May 2008 Memphis Grizzlies Wiretap

Knicks Could Send Randolph To Grizzlies?

Aug 30, 2008 3:06 PM

The Knicks are reportedly still discussing a deal with the Grizzlies that would send forward Zach Randolph to Memphis, according to Newsday.

Such a move would give New York the salary cap room needed to make a play on the free agent market in 2010.

Earlier this summer, a deal between the Grizzlies and Knicks was rumored to be on the table, with Darko Milicic reportedly a part of the package New York would receive.

Newsday

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Players' Union Suspends Mayo's Former Agent

Aug 30, 2008 4:03 AM

Agent Calvin Andrews was suspended for 12 months on Friday for alleged recruiting improprieties regarding former Southern California star O.J. Mayo, the Associated Press is reporting.

Mayo and Andrews, of Bill Duffy Associates, parted ways in May.

Sports Illustrated

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Memphis Signs Hamed Haddadi

Aug 28, 2008 6:49 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who led all 2008 Olympians in rebounding and blocks, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Ahvaz, Iran native recently participated in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, where he was the only player to average a double-double (16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks) in Olympic competition while playing five games for the Iranian National Team.

The 7-2, 254-pound center had his best performance came against eventual bronze medal winner Argentina when he had a team-high 21 points and game-high 16 rebounds on Aug. 16.

?We are pleased to sign Hamed,? said Wallace. ?He is a young center who was very productive as a rebounder, shotblocker and scorer at the Rocky Mountain Revue Summer League in Salt Lake City, Utah, the 2008 Olympics and the FIBA Diamond Ball Tournament in Nanjing, China prior to the Olympics. Our coaching staff is eager to begin working with Hamed.?

Press Release

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Alba Berlin Signs Casey Jacobsen

Aug 27, 2008 4:31 PM

German champion Alba Berlin signed free agent guard Casey Jacobsen to a contract on Wednesday, according to SLAM! Sports.

"Jacobsen has qualities that are going to be a big help to our ambitious plans," Berlin Coach Luka Pavicevic said Wednesday.

Jacobsen played for the Grizzlies last season but played for Bamberg in the German league two seasons ago when the club won the championship.

SLAM! Sports

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Grizzlies Looking To Make A Move?

Aug 26, 2008 11:43 PM

The Grizzlies are reportedly looking to make a move of some kind after missing out on free agent forward Josh Smith earlier this offseason, according to Memphis Edge.

They reportedly have had trade discussions with the Knicks involving Zach Randolph, and the talks still ongoing.

Memphis is willing to part with Darko Milicic in a package that wouldn't include either Rudy Gay, Mike Conley, or O.J. Mayo.

The Blazers are also looking for a point guard, and could offer Travis Outlaw in a deal with the Grizzlies.

Memphis Edge

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Marc Gasol Can't Wait To Start Camp With Grizzlies

Aug 25, 2008 9:11 PM

Marc Gasol had an impressive Olympic tournament and is looking forward to joining the Grizzlies.

"I'm going to relax for a little bit, and then I'll be in Memphis," said Gasol following Spain's loss to the United States. "I can't wait to get started."

"It feels good to have accomplished what we accomplished," he said, "but we were so close to winning the gold."

Commercial Appeal

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Shooting Takes Place Outside Antoine's Party

Aug 20, 2008 9:01 AM

The shootings of a pair of men in downtown Chicago may have resulted from a fight in a club where a party for Antoine Walker was taking place, according to The Post Chronicle.

The late Sunday night gunfire near Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's left one man dead and another in critical condition, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday.

Walker's birthday party was held at Excalibur, a nightclub about a block away.

The Post Chronicle

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Spain Defeats Croatia To Advance

Aug 20, 2008 6:48 AM

Spain, led by Pau Gasol, were able to overpower the youthful Croatians 72-59 to advance to the next round in the Olympics.

Gasol finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds, as the Spainards were never really challenged, leading at one point by 24 in the second half.

Spain will next take on the winner of Lithuania?s quarter-final against Olympic hosts China.

RealGM

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Iran's Hadadi Claims He's Joining Grizzlies

Aug 19, 2008 5:33 PM

Iran's Hamed Hadadi claims that he will become a member of the Memphis Grizzlies by the end of the week despite a statement by the NBA that teams may not negotiate with the center, according to Payvand.

"I will undoubtedly join Memphis Grizzlies by the end of next week. I met Memphis' officials yesterday to discuss joining the team," Hadadi said.

"I received many offers from European teams but just playing in the NBA is my dream," he added. "Hopefully, I can join Memphis as soon as possible without any problem."

However, the NBA's legal counsel has maintained that teams are not allowed to discuss business with Iranian nationals.

"It has come to our attention that representatives of Hamed Hadadi, an Iranian basketball player, may be contacting NBA teams to discuss the possibility of signing Mr. Hadadi to an NBA player contract. We have been advised that a federal statute prohibits a person or organization in the United States from engaging in business dealings with Iranian nationals," the counsel said.

Payvand

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Heat Have Internal Talks On Kyle Lowry

Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM

Miami has talked internally about pursuing one of Memphis' point guards (such as Kyle Lowry) but does not want Jamaal Tinsley's Indiana contract (three years left, $21 million) and knows the Knicks reportedly will bring Stephon Marbury to camp and not cut him.

Miami Herald

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Kobe: We Shouldn't Have Traded Marc Gasol

The Memphis Commercial Appeal

NBA Teams Not Allowed To Sign Olympian

Yahoo Sports

Grizzlies Renounce Rights Jacobsen And Brown

Inside Hoops

Hawks Waste No Time, Match Offer For Smith

Press Release

Grizzlies Like Iranian Center Hamed Ehadadi

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Grizzlies Sign Josh Smith To Offer Sheet

Memphis Commercial Appeal