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Grizzlies


The NBA Draft is just days away, and there are more questions than answers around this years lottery than in some time. We know John Wall is headed to the Wizards, but after that, it’s anyones guess. Check out our best guesses after the jump. [click to continue…]

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While doing my daily surfing of my favorite blogs, I saw a story over at The Scores Report that raised my eyebrow. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley made this statement when taking questions regarding re-signing Rudy Gay:

Q. Will you re-sign Rudy Gay, who is a restricted free agent this summer?

A. I feel we’re going to sign him. I don’t know what else you want me to say. Rudy is an outstanding player. He fits our team well. We’ve got the best front line in basketball.

After I stopped laughing, I seriously put some thought to who are the best five front courts in the game right now. Check the list after the jump. [click to continue…]

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Hasheem Thabeet – The Big Bust?

February 26, 2010

About a year ago, as UConn was preparing for the NCAA Tournament, I remember hearing all the “experts” rave about the pro potential of Hasheem Thabeet, saying he was going to be a big time contributor immediately in the league. I remember as the NBA Draft drew nearer, I wrote this column, raising my doubts [...]

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Iversons arrival in Memphis boosts ticket sales

September 13, 2009

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 9/13/09 The signing of Allen Iverson by the Memphis Grizzlies has already paid off for the franchise in a big way. Only 48 hours after officially announcing that Iverson was a member of the team, sales for season tickets were through the roof. All new season ticket purchases in [...]

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Sessions to sign with Wolves

September 5, 2009

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 9/4/09 In a surprising turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves have come to terms with former Bucks guard Ramon Sessions on a four year deal, worth over $4 million per season. Sessions, who is a restricted free agent, must wait a week to see if the Bucks will match [...]

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Rubio for Rudy Gay?

August 25, 2009

Two small market teams could be in talks to make a big splash on the upcoming 2009-10 NBA season. The Pioneer Press reports the Memphis Grizzlies may be looking at trading pending free agent Rudy Gay. Gay, who may be looking at a big payday when his upcoming contract runs out, would be an ideal [...]

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