Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 28th, 2007
The Memphis Grizzlies today finalized their 2007 Training Camp roster by signing rookie free agents guard Dontell Jefferson and forward Kasib Powell. Jefferson, a 6-4, 195-pound guard played his first professional season with the NBA Development League champion Dakota Wizards, where he averaged 9.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists and 1.37 steals per game […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 28th, 2007
The Memphis Grizzlies today added four-time NBA All-Star and 12-year NBA veteran Mark Price as a shooting coach. Price was widely regarded as one of the league’s most consistent shooters after playing 12 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic from 1986-98. “We’re eager to connect Mark Price’s […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 28th, 2007
The Memphis Grizzlies today named Kenny Williamson assistant general manager. Williamson brings 30 years of basketball experience to the Grizzlies, having spent the last three seasons with the Charlotte Bobcats leading the club’s scouting of college and high school prospects while assisting with the team’s international scouting efforts. “Kenny simply knows more people in the […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Aug 16th, 2007
Memphis Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley today named legendary college basketball coach and Memphis basketball legend, Gene Bartow as President of Hoops LP, which operates the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum. “I am pleased to announce the expansion of Gene’s role with the Grizzlies which allows him to be more involved in all areas of the […]
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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has acquired a future first round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the rights to Juan Carlos Navarro. “We’re pleased to acquire a first round pick, which gives us an additional asset,” said Grunfeld. “Our backcourt, led by Gilbert Arenas, DeShawn Stevenson, […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Aug 15th, 2007
The Associated Press reports: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis Grizzlies administrative assistant is suing the team for $3 million, claiming sexual harassment after her supervisor made several unwelcome sexual advances.Breshetta Clark claims in the federal lawsuit that Carl Howard Parker, the team’s engineering director, sought sexual favors while her husband was away on […]
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Posted in Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, General, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks on Jul 31st, 2007
Hottest news off the press right now is the “imminent” trade that will send Kevin Garnett to Boston for Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, and other spare parts. Garnett’s probably warmed up to playing for Boston knowing he’d team up with both the Truth and Ray Allen in the “Leastern” Conference. If the trade goes through, […]
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The Seattle Supersonics just drafted two up and comers in the June draft and have a great foundation to build their future. The best news for them came when Rashard Lewis opted out of his deal and decided to retire in Florida. Lewis is a unique talent in the NBA and many people are measuring […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Jul 11th, 2007
If you think the West is tough, it just got a little tougher. With the signing of Darko Milicic, the Memphis Grizzlies now have a legit center to play with Pau Gasol and got the youngest and most talented free agent big man left. Sure, Darko only averaged 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.75 blocks […]
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