March 2014 Memphis Grizzlies Wiretap

Former Grizzlies' Owner Michael Heisley Passes Away At 77

Apr 26, 2014 9:49 PM

Michael Heisley, former owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, passed away on Saturday at the age of 77.

Heisley died due to complications from a massive stroke he suffered nearly 15 months ago.

“He was a unique guy to say the least,” said Stan Meadows, who was Heisley’s closest confidant and also served as lead counsel for the Grizzlies. “We all benefited greatly from knowing him.”

Heisley moved the Grizzlies to Memphis from Vancouver, B.C. in 2001. He paid $160 million for the team in 2000 and then sold the franchise to California technology mogul Robert Pera in the fall of 2012.

Pera’s group, which includes a number of local investors, purchased the Grizzlies for $377 million.

Ronald Tillery/Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Lee: More Westbrook Shots Means Fewer For Durant

Apr 23, 2014 3:15 PM

Russell Westbrook went 11-for-28 in a 105-111 Oklahoma City loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2.

The Grizzlies apparently prefer a high usage rate from Westbrook because it limits the number of opportunities Kevin Durant receives.

"We're fine with Westbrook taking shots, I mean, that's kinda what you want - the more shots he takes, the less Durant takes," said Courtney Lee.

Peter Edminston/Commercial Appeal

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Durant Shooting 36 Percent Against Tony Allen

Apr 22, 2014 4:08 PM

During the first two games of their first round series, Kevin Durant is 9-for-25 (36 percent) while being guarded by Tony Allen and 10-for-18 (55.5 percent) against everyone else on the Memphis Grizzlies.

Allen missed 27 games this season while recovering from a knee issue and appears to be healthier and faster.

Allen is especially adept at avoiding screens to stick with Durant.

Zach Lowe/Grantland

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Nick Calathes Suspended 20 Games For Supplement Use

Apr 18, 2014 7:28 PM

Nick Calathes will be suspended 20 games for a violation of the NBA's Anti-Drug policy.

The suspension will begin immediately.

A source says Calathes tested positive for Tamoxifen, which was part of an over-the-counter athletic supplement he had used.

The NBA's lab results showed no traces of testosterone or PED in the supplement.

"There was no intent here," said a league source.

David Joerger and the Memphis Grizzlies will be without Calathes in the playoffs.

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RealGM Radio: Mega NBA Playoffs Preview

Apr 18, 2014 2:16 PM

In this episode of RealGM Radio, host Daniel Leroux previews the NBA Playoffs with four different guests. 

Beckley Mason (@BeckleyMason) of the New York Times and ESPN joins the show to work through the bracket and provide his take from the first round to the finals.

After that, Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) of Basketball Insiders comes on to provide his insight on the various matchups he is looking forward to in the next few weeks.

Following him, Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) of RealGM projects how the various first round series will shake out and what he is looking forward to the most.

Finally, Arturo Galletti (@ArturoGalletti) of BoxScoreGeeks.com shares his playoff predictions and discusses the playoff prediction contest his site is running with Wages of Wins.

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Steve Clifford, Dave Joerger Named NBA Coaches Of Month For April

Apr 17, 2014 3:23 PM

Steve Clifford and Dave Joerger have been named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for April.

Clifford guided the Charlotte Bobcats to a 7-1 record in April.

Joerger's Memphis Grizzlies went 6-2 in the month and secured the seventh seed in the West.

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Spurs, Clippers, Thunder, Heat, Warriors Finish In Top-5 In Efficiency Differential

Apr 17, 2014 12:30 PM

The San Antonio Spurs finished the 13-14 regular season with the best efficiency differential in the NBA with a mark of +8.1. The Spurs scored 110.5 points per 100 possession while allowing 102.4 points per 100 possessions.

The Los Angeles Clippers ranked second, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. 

The Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns round out the top-10.

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Pau Gasol Will Factor Winning Over Money; Bulls, Cavs, Bobcats, Grizzlies Expected To Pursue

Apr 4, 2014 1:07 PM

Pau Gasol won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and knows what he will look for when making his free agency decision in July.

"I want to be in a team that is going to be built to win a championship," Gasol said. "That's my top priority. Money won't be the main priority. Length and money are factors, but we'll see. Until I know all the options, I won't be able to measure them. But we're getting close to the end of my career. I want to be in a good situation. It's an important decision to make."

The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Bobcats and Memphis Grizzlies are expected to be potential options for Gasol, according to a poll of NBA executives.

"There are a couple thoughts out there on Pau," said an Eastern Conference executive. "Some people say he is worn out, that he is too far past his prime to really help a contender. There are others that think that LA, that environment the past two season, that style of play has destroyed him and if he goes somewhere else, plays with a different coach, he might be rejuvenated. I could see someone who thinks the latter paying him $10 million a year."

Chris Mannix/Sports Illustrated

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