by The Boss on May 30, 2009
in Blog
The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
5/30/09
While rumors have been floating around about the Memphis Grizzlies looking to move up from number 2 to 1 in next month’s NBA Draft so they can select Blake Griffin, there is a real possibility that they hold tight at 2, and let the calls come in about trades. The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports that has already begun from a number of teams. The Kings reportedly are interested in jumping up to 2, to be certain they can select Ricky Rubio, though in order to do so they would have to give up the 4th pick as well as one of their young players. The Knicks reportedly inquired about getting the 27th pick that Memphis owns from them for cash, however the Grizzlies declined.
The Knicks and Grizzlies may also be speaking about a potential trade, that would send Memphis center Darko Millicic to the Knicks in exchange for Quentin Richardson. Both players will be entering the final year of their contracts next season, and would spell salary cap relief after 2009-10. [click to continue…]
by The Boss on May 28, 2009
in Rumors
The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
5/28/09
Back before the All-Star break, the New Orleans Hornets had agreed to terms to trade Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a move that was done to save money, though unpopular in their clubhouse. Chandler would later fail his physical, and returned back to the Hornets. Months later, there may be interest once again in the Hornets big man. The Arizona Republic reports today that the Suns may look at acquiring the services of Chandler, to play alongside Amare Stoudemire, and send Shaquille O’Neal to New Orleans in return. There would have to be other players, or perhaps a third team, involved in that deal, however that may heat up in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
In other news, Nuggets forward Chris “Birdman” Andersen has revived his career in Denver this season, and when he becomes a free agent this summer, is expected to draw interest by many teams. Andersen quickly became a fan favorite in Denver, and among the most popular players in the locker room. Teams with cap room this season may take a long look at the negotiations between Denver and Andersen.
The Sixers head coaching search is even more narrow now that ESPN analyst Avery Johnson withdrew his name out of the running for the head coaching position. The Philadelphia Daily News reports that with Johnson out of the mix, Philly will shift it’s focus on Eddie Jordan and Dwayne Casey for second interviews.
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