge part of our success early on and he's going to be a huge part of our future.”
Andrew Bynum is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, the Lakers announced Sunday. via LA Daily News
Memphis Grizzlies Getting Inside
“You've always got questions when you take a shot like that, but it felt good, and that's all you can say”
New coach, new general manager and new optimism at the start of this season provided confidence that the Grizzlies could surpass last year's 22-win season. via Fox Sports
Memphis Grizzlies Roster Report
“I was watching people too much instead of me being the guy who takes the open shot”
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Rudy Gay emerged as a budding All-Star. A year ago in a shaky rookie season, his outside shot was unsure and he didn't have decisive moves to the basket. via Fox Sports
Lakers' Gasol sure sign of star
“Some games go like that, and the next game might go a totally different way.”
If you want to make a point, good or bad, about anything concerning Los Angeles, a good place to start is with the "Hollywood" sign atop Mount Lee. via Denver Post
All mediocre things must come to an end
To: Benjamin Polk From: Jonathan Kaminsky Date: 4/16/08 Subject: Randy recognize Randy Hey Benjamin, Say what you will about me, but throughout this trying season, I have remained a die-hard supporter of our ... via City Pages
“Cedric Ceballos got a fifth-place vote in 1995????”
It took the Lakers all of two minutes to show there would be no letdown in their season finale against the Kings on Tuesday. via ESPN
That provided a fitting image for the Wizards during Jordan's run here. In the end, and it sure smells like the end, the team really only spun its wheels. via City Paper
Minnesota Timberwolves Marko Jaric , of Serbia, shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies Rudy Gay in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn. via Buffalo News
In a league that thrives off player rivalries, it's hard to look away whenever the opportunity of two brothers squaring off against each other on America's greatest stage rears its head. via HoopsAddict.com
The Full Court Press 4.07.08: Blockbuster Trades
“In a complex, 11-player swap involving Cleveland, Chicago and Seattle, Ferry dealt half his active roster to acquire center Ben Wallace and forward Joe Smith from the Bulls, and forward Wally Szczerbiak and guard Delonte West from the SuperSonics.”
The Full Court Press 4.07.08: Blockbuster Trades Posted by Brandon Crow on 04.07.2008 In the "court"room, with all evidence displayed, which blockbuster trade in the NBA this season will win the case? And what ... via 411mania.com