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2010 NBA Draft: Five Predictions About Memphis Grizzlies Draft
June 23rd, 2010
With three first-round draft picks in Thursday's 2010 NBA Draft, NBA experts will be watching the Memphis Grizzlies.
Some reports say that they could trade for New Orleans point guard Chris Paul. Others say they are looking for a higher draft pick.
We do not know which are true or not. But ...
2010 NBA Mock Draft: Philadelphia Wins by Choosing Second Overall
May 24th, 2010
Now that the draft order is set and we know the Washington Wizards have the first overall pick, we can talk about who team's should select.
Looking at the draft, it is surprising that there are not more quality point guards. Or guards in general. It is clear that this is ...
2010 NBA Draft: Five Players the Memphis Grizzlies Should Consider Drafting
May 18th, 2010
The Memphis Grizzlies will pick 12th in the upcoming 2010 NBA Draft.
The Grizzlies finished 40-42 as they were one of the most improved teams in the NBA. However, the team does have some absolute needs.
Memphis GM Chris Wallace said in an interview with Grizzlies.com said, "We have a variety ...
2010 NBA Mock Draft: Five Kentucky Players Go In First Round
May 4th, 2010
Kentucky came up short in the NCAA Tournament, but they poised to win the 2010 NBA Draft.
I believe that the Wildcats will have five players drafted in the first round, four in the lottery. With players deciding to stay in school or stay in Europe, a project like Daniel Orton ...
Lionel Hollins Deserving of Three-Year Extension
April 15th, 2010
I wrote earlier this season that Lionel Hollins deserved consideration for Coach of the Year.
Now, I am happy that Hollins has signed a three-year extension to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies.
He was coming to an end of an 18-month tryout as coach. There were some hiccups here and there. But ...
2010 NBA Draft: An Early Look at the April Mock Draft
April 11th, 2010
It is never too soon to talk about the NBA Draft.
So here is my projection for the 2010 Draft. I have included players who have not declared their intentions. So there are players who could decide to return to school.
I also did not match players to teams. But I ...
Decision Time: Five Big Choices Facing Memphis Grizzlies This Offseason
April 8th, 2010
As the 2009-2010 season ends, the Memphis Grizzlies will enter a very important offseason.
They have four of their five starters under contract for next year. They also have three first-round picks and two restricted free agents to resign or not.
The team probably will not take my advice. But if ...
Memphis Grizzlies Win Raises Questions about Boston Celtics’ Future
March 11th, 2010
Surprised that Memphis rolled Boston on the road last night?
I was not.
Memphis went to TD Garden and beat the Celtics and their top-ranked defense, 111-91. It was one of those games that was not as close as it seemed.
In fact, Boston was never close.
They scored 12 points in the first ...
Let Him Be: Why Hasheem Thabeet Should Stay in the D-League
March 9th, 2010
Hasheem Thabeet is back with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Remember all of that talk about letting the second overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft work on his game and get experience?
Well, it lasted all of six games with the Dakota Wizards.
Thabeet averaged a double-double with 13.8 points and 11.2 rebounds along ...
Will Rudy Gay Come Back to Memphis Grizzlies in 2010-11 Season?
March 4th, 2010
With about 20 games left in the Memphis Grizzlies season, you have to wonder if forward Rudy Gay will still be around for next season.
Gay will become a restricted free agent at the end of this year, so a team can sign Gay, and Memphis will have a chance to ...