March 2014 Memphis Grizzlies Wiretap

Courtney Lee Praised For Spacing Floor, Grizzlies' Surge

Jan 29, 2014 10:43 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies have a 7-2 record since acquiring Courtney Lee in a trade with the Boston Celtics and 5-1 since the return of Marc Gasol.

Lee is shooting 55.6 percent from the field as a member of the Grizzlies.

“Courtney’s been a big addition for us,” said point guard Mike Conley. “He adds some scoring, he adds some defense, athleticism. He has a high basketball IQ and he’s been able to pick up things fairly quickly. I think that’s what’s helped us these last couple of weeks.

“Courtney was a huge, huge piece. People overlook him. But it’s key that he’s able to stretch the court for us. With me, him, Mike Miller out there, it gives Zach and Marc more space. Having a lot of guys that could space the court, we didn’t have that going on before. And he can definitely lock up defensively.”

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Grizzlies Re-Assign Jamaal Franklin To Mad Ants

Jan 10, 2014 1:23 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies have re-assigned guard Jamaal Franklin to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. This marks the rookie’s second assignment to Fort Wayne this season.

Franklin (6-5, 191) initially was assigned to Fort Wayne on Jan. 5 and recorded 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and four steals in 23 minutes in his D-League debut on Jan. 6 against the Santa Cruz Warriors. 

Drafted by Memphis in the second round (41st overall) of the 2013 NBA Draft, the 22-year-old has averaged 1.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes in 14 appearances this season for the Grizzlies.

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Seth Curry To Rejoin Santa Cruz Warriors

Jan 8, 2014 12:30 AM

Seth Curry will rejoin the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League.

Curry was asked by the Memphis Grizzlies to wait in town for three days after waiving him, but ultimately declined to sign him to a 10-day contract.

The Santa Cruz Warriors were reportedly anxious for Curry to return to the team to play in the D-League Showcase opener for NBA executives.

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Seth Curry Waived By Grizzlies

Jan 5, 2014 10:03 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies waived guard Seth Curry on Sunday.

Curry was signed by Memphis on Dec. 24 after averaging 21.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.58 steals on .439 shooting in 37.3 minutes in 12 games (11 starts) for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League.

The 23-year-old made one appearance for the Grizzlies, logging four minutes in his NBA debut on Jan. 5 at Detroit.

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Celtics, Grizzlies Agree On Courtney Lee For Jerryd Bayless Trade

Jan 5, 2014 6:03 PM

The Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies have agreed on a trade centered on Courtney Lee and Jerryd Bayless, according to sources.

A trade call is scheduled for Monday.

The Grizzlies can use the trade exception from the Rudy Gay deal to fit Lee into their salary structure.

The Grizzlies hope that Lee could bring much-needed perimeter shooting to the offense.

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Jamaal Franklin Assigned To Mad Ants

Jan 5, 2014 12:40 PM

Jamaal Franklin has been assigned to the NBA Development League’s Fort Wayne Mad Ants, D-League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Franklin (6-5, 191) has averaged 1.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes in 14 appearances during his rookie season with Memphis.

Memphis drafted the 22-year-old in the second round (41st overall) of the 2013 NBA Draft after he led San Diego State in scoring (17.0 points), rebounding (9.5), assists (3.3) and steals (1.61) in his junior season. He was the only NCAA Division I player to lead his school in all four categories.

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